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We made it! UWO access campuses host end-of-year celebrations
Students bid their farewells to the Fox Cities and Fond du Lac campuses with fun end-of-semester celebrations. Free food, prizes, games and activities like tie dye, bubble ball soccer and therapy dogs, were all part of the fun on the two access campuses.
📸 Fox Cities campus:
📸 Fond du Lac campus:
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Celebration of Scholarship and Creative Activity spotlights student work
The Office of Student Research and Creative Activity at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh hosted the 29th annual Celebration of Scholarship and Creative Activity event Thursday in Reeve Union. The gathering, open to the University and the greater community, serves as a platform and celebration of the excellent work Titans are doing in research, scholarship and creative activity. The day included oral, performance, visual art and poster presentations from dozens of students and ended with an awards reception hosted by Provost John Koker.
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‘Barber Rich’ delivers haircuts, life lessons during Titan Men of Diversity Week
Rich Mitchell, aka “Barber Rich,” made a visit to Reeve Memorial Union on April 7 to issue a few haircuts and share stories and wisdom from his life. Mitchell spent time in prison and is now a local business owner and life coach. Mitchell and friend Alejandro G.S. Garza talked about the wrong paths they took earlier in life that led to multiple incarcerations. Mitchell now owns Rich’s Barber Shop in Omro. The visit was a part of Titan Men of Diversity Week.
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UWO immunologist explains why measles cases are on the rise in the U.S.
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh immunologist Courtney Kurtz explains why there has been a rising number of measles cases in 2019, even though the highly contagious disease was nearly eradicated from the U.S. around 2000.
UW Oshkosh faculty explain history, significance of Periodic Table
The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed 2019 as the International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements. Learn about the Periodic Table with University of Wisconsin Oshkosh faculty members Jennifer Mihalick and Linfeng Xie—and find out what chemical elements the students and faculty of UW Oshkosh like best!
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Let the Madness begin
Let the Madness begin.
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.”
UW Oshkosh Continuing Education announces fall courses
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh has announced its Continuing Education course catalog for the coming semester, featuring a lengthy slate of in-person, hybrid and virtual options.
The Continuing Education program offers both personal and professional development opportunities through non-credit workshops and short courses.
For those looking to get into a new hobby, Continuing Education offers courses in chess, knitting, guitar and painting parties.
Educational travel opportunities are open to anyone looking for an excursion and new adventures. Among the offerings are international trips to the Alpine countries of Austria, Germany and Switzerland, and southern Italy and Sicily. Within the United States, options include trips to the islands of New England, a New York City theater tour and a Boundary Waters expedition. Day trips to Chicago and Milwaukee also are offered.
Online certification opportunities are available to help professionals advance in their careers or gain new skills. Social media, online teaching, business writing, digital communications, cybersecurity and digital risk management are some of the many topics covered.
Free courses this fall include Don’t Be Fooled by your Smart Phone, Zoom for Beginners and Five Money Questions for Women.
➡️ View the Continuing Education course catalog
For more information and to register, visit uwosh.edu/conted, contact conted@uwosh.edu or call (920) 424-1129.
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UW Oshkosh names Aaron Konitzer new head wrestling coach
Aaron Konitzer has been named the new head wrestling coach at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.
“Aaron possesses a high level of understanding of the sport and an immense dedication to the student-athlete experience,” said Assistant Chancellor and Athletic Director Darryl Sims. “I am thrilled to welcome Aaron to our staff and to his alma mater.”
Konitzer, a 2013 UW Oshkosh graduate, received a master’s in sports administration from St. Cloud State in Minnesota in 2016. While at St. Cloud State, Konitzer served as a graduate assistant and helped to recruit top 10 national wrestling classes (among non-Division I schools) and oversaw a monthly newsletter to help inform parents and alumni of the program.
Konitzer has served as a coach at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and at UW-Platteville, including developing strength and conditioning programs.
Konitzer comes to UWO from Fremont School District, where he oversaw the inaugural season of the wrestling program and making trips to the state tournament.
“I am humbled and grateful to be named the next head wrestling coach at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh,” said Konitzer. “I want to thank the search committee and our athletic administration, Darryl Sims and Abby Gildernick; for the opportunity to lead the program that gave me so much as a student-athlete. By utilizing my past experiences working with some of the top programs in the country, I am excited to build off the recent success and start working with the young men here at UW Oshkosh.”
Konitzer has coached three athletes to the NCAA Division III finals, including a finalist, was a 2012 Division III Wrestling Academic All-American for UWO, and was a member of the 2015 and 2016 NCAA Division II wrestling national champion coaching staff. Additionally, Konitzer has coached 15 Division II All-Americans, 21 Division II Academic All-Americans, and three Division III Academic All-Americans.
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Traffic and parking reminder: Oshkosh campus student move-in is Wednesday through Sunday
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students begin the move-in process Wednesday, so those coming to the Oshkosh campus should be aware of heavy vehicle traffic and limited parking through Sunday.
Move-in is planned for the following days:
- Wednesday, Aug. 31 (11-4 p.m.)
- Thursday, Sept. 1 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.)
- Friday, Sept. 2 (1-7 p.m.)
- Saturday, Sept. 3 (9 a.m.–3 p.m.)
- Sunday, Sept. 4 (9 a.m.–noon)
Lot 14 (Radford/Donner/Webster), lot 18 (Scott Hall) and lot 23 (Fletcher Hall) will be closed for resident move-in and for a safer traffic flow in and around campus. If you normally park in one of these lots, please consider using lot 13, 25, lot 27 or the first level of the parking ramp.
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Wisconsin Public Radio, Feb. 8
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Oshkosh Herald, pg. 9, Feb. 7
Tech school to the rescue for UWO Fond du Lac students
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