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MADISON — On March 25, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that a highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza had been detected in dairy herds in Texas and Kansas. Additional cases were detected four days later in a dairy herd in Michigan that received cows from Texas. No cases have been detected in Wisconsin and there are...

MILWAUKEE — The Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University has partnered with the Arthur W. Page Society – the world’s leading professional association for senior public relations and corporate communications executives and educators – to host a half-day conference highlighting current and future trends in corporate communication on Wednesday, April 10, from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the Alumni...

MADISON, WI (April 2, 2024) — Bucky Badger is putting his muscles where his mouth is for the fifth annual Day of the Badger event. During Bucky’s Push-Up Challenge, Wisconsin’s favorite badger will do one push-up for every 10 gifts received at Union South between noon and 1 p.m. on April 16. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association, Day of the...

Green Bay, WI – On Thursday, April 25, the UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus will host “Cool Chemistry,” a free event to get kids interested in the sciences. “Cool Chemistry” will take place at University Theatre on the UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus, with one show for 3-8 year olds at 4:30 p.m. and one show for kids 9 and up at...

Racine, WI – April 2024 – Jensen Metal Products, the long-time leader in metal fabricating, announces the rebranding of their Powder Finishers facility to Jensen Powder Finishers joining Jensen Metal Products in offering the most complete line of metal component fabricating and finishing in Wisconsin. “Jensen Powder Finishers recent equipment upgrades and additions uniquely position it as one of the most...

Social justice activist Dr. Wayne Au will discuss Asian American identity and the politics of race in education as the featured speaker for the 20th annual Martin Mogensen Education Lecture at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. The lecture will be at 4:30 p.m. May 2 in the Chippewa River Room of the Flesch Family Welcome Center. A reception will immediately...

MADISON, Wis. (April 2, 2024)  — Ascendium is pleased to announce 801 construction and industrial apprentices in the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) have been selected to receive a $2,000 Tools of the Trade scholarship this year. In its eleventh year, Ascendium’s Tools of the Trade Scholarship Program provides funding to apprentices for expenses related to their training, including the purchase of tools, equipment and clothing, tuition, and more....

Wausau, Wisconsin (April 2024) – Lisa May has been named director preconstruction and architectural services for EFCO, Tubelite and Alumicor brand product offerings, as well as Wausau Window and Wall Systems’ legacy brand. Other members of the preconstruction and architectural services team are: • Eric Breidel, senior architectural engineer, based in Wisconsin • Caleb Marion, architectural engineer, based in Missouri • Hanna Potthart, architectural engineer, based in Texas •...

Madison, WI, April 2, 2024 JustDane is excited to be celebrating 50 years of advocacy work in the Dane County community. A celebration will be held on April 11th, 6 – 8:30 pm, at Madison College Truax Campus- Mitby Theater featuring Father Boyle of Homeboy Industries as our keynote speaker. It will be an evening of inspiration. Judge Everett Mitchell, Dane...

Madison, WI – It’s fairly common knowledge the Coronavirus pandemic had globally impacted the automotive industry. First there was the slowdown of new vehicle production due to the factory workers being out because of illness. Then there was a microchip shortage which brought the manufacturing of new cars to a standstill. After the microchip shortage slowly came to an...

Madison, Wis. (April 2, 2024) – NCG Hospitality, a leader in the ownership, development, and operation of premier hospitality properties across the nation, is thrilled to announce the opening of The Saddlery Madison on May 1, 2024. The Saddlery marks a new chapter in hospitality for the Madison area as the first of its kind to offer long and...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding farmers and manure applicators to check the runoff risk advisory forecast before spreading manure on fields. This tool helps determine the potential for manure runoff from a field depending on weather conditions and soil temperature. The runoff risk advisory forecast ​includes maps showing short-term runoff risk for manure...

-- In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Jackie Bojor of the FRD Center in Bucharest, Romania, discusses opportunities in the region for Midwest companies.  Bojor is the director of business development for the Factor Regional Development Center’ in Bucharest. The advisory firm offers consulting, market research and other services focused on entering new markets and mergers and acquisitions.  She notes...