The Duehrings

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh alumni Dean and Carrie (Kosek) Duehring took a risk in 2008 by starting their own business during a severe economic downturn. The Oshkosh couple opened Craft-E-Corner—a successful online...

Jeri Zelke

Jeri Zelke, Environmental Studies and Women’s Studies academic department associate, has been named the recipient of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 2013 February STAR Award. Zelke was nominated by M. Elsbeth...

In STEP with Kin...

There’s a reason the old adage of the “Freshman 15” is so commonly used—staying healthy in college is no easy task. Thankfully, a team of personal trainers is on hand at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh to help...

Craig Biwer

Kinesiology Professor Craig Biwer became the first recipient of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh’s commendation for faculty academic advisers, the Faculty/Instructional Academic Staff Advisor Award. The award is the...

Colleen Merrill

Colleen Merrill can’t help but wonder what groundbreaking, market-shaking business ideas are incubating in the heads of University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students. The state’s third largest University now boasts 13,500...

Connie Whittaker

Connie Whittaker, Religious Studies and Anthropology academic department associate, has been named recipient of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh January 2013 STAR Award. Whittaker was nominated by Kathleen E. Corley....

Kelly Monday

Kelly Monday, Custodial Services, has been named recipient of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh December 2012 STAR Award. Monday was nominated by Vicki Stadler. Portions of her nomination follow. “Kelly is an excellent...

In STEP with Alu...

Keeping alumni connected to the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is among the key job duties of three University students who work in Pollock Alumni House. Elizabeth Anderes, Ashley Cross and Lori Ligocki work with UW Oshkosh...

“Timber...

Name: Terrence “Timber” Smith Hometown: Milwaukee Current City: Oshkosh Age: 38 Position: Admissions Counselor Degree: Bachelor’s degree in sociology; pursing a master’s degree in educational...

In STEP with Adm...

High school students have a lot of decisions to make before they graduate, with one of the most important rooted in a question: “Where should I attend college?” Lucky for students who have their sights set on – or...

Shirin Skifstad

Shirin Skifstad, Titan Central manager, has been named recipient of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh November 2012 STAR Award. Skifstad was nominated by Matt Suwalski. Portions of her nomination follow: “Since she began...

Charles Mader

Charles Mader, 24 Hometown: Appleton, Wis. Current City: Virginia Beach, Va. For as long as Charles Mader can remember, he has always had a passion for aviation and love for flying. “I distinctly remember going to EAA...