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CONTACT: John Lee, jdlee@engr.wisc.edu, (608) 890-3168 and Carl Gruber, (608) 355-4400, cgruber@co.sauk.wi.us MADISON - The ringing cell phone you're reaching to answer. The text message that demands a reply now. The GPS you're trying to program as you're frantically rushing to your destination. They're just a few activities-among many-that divert drivers' attention from the road and escalate their risk of having...

KPS Commits to Pursuing Continuity and Further Growth WAUPACA, WISCONSIN –ThyssenKrupp AG, a global materials and technology group based in Essen, Germany, announced today the sale of ThyssenKrupp Waupaca Inc., its U.S. foundry business, to an affiliate of KPS Capital Partners, LP (KPS), a New York-based private-equity firm. A “Stock Purchase Agreement” (SPA) signed by...

For more information contact: Cindy Tomlinson, Associate Manager – PR / TDS Telecommunications Corp. / 608-664-4471 / cindy.tomlinson@tdstelecom.com INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Lotus HVM Racing is pleased to welcome TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) and their guests back the Indianapolis 500 for the third consecutive year. TDS® continues its partnership as the official communications partner of Lotus HVM Racing. The TDS logo...

The Wisconsin Environmental Education Board (WEEB), located at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, has award 50 grants worth more than $390,000. Projects comprise both statewide and grass roots initiatives. These initiatives will enable the target audiences to obtain a better understanding of and appreciation for both the built and natural environments, and the inter-connectedness of environment and economy. Public and...

Contact: Erin Crawley, 608-262-9632, fellow@intl-institute.wisc.edu UW-Madison: Student named one of the 2012 Luce Scholars MADISON-Lauren Buckley, a UW-Madison undergraduate student majoring in chemistry, biochemistry and French, was recently named one of this year's Luce Scholars. She is one of 18 individuals chosen for this nationally competitive fellowship program. "When I got the phone call congratulating me on being selected, I...

Contact: Ed Taylor, Director of Marketing & Communications 608-663-2333 Steven Davis honored with Underkofler Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching award Madison, Wis. (May 15, 2012) – Steven Davis, Ph.D., professor of Political Science and Director of the College’s Environmental Studies Program, was recently honored with the 2012 Underkofler Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award. A student wrote in the nomination materials, “Professor...

Danielle Johnson, Wisconsin Department of Tourism 608-266-0458; djohnson@TravelWisconsin.com Lisa Marshall, Wisconsin Department of Tourism 608-267-3773; lmarshall@TravelWisconsin.com Tourism awards $20,000 to grow multicultural festivals in Milwaukee Lt. Governor Kleefisch presents checks to African World Festival and Mexican Fiesta MADISON, Wis. (May 15, 2012) — Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch joined Department of Tourism Secretary Stephanie Klett to present African World Festival and Mexican Fiesta each with a...

Anne Spaltholz
 cell: 262-424-7742 aspaltholz@atcllc.com
 ATC: Names Catherine Heigel general counsel
 PEWAUKEE, Wis. – Catherine E. Heigel has been named vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary of American Transmission Co., effective June 25, 2012. She will have responsibility for legal and state regulatory staffs at ATC. 
 Heigel comes to ATC from Duke Energy Corp. where she was president of...

Contact: John Lucas, (608) 262-8287, jplucas@wisc.edu UW-Madison: Share the moment through social media during commencement weekend MADISON - Commencement is one of the most joyous times in the life of UW-Madison students and parents. The university continues to explore new ways to use technology to help capture memories, share congratulations and create electronic keepsakes of the weekend. The idea is to...

Mary Carbine (608) 512-1340 mcarbine@visitdowntownmadison.com MADISON, Wis. (May 15, 2012)—The Cars on State Classic Car Show returns to State Street in Madison for a sixth year on Saturday, June 2, 2012, from 10 am to 3 pm. More than 100 classic cars will be on display on State Street from the State Capitol to the UW campus. New this...

From: Mike Counter, St. Norbert College, www.snc.edu, 920-403-3089, mike.counter@snc.edu EDITOR’S NOTE: A photo of Birder is available upon request. Contact Mike Counter at mike.counter@snc.edu. St. Norbert College: Names new hall after Dudley Birder ...