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University of Wisconsin Oshkosh alumna and retired  Human Resources Director Elizabeth (Beth) Heuer ’86 and ’90 MBA, returns to campus Thursday, April 30, to take part in a panel discussion, following a free screening of The Hunting Ground, a startling new documentary about rape on U.S. college campuses.

The event, sponsored by Heuer, the Women’s Advocacy Council, Alumni Relations, Women’s Center and CARE, takes place at 6:30 p.m. in Sage Hall, room 1214.

The film, which premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival and released in theaters in March, explores the reality of sexual assault on campuses and the devastating impact on the victims and their families

A panel discussion about the proactive steps that the UW Oshkosh community is taking to promote safety and inclusion on campus will follow the screening. Panelists include Ameerah McBride, Equity and Affirmative Action director; Jennifer Haese, assistant Dean of Students; and Heuer, who retired from UWO in 2009.

Heuer will share her personal story of rape during college and how she has healed  from this and other personal tragedies. During her 42-year professional life, Heuer helped others develop, learn and become more self-reliant and joyful in their lives.

In retirement, she has taken on many projects, including developing her House of Roz jewelry business, founding Women Who Care–Greater Oshkosh Area giving circle and writing two books, including her 2014 combination self-help and memoir Healing a Wounded Heart: A Journey to Wholeness, Freedom and Joy.

“In Healing a Wounded Heart, I identify and explain seven core issues of ‘wounds’ that result from life experiences: fear, guilt, shame, grief, loneliness, wearing a mask and attachment,” she explained. “I then use these stories to illustrate how I healed my wounds, resulting in an integrated and purposeful life.”

Heueur also recently started a consulting business, Sharing Our Stories, for those who would like assistance with writing their own book, editing and publishing.

“We each have stories to tell, stories that express our life experiences, hopes and dreams,” she said. “These stories connect us to each other in community; it’s how we find purpose amid the complexities of life.”

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