| UW-Fond du Lac student nominated for Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship program |
Megan Wetherbee has been chosen as a UW Colleges nominee for the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education program. |
| January 31, 2012 |
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| Lecture explores music and the Vietnam War on Feb. 9 |
Presenter Doug Bradley, a Madison-based Vietnam veteran, served as a U.S. Army journalist in the war in 1970 and 1971. He will tell the story of the Vietnam War through the music-based memories of those who served. |
| January 20, 2012 |
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| Travel to Florida Keys as part of UW-FDL summer course |
| A three-credit special topics course on the ecology of the Florida Keys will be offered by UW-Fond du Lac this summer. Information sessions about the course will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30; Thursday, Feb. 9 and Monday, Feb. 27. |
| January 25, 2012 |
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| Kathryn Johnston named new library director at UW-Fond du Lac |
| Kathryn Johnston has been appointed the new library director at UW-Fond du Lac.
She began her position at the university on Jan. 2. |
| January 20, 2012 |
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| Faculty recital to honor retiring UW-Fond du Lac music professor Patricia Eby |
The public is invited to attend this free event which will feature UW Colleges music faculty. UW-Fond du Lac is one of the 13 UW Colleges. |
| January 6, 2012 |
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| Expect the unexpected! Learn more at Crisis Communication Workshop |
The Continuing Education Office at the University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac is offering a full day crisis communication workshop, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27. |
| January 4, 2012 |
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| UW-Fond du Lac names 2011-2012 Kaplan Award recipients |
| Through this award, individuals or teams are recognized for significant and innovative improvement in instruction and service to students. Recipients this year are Professor Khaled Hussein and Professor Richard Gustin. |
| January 4, 2012 |
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| UW-Fond du Lac and UW-Oshkosh team up to establish transfer center |
Students transferring credits from UW-Fond du Lac to UW-Oshkosh can get additional guidance as the result of the recently established Titan Transfer Center. |
| December 22, 2011 |
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| Two UW-Fond du Lac students nominated for national scholarship |
UW-Fond du Lac students Jessica Scheel, North Fond du Lac, and Christina Behlke, Fond du Lac, have been nominated for a Jack Kent Cooke Foundation national scholarship. |
| December 22, 2011 |
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| UW-Fond du Lac accepting applications for spring semester |
| The University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac is accepting applications for the spring semester which begins Jan. 23. |
| December 15, 2011 |
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| UW-Fond du Lac Professor Dan Rager's composition to be performed by Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra |
| Rager’s composition “Millennium” was chosen by popular vote through the FVSO website. |
| December 12, 2011 |
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| Registration is open for Winterim session at UW-Fond du Lac |
The three-week Winterim session at UW-Fond du Lac runs Jan. 3-20. The spring 2012 semester will begin Jan. 23. |
| December 8, 2012 |
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| Audition notice for UW-FDL Theater Dept. spring play |
| Auditions for UW-Fond du Lac Theater Department’s spring production of “Over the Tavern” by Tom Dudzick will be held 2-6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15, in the Prairie Theater. |
| December 5, 2011 |
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| UW-Fond du Lac annual holiday concert planned for Dec. 23 |
| "I'll Be Home for Christmas" will feature the Fond du Lac Chamber Singers, UW-Fond du Lac Chorus and the vocal jazz ensemble U-FiDeLity under the direction of Patricia Eby, UW-Fond du Lac music professor. |
| December 5, 2011 |
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| UW-Fond du Lac invites community input into strategic planning process |
| Members of the community, former students, business leaders, donors and friends of the campus are asked to give feedback before Dec. 12 by completing an online survey. |
| December 2, 2011 |
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| UW-Fond du Lac students inducted into Honor Society |
| Eleven students at UW-Fond du Lac were recently inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor society. |
| November 30, 2011 |
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| Associate Dean Maggie May receives teaching fellowship |
| Maggie May, associate dean and assistant professor of mathematics at the University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac, has been awarded the UW Colleges Chancellor’s Teaching Fellowship for the 2012-13 academic year. |
| November 28, 2011 |
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| Two UW-Fond du Lac students nominated for acting scholarship |
| UW-Fond du Lac students Cassady Corrigan and Amy Scherg have been nominated to compete for the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship at their regional festival next January. |
| November 22, 2011 |
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| UW-Fond du Lac students raise money to suport FDL Area United Way |
| The UW-Fond du Lac Student Government Association recently sponsored a parking spot auction and raffle to support United Way. |
| November 18, 2011 |
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| Campus Preview event for prospective students to be held on Dec. 1 |
| Professors and current students will answer questions about UW-Fond du Lac during a panel discussion. Prospective students will learn about admission to the university, the Guaranteed Transfer Program, the majors that can be started and the types of financial aid and scholarships available. |
