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Admitted Students Day draws hundreds of future Titans to UW Oshkosh

Admitted Students Day draws hundreds of future Titans to UW Oshkosh

Admitted Students Day at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh provided a fun opportunity for future Titans to visit the campus many will call home this fall.

Around 400 people—prospective students, family members and guests—attended the event March 1.

“This event featured opportunities to explore residence halls, officially sign with UWO, tour impressive academic facilities and meet other new Titans at our student lounge area,” said Sean O’Melia, admissions event coordinator, who called it the “largest ever” admitted student day at UWO. “There was a distinct excitement and energy throughout the day, that many people are thrilled with their decision to become a UWO Titan next year.”

Check out the photo gallery from UWO Admitted Students Day!

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University, community gather for UW Oshkosh MLK Jr. celebration, awards

University, community gather for UW Oshkosh MLK Jr. celebration, awards

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh this week, hosted its 4th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration and awards program that includes the Oshkosh 94 scholarship program.

Held Feb. 28, the event took place at Reeve Memorial Union Theater and featured keynote speaker Corey A. King, the UW-Whitewater chancellor and member of Sigma Upsilon Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. It was part of a month-long programming schedule recognizing Black History Month.

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UWO students snag free finds at Clash Collective Pop-Up Thrift Shop

UWO students snag free finds at Clash Collective Pop-Up Thrift Shop

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students snapped up free clothes, shoes, housewares, pictures and more at the popular, award winning Clash Collective Pop-Up Thrift Shop.

With table after table of donated items, students had fun checking out and selecting up to five items each of the two days of the event. The items might otherwise have been tossed and ended up in a landfill.

New Student and Family Programs Manager Stacy Dreweck said they gave away 2,079 items that were selected Feb. 6 and 7 by 635 students inside Reeve Memorial Union.

“Many students told us they were so happey we held this program,” she said.

There was plenty of donated items leftover and the Clash Collective initiative goes on the road this week to UWO Fox Cities campus in Menasha.

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Titans Day of Giving: Celebrate the black and gold while giving back

Titans Day of Giving: Celebrate the black and gold while giving back

Sept. 12 is more than just the anniversary of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh’s first day of classes in 1871—it’s also the third annual Titans Day of Giving.

Titans Day of Giving is a 24-hour robust virtual fundraising campaign to encourage alumni, patrons and friends to donate to an area of the University they are passionate about.

The goal is not only to raise funds to support a variety of academic programs and campus initiatives, but also to remind alumni and friends the impact that UW Oshkosh has had on their lives. By being a part of Titans Day of Giving, you have the chance to share your memories and stories of yesterday, as well as support the leaders, researchers and champions of tomorrow.

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Building cultural awareness and communication with Mariachi music

WisMAP is a culturally enriching opportunity for academics, artists and the community to connect through appreciation and performance of Mariachi music.

Organized by the Chicana/o and Latinx Studies program at UW Oshkosh, a series of events is planned this month and in April—including several on the UW Oshkosh campus.

  • The University of Texas Mariachi Ensemble and its director, Jose Torres, will perform at 5 p.m. March 14 in the UWO Concert Hall, where an interpretive discussion will follow on building community through music.
  • An April 1 event will showcase the cultural influences of Mariachi culture beyond the music. Francisco Hernandez, a classically trained musician, has more than 10 years of experience playing in Mariachi ensembles in Milwaukee and is music director for Mariachi Monarcas de Milwaukee. He will speak with students and the public from 1:50-2:50 p.m. (campus location TBA), about his experience growing up in an emerging Mariachi culture in Wisconsin.
  • Siduri Christiansen of the University of Texas San Antonio, will discuss the role of Mariachi music in language instruction, from 1:50-2:50 p.m. April 22, on a campus location TBA.

UW Oshkosh Obituaries: March 2024

‘50s

Marilee (Reinert) Murphy (EHS) ’56, Marion, Indiana, Jan. 25, 2024

Sharon (Halverson) Sanborn (EHS) ’53 and (EHS) ’79, Eagle River, Feb. 7, 2024

‘60s

Michael Dodge (LS) ’62, White Lake, Jan. 6, 2024

Rev. Ned Dorau (LS) ’69, Random Lake, Jan. 23, 2024

Karen Scharf (LS) ’65, Brillion, Jan. 20, 2024

‘70s

Mary Mathe (EHS) ’76 and (MS) ’89, Oshkosh, Jan. 26, 2024

Kathryn “Kathy” (Becker) McDermott (B) ’71, Fountain Hills, Arizona, Jan. 17, 2024

