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• Wisconsin coalitions encouraged to apply for community transformation grants May 1, 2012 The Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources today announced that communities across the state can apply for grants to create healthier places to live, work and play through the Transform Wisconsin Fund. The fund will competitively award community grants to more than 30 nonprofit organizations or local governments across the state.
• Mitchell named UW-Madison director of community relations April 17, 2012 Everett Mitchell, an assistant Dane County district attorney with a strong track record of community involvement, has been named community relations director at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
• Campus and community events highlight Black History Month Feb. 6, 2012 Across the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus and the Madison community, a number of events will be held to celebrate the meaning and importance of Black History Month.
• Track manager, philanthropist: Campus Services supervisor gives back Nov. 17, 2011 UW-Madison's Dave Grueneberg digs deep to match his employees' contributions to the Partners in Giving campaign.
• Recent sightings: Movin’ Minds July 19, 2011
• Inspired by mom’s illness, student raises thousands for MS research Feb. 17, 2011 Becky Hall, a UW-Madison sophomore majoring in political science, has is on a quest to raise $50,000 for research on multiple sclerosis.
• UW Law School students kick off first year with community service Aug. 24, 2010 The 260 students starting at the University of Wisconsin Law School this fall arrive on campus expecting to be immersed in lectures or hefty reading assignments.
• GardenFit program helps kids pare summer weight gain Aug. 10, 2010 After spending the morning spreading hay mulch and bark at Madison's East High Youth Farm, a group of middle-schoolers lined up for a well-deserved lunch. Under the canopy of a large oak, they slathered tortillas with beans, then spooned on tomatoes, bell peppers, onions and carrots that they had chopped themselves.
• Odyssey Project offers a promising journey of hope, transformation May 13, 2010 The walls of Emily Auerbach’s office are crowded with photos that show the outcomes of hard-fought success.
• Recent sightings: Kindergarten Prof April 28, 2010
• Festival to showcase films from across the globe March 24, 2010 It Changes You. That’s the 12th Wisconsin Film Festival slogan, and though it’s too early to tell, it’s probably accurate.
• UW-Madison students, faculty part of community news project Oct. 26, 2009 The debate over health care reform has dominated national headlines for most of the summer and fall.
• Slide show: Go Big Read lecture Sept. 25, 2009
• UW-Madison launches Go Big Read book program Aug. 27, 2009 When thousands of people read the same book, it's bound to get people talking. And when that book's subject matter has passionate defenders and critics, it's sure to get readers together to share their thoughts, reactions and opinions.
• University announces title of ‘Go Big Read’ book May 6, 2009 From a short list compiled by a review committee from the nearly 400 nominated titles for the university's Go Big Read common book program, Chancellor Biddy Martin has selected "In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto," by Michael Pollan, as the book for the inaugural year.
• Recent sightings: Vet Med open house April 27, 2009
• Students help build Dane County's 150th Habitat for Humanity home April 27, 2009 "Owning a home was my dream," Tina Bias told the crowd assembled in her new living room as she wiped away tears. As she thanked the dozens of volunteers who made her dream a reality, her youngest daughter waved enthusiastically at Bucky Badger.
• UW-Madison Veterinary Care to hold open house April 15, 2009 The University of Wisconsin-Madison's Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital will hold its first open house in more than six years on Sunday, April 26, to introduce the public to the many services available through UW-Madison Veterinary Care.
• Recent sightings: Hammering together April 3, 2009
• Physics, microbes and more come to life at Science Expeditions March 26, 2009 For the seventh year in a row, Science Expeditions welcomes anyone with a curious mind to enjoy a variety of jaw-dropping shows, hands-on exhibits and more. Join scientists and students on Saturday, April 4, to find out how things work and what’s going on in research near and far.