UW-Oshkosh Graduate School

⏳ The final countdown begins!

December 1st is here, meaning we are only two weeks from wrapping up the fall semester and celebrating mid-year commencement. Cheers to a wonderful last month of 2025—and good luck on all your finals and projects! 🌟📚

This Thanksgiving, we extend our gratitude to our graduate community and recognize the Indigenous peoples whose lands we inhabit. While many celebrate this day with loved ones, we also hold space for the histories of loss and resilience that shape it. Let’s commit to learning, listening, and giving thanks with awareness and respect. 🫂

🍂 Fall Break is Almost Here! 🍂

After evening classes wrap up on Tuesday, November 25, we hope you take time to rest, recharge, and reflect during the Thanksgiving/Fall break. You’ve worked hard this semester—now it’s time to pause and care for yourself. 💛

As we head into the holiday season, let’s also remember that not everyone has access to abundant food or supportive family connections. If you’re able, consider reaching out, sharing a meal, or connecting with campus and community resources that foster belonging and care.

Take it easy, recharge your spirit, and we’ll see you back ready to finish the semester strong! 🍁✨

Happy National Gingerbread Cookie Day! 🍪✨

As we welcome baking season, we hope the rest of your semester is filled with warmth, creativity, and sweet moments—inside and outside the classroom.

🎓✨ Public Speaking Tips for Grad Students ✨🎓
With many preparing for end of the semester presentations, level them up with a few simple strategies:

🧐 Know your audience — Tailor your message to their interests and expertise.
🚫 Don’t compare yourself to others — Focus on your growth, not someone else’s style.
📝 Prepare, practice, and present — Confidence comes from repetition and readiness.
🗯️ Use positive body language — Stand tall, smile, and let your posture support your message.
👀 Know where to look — Engage the room with intentional eye contact.

Speak with clarity, confidence, and authenticity — you’ve got this! 🎤💡

🎓 The UWO Grad School Fall Tour wraps up tonight with a huge final show! 🎸

Join us tonight, Wednesday, November 19, from 4:30-6:30 pm in the Reeve Ballroom to learn how grad school can take your career to the next level. Meet the deans, explore programs, and grab some free swag! 💛🖤

📍 Campus Building Spotlight: Arts and Communications Center

Step into the vibrant creative heart of our campus — the Arts and Communications Center houses the offices and studios for communications, theatre, art, and music, including a stunning 500-seat Music Hall, a proscenium theatre, black-box experimental space, and the Allen J. Priebe Gallery.
UW Oshkosh Archives

But there's more: the building also connects to the rich archival work of the UW Oshkosh Archives & Area Research Center, which collects, preserves and provides access to historically significant records — from university yearbooks and newspapers to local history collections from Winnebago and surrounding counties. The UW Oshkosh Archives and Area Research Center is located on the 3rd floor of the Polk Library on the campus of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.

Whether you’re a grad student looking to express yourself, explore new media, perform, dive into research, or simply find inspiration between classes — this building is your canvas, your stage and your history-hub. 🎭🎶🖼️

🎓 The UWO Grad School Fall Tour is coming to an end — and we’re going out with a bang! 🎸

Don’t miss the final stop of the tour this Wednesday, November 19, from 4:30–6:30 pm in the Reeve Ballroom. Learn how grad school can take your career to the next level, meet the deans, explore programs, and score some free swag! 💛🖤

🌍 Happy International Students’ Day! 🎓

Today we celebrate our incredible international scholars who bring global perspectives, creativity, and collaboration to our graduate community. Your cultures, ideas, and experiences enrich our classrooms, research, and friendships every day—making our campus stronger, more vibrant, and truly connected to the world. ✨

🎉 It’s FRIDAY! 🎉

Another week of research, readings, late nights, and caffeine marathons officially survived. 💪📚

Here’s to progress—big or small—and to giving yourself a moment to breathe. Enjoy the weekend… you’ve earned it! ✨

🎓 The UWO Grad School Fall Tour continues! 🎸

Join us today, Thursday, November 13, from 11am–1pm in Cafe Clow to learn how grad school can take your career to the next level. Meet our dean, explore programs, and grab some free swag! 💛🖤

📍Campus Building of the Week: Student Recreation and Wellness Center

The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) serves as the hub for health and recreation on campus. With state-of-the-art strength and conditioning equipment, over 100 pieces of cardio equipment, indoor basketball and volleyball courts, a climbing wall, walking/jogging track, golf simulator, and a multipurpose gym, the SRWC offers comprehensive resources to support both your physical and mental wellness. 💪🧠

Balancing graduate studies with recreation can enhance focus, reduce stress, and promote long-term success. Explore how the SRWC can help you achieve wellness in all aspects of your graduate journey. 🌿

SRWC Hours and Contact info:
Mon-Fri: 6am-11pm
Sat-Sun: 9am-10pm

(920) 424-1245
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