Karen Heikel - Champion of Civility
Core Team Members, Oshkosh Civility Project: Kim Biedermann, Sue Panek, Karen Heikel, Margy Davey, Walter Scott, Jr. (L-R) 6-13-2015
Karen Heikel
May 12, 2015
Presented To:
Superintendent Stephen Fitzgerald, Wisconsin State Patrol Stephen.Fitzgerald@dot.wi.gov
Sheriff John Matz, Winnebago County jmatz@co.winnebago.wi.us
Chief Scott Greuel, Police Department, City of Oshkosh sgreuel@ci.oshkosh.wi.us
Chief Joe LeMire, UW Oshkosh Police lemirej@uwosh.edu
Civility and Public Safety
Statement from the Oshkosh Civility Project
Just as Oshkosh is known for the quality of life that it offers to its residents, visitors and guests, so also are we proud of our community’s commitment to the promise and the practice of civility. This commitment to strengthening, enhancing and improving the shared fabric of all forms of our shared society gave rise to the Oshkosh Civility Project. Since 2010, we have been working to build even greater attentiveness to the civility in everyday life.
In the spirit of community and civility, the Oshkosh Civility Project is pleased to recognize this week as National Police Week. With May 15 being designated by national proclamation of Congress as National Peace Officers Memorial Day, we are honored by the sacrifice of those who have served our community, region, state and nation so well.
The shared commitment to public safety is something that unites us in common purpose and inspires us in support of the important work we are doing to advance civility in the greater Oshkosh area.
We encourage all residents of the greater Oshkosh area to join with us in extending a friendly hand of support to all law enforcement personnel and others who join with them in protecting, serving and safeguarding the public good.
Core Team – Oshkosh Civility Project
www.oshkoshcivilityproject.org
Kim Biedermann • Mindie Boynton • Theresa Brockman • Hpward Brown • Margy Davey
Tom Grogan • Karen Heikel • Mandy Potts • Sue Panek • Carl Schroeder • Walter J. Scott, Jr.
Presented To:
Superintendent Stephen Fitzgerald, Wisconsin State Patrol Stephen.Fitzgerald@dot.wi.gov
Sheriff John Matz, Winnebago County jmatz@co.winnebago.wi.us
Chief Scott Greuel, Police Department, City of Oshkosh sgreuel@ci.oshkosh.wi.us
Chief Joe LeMire, UW Oshkosh Police lemirej@uwosh.edu
Civility and Public Safety
Statement from the Oshkosh Civility Project
Just as Oshkosh is known for the quality of life that it offers to its residents, visitors and guests, so also are we proud of our community’s commitment to the promise and the practice of civility. This commitment to strengthening, enhancing and improving the shared fabric of all forms of our shared society gave rise to the Oshkosh Civility Project. Since 2010, we have been working to build even greater attentiveness to the civility in everyday life.
In the spirit of community and civility, the Oshkosh Civility Project is pleased to recognize this week as National Police Week. With May 15 being designated by national proclamation of Congress as National Peace Officers Memorial Day, we are honored by the sacrifice of those who have served our community, region, state and nation so well.
The shared commitment to public safety is something that unites us in common purpose and inspires us in support of the important work we are doing to advance civility in the greater Oshkosh area.
We encourage all residents of the greater Oshkosh area to join with us in extending a friendly hand of support to all law enforcement personnel and others who join with them in protecting, serving and safeguarding the public good.
Core Team – Oshkosh Civility Project
www.oshkoshcivilityproject.org
Kim Biedermann • Mindie Boynton • Theresa Brockman • Hpward Brown • Margy Davey
Tom Grogan • Karen Heikel • Mandy Potts • Sue Panek • Carl Schroeder • Walter J. Scott, Jr.
May 15 – National Peace Officers Memorial Day
Oshkosh Civility Project Commends Local and State Police Authorities
By Tom Grogan
(920) 424-3168 – grogan@uwosh.edu or oshkoshcivilityproject@gmail.com
The Oshkosh Civility Project sent a statement to police authorities in recognition of National Police Week and May 15 being designated as National Peace Officers Memorial Day.
