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Biweekly conversations on today's most relevant issues with UWO faculty, staff, students and alumni.... more
FAQs about UWO Now:How many episodes does UWO Now have?The podcast currently has 43 episodes available.
September 22, 2023Free Speech on College CampusesThe University of Wisconsin System surveyed students about free speech on campus and their knowledge of the First Amendment. WendellRay explores the survey results and other First Amendment topics with UWOCommunications Studies professor Tony Palmieri. ...more44minPlay
May 22, 2023The state of local government with Dr. Michael FordMichael Ford, an associate public administration professorat the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and director of the Whitburn Center forGovernance and Policy Research, discusses the impact of partisan politics onlocal governments....more42minPlay
May 05, 2023Critical Race Theory with Dr. Alphonso Simpson, Jr.Critical Race Theory is a hot topic in some political circles even though it seems few people know what it is. Dr. Alphonso Simpson, Jr. is the director of the African-American Studies program at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and the vice president of The National Council of African-American Studies. Dr. Simpson explains CRT and why he believes it has become a topic discussed in many state legislatures. ...more45minPlay
April 21, 2023Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Defined with Wendy LewisWendy Lewis is a former Major League Baseball HR executive and the former Global Chief Diversity Officer for McDonald's. She is uniquely qualified to lead and coach organizations in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Lewis discusses her career path and the issues and obstacles organizations face with DEI. ...more55minPlay
April 07, 2023The LGBTQ+ Resource Center. Belonging, allyship and advocacyThe UWO LGBTQ+ Resource Center is a place to experience belonging, allyship and advocacy. Interim director, Maddy Wiles and senior Shouacua Xiong discuss the issues confronting the LGBTQ+ community and the role the Resource Center....more34minPlay
March 24, 2023Mental Health Services at UW OshkoshA new survey published on psychiatrist.com finds that "an astounding 42% of those born between 1990 and 2010 - Gen Z - have been diagnosed with a mental health condition." What concerns Gen Z and how do they handle life away from home...like on a college campus? Nathan A. Scott, Associate Vice Chancellor for Campus Life at UW Oshkosh and Leah Folks, Interim Director of the UW Oshkosh Counseling Center discuss what UWO is doing to make its campus a supportive place....more29minPlay
March 10, 2023Demystifying Inflation with Dr. David FullerThe costs of goods and services have been climbing due to inflation. But what is inflation? What causes inflation? When will it end? Dr. David Fuller, Professor of Economics in the College of Business at UW Oshkosh provides the answers....more46minPlay
February 24, 2023Educating Gen ZIs attending college an aspiration for Gen Z? University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students Dr. Jasmine Buxton is an experienced advocate for college students. She discusses how to meet the needs and expectations of today's college student....more39minPlay
January 27, 2023Business and TechnologyUWO graduate Janet Tierney works with some of the largest and most innovative companies in the world. She still has to help them with their technology strategy....more29minPlay
January 13, 2023Cyber Security with Peter MorganHackers have countless ways to disrupt computer networks that affect businesses and government agencies. UWO alum, Peter Morgan is a cyber supply chain expert and winner of the inaugural Black Hat Innovation Spotlight competition. Morgan discusses how hackers penetrate systems and what you can do to protect your personal information online....more35minPlay
FAQs about UWO Now:How many episodes does UWO Now have?The podcast currently has 43 episodes available.