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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10/25/11 CONTACT: Anna Nadon, nadon@wisc.edu MADISON - When Anna Nadon came to University of Wisconsin-Madison as a freshman she wanted to try something new. Finding Badger Ballroom Dance Team meant trying a new activity for Nadon, but it also meant finding an instant community. "I went from having one or two friends here my first week to having 50...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10/25/11 CONTACT: Jonathan Patz, 608-262-4775, patz@wisc.edu MADISON - Eight research projects ranging from human and animal disease to agriculture to economic growth will move forward with start-up funding as part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's focus on global health. The grantees will be recognized Thursday, Oct. 27 at an event launching the Global Health Institute, a merger of the...

MANITOWOC, Wis. — October 25, 2011 — Orion Energy Systems, Inc. (NYSE Amex: OESX), a leading power technology enterprise, announced that Paul Kardish has joined the company as Vice President and General Counsel. Paul will be responsible for all legal and related business issues in helping to grow the Orion organization. His unique background and practical approach...

Contact: Susan E. Steberl Client Development Manager Michael Best & Friedrich LLP sesteberl@michaelbest.com (414) 270-2703 MILWAUKEE, Wis.—October 13, 2011—Michael Best & Friedrich LLP partner, Charles P. Stevens, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Wellness Council of Wisconsin. Stevens has a background of more than 25 years of experience in employee benefits law and is also recognized by Chambers USA: America’s Leading...

The 3rd Annual Sun Prairie Real Estate & Development Tour is scheduled for Wednesday Oct. 26th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Area Realtors and developers are strongly encouraged to bring along any prospects or clients they think might be interested in opportunities in Sun Prairie. The City is requesting that all interested parties provide a PDF...

For release: Immediate From: Mike Counter, St. Norbert College, www.snc.edu, 920-403-3089, mike.counter@snc.edu Target Communications (612) 696-3400 Oct. 25, 2011 DE PERE, WIS.: St. Norbert College has announced a partnership with Target Corporation in recognition of the college’s efforts in working with local youth. The partnership supports two outreach programs of St. Norbert College: the...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Megan Thornton Phone: (414) 425-0411 Email: mgr.15020@store.walgreens.com New and improved location reopens 8:00 A.M October 27th Franklin, WI – October 24, 2011 – Walgreens Franklin location will be re-opening its doors for business on Thursday, October 27th at 8:00 a.m., at 7130 S. 76th Street, in the parking lot of old location, right next to Chase Bank. In addition to...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10/25/11 CONTACT: Joan Gorman, (612) 870-3167, jgorman@preserveart.org MADISON - At the top of a flight of construction-dusty stairs, visitors are enveloped in an octagonal foyer by floor-to-ceiling, 1940s-vintage murals depicting the societal values of advances in science. And in the out-of-the-way Seminar Room just off the stairwell foyer, more John Steuart Curry murals line all four walls, leaving visitors with...

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: Dave Amoroso • Ron Sonntag Public Relations 9406 N. 107th St. • Milwaukee, WI 53224 (414) 354-0200, ext. 108 • dave@rspr.com MILWAUKEE, WI -- Advance tickets for the 68th annual Holiday Folk Fair International, America’s premiere multi-cultural festival, are now on sale at locations throughout southeastern Wisconsin. The event will be held Fri., Nov. 18 – Sun., Nov. 20,...

Growing Power and the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board honor the First Class of Graduates who completed the Twelve Months of Job Training With a Certificate of Achievement MILWAUKEE – Growing Power and the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board proudly announces the graduation of 13 young people who recently completed twelve months Growing Power’s “Food Systems Specialist” 12 month...

Contact: Miles Tokheim, MMSD – 663-5265 Jessica Burda, GMCC – 443-1952 New Position Seeks to Connect Students and Teachers with Local Businesses Madison – The Madison Metropolitan School District and Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce announced a new partnership today to connect high school students with on-site work experience through youth apprenticeships. A cornerstone of the partnership will be a new position that...