The communication was sent to the Wisconsin State Patrol, the Winnebago County Sheriff, and police chiefs for the City of Oshkosh and UW Oshkosh.
“Our commitment to civility is really part of a broader community commitment to public peace and safety,” said Walter Scott, a member of the Oshkosh Civility Project core team. “We want our uniformed officers to know that we respect, value and support their work.”
The Oshkosh Civility Project was formed in 2010. It operates through the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation and receives significant support from a number of community based organizations. Nearly 1,000 people have signed the “Oshkosh Civility Pledge” on the organization’s website (www.oshkoshcivilityproject.org).
The statement from the group reads:
“Just as Oshkosh is known for the quality of life that it offers to its residents, visitors and guests, so also are we proud of our community’s commitment to the promise and the practice of civility. This commitment to strengthening, enhancing and improving the shared fabric of all forms of our shared society gave rise to the Oshkosh Civility Project. Since 2010, we have been working to build even greater attentiveness to the civility in everyday life.
“In the spirit of community and civility, the Oshkosh Civility Project is pleased to recognize this week as National Police Week. With May 15 being designated by national proclamation of Congress as National Peace Officers Memorial Day, we are honored by the sacrifice of those who have served our community, region, state and nation so well.
“The shared commitment to public safety is something that unites us in common purpose and inspires us in support of the important work we are doing to advance civility in the greater Oshkosh area.
“We encourage all residents of the greater Oshkosh area to join with us in extending a friendly hand of support to all law enforcement personnel and others who join with them in protecting, serving and safeguarding the public good.”
The Core Team includes the following individuals: Kim Biedermann, Mindie Boynton, Theresa Brockman, Howard Brown, Margy Davey, Tom Grogan, Karen Heikel, Mandy Potts, Sue Panek, Carl Schroeder, and Walter J. Scott, Jr.
Oshkosh Civility Project Commends Local and State Police Authorities
By Tom Grogan
(920) 424-3168 – grogan@uwosh.edu or oshkoshcivilityproject@gmail.com
The Oshkosh Civility Project sent a statement to police authorities in recognition of National Police Week and May 15 being designated as National Peace Officers Memorial Day.
The communication was sent to the Wisconsin State Patrol, the Winnebago County Sheriff, and police chiefs for the City of Oshkosh and UW Oshkosh.
“Our commitment to civility is really part of a broader community commitment to public peace and safety,” said Walter Scott, a member of the Oshkosh Civility Project core team. “We want our uniformed officers to know that we respect, value and support their work.”
The Oshkosh Civility Project was formed in 2010. It operates through the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation and receives significant support from a number of community based organizations. Nearly 1,000 people have signed the “Oshkosh Civility Pledge” on the organization’s website (www.oshkoshcivilityproject.org).
The statement from the group reads:
“Just as Oshkosh is known for the quality of life that it offers to its residents, visitors and guests, so also are we proud of our community’s commitment to the promise and the practice of civility. This commitment to strengthening, enhancing and improving the shared fabric of all forms of our shared society gave rise to the Oshkosh Civility Project. Since 2010, we have been working to build even greater attentiveness to the civility in everyday life.
“In the spirit of community and civility, the Oshkosh Civility Project is pleased to recognize this week as National Police Week. With May 15 being designated by national proclamation of Congress as National Peace Officers Memorial Day, we are honored by the sacrifice of those who have served our community, region, state and nation so well.
“The shared commitment to public safety is something that unites us in common purpose and inspires us in support of the important work we are doing to advance civility in the greater Oshkosh area.
“We encourage all residents of the greater Oshkosh area to join with us in extending a friendly hand of support to all law enforcement personnel and others who join with them in protecting, serving and safeguarding the public good.”
