Oshkosh weekly dose: Aurora names Nurse of the Year, rescue birds up for adoption and more news
OSHKOSH — Carly Krueger, a registered nurse in the emergency department at Aurora Health Care, was selected as a 2023 Nurse of the Year for her demonstration of Aurora’s core nursing values and unwavering delivery of best-in-class care.
Krueger is a preceptor in the emergency department, mentoring new graduate RNs and experienced RNs alike. A news release said she is a champion of the trauma program, assisting with data abstraction, quality improvement initiatives, survey readiness, committee work and supply management.
Krueger is working toward her Certified Emergency Nurse certification, which validates that nurses have accumulated the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform high-level emergency nursing care.
More than 750 nominations for this award were received on behalf of nurses from a variety of specialties. Nominations were submitted by clinicians and teammates and reviewed by peer committees for blinded judging according to each nominee’s passion for patient care, commitment to service, solution-oriented abilities and evidence-based practice.
Aurora Health Care is part of Advocate Health, which employs more than 42,000 nurses across the nation, including 27 acute care facilities and more than 500 sites of care in the Midwest.
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Welcome to your weekly dose.Here is more news from throughout Winnebago County.
J&R rescue has birds available for adoption
J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue has announced its support of Adopt a Rescued Bird Month, observed every January.
The rescue, primarily known for its commitment to aquatic animal welfare, has extended its reach to include other pets in need. Last year, the organization took in more than 100 birds, including 45 parakeets that were part of an animal control seizure.
J&R Aquatic Director John Moyles said in a news release, “We are an aquatic animal rescue, sure, but we never turn away a pet or person in need.”
The rescue is still looking for homes for some of the birds taken in over the last year. There is no adoption fee as those adoptions are donation based.
With thousands of birds abandoned and homeless, this month encourages people to consider adopting rather than purchasing birds from other sources. The adoption process is made easier through the accessibility of information on the Internet, allowing potential adopters to see and learn about birds before making a decision.
J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue is at 976 American Drive, Neenah. For more information about adopting a rescued bird, visit jraar.org.
Fox Valley Chorus hosts open house, accepting new members
The Fox Valley Chorus will host an open house beginning at 7 p.m. Jan. 16. It will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 200 W. Church St, Neenah. Use the Fellowship Hall entrance on Doty Avenue.
The chorus welcomes women of all ages to experience firsthand the fun of creating four-part a cappella harmony. Prior musical experience or ability to read music is not necessary. Any woman of average singing ability, with or without vocal training, is invited.
Rehearsals continue at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the church.
The Fox Valley Chorus is one of the nearly 500 choruses in Sweet Adelines International, which is one of the world’s largest singing organizations for women. It encompasses more than 20,000 members throughout the United States and 14 other countries, including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Scotland and England.
For more information, contact Terrie at 920-740-6551 or foxvalleychorus@gmail.com, or visit foxvalleychorus.org.
Educators invited to attend youth reading workshop
CESA 6 Literacy will host a Shifting the Balance (grades 3-5) workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Oshkosh Convention Center. It is geared toward educators implementing a Science of Reading approach.
This professional learning session is based on Dr. Jan Burkin’s and Kari Yates’ new book, “Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Upper Elementary Classroom.”
Burkins has worked as a teacher, an interventionist, a district literacy coordinator, a regional language arts consultant, a part-time assistant professor, and an independent literacy consultant. Burkins is the author or co-author of five books on literacy.
Yates has experience as a classroom teacher, special education teacher, Reading Recovery teacher, elementary principal, and district literacy coordinator. Yates is also a co-author and author of several books on literacy.
Register for the workshop online at bit.ly/ShiftingTheBalance2024.
Children's theater program to end week with public performance
Missoula Children’s Theatre will hold a week-long residency Jan. 22-27 in Oshkosh, ending in the presentation of “King Arthur’s Quest.”
MCT, the nation’s largest touring children’s theater, has been touring extensively for more than 40 years. The tour team brings a set, lights, costumes, props and make-up, everything it takes to put on a play — except the cast, which is composed of area students.
Auditions will be 4 to 6 p.m. Jan. 22 at The Grand Oshkosh. There is no fee for students to participate. Students should arrive at 3:45 p.m. to allow for registration. Those who are cast in the production will participate in a rehearsal that night.
Rehearsals will take place 4 to 8:15 p.m. the remainder of the week. Students must be available for all rehearsals.
The week will end with public performances at 3 and 7 p.m. Jan. 27 at The Grand. For more information, visit TheGrandOshkosh.org, call 920-424-2355 or email info@thegrandoshkosh.org.
Literacy Council opens second office in Oshkosh
The Winnebago Area Literacy Council will open a second office Jan. 15 to accommodate its growth. The council's Learning Center will be on the second floor of the US Bank building, 111 N. Main St.
The WALC was formed in 1989 by the local Altrusa International Club. It offers free adult literacy services in the Oshkosh community, and demand for the services has increased, creating the need for a second office.
In addition to space for staff, the new location includes two classroom spaces along with multiple small-group areas.
The WALC’s Vocational Department and tutoring offices will continue to operate on the third floor of the Oshkosh Public Library.
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Oshkosh Chamber announces new hire and a promotion
The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce has announced the addition of Ashlynn Schreiner, marketing & communications coordinator, and the promotion of Connie Carmical to member relations coordinator.
Schreiner has a background in multimedia coordination for the UW Oshkosh Athletic Department and, most recently, as the talent marketing specialist at Employment Resource Group Inc. Originally from Kaukauna, Schreiner is a 2017 graduate of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. She will be at the forefront of promoting and communicating all Chamber-related events, programs, services and membership development activities.
Carmical will enhance the chamber’s engagement with its members. Her responsibilities include spearheading membership sales, development and retention initiatives. One of Carmical’s notable responsibilities is the organization of the monthly OC (Oshkosh Connections) Breakfast, which offers time for members to connect, share insights and forge meaningful partnerships.
Carmical also will coordinate the annual Operation Thank You program, recognizing member contributions, and lead efforts in new member orientation.
Contact Mara Wegner at mwegner@gannett.com or 920-996-7241.
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