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Yvonne Ostermann

There’s always room for a little bit more…

Between twin sons, a daughter, and starting her own business Yvonne Ostermann has a lot on her plate, but has somehow found room to become the newest member of the College of Arts and Communication Advisory Board.

Yvonne graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater in 1989 with Graphic Design Major and an Art history minor. While finishing her senior year of college, she took a job with Johnson Hill Press where "…they gave me a Macintosh computer, and basically told me to figure out how they could use it for their magazine business…" she said in a recent interview.

After working for a few years in Chicago as a graphics designer, Yvonne moved back to the Milwaukee area in 1992 and decided to launch MacPros, Inc. (now named C2) a full service support agency for Macintosh professionals.

After closing that chapter of her career in 2002, Yvonne is currently focused on her family, many volunteer commitments and another business she started that provides graphics and accounting paperwork for silent auctions held by nonprofits.

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Mission Statement

The College Advisory Board works to advance the College and its missions, as well as to advise, assist and advocate.

The board will:

• Advise and assist the Dean of the College of Arts and Communication in transmitting the mission, accomplishments, needs and aspirations of the College to the University’s alumni, friends and the larger community
• Regularly review strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and concerns that apply to the College. 
• Recommend ways to further enhance the overall image and reputation of the college on campus, in the community, and with college alumni
• Serve as advocates for the College
• Offer advice and assistance in bringing local, regional, and national attention to the successes of the College students, faculty and alumni.
• Offer guidance to the development efforts of the College
• Exchange information and share expertise with fellow Board members, as well as the University community at-large.
• Recommend artists, speakers, mentors, internships, externships, and other projects that will enhance the academic experience for students of the Arts and Communication programs
• Advise the College on curricular issues; faculty will be responsible for the final form and implementation of curriculum decisions.