Staff

Alumni Relations staff, clockwise from left: Sheryl Hanson, Linda Cotton, Ted Balser and Christine Gantner.

Christine Gantner

Director
(920) 424-0625
gantner@uwosh.edu

Christine has served as alumni relations director since 1998. She helps alumni remain connected to their alma mater through publications, the alumni Web site, special events on campus and alumni events held in various communities. The best part of her job is working with great people and meeting with dedicated alumni who realize what a difference UW Oshkosh has made in their lives. Christine graduated from UW-Milwaukee with a bachelor's degree in mass communication in 1991.

Sheryl Hanson

Assistant Director
(920) 424-1133
hansons@uwosh.edu

Sheryl joined UW Oshkosh in 1999. She is primarily involved in alumni communications, serving as editor of the monthly electronic newsletter, eNews, and serving as editor of the Foundation and Alumni Relations Web sites. She also advises the Student Alumni Ambassadors. Sheryl is a 1989 graduate of UW-Eau Claire with a bachelor's degree in journalism and Spanish. She enjoys working with alumni and students, and sharing the pride she feels about UW Oshkosh.

Linda Cotton

University Services Associate
(920) 424-3449
cotton@uwosh.edu

Linda's ties to UW Oshkosh go back to 1972 and her high school co-op job in the College of Education. Since 1991, Linda has provided administrative support for Alumni Relations. She responds to alumni inquiries, handles alumni event and reunion details and maintains the alumni database. Linda enjoys the people she works with, the warmth and appreciation of alumni constituents and the homelike surroundings of the Pollock Alumni House.

Ted Balser

Alumni Relations Specialist
Volunteer
(920) 527-8574
balser@uwosh.edu

Ted Balser, volunteer Alumni Relations specialist since July 2007, previously was director of Career Services for 11 years before retiring in 2007. He was also the assistant director of Residence Life in charge of Operations and Facilities Management for 12 years. Ted also managed his own family business and was the Auxiliary Services and Student Union director at St. Norbert College. He is a member of the Winnebago Conflict Resolution Center, Inc., a community mediation service. In 1991, he won the UW Oshkosh Outstanding Service Award.

Letter from the Director

To learn more about Alumni Relations' mission, vision and values, please read Director Christine Gantner's letter to alumni and the community.