Q&A with Crime Prevention Officer Kate Mann
Holly Gilvary, News Writer
December 6, 2018
"Q. What is Santa’s Workshop? A. This is my second year with the holiday season in this position as the public affairs crime prevention officer. Last holiday season I saw all the donations that were coming in and they were being stored in my office, and I saw quickly that I needed more space. On...
Professor files a restraining order against Board of Regents
Christina Basken, News Editor
December 6, 2018
Filed under News, Spotlight, Top Stories
A UW Oshkosh English professor filed a restraining order against the UW System Board of Regents and UWO to block the release of documents requested by a reporter. According to court documents filed in the Winnebago County Clerk of Court’s office on Nov. 26, a Wisconsin State Journal reporter submitted...
UWO Foundation battles interference with pledges
Nikki Brahm, Assistant News Editor
December 6, 2018
Filed under News, Top Stories
The UW Oshkosh Foundation has filed a brief to oppose temporarily suspending court proceedings, alleging that University officials intentionally harmed the Foundation’s reputation and interfered with pledges made to it since the Foundation filed for bankruptcy. According to a brief in opposition...
Oshkosh Corporation rated the 65th best place to work
Nikki Brahm, Assistant News Editor
December 6, 2018
Filed under News
Glassdoor recently announced Oshkosh Corporation as the 65th best place to work in its list of 100 best places to work in 2019, which includes North America and parts of Europe. According to a press release, unlike other workplace awards, the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Awards are based on the...
High school forensics training certifications offered to students
Jordyn Schraeder, News Writer
December 6, 2018
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According to the Wisconsin High School Forensics Association, around 6,000 students participate in forensics annually. Approximately 4,500 students from more than 300 schools participate in the State Speech Festival at UW Madison. All students participating in forensics are judged on their oral presentations....
Titan Discount Club to expand and improve
Christina Basken, News Editor
November 29, 2018
The Oshkosh Student Association is planning to add more local businesses to the Titan Discount Club over winter break, just in time to score some holiday deals. The Titan Discount Club is a group of local restaurants and other retail businesses that offer discounts to UWO. National and online discounts...
10 student orgs receive over half of SAC funding
November 29, 2018
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Ten out of the more than 150 student organizations at UW Oshkosh received over half of the total Student Allocations Committee funds over a five-year period. The Advance-Titan reviewed more than 700 pages of SAC budgets from 2013-14 to 2017-18 and found that 10 student clubs were allocated a combined...
UWO works to improve inclusivity
Joseph Schulz, News writer
November 29, 2018
UW Oshkosh can become more inclusive to students from all backgrounds, but it will take diligence and a personal commitment to having a diverse and inclusive environment, said a UW Oshkosh administrator. Sylvia Carey-Butler, associate vice chancellor for academic support of inclusive excellence, outlined...
Suspect pleads not guilty to burglaries
Nikki Brahm, Assistant News Editor
November 29, 2018
Filed under News, Spotlight, Top Stories
One of two adults being charged in connection to the burglaries that occurred near the UW Oshkosh campus from Sept. 9 to Sept. 27 pleaded not guilty on Monday. Demari Webb, 22, pleaded not guilty to one count of receiving stolen property worth less than $2,500. According to a criminal complaint, Webb was named a suspect by a participant in the burglarie...
Dr. Green answers student concerns at town hall meeting
Holly Gilvary, News Writer
November 29, 2018
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This year’s student town hall meeting was held on Nov. 15 in Reeve Memorial Union from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. where Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Cheryl Green, stepping in for Chancellor Andrew Leavitt, was present to answer any questions students had regarding UW Oshkosh. Green said Leavitt was...