The Core Team includes the following individuals: Kim Biedermann, Mindie Boynton, Theresa Brockman, Howard Brown, Margy Davey, Tom Grogan, Karen Heikel, Mandy Potts, Sue Panek, Carl Schroeder, and Walter J. Scott, Jr.
Sue Panek from the Oshkosh Civility Project and Oshkosh Mayor Burk Tower. 4/14/2015.
Walter Scott reading proclamation presented to Mayor Burk Tower by Sue Panek. Oshkosh City Council meeting held Tuesday, April 14, 2015, Burk's last meeting as Mayor!
Oshkosh Mayor Burk Tower: A Champion of Civility
The ABC Project, Anti Bullying Campaign, continues to seek knitters and crocheters to make distinctive scarfs for fifth graders in the Oshkosh Area Public Schools. The purpose of this group, which anyone can join, is to promote anti bullying among the oldest students at the elementary school level. We can always use knitters and crocheters as well as those who would wish to contribute for the purchase of yarn. Currently, we need scarves of "Camoflage," available at JoAnne Fabrics. This project will continue through January and will begin again in Summer, 2014. We have already received stories of enthusiasm and leadership from Franklin Elementary. Please email: kathychap@gmail.com should you wish to help. All community members are welcomed!
CIVILITY, REVISITED ... Here (below) are images used in the Madison session - click here for a one-page download of all images
Thanks for Complimentary Book
The Oshkosh Civility Project thanks author P.H. Friendly for providing a complimentary copy of a new book featuring a civility theme!
Oshkosh Civility Project featured at the July 27th Oshkosh Farmer's Market!
Building Strong and Caring Community
http://women.oshkoshareacf.org/end-isolation/
Isolation Booths Spotlight Emerging Health Threat
(Oshkosh, Wis.)—Beginning at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, June 12, Oshkosh drivers grabbing a morning cup of coffee will confront an unexpected issue: isolation.
An isolation booth – complete with an actor portraying feelings of isolation – will be planted near the drive-thru at 240 W Murdock Avenue, Oshkosh. The isolation booth is part of a nine-month campaign by the Women’s Fund of the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation to draw attention to isolation, which plagues 1 in 4 Americans.
“It’s absolutely stunning that 1 in 4 people feel they have no one to talk to,” said Executive Director Karlene Grabner, Women’s Fund of the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation. “In five years of research, we’ve heard this from teen girls, moms and senior women. No group is exempt from this serious health issue.”
Those who see the booths will be encouraged to take action and help end isolation, by texting CHANGE to 80077 or pledging on the campaign website at www.endisolation.com. Pledges will appear live on the website. The isolation booths will remain in Winnebago County at various locations through next year. To learn more about the campaign, visit www.endisolation.com.
(Oshkosh, Wis.)—Beginning at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, June 12, Oshkosh drivers grabbing a morning cup of coffee will confront an unexpected issue: isolation.
An isolation booth – complete with an actor portraying feelings of isolation – will be planted near the drive-thru at 240 W Murdock Avenue, Oshkosh. The isolation booth is part of a nine-month campaign by the Women’s Fund of the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation to draw attention to isolation, which plagues 1 in 4 Americans.
“It’s absolutely stunning that 1 in 4 people feel they have no one to talk to,” said Executive Director Karlene Grabner, Women’s Fund of the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation. “In five years of research, we’ve heard this from teen girls, moms and senior women. No group is exempt from this serious health issue.”
Those who see the booths will be encouraged to take action and help end isolation, by texting CHANGE to 80077 or pledging on the campaign website at www.endisolation.com. Pledges will appear live on the website. The isolation booths will remain in Winnebago County at various locations through next year. To learn more about the campaign, visit www.endisolation.com.
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Walter Scott, Jr. Receives Special Award from the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
Scotty receives award for work relating to civility in Oshkosh.
Walter Scott, Jr., known by all as "Scotty," received a special award from the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation at an event held in Oshkosh on April 25, 2013.
Watch the awards ceremony in two parts on YouTube - see the videos immediately below.
