34 episodes

Biweekly conversations on today's most relevant issues with UWO faculty, staff, students and alumni.

UWO Now University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and 90.3 WRST-FM

    • Education

Biweekly conversations on today's most relevant issues with UWO faculty, staff, students and alumni.

    Ed Martini and Higher Education Challenges

    Ed Martini and Higher Education Challenges

    Colleges and universities across the United States are
    facing challenging times brought on by reduced state support, bad financial
    decisions, and a new generation that questions the value of a college degree.


    Ed Martini, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
    at UW Oshkosh discusses higher education trends and challenges. 

    Tackling Food Insecurity with Maurice Wince

    Tackling Food Insecurity with Maurice Wince

    Going to the grocery store to buy fruit and vegetables is a
    common activity for most of us but for many, transportation or access to
    healthy food choices is limited or non-existent. UWO graduate, Maurice “Mo”
    Wince is addressing the issue of food insecurity in Milwaukee Wisconsin. 

    • 30 min
    COVID-19. Healthcare Then and Now

    COVID-19. Healthcare Then and Now

    The COVID-19 pandemic forced healthcare providers to make
    fundamental changes in healthcare delivery. UWO Distinguished Alum, Teresa
    Connolly is Associate Vice President, International Delivery Services for Mayo
    Clinic. She was on the frontline when healthcare providers adjusted. She
    discusses healthcare then and now.   

    It's About Your Phone

    It's About Your Phone

    Mobile phones are ubiquitous in society. They have made it
    easier to connect with people around the world. But they have helped inhibit
    communication with the person right next to you. UWO Communications Studies
    Assistant Professor, Ryan Allred, PhD talks about the pitfalls of mobile phones
    and interpersonal communication.   

    Following Your Path with Jeni Asaba

    Following Your Path with Jeni Asaba

    UWO Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Jeni Asaba proves
    there is value in a college degree. She has taken her skills and applied them in
    different careers and in each community where she has lived. Her impact
    stretches from the Bronx, New York to Uganda. Asaba describes the improbable path
    she has followed since graduating.   

    Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce

    Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce

    A community’s chamber of commerce has many roles. University
    of Wisconsin Oshkosh graduate Rob Kleman discusses the important relationship
    between the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce, the city of Oshkosh, and educational
    institutions like UWO.   

    • 37 min

Top Podcasts In Education

The Mel Robbins Podcast
Mel Robbins
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson
Am I Doing It Wrong?
HuffPost
TED Talks Daily
TED
Do The Work
Do The Work
The Rich Roll Podcast
Rich Roll