Concordia University Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Department

10/23/2026

Wow 🤯 the Concordia University Wisconsin OT department showed up today at Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Association’s annual conference!
3 alum on the WOTA conference planning committee
5 faculty presenters
1 OTD student presenter
2 alum presenters (1= keynote!!)
2 CUW alum vendors
Many alumni in attendance 🙌🏼🙌🏼
THANK YOU everyone for showing up, being leaders, and serving in your profession!

10/23/2026

CUW OT is representing at Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Association’s poster session! Well done students and faculty, Bobbie Vergo and Mike McKinnis!

10/23/2026

10/23/2026

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Samantha Paluchniak crushed the keynote speech at Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Association’s annual conference!! Sam shared her journey of how she came to her current OT practice….often being the only OT in a room of other professionals, listening to client stories and learning what is meaningful to them, collaborating with the professionals her clients need but don’t have access to 💙 her overall message, “Lead from the Front” and show up where you know occupational therapy needs to be! Amazing job Sam, we are so proud of you!!

10/23/2026

Hey OTPs!! Come see us at Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Association’s conference today!! We are looking for adjuncts, lab assistants, and OTAs interested in our Bridge program!!

10/15/2026

Excited to see all the CUW representation at conference this year!!

Meet one of our amazing sponsors! 👋

Concordia University is showing up for Wisconsin OTs in a big way, and we couldn't be more grateful.

The mission of Concordia University’s Master of Occupational Therapy program is to positively impact communities by developing Christ-centered occupational therapists who empower others to reach their highest potential through leadership, best practice, advocacy, and innovation.

Find them at the WOTA Annual Conference on October 23rd at Carroll University. See you there! 🎉

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10/15/2026

Learning together to better serve our communities! 💙💛

Our third-semester occupational therapy students joined students from Nursing, CUW Speech-Language Pathology, Medical Imaging , Social Work, and Athletic Training for the Community Action Poverty Simulation, an interprofessional education experience.

Working together in simulated “families,” students navigated a month of life at or near the poverty level—balancing work, childcare, finances, and social services while facing limited resources, unexpected life events, and systemic barriers.

Developed by the Missouri Community Action Network, this simulation encourages participants to rethink the daily challenges experienced by individuals living in poverty. Through collaboration and reflection, students explored how interconnected challenges can affect access to healthcare and participation in daily life.

Experiences like this help prepare future healthcare professionals to provide compassionate, collaborative care that considers the whole person. 💙

10/13/2026

So proud of our alum, Dr. Madeline Pertle who is presenting at this year’s Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Association conference!!! Way to go Maddie!

🌟 Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Madeline Pertle, OTD, OTR

Meet one of our incredible presenters! Dr. Pertle will be sharing Advocating for a Sensory Room to Support Students with Autism in Schools at the 2026 WOTA Annual Conference.

When asked what she’s most looking forward to, she said: “Connecting with fellow OTs, sharing my passion for the field, and soaking up all of the knowledge I can as a new grad!”

We love that energy, Dr. Pertle! 🎓 See you October 23rd at Carroll University.

10/13/2026

🎓 Ready to take the next step in your Occupational Therapy career?

💙💛 Concordia University Wisconsin is NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for FALL 2027!

Are you an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) looking to advance your education and become a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR)?

Our OTA-to-OT Bridge Program is designed for working professionals who are ready to build on their experience, expand their opportunities, and take the next step in their OT journey!

✨ Build on your OTA knowledge and clinical experience

✨ Enjoy a flexible learning format designed for working professionals

✨ Advance your education while preparing for new opportunities in occupational therapy

🚀 Your next chapter starts here!

📲 Scan the QR code in the graphic or apply today:

👉 https://apply.cuw.edu/portal/apply?cmd=0&site=cuw

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09/16/2026

Our Student OT Association representing occupational therapy at the CUW Mental Health fair. Sharing a gratitude tree and strategies for resilience 💚