Watch the awards ceremony in two parts on YouTube - see the videos immediately below.
Oshkosh Civility Project Recognizes its "Founding Leader"
Walter Scott (known to all as "Scotty") received the Inspired Community Leadership Award from the Oshkosh Civility Project
at the regular meeting of the core team on March 13, 2013. The text of the award reads, as follows:
Oshkosh Civility Project
Commemorative Citation For
Inspired Community Leadership
Presented to
Walter J. Scott, Jr.
On the occasion of being selected for recognition by the
Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
for leadership and support relating to envisioning, developing and advancing
the Oshkosh Civility Project. Thanks to your efforts,
the greater Oshkosh area is actively building strong communities
while also raising awareness and enhancing interpersonal communication skill.
The Community Foundation's Award will be presented at the Oshkosh Premier Waterfront Hotel and Convention Center on Thursday, April 25, from 5-7 p.m.
at the regular meeting of the core team on March 13, 2013. The text of the award reads, as follows:
Oshkosh Civility Project
Commemorative Citation For
Inspired Community Leadership
Presented to
Walter J. Scott, Jr.
On the occasion of being selected for recognition by the
Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
for leadership and support relating to envisioning, developing and advancing
the Oshkosh Civility Project. Thanks to your efforts,
the greater Oshkosh area is actively building strong communities
while also raising awareness and enhancing interpersonal communication skill.
The Community Foundation's Award will be presented at the Oshkosh Premier Waterfront Hotel and Convention Center on Thursday, April 25, from 5-7 p.m.
Civility, Revisited
The Oshkosh Civility Project is very pleased to work in partnership with a number of individuals and groups on the broader goal of promoting awareness to the practice of civility as a key strategy for enhancing individual and group effectiveness. The Oshkosh Civility Project advances the "Speak Your Peace" campaign as one tool to promote widespread understanding of a core set of key principles and practices.
We are proud to embrace work originally started in the community of Duluth-Superior. We are pleased to have worked closely with Dr. P.M. Forni, the author of several books on the practical applications of civility as a tool to improve everyday life.
We developed this initiative to build upon an established and recognized community strength. We are appreciative of everyone who stops by to visit our website, and to consider signing our "pledge."
In the end, we are all working hard to become better, stronger, smarter and more aware of each other. And, on balance, especially during times of challenge and change: this is a very good thing indeed.
Tom Grogan for the Oshkosh Civility Project
03-04-2013
We are proud to embrace work originally started in the community of Duluth-Superior. We are pleased to have worked closely with Dr. P.M. Forni, the author of several books on the practical applications of civility as a tool to improve everyday life.
We developed this initiative to build upon an established and recognized community strength. We are appreciative of everyone who stops by to visit our website, and to consider signing our "pledge."
In the end, we are all working hard to become better, stronger, smarter and more aware of each other. And, on balance, especially during times of challenge and change: this is a very good thing indeed.
Tom Grogan for the Oshkosh Civility Project
03-04-2013
The Kindness Project
The Core Team of the Oshkosh Civility Project is proud to sponsor the first annual "Kindness Project."
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- The idea of the Kindness Project is to raise awareness of the power of kindness and to encourage, recognize, and promote acts of kindness.
- The Project will include special events and activities during the National Random Acts of Kindness week February 11-15, 2013, in Oshkosh's local businesses, churches, schools, and in higher education.
- Please share your experiences and help us strengthen the power of kindness in Oshkosh.
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Civility as a Community Development Practice
The Oshkosh Civility Project cordially invites individuals and organizations to consider how attentiveness to patterns and practices of interpersonal communication can strengthen, enhance and build a strong sense of community identity, cohesion and purpose. We are working in active partnership with hundreds of individuals and organizations to realize the promise of civility as a cornerstone for vibrant civic engagement.