Marie (Buchholz) Pappas (LS) ’71, Tucson, Arizona, Feb. 2, 2024

John Vukos (LS) ’72, Neenah, Jan. 24, 2024

‘80s

Revana “Vannie” Mader (N) ’88, Appleton, Jan. 25, 2024

Lisa (Glandt) Prellwitz (EHS) ’85, Kaukauna, Jan. 29, 2024

Ruth Schrank (N) ’82, Waupun, Feb. 10, 2024

‘90s

Sajid “Saj” Baldwin (LS) ’98, Neenah, Jan. 18, 2024

‘10s

Sara Vanderlin (MBA) ’14, Fond du Lac, Jan. 19, 2024

Faculty and Friends

Harvey Jacobson, Journalism Professor Emeritus 1984-1993, Oshkosh, Dec. 8, 2023

Roberta Stuemke, Polk Library 1976-2011, Oshkosh, Feb. 3, 2024

UW Oshkosh alumni Class Notes: March 2024

’77 Denise (Desens) Gosar (LS), of Eugene, Oregon, and her husband Frank Gosar are displaying their exhibit called “Desk and Table” at the Viterbo University Gallery. They also own a studio together called Off-Center Ceramics.

’75 Sue Haldemann (LS), of Menasha, retired from the Medical College of Wisconsin after 23 years as the coordinator for student support services. She has moved back to the Fox Valley and in 2022, participated in her church’s Good Neighbor Team and welcomed a family of 10 from the Congo.

’89 John Ceelen (B) and (LS), of Mequon, has become Bellin Health and Gunderson Health System’s new chief financial officer. Ceelen most recently served as CFO of Banner Health’s Western Division and has more than 30 years of experience in healthcare finance leadership.

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’93 Shannon Burns (B), of Whitefish Bay, has been appointed as interim principal financial officer at Enerpac Tool Group. Burns joined Enerpac in Nov. 2022 and prior to that, held a position in financial leadership at Harley-Davidson, Inc. Burns is married to ’94 Jennifer (Harlfinger) Burns (LS).

’93 Donna Van Dyke (B), of Neenah, was promoted to vice president and treasurer for The Boldt Co. Van Dyke started at Boldt in 2020 and brings 30 years of experience in accounting and treasury background.

’95 Jennifer (Herbert) Walters (LS), of Fond du Lac, is celebrating 25 years at Aurora Health Care as the vice president of business development. She’s also started a personal training business called JW Fitness.

’96 Tammy Brunette (EHS) and ’06 (MSE), of Green Bay, was named the coordinator of the Learning and Innovation Center in Sister Bay by Northeast Wisconsin Technical College.

’97 Kim Svoboda (LS), of Cape Coral, Florida, is joining the national office of the YMCA of the USA as the senior director of philanthropy and partnerships.

’98 Laurie Butz (MBA), of Suamico, has joined the New North Inc. board of directors. She also serves as the president and CEO of Capital Credit Union and has been in that position since Nov. 2021.

’01 Jennifer (Covey) Gennerman (EHS), of Sussex, will become the deputy superintendent of teaching and learning for the school district of Waukesha this summer.

’05 Joshua Kohlman (LS), of Evansville, was sworn in as an officer in the Beloit Police Department. He brings 16 years of law enforcement experience and served in the US Army Reserves.

’11 Sean Lynch (LS), of Oshkosh, graduated with a degree in vocal performance and has since performed at the 2022 TEDxOshkosh. He will be singing at the Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra’s April 20 concert. Lynch also owns and operates Winnebago Bicycle in downtown Oshkosh.

’12 Airen Pfeiffer (EHS), of Madison, spent 10 years teaching social studies in Bangkok Thailand. Recently, he and his wife moved back to Wisconsin, and he is now teaching high school history at Wisconsin Heights High School.

’13 Phillip Rotar (LS), of Kansas City, Missouri, was commissioned from active duty in 2013 after serving in various leadership roles around the world. He is now a student at the Command and General Staff College working towards his master’s degree.

’20 Jake Fleischman (LS), of Gleason, has been sworn into the UW-La Crosse Police Department after attending the Police Academy at WTC where he was sponsored by UPD.

’20 Niklas Romskog (LS), of Espanola, New Mexico, became an engine boss for the

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Silver City Ranger District on the Gila National Forest in New Mexico after graduation. As the next step in his career, he took the position of all-hazard emergency planning for the New Mexico Department of Health.

 

’21 Miranda Rehm (LS), of Waukesha, attended graduate school at UW-Madison and received a master’s in social work in 2023. She is now working as an advance practice social worker at Mendota Mental Health Institute.

 

UWO Music department to host WI Alliance for Composers New Music Festival

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Music department will host the annual Wisconsin Alliance for Composers (WAC) New Music Festival this weekend on campus.

The event takes place Feb. 25 in the Music Hall, with concerts at 3 and 4:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.

The 3 p.m. concert features winning compositions and honorable mentions from the statewide WAC Student Composition Contest. Student works in four categories—elementary, middle school, high school and undergraduate—will be performed by UWO music department students and faculty. The concert will be live streamed at https://youtube.com/live/_9k03L_8AU0?feature=share.

