Students who serve
A student multimedia project profiles UW-O students who’ve served in the Iraq War or are waiting for deployment
by Jay Spanbauer, of the Advance Titan
Thursday, May 07, 2009
In a time in which the Iraq War has taken a backseat to financial woes and economic turmoil, 14 journalism students found a way to localize the Iraq War through an ambitious class project that will culminate in an exhibit May 15 at Oshkosh’s Steinhilber Gallery.
Photo by Amber Patrick
From left to right, ROTC cadets Robert Gibson, Cody Anderson, and Zachary Holm participate in field exercises
“War: Through Their Eyes” is a multimedia student project showcasing 16 stories of UW-Oshkosh students and alumni who have either fought in the Iraq War or are awaiting their call to serve abroad. The project includes an 80-page book, a series of podcasts and an art gallery exhibit.
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New dorm to arrive by 2012
by Jenna Kleist, of the Advance Titan
Thursday, May 07, 2009
After May 2010 the NBC Village will be replaced by a new residence hall geared toward upper classmen.
Photo by Karilyn Robinson of the Advance Titan
Construction continues on the new Elmwood Center that will be located across from Polk Library. The building is scheduled to open in the summer of 2010.
According to Petra Roter, vice chancellor for student affairs, construction will take 16 to 21 months and will cost an estimated $34 million. Roter said the cost includes an air conditioning chiller for the rooms.
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