Our work builds upon efforts that are taking place in communities throughout the region, state, nation and world. We are proud to use the "Speak Your Peace" promotional materials that were developed in Duluth-Superior and successfully used in Truckee-Tahoe, California, among other places. We are especially indebted to Dr. P. M. Forni the author of "Choosing Civility" and "The Civility Solution." Dr. Forni helped advise those who combined efforts to form the Oshkosh Civility Project. In many ways, he is the leading authority on the principles, the practices and the promise of civility as a guide to individual and group action.
We cordially invite others to learn more about us and to join with us in support of expanded efforts to help build an even stronger sense of widespread commitment to the humane practices that a commitment to the practice of civility can help advance.
Our work builds upon efforts that are taking place in communities throughout the region, state, nation and world. We are proud to use the "Speak Your Peace" promotional materials that were developed in Duluth-Superior and successfully used in Truckee-Tahoe, California, among other places. We are especially indebted to Dr. P. M. Forni the author of "Choosing Civility" and "The Civility Solution." Dr. Forni helped advise those who combined efforts to form the Oshkosh Civility Project. In many ways, he is the leading authority on the principles, the practices and the promise of civility as a guide to individual and group action.
We cordially invite others to learn more about us and to join with us in support of expanded efforts to help build an even stronger sense of widespread commitment to the humane practices that a commitment to the practice of civility can help advance.
Oshkosh Civility Project – Become a Certified Trainer
If you are interested in becoming a certified trainer for the Oshkosh Civility Project or if you want to be able to deliver the “Speak Your Peace” program for an organization or your place of business, please attend
Civility Training
Monday, September 10
3-5 PM
Board Room
Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Boardroom
230 Ohio Street - Oshkosh, Wisconsin
This program will be offered by Karen Heikel, a founding member of the core team for the Oshkosh Civility Project and Assistant Vice Chancellor at UW Oshkosh. Karen has provided civility training in and around the Oshkosh area. Her audiences have ranged from 4th graders to senior citizens, conference participants to university faculty with groups ranging in size from 15 to 300. As part of this workshop you will learn how to adapt the message to different audiences, participate in a group experience and leave with a copy of the program (CD) and a set of "situation cards" that can used with a variety of audiences.
To maximize learning opportunities for all, the group size is limited to 15 participants.
Civility Training
Monday, September 10
3-5 PM
Board Room
Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Boardroom
230 Ohio Street - Oshkosh, Wisconsin
This program will be offered by Karen Heikel, a founding member of the core team for the Oshkosh Civility Project and Assistant Vice Chancellor at UW Oshkosh. Karen has provided civility training in and around the Oshkosh area. Her audiences have ranged from 4th graders to senior citizens, conference participants to university faculty with groups ranging in size from 15 to 300. As part of this workshop you will learn how to adapt the message to different audiences, participate in a group experience and leave with a copy of the program (CD) and a set of "situation cards" that can used with a variety of audiences.
To maximize learning opportunities for all, the group size is limited to 15 participants.
Training in Civility Model
September 10 - 3-5 p.m. (click here)
Please sign up for training to be offered on Monday, September 10 from 3-5 p.m. Karen Heikel will be providing the training. Sessions held in the Board Room at the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, 230 Ohio Street, Oshkosh (alongside the Fox River)
Change Yourself ~ Change the World
Here's three specific things you can do:
- Stop COMPLAINING, GOSSIPING AND LYING FOR 10 DAYS - http://3pointcommitment.org/index.php
- Stop COMPLAINING FOR 30 DAYS - http://www.acomplaintfreeworld.org/
- Sign the Oshkosh Civility Pledge - Sign the Pledge
- Special bonus: Here's a new, fourth item: Please LIKE US on FACEBOOK - (click here)
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The Nine Principles can be downloaded here ... see also the download page.
Civility ... Now more than ever!
The Oshkosh Civility Project believes we can improve the quality of our life by focusing on improving our interpersonal communication skills. Our efforts are framed around the "Speak Your Peace" campaign originally developed in Duluth-Superior. We have a simple pledge that invites people to affirm a commitment to practicing a set of nine habits or skills.