The event provides an excellent opportunity for student composers to hear their original music performed by accomplished musicians and to share their creativity with the public. For many students, this will be the first time they hear their music performed live in concert.The 4:30 p.m. concert will feature new music from WAC members from throughout the state, including works by UWO music faculty and festival co-hosts John Mayrose and Ed Martin. The eclectic program will include an exciting variety of works for synthesizer, guitar, piano, saxophone, voice, flute and video. Performers include faculty members Kirstin Ihde, Nathan Krueger, Drew Whiting and others.

UW Oshkosh Alumni Obituaries: Feb. 2024

‘30s

Margaret (Kelroy) Schmitz (EHS) ’37, Fond du Lac, Dec. 29, 2023

‘50s

Robert Albright Sr. (LS) ’59, Winneconne, Nov. 20, 2023

Lillian Greenquist (EHS) ’50, Florence, Dec. 26, 2023

Junice “June” (Maurer) Budnik (EHS) ’59, Chaska, Minnesota, Jan. 11, 2024

Pauline (Kornely) Ott (EHS) ’59, Eagan, Minnesota, Nov. 25, 2023

Nancy (Swanson) Tebo (EHS) ’53, (MSE) ’73, Appleton, Dec. 21, 2023

Ardys (Lemke) Wellso (EHS) ’52, Lomira, Nov. 19, 2023

‘60s

Michael Dodson (EHS) ’68, Oshkosh, Jan. 16, 2024

John Green (LS) ’66, Appleton, Nov. 21, 2023

David Grey (LS) ’67, Oshkosh, Dec. 15, 2023

Dale Heinen (EHS) ’64, Waukesha, Nov. 18, 2023

Neil Johnson (LS) ’66, Appleton, Dec. 17, 2023

Gary Kott (LS) ’69, Manitowoc, Dec. 21, 2023

Jane (Slaby) Kronschnabel (EHS) ’62, Montello, Nov. 29, 2023

Mel Mickey (LS) ’63, Wauwatosa, Jan. 1, 2024

David Patton (MST) ’69, Fond du Lac, Dec. 15, 2023

James Paulick (LS) ’68, Oshkosh, Dec. 30, 2023

Richard Pelc (LS) ’64, Amery, Dec. 23, 2023

Thomas Schroepfer (LS) ’69, Marinette, Dec. 31, 2023

Paul Ten Pas (EHS) ’62, Sheboygan Falls, Dec. 24, 2023

Jean Van Dixhorn (EHS) ’65, Sheboygan, Dec. 26, 2023

David Wirth (LS) ’64, Berlin, Nov. 13, 2023

‘70s

Holly (Ralston) Albe (LS) ’71, Vero Beach, FL, Dec. 1, 2023

Lawrence “Larry/LD” Burt (B) ’73, Green Bay, Nov. 16, 2023

Walter Daehler (MBA) ’75, Mundelein, Illinois, Dec. 20, 2023

Douglas Fritsch (EHS) ’70, Lake Mills, Nov. 2, 2023

Robert “Bob” Garfinkel (EHS) ’70, Luxemburg, Dec. 22, 2023

James Happel (MS) ’75, Appleton, Dec. 19, 2023

LaVerne Hoffman (B) ’71, Oshkosh, Nov. 21, 2023

Cynthia Johnson (MS) ’78, Baileys Harbor, Nov. 13, 2023

Michael Lackas (LS) ’70, Fond du Lac, Dec. 2, 2023

Nona Prestine (EHS) ’70, Peshtigo, Dec. 6, 2023

Rosanne (Heppe) Sang (MST) ’77, Slinger, Nov. 19, 2023

Kerry Schmidt (LS) ’75, Oshkosh, Dec. 27, 2023

Tanya (Truax) Shawcroft (N) ’73, Hansville, Washington, Dec. 23, 2023

Robert Veleke (EHS) ’70, Clintonville, Jan. 15, 2024

Mary Wegener (LS) ’71, Waukesha, Dec. 29, 2023

‘80s

Bahram “Barry” Khodavandi (LS) ’86, Madison, Nov. 7, 2011

Wendy Rodman (MSE) ’80, Oshkosh, Nov. 27, 2023

Mary Walden (MSE) ’84, Green Bay, Nov. 27, 2023

‘90s

Ann Fowler (MSE) ’99, Burnsville, Minnesota, Nov. 28, 2023

Ginger Peterson (LS) ’98, Merrill, Jan. 10, 2024

William “Bill” Sauld (EHS) ’91, Princeton, Nov. 28, 2023

‘00s

Kristin Rogers (B) ’05, Winnie, Texas, Dec. 31, 2023

‘10s

Tyler Kraning (B) ’18, Appleton, Dec. 6, 2023

Faculty and Friends

Frederick Blank, lecturer, Economics Department 2002-2006, Neshkoro, Dec. 5, 2023

Jane Garton, lecturer, Journalism Department, 1986-1987, 1994-1995, 1999

Robert Greuel, faculty assistant and instructional academic staff, Geography Department 1966-2007, New Holstein, Dec. 22, 2023

Harold “Skip” Thorpe, professor of special education, 1972-1983, Butte des Morts, Jan. 6, 2024

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