Alumni respond to green magazine
You can never have an impact on society if you have not changed yourself. - Nelson Mandela
Reader feedback was enthusiastic following publication of UW Oshkosh's inaugural issue of Engage in spring 2008. Responding to the contemporary look and the compelling content, our readers made their appreciation known. I invite you to review the comments in the "Letters" section.
The decision to print fewer copies of Engage and add the online version to the University's strategic marketing mix aligns with the institution's continuing commitment to sustainable practices. When communicating with alumni about our "greener" publication, more than 180 of you responded, indicating you would forego receiving the printed version in favor of reading the online edition. We appreciate your commitment to the environment.
To support green initiatives further, this second issue of Engage is dedicated to highlighting the University's sustainability efforts. You'll learn about how the University has been nationally recognized for decreasing negative environmental impacts by conserving water and energy, reducing pollution and recycling. You will be introduced to alumni who represent green lifestyles and business practices.
We hope you enjoy this second issue. As always, let us know what you think by sending a letter to the editor or a quick e-mail to dediemarj@uwosh.edu.
Sincerely,
Jeanette DeDiemar '88, Executive Editor
Letters
Have a comment about an article in this issue or a suggestion for future content? Engage is accepting letters for publication. The editors reserve the right to condense and edit all submissions. Entries should be submitted to Natalie Johnson, Dempsey Hall, 800 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI 54901-8601, or johnsonn@uwosh.edu.
Looking Back
I enjoyed reading Looking Back: A History of Social Concerns and Political Life at UW Oshkosh by Joshua Ranger in the spring issue of Engage. However, one quick correction: the Oshkosh campus activity that followed the Kent State shootings was in May of 1970, not 1971. I distinctly remember a very morose atmosphere and the broad feeling that Kent State signified the official end of the '60s.
- Dave Cole '70, Morro Bay, Calif.
Editor's note:Thanks for alerting us to the error. Joshua Ranger, the University archivist, confirms that the year indeed was 1970. The information has been corrected in the online version of the spring 2008 issue.
Model UN
In 1964, Nader Darehshori and I were sent by the Oshkosh Student Association to be the first representatives to the (then known as "People to People") conference at Princeton University. This was the forerunner of the UW Oshkosh participation in the Model United Nations. Nader and I wish to thank Prof. Jacob Edelheit for his support through the OSA in getting us to represent Oshkosh. It was the very starting "bloom" of leadership development in our lives and a cherished memory we will never forget. Thanks for the update on the current Model United Nations Team.
- Dean Moede '65, Neenah
Engage Feedback
I want to congratulate you on the inaugural edition of Engage. It is truly an outstanding publication. I'm also grateful of the efforts made by the Alumni Office in facilitating contact between the University community and the thousands of UW Oshkosh alumni across the country.
- Steve Harman '74, Dublin, Calif.
The publication is first-class, just like my University. Thank you all for the effort expended and the excellent results you have achieved.
- Lyle Verstegen '65, Appleton