Our Project is eager to partner with other individuals, organizations and communities that seek to achieve and advance these same ends. The "Speak Your Peace" campaign materials have been graciously made available to our efforts by the folks from Duluth-Superior. We are eager to help spread these efforts through any means possible.
Our Project is eager to partner with other individuals, organizations and communities that seek to achieve and advance these same ends. The "Speak Your Peace" campaign materials have been graciously made available to our efforts by the folks from Duluth-Superior. We are eager to help spread these efforts through any means possible.
Civility Meeting and Training ~ 7:30 a.m. Wed., May 23, 2012
Fox Valley Technical College - Oshkosh Riverside Campus, Room 133
150 N Campbell Road, Oshkosh, Wis.
Public invited to inaugural ‘Day of Civility’ on May 23
By News Bureau 21 May 2012
Can something as simple as a candy dish start a civil ripple effect that brings people together despite their differences of opinion, improves how they connect and communicate with one another and, maybe, begins to change an entire culture?
It is just one strategy and hope of CivilityWorks, a self-described “ad hoc organization on the UW Oshkosh campus dedicated to enriching the lives of others through civil engagement.”
CivilityWorks’ inaugural “Day of Civility” event is scheduled at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh on Wednesday, May 23. Designed to build action and awareness around campus and community civility initiatives, the Day of Civility will bring student perspectives on the movement into the spotlight while launching a handful of initiatives furthering the organization’s mission.
The day begins with a 7:30 a.m. public meeting on May 23 in Room 133 of the Fox Valley Technical College Riverside Campus in Oshkosh. The meeting is designed as a community report on CiviltyWorks’ and the connected Oshkosh Civility Project’s efforts. Information and an easy-to-use RSVP form are available online.
“It is amazing to me to see how people really want to find ways to say ‘thank you’ to people who make our University so strong,” said Jodi Anthony, a UW Oshkosh payroll and benefits specialist who volunteers as convener of CivilityWorks.
The Day of Civility events continue at 12:30 p.m. in the Multicultural Education Center (MEC) on the UW Oshkosh campus. There, in addition to the launch of special pin and candy-dish campaigns – grassroots initiatives designed to engage and activate new civility allies – a panel will share perspectives on the UW Oshkosh campus climate and how it compares and contrasts to those at other UW campuses and in other communities. Refreshments will be provided. The guest panelists include:
Randy Hedge, of UW Oshkosh’s Administrative Services division, said CivilityWorks’ “recognition programs” have become and will continue to serve as important awareness-builders and support systems for the 1,700-employee institution. One of additional goals of CivilityWorks is to encourage University employees to affirm one another’s efforts in a challenging economic era and a divisive political atmosphere.
“We really hope to provide avenues for colleagues and peers to say to their co-workers, ‘You’ve done a good job, especially in light of the challenging times we live in.’” Hedge said.
“All of these efforts are being developed and advanced to build on one of our greatest strengths: the people of commitment and compassion that make UW Oshkosh such an ideal place to live, work, learn, study, teach and grow at,” said Tom Grogan, UW Oshkosh special assistant to the Chancellor and a member of the growing CivilityWorks and Oshkosh Civility Project teams.
CivilityWorks’ roots are firmly planted in the Oshkosh Civility Project, a 2010 initiative designed to advance the “Speak Your Peace” campaign. That campaign was developed and set into action by the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation and other communities as part of a national tide of civic improvement efforts.
The Oshkosh Civility Project’s efforts connect to the campus’ as they spread throughout the greater Oshkosh community. More than 800 people have signed the organization’s “Civility Pledge.” Nonprofit, education and business partners continue collaborating and sponsoring forums, awareness campaigns and events with the basic goal of strengthening interpersonal communication skills to build a stronger community.
Can something as simple as a candy dish start a civil ripple effect that brings people together despite their differences of opinion, improves how they connect and communicate with one another and, maybe, begins to change an entire culture?
