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Get pumped for updated equipment at UWO’s student rec facility

Get pumped for updated equipment at UWO’s student rec facility

A major upgrade at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh’s Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) offers new options for frequent visitors and more accessible equipment for those new to weightlifting.

New workout equipment June 28, 2022

On the ground floor, students will find new top-of-line Matrix brand machines that replace those showing wear after 15 years in use, as well as two new machines that had not been available previously.

Students who have less experience with weight equipment will find the new pieces upstairs at SRWC require fewer adjustments.

“This equipment has a quick learning curve and the location is more private and quieter, which will be inviting to folks who may feel intimidated down on the main strength floor … like me,” said Greg Batten, assistant SRWC director of programs.

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Peregrine falcon chicks banded on Oshkosh campus

Peregrine falcon chicks banded on Oshkosh campus

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is again home to young peregrine falcon chicks, who are nesting on the roof of the Gruenhagen Conference Center on the Oshkosh campus. This time there are three: Laurel, Honor and Triumph.

UW Oshkosh’s 148th spring commencement

UW Oshkosh’s 148th spring commencement

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh wrapped another academic year with its 148th spring commencement. Nearly 1,500 undergraduate and graduate students from the University’s three campuses were recognized for their academic achievements in two ceremonies in Kolf Sports Center.

Spring Commencement  May 14, 2022

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Noon ball at UWO offers friendly competition

Noon ball at UWO offers friendly competition

As fans across American are tuning in to watch the National Basketball Association finals, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus community is winding down its own NBA season at Albee Hall on campus.

UWO’s Noontime Basketball Association, which runs during the academic year from September to June, offers an opportunity for alumni, faculty and staff to get some exercise while enjoying a bit of friendly competition and camaraderie.

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Falcon chicks named for UW Oshkosh access campuses

Falcon chicks named for UW Oshkosh access campuses

A wooden nesting box on the top of Gruenhagen Conference Center has been home to peregrine falcons since 2011.

The pair of falcons currently nesting there, named “Julia” and “Gaylord,” produced four eggs this year—two of which hatched in early May. After a call for name suggestions from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh community, the chicks were named “Foxy” and “Fondy”—a nod to the University’s new access campuses.

Last week, conservationist Greg Septon gave the falcon chicks a tracking band on each talon in order to keep track of where they travel in the future. This allows researchers the ability to identify the falcons by their bands and thus keep track of where they go and what they do.

Peregrine falcons are endangered in Wisconsin, but researchers like Septon work hard to manage and keep track of the population. In 2018, there were 36 nests in the state. “That’s more than we’ve had in a long time,” Septon said.

The falcons were 21 days old when they received their tracking bands. They will continue to grow and develop their feathers, and they will be ready to leave the nest in about three weeks.

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UWO chemist shares research behind his 2019 Regents Scholar award

UWO chemist shares research behind his 2019 Regents Scholar award

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh analytical chemist Yijun Tang received a prestigious, $50,000 Regent Scholar grant in March for his development of new glucose sensors that have greater stability and effectiveness than standard enzyme-based blood testing strips. The strips also last longer, are more accurate and more durable than current strips.

Check out the video to learn more about Tang’s Regent Scholar project, which fosters innovation, entrepreneurship and talent development:

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College of Education and Human Services dean’s assistant earns UWO October STAR award

Mary Bartelt, the dean’s assistant in the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh’s College of Education and Human Services, has been named the recipient of the October 2022 STAR Award.

She was nominated by COEHS Dean Linda Haling, Dean:

“The most notable is Mary’s project management of the College of Education and Human Services move out of N/E to prepare for the renovation. Coordinating this effort was incredibly time-consuming, and Mary took the lead to find alternative locations. She worked collaboratively with departments across campus and with the COLS and COB Dean’s Offices to secure offices and storage spaces for the 70-plus faculty/staff members and our instructional academic staff across the college. She collaborated with facilities staff to manage the moving process required by the moving company. She communicated each week with the college to provide updates regarding the move. Finally, she continues to coordinate and manage the on-going issues as a result of the move, working with both IT and facilities to resolve these issues.

A second way that Mary has gone above and beyond this past academic year is with her support of all of the academic department associates (ADAs) in the college. Mary implemented a weekly virtual meeting with the ADAs that began shortly after we began full remote working, and she has continued this weekly meeting even though we are back on campus. This on-going meeting has increased communication in the college and has resulted in considerably more transparency. She is to be commended for this effort.

The end of an era? UWO’s COVID-19 testing/vaccine center to close

After more than two years of service to the campus community, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh shuts down its COVID-19 testing and vaccination center on the Oshkosh campus Friday, Sept. 30.

Since first established in response to the pandemic, center staff administered 106,971 COVID-19 tests–with a peak of 712 tests performed in a six-hour period on Nov. 23, 2020. The team also provided more than 4,500 vaccinations over nearly two years.

