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SRWC offers students winter activities (12/06/18, UW Oshkosh)

The Outdoor Adventure Center at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center gives students opportunities to rent out equipment such as snowshoes, snowboards, cross-country skis and sleds to stay active during the winter season. SRWC Associate Director Tony Dirth said students should take advantage of renting the equipment to stay healthy when the weather gets coldContinue reading “SRWC offers students winter activities (12/06/18, UW Oshkosh)”

Detecting flood risks in developing countries (11/15/18, UW Oshkosh)

The last of the GeoQuest presentation series was held on Nov. 12 and featured how to detect urban flood risks in developing countries. As stated on the UWO website, the presentation noted several ways to detect urban flood risks. “With climate change, an increasing number of urban communities are subject to unprecedented flooding episodes, resultingContinue reading “Detecting flood risks in developing countries (11/15/18, UW Oshkosh)”

UW Oshkosh to host business model competition (11/08/18, UW Oshkosh)

The Alta Resources Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at UWO will host the Culver’s Business Model Competition on Nov. 14 for student entrepreneurs, where the top three students will receive a split of over $50,000 in cash and prizes. Student entrepreneurs will present their business models to an audience of investors, entrepreneurs, students and communityContinue reading “UW Oshkosh to host business model competition (11/08/18, UW Oshkosh)”

Rec Plex to host dome viewing at open house (10/31/18, UW Oshkosh)

UWO’s new Rec Plex will hold an open house on Nov. 6 to give students an insight on the new facility. The Rec Plex is a 4.35-acre recreational complex with lighted, multi-use synthetic turf, a 3,000-plus square foot support building and a seasonal dome from approximately November through May to allow year-round recreation. The RecContinue reading “Rec Plex to host dome viewing at open house (10/31/18, UW Oshkosh)”

Student governance works with UW Fox and Fond du Lac (10/31/18, UW Oshkosh)

The Oshkosh Student Association at UWO has started working with the Student Association at UW Fox Cities and the UW Fond du Lac Student Government Association. OSA is the student government that represents all students regarding issues and policies relating to academic and non-academic scores. FSA President Taisto Oney said the goal of the organizationContinue reading “Student governance works with UW Fox and Fond du Lac (10/31/18, UW Oshkosh)”

Bike & Build travels to build affordable homes (10/17/18, UW Oshkosh)

The non-profit organization Bike & Build benefits affordable housing by having young adults bike across the country and build homes for those in need. Bike & Build operates cross-country and regional cycling trips for service-minded young adults to raise money and awareness for affordable housing. This year alone, riders donated nearly $140,000 to affordable-housing organizationsContinue reading “Bike & Build travels to build affordable homes (10/17/18, UW Oshkosh)”

UW Oshkosh hosts annual Run With the Cops 5K (10/10/18, UW Oshkosh)

Special Olympics Wisconsin, in partnership with the University Police and many law enforcement agencies all over the state, hosted its fifth annual Run With the Cops event on Oct. 4. UP Capt. Christopher Tarmann said they offer a unique experience starting from the moment people arrive and register to when they run or walk theContinue reading “UW Oshkosh hosts annual Run With the Cops 5K (10/10/18, UW Oshkosh)”

Social media tells real life stories: Africa (09/26/18, UW Oshkosh)

A lecture series, “Instagramming Everyday Africa,” aimed to use technology in a way that changes stereotypes of underdeveloped countries was presented earlier this week. On Sept. 24, the geography department held the first of three GeoQuest Lecture Series, led by professor Angela Subulwa. The series was centered around social media and the misrepresentation of Africa.Continue reading “Social media tells real life stories: Africa (09/26/18, UW Oshkosh)”

Q&A with Vice Chancellor Martin Rudd (09/19/18, UW Oshkosh)

Q: What does it mean to be an assistant chancellor? A: Within UW Oshkosh, the chancellor has cabinet positions reporting directly to him that hold the title of the assistant chancellor. In my case, my new position [Assistant Chancellor for Access Campuses] is reasonably similar in scope to my most recent position within the UWContinue reading “Q&A with Vice Chancellor Martin Rudd (09/19/18, UW Oshkosh)”

Luxury student housing sells false promises to residents (09/12/18, UW Oshkosh)

The Annex of Oshkosh, an apartment complex located on Marion Road, informed students it would not be ready for move-in on Monday, Sept. 3, three days before the start of the fall semester. The luxury student housing told residents that move-in day would start Labor Day, even doing hard-hat tours every so often to showContinue reading “Luxury student housing sells false promises to residents (09/12/18, UW Oshkosh)”