(920) 424-1105 nicolink@uwosh.edu  Sage Hall 3481

Kristine Nicolini joined the Journalism department as an assistant professor in public relations. Nicolini completed her Ph.D. in communication at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, where her research focused on examining the cognitive, behavioral, and normative processes associated with navigating difficult conversations in both communication education and health communication. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Marketing and a Master of Arts in Mass Communication from Marquette University.

With over 12 years of professional experience in public relations, strategic marketing, and corporate communication, Nicolini has helped shape the marketing and strategic communication initiatives of Children’s Health System, Rockwell Automation, Bridgestone Firestone, Boys & Girls Club and St. Francis Xavier Educational System. Her professional experience encompasses agency, corporate, and non-profit environments.

 (920) 424-1042   schultzc@uwosh.edu    Sage Hall 3003

Cindy has been a member of the Classified Staff at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh for over 31 years (she came to UW Oshkosh right out of kindergarten!). She currently can be found working in the Department of Journalism.

Cindy is thrilled to have the opportunity to make a true difference on campus by being involved with the many roles that classified staff have been afforded since 2000.  She has served as the chair of the Classified Staff Advisory Council (CSAC). She has been trained as a SAFE volunteer.  She has served on the CSAC Leadership Series Planning Committee, the CSAC Awards and Recognition Committee, the CSAC Grants Committee, the Administrative Support Team which works closely with the Registrar’s Office, and she is a Steward for the Wisconsin State Employees Union (WSEU).

Cindy loves to entertain, too. She has developed a reputation of “baker par excellence” among friends and co-workers. She also enjoys creating crafts and sharing her gifts with others.  Her home is a bit quieter now that her children are grown and exploring the world on their own. Many of the students who have worked with her over the years have considered her their “mom away from home”. Cindy believes in living each day to its fullest and that every moment in life should be savored.