2026 UWO Alumni Dinner

UW-Oshkosh Alumni Awards Celebration Oct. 23

You are cordially invited to join the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Alumni Association for a special evening of distinction and recognition as we honor the exceptional achievements of our Outstanding Young Alumni Award, Distinguished Alumni Award, and Alumni Outstanding Service Award recipients-individuals whose contributions exemplify the very best of UW-Oshkosh.

This semi-formal event will be held on Friday, October 23 at the UWO Culver Family Welcome Center, 625 Pearl Ave. in Oshkosh, WI 54901 beginning with a reception at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. and an inspiring program to follow. Event tickets are $40 per person. We hope you and your guest(s) will join us for this celebration of excellence, legacy, and Titan pride.

OUTSTANDING YOUNG ALUMNI AWARDEES 

Amy (Gearhart) Bahrani '11, of Lake Bluff, Illinois, AI & Data Senior Manager, Accenture Federal Services

Shannon "Shane" Bierma '12, of New Orleans, Louisiana, Assistant Professor, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

Joseph Stephenson 15, '20 (MPA), of Oshkosh, Senior Economic Development Planner, East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDEES

George Gabera '92, of London, United Kingdom, COMSIXTHFLT Liaison to NATO Allied Maritime Command, Northwood UK, United States Navy

Dean High '75, '82 (MBA), of Menasha, Retired Owner, High Wealth Management

Najjia Mahmoud '89, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Chief, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, University of Pennsylvania

Robert Meisel '69, of Alpine, California, Optometrist, Dr. Robert Meisel Optometry

ALUMNI OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARDEE

Anita Carpenter '83 (MS), of Oshkosh, Retired Pharmacist and UW-Oshkosh Volunteer

The Alumni Awards Celebration is a Homecoming 2026 event.