Tara Zochert, COVID-19 testing/vaccine operations manager, kept operations running smoothly and efficiently at campus-based centers.

Students may continue to get a COVID-19 test and vaccination, along with flu shots and monkeypox testing for those exposed or experiencing symptoms, at the Student Health Center in Radford Hall on the Oshkosh campus. Students should contact SHC with any questions or concerns.

Faculty and staff should consult their private healthcare provider or secure testing and/or vaccination at a public site. Find a public testing center here. Find a list of public vaccine locations here or reach out to your local public health department.

A limited number of free COVID-19 testing kits are available on campus.

Students may pick up free at-home COVID-19 tests on all three campusesPickup locations include:  

  • Student Health Center, Radford Hall, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays – except Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  

And after hours at: Oshkosh Campus residence halls or UW Oshkosh Police Department. 

Students and staff may pick up free tests on the access campuses at Fond du Lac Campus: AE112 Campus Services; Fox Cities Campus: M1108 Campus Services. 

The Emergency Operations Committee (EOC), which first met in January 2020 to discuss COVID-19, will no longer meet on a regular basis.

Chancellor Andy Leavitt, who charged the committee with developing and executing the University’s response to COVID-19, met with the group on Sept. 22 to thank members for their diligence, innovation and leadership during the pandemic.

The EOC will not disband. Team members will remain on call should the need arise to face a resurgence of the virus or any other campus-wide emergency. Ongoing training and tabletop exercises will help us stay up-to-date on potential threats and aid a quick response.

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Pedestrian traffic halted on roadway to keep Algoma Boulevard reconstruction moving

A message to the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh community from Acting UW Oshkosh Police Chief Chris Tarmann:

The Algoma Boulevard project is moving along, but pedestrian traffic on the roadway is hampering construction.

Effective immediately all pedestrian traffic on the roadway must cease. Pedestrians should find other routes around campus, including walking on the grass near the buildings along Algoma.

Orange construction barrels mark the only legal paths across Algoma. You can find those areas marked in green on this map.

UWO police officers will be monitoring pedestrian traffic and violators may be cited.

Pedestrian traffic on the roadway is illegal and a safety hazard. We are asking for your cooperation so construction can proceed safely and on time. The sidewalks are expected to be completed within the next two weeks.

We know the project has impacted your ability to efficiently get around campus and we appreciate your patience as work has continued this fall. The project will greatly improve the roadway and sidewalks through campus when it is complete.

Whitburn Wednesdays return: First event focuses on improving performance of governing boards

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh’s Whitburn Wednesdays event series returns for the 2022-23 academic year on Sept. 14 with “A Practical Approach to Improving Governing Board Performance.”

The virtual event takes place from noon to 1 p.m. on Zoom. To take part, please RSVP.

Michael Ford, UWO associate public administration professor and department chair, presents his latest project examining how local governing officials who may be struggling to diagnose and resolve issues can move forward as a cohesive governing body.

The research-based project offers pragmatic ways to analyze and resolve many concerns afflicting local government in Wisconsin today. Participants will learn how to apply practical techniques, including a conflict diagnostic tool and regenerative relations tool, to improve performance and ensure governing boards are greater than the sum of their parts.

Ford, who also is the founding director of the Whitburn Center for Governance and Policy Research, has more than 50 peer-reviewed publications related to issues of board governance and education policy.

The Whitburn Wednesdays monthly event series covers a wide range of pressing issues and features panelists representing a diversity of viewpoints. Events occur on the second Wednesday of each month during the academic year online.

College of Nursing program assistant goes ‘above and beyond’ to earn UWO’s September STAR award

Katrina Helmer, who works in the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh’s College of Nursing  as a post-licensure program assistant, has been named the recipient of the September 2022 STAR Award.

Helmer was nominated by Kathleen Elertson, interim post-licensure director:

“Katrina is the face of the Post-Licensure Program in the College of Nursing. She is the first person students encounter when they apply to the program. Katrina diligently tracks each of the post licensure students for the DNP-FNP emphasis, MSN programs and MSN-DNP. Katrina knows when all of the required documentation is due for admission, clinical placements and program progression. She knows when students are nearing program completion and is very effective at making sure each person stays on track to meet the multiple requirements for degree completion.

“Katrina is the ‘go to’ person for students who are worried about their ability to balance academic work with family and professional demands. She is the one students consistently report feeling comfortable with because they feel connected and supported in making the best decision for themselves.

“Katrina is well-organized and efficient in her daily work. She makes the monumental work that she accomplishes appear easy. She is also the first to go over and above by offering assistance to any colleagues in need.

“There are several reports due for program and accreditation this fall. Katrina was able to pull the necessary information and format it into the reports within a very short turnaround time. As a new program director, I have appreciated Katrina’s knowledge of historical practice and her guidance during this time of transition. The College of Nursing is very fortunate to have Katrina Helmer as an exemplary program assistant and we believe she is very deserving of the STAR award.”

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