| November 18, 2011 |
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| UW-Fond du Lac Music Dept presents concert on Dec. 2 |
This concert features the UW-Fond du Lac Community Band directed by Dan Rager, assistant professor of music, and the UW-Fond du Lac Chorus and U-FiDeLity directed by Patricia Eby, associate professor of music. |
| November 17, 2011 |
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| UW-Fond du Lac's Melissa Luedtke wins state-wide award |
| UW-Fond du Lac Student Services Coordinator Melissa Luedtke has been selected by the Wisconsin College Personnel Association (WCPA) as the recipient of the 2011 Nora McGuire Outstanding Professional Award. |
| October 27, 2011 |
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| Over 100 people attend citizen dialogue event on national debt |
| The event was one of a series of public deliberations being held across the state by the WIPPS. |
| October 27, 2011 |
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| New assistant campus dean for student services named at UW-Fond du Lac |
| Joyce Atkins has been named the new assistant campus dean for student services at UW-Fond du Lac. She began her position at the university on Oct. 17. |
| October 25, 2011 |
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UW-Fond du Lac Theater Dept. to present "My Soldiers" Nov. 2-6 |
| The UW-Fond du Lac Theater Department will present “My Soldiers” by Richard Kalinoski Nov. 2-6 in the Prairie Theater, 400 University Dr. Show times are Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. |
| October 24, 2011 |
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| Stories on personal impact of war shared during UW-FDL panel discussion |
| The panelists shared their unique perspectives on wars from World War II to the present. |
| October 21, 2011 |
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| UW-Fond du Lac Habitat for Humanity Club participates in Shantytown |
| Club members participated in the recent Shantytown event to raise funds for FDL Habitat for Humanity. |
| October 21, 2011 |
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| UW-Fond du Lac and Clarity Care team up to offer nursing assistant course |
Many nursing programs at University of Wisconsin schools require students to have completed a nursing assistant course with clinical component and have a current CNA certificate at time of application.
A partnership agreement signed recently brings a nursing assistant three-credit course to pre-nursing majors at the University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac through Clarity Care. |
| October 19, 2011 |
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Veteran’s benefit presentation at UW-Fond du Lac on Oct. 27 |
| Rick Patton, Fond du Lac County Veteran Service Officer, will be the guest speaker at a presentation on veteran’s benefits hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac, 12-1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27. |
| October 17, 2011 |
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| Continuing Education to offer Digital Camera Course |
| This is a course on the basics; everything from taking pictures to storing images to sharing photos. Course begins on Nov. 3. |
| October 13, 2011 |
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| Community invited to UW-FDL panel discussion on personal impact of war |
“America’s Wars: The Personal Impact,” will be held noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, in the LGI Room. Panelists will be current military personnel, area veterans and current and former UW-Fond du Lac students who will share their unique perspectives on wars from World War II to the present. |
| October 13, 2011 |
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| New UW-Oshkosh special education degree to launch at UW-Fond du Lac |
Area residents will have a new degree option at the University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac and several nearby UW Colleges campuses as a result of a new agreement with UW-Oshkosh to launch a regional bachelor’s degree collaboration in special education in fall 2012. |
| October 12, 2011 |
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| UW-Fond du Lac to host citizen dialogue focusing on the national debt on Oct. 25 |
| The University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac will host one of a series of citizen dialogues being held across the state by the Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service (WIPPS) on the topic: A Nation in Debt: How Can We Pay the Bills?, on Oct. 25. |
| October 11, 2011 |
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| UW-Fond du Lac launches free Breakfast at the University forums for area business professionals |
| The first forum on Oct. 25 features the topic Crisis Communications, presented by Lisa Cruz of Red Shoes PR |
| October 6, 2011 |
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| FDL Chamber Singers present fall concert at Sacred Heart Church |
| The FDL Chamber Singers will combine with Sheboygan's Lakeshore Chorale for its 15th annual concert on Sunday, Oct. 22 at Sacred Heart Church in Fond du Lac. |
| October 4, 2011 |
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| Higher ed institutions in FDL County host joint diversity workshop |
| Students and community members are invited to participate in this free workshop on Oct. 5 at Marian University. |
| September 22, 2011 |
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| Continuing Education offers Milwaukee food tour on Oct. 7 |
| Participants on the tour will sample a wide range of cuisines and see several historic sites along the way. |
| September 20, 2011 |
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First Wave Hip Hop Ensemble to perform at UW-Fond du Lac on Oct. 5 |
| First Wave is a ground breaking collective of spoken word poets, MC’s, dancers, singers, actors and hip hop artists attending UW-Madison who push the boundaries of poetry, dance and theater. Don't miss this free performance! |
| September 19, 2011 |
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Kathy Strong-Twohig joins UW-Fond du Lac campus |
| Kathy Strong-Twohig is UW-Fond du Lac's new special events coordinator. |
