Student Profile: Shawn Monroe
Shawn Monroe ’08, feels he has always had a connection to the armed forces; his family ties to the military go all the way back to the Civil War. Now, he’s the coordinator at UW Oshkosh’s Veterans Resource Center
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UWO alumni born on Feb. 29 take a leap
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh alumnus David Anthes ’87, of Marietta, Ga., remembers his grade school teachers turning his Leap Day birthday—or lack thereof— into a lesson about how long it takes the earth to really travel around the sun.
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There is a Future for Teachers
At 140, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh hasn’t lost touch with its roots. We still teach teachers. The 21st century brings new challenges, from keeping education relevant and retooled for increasingly tech-savvy generations to ensuring classrooms are inclusive and effective. An alumnus and futurist, a dean and people in the field all weigh in on what’s ahead for teachers.
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Parallels with the Past
While distance education and online courses are well-established in higher education, their employment for K–12 education is more embryonic. As a leader in teacher education in the state, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh keeps a keen eye on these developments, responding with a graduate course in online education as well as continued dedication to undergraduate training in learning technologies.
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In with the New
Just in time for the 2011–2012 academic year, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh’s first academic center in more than 40 years opened its doors.
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Through the Lens
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh experimental psychology graduate student Julie George, of Waupaca, captured this shot on an early-morning safari in the Serengeti, as part of a three-week, study-abroad trip to Tanzania.
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Titan Nutcracker Design Goes ‘Old School’
From computer keyboard pieces to No. 2 pencils, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh alumna Stacey Cluppert’s supply list for her latest art project includes dozens of techie and traditional items.
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Alumni Profile: Remembering Jean Nelson
Earlier this year, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh lost a dedicated alumna and University champion, and I lost a dear friend and mentor.
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Student Profile: Rebecca DuFour
Rebecca DuFour believes teaching literacy to middle school students brings out a lot of creativity and imagination.
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Project Success: Innovative Education Transforms Lives
What began as a small, remedial program with six students in 1979 now serves more than 300 students from across the state, nation and around the world. Project Success at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh plays a pivotal role in students’ lives from the time they step on campus and into their future.