It is just one strategy and hope of CivilityWorks, a self-described “ad hoc organization on the UW Oshkosh campus dedicated to enriching the lives of others through civil engagement.”
CivilityWorks’ inaugural “Day of Civility” event is scheduled at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh on Wednesday, May 23. Designed to build action and awareness around campus and community civility initiatives, the Day of Civility will bring student perspectives on the movement into the spotlight while launching a handful of initiatives furthering the organization’s mission.
The day begins with a 7:30 a.m. public meeting on May 23 in Room 133 of the Fox Valley Technical College Riverside Campus in Oshkosh. The meeting is designed as a community report on CiviltyWorks’ and the connected Oshkosh Civility Project’s efforts. Information and an easy-to-use RSVP form are available online.
“It is amazing to me to see how people really want to find ways to say ‘thank you’ to people who make our University so strong,” said Jodi Anthony, a UW Oshkosh payroll and benefits specialist who volunteers as convener of CivilityWorks.
The Day of Civility events continue at 12:30 p.m. in the Multicultural Education Center (MEC) on the UW Oshkosh campus. There, in addition to the launch of special pin and candy-dish campaigns – grassroots initiatives designed to engage and activate new civility allies – a panel will share perspectives on the UW Oshkosh campus climate and how it compares and contrasts to those at other UW campuses and in other communities. Refreshments will be provided. The guest panelists include:
- Greg Hartman, Fox Valley United Council Field Organizer, a UW-Stevens Point alumnus who works closely with UW Oshkosh, UW-Manitowoc, UW-Fond du Lac, UW-Washington County, UW-Fox Valley, and UW-Sheboygan student governments, organizations and clubs.
- UW Oshkosh students Josh Joiner and Kyle Callen, both of whom are active in a several student clubs and organizations, including student government groups, Model United Nations and Student Legal Services.
Randy Hedge, of UW Oshkosh’s Administrative Services division, said CivilityWorks’ “recognition programs” have become and will continue to serve as important awareness-builders and support systems for the 1,700-employee institution. One of additional goals of CivilityWorks is to encourage University employees to affirm one another’s efforts in a challenging economic era and a divisive political atmosphere.
“We really hope to provide avenues for colleagues and peers to say to their co-workers, ‘You’ve done a good job, especially in light of the challenging times we live in.’” Hedge said.
“All of these efforts are being developed and advanced to build on one of our greatest strengths: the people of commitment and compassion that make UW Oshkosh such an ideal place to live, work, learn, study, teach and grow at,” said Tom Grogan, UW Oshkosh special assistant to the Chancellor and a member of the growing CivilityWorks and Oshkosh Civility Project teams.
CivilityWorks’ roots are firmly planted in the Oshkosh Civility Project, a 2010 initiative designed to advance the “Speak Your Peace” campaign. That campaign was developed and set into action by the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation and other communities as part of a national tide of civic improvement efforts.
The Oshkosh Civility Project’s efforts connect to the campus’ as they spread throughout the greater Oshkosh community. More than 800 people have signed the organization’s “Civility Pledge.” Nonprofit, education and business partners continue collaborating and sponsoring forums, awareness campaigns and events with the basic goal of strengthening interpersonal communication skills to build a stronger community.
Oshkosh Civility Project Announces Open Community Meeting
May 23, 2012
Individuals interested in becoming actively involved in the community outreach work of the Oshkosh Civility Project are cordially invited to attend an open meeting on the morning of Wednesday, May 23 - 7:30 to 9:30 a.m at the Riverside campus of Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh. (Note: Individuals not interested in being trained on the use of the Project's materials can leave at 8:45 a.m.)
Tentative Agenda Items Include
Please REGISTER to attend this session by completing the following simple form.
Tentative Agenda Items Include
- 7:30 a.m. - Update on Current Activities
- 8:00 a.m. - Opportunity to Serve on Working Groups
- 8:45 a.m. - Optional Training in Using the "Speak Your Peace" materials
Please REGISTER to attend this session by completing the following simple form.
