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University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Honors & Awards Program Scenario
April 25, 2014
PROVOST EARNS (At Podium #1): Please be seated.
It is my pleasure to convene our 2014 Honors and Awards
Ceremony. My name is Lane Earns, and as Provost and Vice
Chancellor, I am pleased to welcome you to this special
occasion.
Nothing better symbolizes our University’s spirit than the
people we honor. The students recognized today have
excelled in scholarship and demonstrated their commitment
to the ideal of active learning. They have shown us the value
of living an examined life … one in which thought, insight,
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patience, and a sense of values are instruments to shape our
world.
When we recognize our students, we are reflecting and
respecting the value of the work by our faculty, instructional
staff, and other support personnel across the campus
community.
As we gather today, we are also grateful for the strong
relationships we have built with the greater Oshkosh
community and with our University’s alumni. Without these
connections, many of the scholarships provided today would
not be possible. Accordingly, we begin by thanking those
who made significant contributions. We thank our donors,
alumni, faculty, community members, and other
organizations who made today’s event possible.
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PLAY OPENING VIDEO
PROVOST EARNS: Each student honored is enrolled in one
or more academic programs. Just as we celebrate the
accomplishments of these honored students, we also
recognize and thank the faculty and staff who have helped
deliver those programs of study. Building on this thought, it
is important that we properly recognize and thank the
leaders and academic deans who provide leadership,
direction and guidance within our graduate school, four
colleges, and through our division of lifelong learning and
community engagement.
In calling forward each dean – in turn – to speak on behalf
of their college, I also want to take pause to thank each of
them – individually – and all of them – collectively – for the
work they provide in academic affairs, which is, after all, the
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central defining purpose and identity of UW Oshkosh as an
institution. Please welcome Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs
Petra Roter, Graduate Studies Dean Susan Cramer, College
of Business Dean William Tallon, College of Education and
Human Services Dean Frederick Yeo, College of Letters and
Science Dean John Koker, Lifelong Learning and Community
Engagement Assistant Vice Chancellor Karen Heikel, and
College of Nursing Dean Rosemary Smith.
PROVOST EARNS RETURNS TO SEAT
DEAN CRAMER TO PODIUM #1
DEAN CRAMER RETURNS TO SEAT
DEAN TALLON TO PODIUM #1
The College of Business, home to approximately 2,000
undergraduate and 500 graduate students, attempts to meet
the growing need for qualified business professionals in
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Wisconsin and beyond. The College is the only
internationally accredited business school in Northeastern
Wisconsin, putting it in the top 5% of all colleges of business
worldwide.
Our excellent programs combined with our unique
professional development series, including a required
professional internship, enable the college to routinely
achieve a six-year job placement rate exceeding 97%. Also,
over 61% of College of Business graduates secure a full-time
professional position before graduation.
Our student financial investment program, in which teams of
students manage investment portfolios in excess of
$600,000, operate in a state-of-the-art investments trading
room in Sage Hall. Our new Risk Management and
Insurance program attempts to meet the excessive and
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growing demand for insurance and financial professionals in
the Fox Valley. Our new Center for Entrepreneurship and
Innovation cultivates the innovative new product ideas of
student from all majors and provides them with the
knowledge and support to develop new businesses.
Excellent academic programs, profound applied research,
and specialized centers of excellence enable the UWO
College of Business to be a leader in business and workforce
development in our state.
DEAN TALLON RETURNS TO SEAT
DEAN YEO TO PODIUM #1
DEAN YEO RETURNS TO SEAT
DEAN KOKER TO PODIUM #1
DEAN KOKER RETURNS TO SEAT
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ASSISTANT VC HEIKEL TO PODIUM #1
ASSISTANT VC HEIKEL (At Podium #1): Thank you
PROVOST EARNS. I ‘m pleased to be here today
representing the staff, faculty and students in the Division of
Lifelong Learning and Community Engagement.
I would like to extend sincere congratulations to all of the
students and families who are receiving honors this
afternoon. The awards you each receive tonight are a
testament to the hard work, dedication and determination
you’ve exhibited during your time here at UW Oshkosh.
Lifelong Learning is dedicated to serving the needs of
nontraditional learners. We accomplish this mission through
programs for youth; through online degrees for adult
learners; through professional development opportunities;
and through Learning in Retirement.
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We also strive to provide outstanding student services for
the 3,000 adult nontraditional students who attend class on
campus and online at UW Oshkosh.
We believe that an education doesn’t start and end at
college. We are partners and advocates for our students,
some of whom I see in the audience today. Our goal is to
provide programs and resources for lifelong classroom and
community learning opportunities.
Again – Congratulations to each of you. On behalf of the
staff and faculty in LLCE, I wish you the best of luck in your
future ventures. Our hope is that you continue to dedicate
efforts to a lifetime of learning.
Thank you.
ASSITANT VC HEIKEL RETURNS TO SEAT
DEAN SMITH TO PODIUM #1
DEAN SMITH (At Podium #1): Our vision statement reads:
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“The College of Nursing will build upon its tradition of
developing caring and scholarly nurse leaders who positively
impact contemporary and future healthcare.”
