UW Oshkosh commuting students face additional challenges compared to residential students that can decrease their involvement and success, UWO staff and students said, although they are looking to improve the overall experience. “Commuter students have many challenges, including family obligations, personal relationships, work, time management and acclimating to the university,” UWO Center for Academic Resources.
The UW Oshkosh Sustainability Institute for Regional Transformations (SIRT) will host a series of events this month that celebrate sustainability through education and taking action against climate change. The events go through April 28, spanning across both Earth Day on April 22 and Arbor Day on April 28. Programs will address sustainability through several disciplines.