| September 14, 2011 |
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| UW-Fond du Lac invited community to attend lecture about copyright law |
| Dan Rager, UW-Fond du Lac music professor, will lead a “Copyright 101” lecture on Sept. 27, noon-1 pm and again on Sept. 27, 7-8 pm. |
| September 14, 2011 |
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| UW-Fond du Lac to offer Nursing Assistant course |
| The University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac and Clarity Care are offering a three-credit course this fall to prepare students to take the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exam and earn a CNA designation. |
| September 9, 2011 |
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| UW-Fond du Lac Theater Dept. holds auditions for fall play |
| Auditions for "My Solders" will be held on Sept. 12, 2:30-5:30 pm |
| September 7, 2011 |
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UW-Fond du Lac to host national touring war memorial/exhibit |
| The University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac will host the nationally touring exhibit “Always Lost: A Meditation on War,” Sept. 16-Oct. 28 in the University Center Commons. |
| Aug. 31, 2011 |
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| New faculty member joins UW-Fond du Lac campus |
| Kristi Wilkum is joining the UW-FDL faculty this fall as an assistant professor of communication & theatre arts. |
| August 16, 2011 |
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| UW-FDL faculty members receive promotions |
| Four members of the UW-Fond du Lac faculty were recently promoted and received new titles. |
| August 12, 2011 |
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| Spring 2011 grads announced |
| UW-Fond du Lac awarded the Associate of Arts and Science degree to these students at the spring 2011 honors and commencement ceremony. |
| August 1, 2011 |
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| Spring 2011 Dean's List |
| UW-Fond du Lac has named students to the Dean's List for the 2011 spring Semester |
| July 26, 2011 |
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| Outstanding Student Achievement awards presented at UW-Fond du Lac |
| The University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac faculty has awarded Outstanding Student
Achievement honors to several students for the 2010-11 academic year. |
| June 27, 2011 |
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| UW-Fond du Lac info session on June 22 for study abroad trip to Jamaica |
| An information session, complete with photos and Reggae music, will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22 in Room UC-131 at UW-Fond du Lac for an upcoming seven day tour to Jamaica planned for January 2012. |
| June 14, 2011 |
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| Kim Mooney named recipient of 2011 Distinguished Alumni Award |
| Mooney is director of the Fond du Lac County Department of Social Services with oversight of numerous department programs which ensure the safety, self-sufficiency and well-being of individuals and families. She attended UW-Fond du Lac 1982-1983. |
| May 18, 2011 |
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| UW-Fond du Lac Foundation presents Community of Unity Luncheon |
| Featuring FDL Police Department Officer Ryan Williams and K9 Officer Grendel |
| May 18, 2011 |
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| Kevin Miller selected as UW-Fond du Lac Commencement speaker |
| UW-Fond du Lac will host its annual spring Honors and Commencement Ceremony at 7 p.m. on May 20. |
| May 5, 2011 |
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| Evening of art supports UW-Fond du Lac student scholarships |
Proceeds from the Art Momentum event on May 6 support a student art scholarship fund created by the UW-Fond du Lac Art Students League and administered by the UW-Fond du Lac Foundation. |
| April 25, 2011 |
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| Student Recital to be held at UW-FDL on May 2 |
| The UW-Fond du Lac Music Department will host a student concert/recital on May 2 in the Prairie Theater. |
| April 22, 2011 |
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| Free percussion clinic at UW-Fond du Lac on May 10 |
| The UW-Fond du Lac Music Department is sponsoring a free Percussion Master Clinic & Performance for students and community members who want to improve their percussion skills at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10 |
| April 21, 2011 |
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| UW-Fond du Lac hosting two concerts by music department |
UW-Fond du Lac will be hosting two free concerts this spring. The Collegiate Band and Choir Concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 29 and a Jazz Night will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 1. Both concerts will be held in the Prairie Theater, 400 University Dr., and the public is invited. |
| April 19, 2011 |
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| UW-Fond du Lac seeks nominees for annual Distinguished Alumni Award |
| Nominations must be received by Friday, April 29. A nomination form is available online. |
| April 12, 2011 |
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| Maggie May named new UW-Fond du Lac Associate Dean |
| UW-Fond du Lac Dean John Short has named Maggie May, Ph.D., to the position of associate dean effective with the summer 2011 term. |
| April 12, 2011 |
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| Palm Sunday Concert on April 17 features UW-Miwaukee guest choirs |
| The UW-Fond du Lac Choral Department, along with guest choirs from UW-Milwaukee, will present a Palm Sunday Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 17 in the Prairie Theater, 400 University Dr. |
| April 5, 2011 |
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| Judith Berger establishes memorial fund to assist students with cost of books |
Finances and faith spurred Judith Berger to create a unique fund through the UW-Fond du Lac Foundation that helps struggling students afford books. While providing monetary aid, the Berger Book Bag Fund also honors Judith’s recently deceased husband, Joseph S. Berger, Jr., a long-time campus supporter. |
| February 15, 2011 |