Via the Traditional BSN, Accelerated BSN and RN to BSN
options, our College of Nursing has over 5,600 graduates;
the recognition of graduating the largest number of RNs with
Bachelor of Science degrees in the State of WI; and boasting
one of the highest first time pass rates on the RN licensure
exam, NCLEX.
We are extremely proud of our graduate program – our
Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice
graduates provide exceptional clinical care, advanced
evidence-based practice standards and are recognized
leaders in the health care industry.
Congratulations to all our scholarship recipients and THANK
YOU to our College of Nursing donors and supporters.
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DEAN SMITH RETURNS TO SEAT
PROVOST EARNS RETURNS TO CENTER STAGE
PROVOST EARNS (At Podium #1): At this time I would like
to introduce Chancellor Richard Wells. During his tenure at
UW Oshkosh, Chancellor Wells has engaged the academic
community in developing a shared vision for the future of
the University. This process has created the Governing
Ideas, a statement of the University's mission, vision, values,
and strategic directions.
Chancellor Wells will now recognize the recipients of the
Chancellor's Award for Excellence.
CHANCELLOR TO CENTER STAGE
PROVOST EARNS (At Podium #1): The CHANCELLOR’S
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AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE recognizes students who
exemplify high academic and leadership qualities and a deep
commitment to serving others. The criteria for this award
include academic performance, University service and
community involvement. Eighteen students are honored
this year. Would the following students please come forward
to be recognized?
STUDENT MARSHAL IN PLACE TO ASSIST JENKS
Taylor Anthonsen (An-thon-sin)
Tania (Tahn-ya) Boyden
Jonathan Delray (Del-re)
Eric Jenks
Derek Johnsrud (Johns-rude)
Kyla Karcz (Ka-arch)
Melanie Lepkowski (Lep-Kow-ski)
Martin Meder
Katherine Neumann
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Mckenzie Retzlaff (Retz-Loff)
Stephanie Rodriguez (Rah-dree-gez)
David Sebstead (Seb-Sted)
Calvin Stauber
Marissa Theys (Th-azes)
Kailee Wahler (Wall-er)
Matthew Wolfert (Wool-fert)
CHANCELLOR HANDS OUT CERTIFICATES
Students return to their seats after group photo.
STUDENT MARSHALS MOVE INTO PLACE
CHANCELLOR RETURNS TO SEAT
PROVOST EARNS (continues at Podium #1):
Students such as those who received the CHANCELLOR'S
AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE are the source of the University's
strength. The same can be said for the remaining students
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who are being recognized this afternoon.
We will now proceed with the presentation of awards. Award
recipients will be recognized for both University-wide awards
and college awards. In recognition of these student’s
achievements, a contribution has been made in their honor
to the Endowment for Scholarship Support. This fund
provides a permanent source of support for outstanding
students. The contribution inspired by our award recipient’s
accomplishments will be an enduring legacy of their success
at UW Oshkosh. More information on the awards presented
today can be found on the Honors and Awards website.
Will the student marshal please bring forward the first award
recipients?
STUDENT MARSHALS LEADS FIRST ROW OF AWARD
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RECIPENTS TO STAGE
CHANCELLOR TO CENTER STAGE
Award recipients will move to the stage row by row, directed
by the student marshals. Provost Earns will take name card
from each student on stage right, read the name and
awards, and hand the name card to the card taker directly
behind him.
Name Card will read:
Student Name
Is the recipient of the…
Students Award(s)
Students will then cross stage left to Chancellor Wells.
Chancellor Wells will hand them a certificate, shake their
hand, and take a photo with the student and encourage
them to walk off stage left. Student Marshals will then direct
each student back to their seat.
AFTER LAST STUDENT PROVOST RETURNS TO SEAT
CHANCELLOR MOVES TO PODIUM
CHANCELLOR WELLS (AT PODIUM #1): I want to
congratulate all of our award recipients today. Their
scholastic achievements and commitment to learning are
truly what makes the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh an
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outstanding institution. We know these achievements did not
happen without the support of a number of important people
who are here today. Will the family members of today’s
award recipients please stand to be recognized? (Applause)
Will the faculty and staff members who have supported
these students inside and outside of the classroom and
encourage academic excellence daily in the lives of our
students, please stand to be recognized? (Applause)
We would also like to take a moment to recognize our
donors. Without these kind, and giving individuals this
ceremony could not happen. Our donors understand the
extreme importance of being provided with the ability to
pursue a degree at a post-secondary institution. Will the
donors who are in attendance today please stand and be
recognized? (Applause)
Thank you, and congratulations to all of today’s recipients.
While it may appear that a great many students have been
recognized during today’s ceremony, those honored are only
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a small part of the large number of students who have
brought the University distinction and recognition. They will
go on to contribute to our reputation in the future. We are
proud to claim them as ours today, and we shall
undoubtedly be even more proud of them as time passes.
I would like to extend a most cordial invitation to our award
recipients and their guests, to join us for refreshments in the
Great Hall immediately after the ceremony. Faculty and
administrators will be available for photographic
opportunities with award recipients and their guests. I now
hereby declare the University's 2014 Honors and Awards
Ceremony adjourned.
CHANCELLOR RETURNS TO SEAT
ALL IN STAGE PARTY RISE AND PROCEED OFF STAGE
(CHANCELLOR EXITS FIRST)