*****************ECRWSS**** PRST STD U.S. POSTAGE POSTAL CUSTOMER PAID SHAWANO, WI PERMIT NO. 135 DECEMBER 18, 2019 x OSHKOSHHERALD.COM VOLUME 2, ISSUE 50 INSIDE Refugee settlement promoted World Relief Fox Valley looks to city support By Tom Ekvall Herald contributor The director of World Relief Fox Val- Winning way ley made a presentation to the Common Ice Hawks, coach Council last week on the need for the city to support efforts for refugee resettlement earn first victory in the community. Tami McLaughlin told the council at Page 16 its Dec. 10 meeting that the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, a consortium of fed- eral agencies and nonprofit organizations, Campus staff works together to identify and then admit Early retirements qualified refugees for resettlement into the United States. McLaughlin said the weighed at UWO process takes 18 months to three years to Page 4 complete before a refugee can be resettled. World Relief operates through commu- nity partnerships with the school district, Park approval Fox Valley Technical College and Win- Photo by Michael Cooney nebago County agencies, among other Lakeshore outline groups, and finds donation and volunteer put into place support from local churches. Breaking the ice “While they do utilize benefits up front, Joyful chaos reigned at the west-side Oshkosh YMCA as families joined in ice various studies have found that in the long Page 8 skating. Children were both amazed and delighted to discover that Santa was a really good ice skater and had treats in his bag. SEE Resettlement ON PAGE 19 UW Oshkosh graduation expands with campuses More than 1,000 students from all three Subulwa gave the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh cam- Inside commencement puses graduated during the 55th Midyear address on behalf Graduate looks Commencement held Saturday at Kolf of the faculty. Jour- back / Page 19 Sports Center on the Oshkosh campus. nalism major Leo The event marked the first time stu- Costello spoke as the graduating class dents from the Fond du Lac, Fox Cities speaker. State Rep. Dianne Hesselbein re- and Oshkosh campuses were recognized layed greetings from the state. for academic achievements during the Fox Valley Technical College also held same ceremony. The UW’s Higher Learn- its fall commencement ceremony Friday ing Commission approved the joining of at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center the campuses in June 2018. in Appleton. Lisa Cadkin of Oshkosh, a UW Oshkosh Chancellor Andrew graduate of FVTC’s Medical Assistant Leavitt conferred diplomas to nearly 900 program, represented the class as student undergraduates, more than 140 master’s speaker. Michael Frohna, president of Ju- degree candidates and three who earned Photo by Leo Costello doctorates of education. nior Achievement of Wisconsin, delivered A view from the stage at Kolf Sports Center looks out at the crowd in attendance at Saturday’s University Geography Department chair Angela the commencement address. of Wisconsin Oshkosh graduation ceremony. Quiet & Peaceful Riverfront Living. It’s time to experience luxury living on the water without all the responsibilities and upkeep! Newly RENOVATED 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartment Homes. RIVER PLACE Find more details in our Ad on Page 4 Apartments www.RiverPlaceOshkosh.com 920.230.2625 Herald Banner 2019 - 2.indd 1 5/31/2019 5:07:41 PM PAGE 2 x OSHKOSHHERALD.COM DECEMBER 18, 2019 Snowbirds team returning to AirVenture Experimental Aircraft Association of - ficials last week revealed two of its high- lighted programs planned for AirVenture 923 S. Main St. Suite C 2019. 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Our community is home to some & staggering statistics: Forty-six percent of December is here and the holidays Oshkosh households are unable to afford are upon us. We reflect on all that we are basic needs like food, shelter and trans- thankful for and we energize our passion portation. in a season of giving. While the holiday season will come People rise to the occasion. They and go, the needs stay — and some- offer their change to volunteers ringing times grow — in this community. And bells. They grab an those in need are not strangers. They are ornament from the our neighbors, our co-workers and our giving tree. Maybe friends. They are the next generation of they adopt a family our workforce, the wave of civic leaders and share joy with to come and the decision makers who neighbors in need. will rise in organizations throughout the This represents some region.