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A well-known campus symbol at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is receiving a facelift. The cupola that sits at the top of the historic Old Main building on the UW-Stevens Point campus is surrounded by scaffolding as it undergoes repairs to re-establish structural support, update its paint job and moldings and replace current lighting with LED fixtures. “The cupola serves as...

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle M. Friedman (262) 754-2877 mmf@dewittross.com MADISON – The law firm of DeWitt Ross & Stevens S.C. today announced that the Wisconsin Law Foundation (WLF) will honor its partner, Donald Leo Bach, with the Charles L. Goldberg Distinguished Service Award at the Fellows of the Wisconsin Law Foundation invitation-only dinner celebration on September 27, 2011 in Madison. The Goldberg Award...

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Jen Stelse, March of Dimes Director: 608.243.7764 (office) or Luana Schneider, Rallymaster: 608. 608-575-1853 (cell) Four Wheelin with Feelin is an exciting on road/on trail road rally event to raise money for the March of Dimes. This family event is for enthusiasts with licensed Jeeps, trucks, etc, and is a great introduction for the novice who is concerned...

CONTACT: Chris Schellpfeffer cschell@kw2ideas.com 608.232.2300 GREEN BAY, Wis. – September 15, 2011 – Foth Companies announced today it has opened a new office near Toronto, Ontario, and has begun doing business in Canada as Foth Canada Corporation. Foth’s decision to add a Toronto location stems from requests from current U.S. clients with mining projects in Canada. The Toronto office will be led by Aleksander...

Contact: Ashley Huibregtse, 608-224-5002, ashley.huibregtse@wi.gov EDITOR’S NOTE: Photos are available by contacting Nicole Breunig at nicole.breunig@wi.gov. MADISON – Secretary of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Ben Brancel announced today the 2011 Wisconsin Cow of the Year is Lavender Ruby Redrose-Red, a Red & White owned by Rosedale Genetics, Ltd., Oxford, Wis. "Congratulations to Rosedale Genetics as the breeder and owner of this...

Media Contact: Caroline Letiecq, Communications Manager 602-229-5377 / caroline.letiecq@quarles.com MILWAUKEE, Wis. (September 15, 2011) — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced that Nicholas O. Anderson has joined the Firm's Milwaukee office as an associate in the Labor and Employment Group. Mr. Anderson practices in the Firm's Labor and Employment Group. He has experience with non-compete agreements, reductions in force,...

CONTACT: Bret Payseur, payseur@wisc.edu, 608-890-0867 MADISON - The genome of even a single organism is packed with information. A new paper, building on recent advances in sequencing capability, now reports the complete genomes of 17 different strains of mice, creating an unparalleled genetic resource that will aid studies ranging from human disease to evolution. An international team of researchers, including University...

Contact: Michelle Heitzinger Susan G. Komen for the Cure South Central Wisconsin Affiliate 608.836.1083 michelle@komensouthcentralwi.org Komen Madison Changing Name to Reflect Expanded Service Area Madison -- In order to reach more people with education and programming fighting breast cancer, the Madison Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® will now be known as the South Central Wisconsin Affiliate of Susan G. Komen...

Media Contact: Mary Fanning-Penny (608) 458-6250 $70,975 given to communities and charitable groups in second grant cycle of 2011 MADISON, Wis. – September 15, 2011 – The Alliant Energy Foundation contributed $70,975 to 33 organizations in the Madison area in the second of three grant cycles in 2011. The grants ranged from $500 to $5,000 and were given to help...

EDITOR’S NOTE: David Wegge, Chair, iOMe Challenge and Executive Director of the Strategic Research Institute at St. Norbert College, is available for interviews upon request. Contact Wegge at 920-403-3960 or dave.wegge@snc.edu DE PERE, WIS.: “iOMe Measure of Millennials,” a new study released today by the iOMe Challenge, shows a generation of young people struggling to chart...

Contact: Cullen Werwie, 608-267-7303 Madison—Today Governor Walker delivered the weekly radio address entitled “Jobs.” Transcript below: Creating jobs isn’t a partisan issue. Earlier this year, many Democrats joined Republicans and even an Independent – all voting for our jobs agenda. In fact, Democrats cast 467 votes in favor of the 44 pieces of legislation I signed into law so far...

Media Contact: Caroline Letiecq, Communications Manager 602-229-5377 / caroline.letiecq@quarles.com MILWAUKEE, Wis. (September 15, 2011) — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced that Natalie R. Remington, an attorney in the Firm’s Milwaukee office, has been elected to serve a one-year term as president of the Association for Women Lawyers (AWL). Ms. Remington is a member of the Firm’s Commercial Litigation...

CONTACT: Marlin Greenfield Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer Festival Foods Support Center 1702 Lawrence Drive De Pere, WI 54115 (920) 376-0403 mgreenfield@skogensfest.com Green Bay, Wisconsin- (Sept. 15, 2011)- The much anticipated Festival Foods store located on Taylor Drive in Sheboygan will be opening its doors for business at 6am on Friday, Sept. 16. The new Sheboygan store features Orion skylights, “green” equipment including...

Contact: Bill Bessette (608) 246-6127 What’s the best way to celebrate your 100th birthday? Madison Area Technical College’s centennial celebration will include a free outdoor concert and 100 dozen cupcakes. On Wednesday, September 21, Madison College will kick-off its centennial celebration with a cupcake walk for students, faculty and staff that highlights the College’s storied history. There will be 100 dozen...

Contact: Cullen Werwie, 608-267-7303 U.S. Treasury Public Affairs 202-622-2960 WHEDA: 414-227-2295 MADISON – Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker announced today that the U.S. Department of the Treasury Department had approved Wisconsin’s application to participate in the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). Wisconsin will receive $22.4 million for small business lending programs to help create private sector jobs. Based on 10:1 match expectations...