28-01-2025
UW-Oshkosh sells former equity and diversity building as part of campus overhaul
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UWO) is selling its former Campus Center for Equity and Diversity building at 717 W. Irving Ave., following a move of staff to a more central location on campus last fall.
The building, covering 29,400 square feet, is being sold through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process, with no listed price. UWO plans to focus future investments near the river, making the location less ideal for university needs.
Originally built in 1968 and renovated in 2003, the three-story building was purchased by UWO in 2006. It has been made accessible with ramps and a wheelchair lift.
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The Center for Student Success and Belonging staff have moved to 'The Hub' in Reeve Memorial Union, which is more centrally located.
The sale follows broader changes at UWO, including a recent restructuring to merge its colleges and the closure of its Fox Cities campus due to declining enrollment. These moves come as UWO continues to adapt to shifting priorities and budget constraints.
Representatives told Local 5 that the timing of selling the Equity and Diversity Building has nothing to do with President Trump shutting down DEI programs across the country.
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