Lawrence University history major Diana Van Gilder from Moraga, California, has been selected to present a paper at the Imagining Tourists and Tourism conference in Paris this summer. The conference, which explores the connections between tourism and fiction, will take place in mid-June at the National Institute of Art History in collaboration with several prestigious universities.Van Gilder's interest in the topic stemmed from a Winter Term course on the history of New Orleans, where she focused on Disneyland's representation of 1920s New Orleans throughout its park...
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.
For the 2022-23 school year, New London School District reported a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 41 fewer students being enrolled.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Waupaca County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.
The Oshkosh Area School District has announced the 2023-2024 Oshkosh Area School District Employees of the Year, with surprise visits to the recipients. A SPOTLIGHT VIDEO was released to capture the celebrations.The Elementary Employees of the Year are Carla Huizenga, a Grade 1 Teacher at Emmeline Cook Elementary School, and Rachel Tigert, a Grade 2 Teacher at Lakeside Elementary School.For the Secondary Employees of the Year category, Shayna Reynard, Dean of Students at Oshkosh West High School, and Rick Webster, a Spanish Teacher at Oshkosh West High School, were...
The Oshkosh Area School District has recently been acknowledged for its exceptional dedication to music education, earning the title of one of the nation's "Best Communities for Music Education." Dr. Bryan Davis, the superintendent of OASD, expressed his gratitude by stating, "This is an incredible honor." He attributed the recognition to the hard work of the district's music educators, students, and their families, highlighting their collective commitment to the transformative power of music education.The OASD strongly believes in the benefits of music education and its...
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Model United Nations team has once again made waves by earning the Outstanding Delegation award for the 40th consecutive year. Led by Tracy Slagter, the team's Co-Advisor and Professor of Political Science, the UWO Model UN delegates showcased their exceptional skills at the National MUN conference in New York City.Tracy Slagter expressed pride in the team's achievements, stating, “Model UN has been active at UW Oshkosh since 1965, and we’ve been attending the NMUN conference in NYC for almost four decades." She emphasized the team's...
The U.S. Department of Justice has recently announced the launch of the National Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) Resource Center, which has been dubbed by Gun Owners of America (GOA) as the National Gun Confiscation Resource Center. The Center, funded with a $2 million award from the DOJ to the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, is set to become the federal headquarters for national gun confiscations.Following this development, Wisconsin Gun Owners (WGO) has been actively opposing the enactment of red-flag gun laws in Wisconsin. Despite their efforts,...
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Waupaca County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.
For the 2022-23 school year, Brillion School District reported a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 31 fewer students being enrolled.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Winnebago County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.
There were 812 students enrolled in Weyauwega-Fremont School District in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
The 2024 Boynton Society Gala is set to take place on Saturday, August 10th. Members of the Boynton Society are eagerly looking forward to the event, as all members are invited to attend.The gala will be a celebration of Lawrence University's northern campus and will shine a light on the remarkable contributions made by individuals who have gone above and beyond to enrich the Door County community. Attendees can also look forward to engaging in mini-seminars, meeting LU's President Laurie Carter, and indulging in wine, appetizers, and good company.For those interested...
From the Director's Desk: 2024 Summer and Fall SeminarsApr 7 2024Since the end of January, the registration for summer seminar classes has been progressing smoothly, and participants have been able to successfully sign up using the online Björklunden website. There are still several classes with openings to choose from.The fall line-up of programs is now also posted and ready for registrants. There is an extensive menu of programs embracing the arts with opportunities to learn and practice with fascinating cultural producers in subjects including poetry, painting,...
On an unusually warm day in mid-March, a group of Gibraltar High School students delved into the world of photography at Björklunden, guided by Door County-based artist Suzanne Rose. This experience was part of a day-long retreat where Gibraltar High School students collaborated with local artists at off-campus sites around the county.Suzanne Rose described the course, named small camera BIG PRINT, as "a micro-immersion into the full circle concepts of fine art photography." The students were actively engaged in self-expression, collaboration, and philanthropic endeavors...
There were 3,160 students enrolled in Menasha Joint School District in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.