Sparking Enthusiasm and Confidence Eager faces. Tentative voices. Nervous laughter. Odyssey Beyond Bars offers noncredit courses in the summer at Columbia, Racine, Taycheedah, and Waupun Correctional Institutions. Each site’s offerings are slightly different, but the …
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Odyssey Beyond Bars Graduations
Odyssey Beyond Bars Graduations Across Wisconsin, Odyssey Beyond Bars (OBB) students marked academic milestones in large and small ways. At Waupun Correctional, one student held his certificate of completion over his head like a Super …
Roused to Action
Mary Rouse served as Dean of Students from 1987-2000 as part of her nearly half century of employment at UW. As director of the Morgridge Center for Public Service, she worked to create mutually beneficial …
The Growth of the Class of 2026
“Odyssey opened my mind, strengthened my confidence, and reminded me that it is never too late to grow, learn, and start a new chapter,” said Jackie (pictured left) of this year’s graduating class. This growth …
Odyssey Hugs
Introducing our Program Manager, Em Azad
Although it has been over two years since Em lost her father, she continues to struggle to handle her parents’ estate. Holding back tears, she notes, “Before January 2023, I don’t think I could have …
Leaving a Legacy
We mark August as “National Make a Will Month” by profiling one of our donors who has earmarked funds for Odyssey. “I know that by leaving 75% of my estate to Odyssey through my will, …
Award-winning Alumni
More about Albert, Krista, and Hedi Albert Watson, graduate of Odyssey’s Class of 2008, now serves as the interim juvenile court superintendent for Dane County, building on over a decade of work in the juvenile …
The Class of 2025 Rises
“This was the most amazing and eye-opening experience I have ever had,” said Adrianne, and classmate Mickey noted, “I am grateful that Odyssey built a bridge that helped me return to education. We will all …
Spring Happenings in Odyssey Junior
Odyssey Junior celebrates beautiful moments “I can’t wait for Wednesdays when I get to attend Mommy’s school,” says one of our Odyssey Junior kids. While the adults attend class, their children — ranging from newborns …