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The committee voted to approve the Aug. 25 minutes after a motion and second; members answered roll call with aye votes. Committee members then heard a student statement from Oshkosh West’s Gay‑Straight Alliance, a presentation from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh chancellor and a series of community event announcements, including local Pride‑related events, a Dia de los Muertos celebration at the Oshkosh Public Museum and an upcoming clothing swap hosted by the Northeast Wisconsin Rainbow Collective.

Chair Amanda Cram said she plans to place a draft agenda item on the October meeting to cancel the December meeting, which has historically been skipped because it falls during the Christmas week. She asked members to contact her with objections before the October vote.

Procedural items concluded with a motion to adjourn; the committee approved a motion and voice vote and adjourned.

Why it matters: the meeting captured routine committee business—minutes approval and scheduling—while serving as a local forum for university and student engagement and community outreach notices. The committee took no binding policy actions or budget votes during the session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Oshkosh Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee 9/22/25","oneSentenceSummary","At its Sept. 22 meeting the City of Oshkosh Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee approved minutes from Aug. 25, heard community event announcements, and the chair said she will place a draft motion on the Oct. agenda to cancel the committee's December meeting.","taxTitle","Oshkosh City, Winnebago County, Wisconsin","taxId",5129,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6458471,"Oshkosh West students tell DEI committee their Gay‑Straight Alliance offers open, school‑day safe space",33,111000,144000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5813314-6bb649e38fff98a24c5debf2825eed81&start=111&end=144","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5813314-6bb649e38fff98a24c5debf2825eed81/thumbnail_111000.jpg","/articles/6458471/Oshkosh-City/Winnebago-County/Wisconsin/Oshkosh-West-students-tell-DEI-committee-their-GayStraight-Alliance-offers-open-schoolday-safe-space","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6458471-d3cb2c8220f16fd58578548eee8d335b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775226586&Signature=anEMEtZNWpk~tn8F3BKVLtqMDIVoiZT~t3ah1fKsNoYbuL0BjQkhCXEdHQY3ajbbN~K8L94vlKhBJMm7mYI6~GR4FZ4awWKykhl6UIxDGjgg8B9oDkkPQNEngu8jG~FgDVjYKzX7KzMXbOCsdjQCCSZdaB1oLDFHG~iV0pIQcYAu-kS-fHfExDEpUQr7ApfmDJuQJUMJi57B38yp5dCYv57C2XtyNEsaMfHeUuC6cd4-MZYaYxYJQFS-cEIs5N6GYsAAYo23ROeA1~HiXubtM7mCLkNug7i7afHJGYIoKRNynuDKwdumMl41koF8JD3qUUmOfB0Ja2AmnL1B7xRB-Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A student from Oshkosh West High School described the school’s Gay‑Straight Alliance to the City of Oshkosh Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee on Sept. 22, saying the club is intentionally inclusive, meets during school hours and is expanding outreach.

The student, identified in the meeting as Silas, said the GSA \"has been at West as long as basically forever\" and that \"you don't even have to be part of the queer community to be in there. It's just a safe spot for anyone to go.\" He told the committee the group meets during W hour — a scheduled school period when students choose activities — so more students can attend.

Silas said the club is running officer elections in September and plans to increase its visibility at events such as homecoming, where members will have roles in a parade and create a year‑end slideshow to recap community outreach. He estimated the most recent meeting drew about 20 students.

Advisers to the club were named during the meeting as Miss Bork and Mr. Webster. Committee members praised the students’ participation and encouraged the group to stay connected to city resources.

Why it matters: student‑run GSAs are local indicators of school climate and youth engagement in civic life. The club’s meeting time during school hours and stated openness may affect student access and participation.","A student from Oshkosh West High School described the school’s GSA to the City of Oshkosh DEI committee, saying the club meets during W hour, is open to all students and had about 20 attendees at a recent meeting.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6458476,"UW Oshkosh chancellor urges 'selflessness' and reframing of DEI work in conversation with Oshkosh committee",2581,494000,3075000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5813314-6bb649e38fff98a24c5debf2825eed81&start=494&end=3075","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5813314-6bb649e38fff98a24c5debf2825eed81/thumbnail_494000.jpg","/articles/6458476/Oshkosh-City/Winnebago-County/Wisconsin/UW-Oshkosh-chancellor-urges-selflessness-and-reframing-of-DEI-work-in-conversation-with-Oshkosh-committee","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6458476-e6274479bf95c9ad631f9d9718aec4ab/orig.mp4?Expires=1775226586&Signature=X8UPQ22q~uTVqA4BQqU-c-WN53w~imj8xq0ug3tcRFoJNKQSXPqD2xmeJDJCNlzJhjwD~hfhlyVLa1velbaNlci8hQ4-7Y5i3prwR~g6dwNotyJ9yVCQLW9B7VoW~bMggxboJz6R6wSd-~lFkkCvlMT334Lae7zd8FM0fmc-3CQq0NZb5jM1Yslfk56IZalRbEtY6ql07TXtchUbTlx1dSi8w-vZ-nf7~jOzABzra7y~9~IcQlxhaamGQrCKNZ4BVpQtcROqzUM-jypZVAuHwBk~qIwwpRsh~nBAWZU9-TM5eQc2DJOmiYmHT4hRLDLzSY3BXwxuNk9Vjc~bPOpbfQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh chancellor addressed the City of Oshkosh Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee on Sept. 22, urging practical approaches to diversity, equity and inclusion and warning that public perceptions can reshape DEI work.

The chancellor told committee members that ‘‘perception is reality’’ and that misconceptions—that DEI is exclusionary or anti‑merit—have shifted public debate about equity. He urged committee members to focus on policies that support underprivileged students and to emphasize dignity and long‑term opportunity alongside financial aid.

Why it matters: the chancellor framed DEI as both a moral and pragmatic issue for higher education institutions under public scrutiny. He said universities should design programs that target overlapping forms of disadvantage—economic need, first‑generation status, rural isolation—so that broad measures reach many students who are underserved.

The chancellor described fellowship‑style supports that include professional development and mentorship as more impactful than one‑time scholarships. ‘‘I don’t believe in giving a scholarship, just a scholarship. I believe in giving a fellowship,’’ he said, arguing that pride, dignity and work experience increase long‑term success.

He also spoke from personal experience about being a visible religious minority and the emotional toll of discrimination. Recounting an incident in which a driver made an obscene gesture while he was wearing a turban, he said he chose to walk around downtown and was met by supportive strangers. ‘‘Who won? I did,’’ he said, adding that public acts of support can blunt the sting of isolated incidents.

Committee members asked how the university plans to sustain DEI work amid political pressure. The chancellor said targeting economic disadvantage and first‑generation college students covers many overlapping minority groups and that investing in fellowships, not only scholarships, builds capacity and dignity that lead to better outcomes.

He also urged a conversational approach to opposition: let people speak, listen, and seed understanding rather than escalating defense. That, he said, creates stronger, more respectful dialogue and better long‑term results.

The chancellor closed by linking DEI work to broader generational advancement, describing family stories of education lifting children to graduate‑level work and noting the resilience of those who overcome disadvantage. He left the meeting after an extended Q&A and conversation with committee members.

The remarks were delivered as part of the committee’s regular agenda; no formal action on university policy or funding was taken by the committee during the meeting.","The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh chancellor spoke to the City of Oshkosh Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee about perceptions of DEI, overlapping disadvantage, and approaches the university is using to support underrepresented students.","actionData","errors"]

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