UW-Stevens Point: Williams named to marketing post at UW-Stevens Point
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point alumnus Mark Williams has been named as the assistant to the dean for advancement and marketing for the College of Letters and Science at UW-Stevens Point. He began his new role July 1.
For the last four years Williams has served as the director of development for the college, with a focus on major gift development....
DATCP: Important lesson for college students – protect your identity
Contact: Ashley Huibregtse, 608-224-5002, ashley.huibregtse@wisconsin.gov
MADISON – Young people, ages 20 to 29, are most likely to be victims of identity theft. With college classes starting up this week, the Wisconsin Bureau of Consumer Protection encourages college students to learn the importance of protecting their identity.
“Identity theft can cost you thousands of dollars and a wrecked credit rating,” said...
UW-Whitewater: Undergraduate Research Day set for Sept. 13
More than 50 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students spent the summer conducting groundbreaking research around the state and the world.
From noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13 -- Fall Undergraduate Research Day -- they will show off their work on the north mall, using colorful posters to explain their discoveries.
"These students conducted bona fide research that had not...
U.S. Dept. of Education: Senior department officials highlight community, business, parent partnerships as key to educational success
Contact: Sara Gast
(202) 401-1989 or sara.gast@ed.gov
Events come day before visit by Domestic Policy Council Director Melody Barnes and Secretary Duncan to focus on role of education in boosting the American economy.
Education Department Chief of Staff Joanne Weiss and Brenda Girton-Mitchell, director of the Department’s Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, will host a forum with local community partners to...
Senior Helpers: New solution for seniors trapped in homes because of housing crisis
CONTACTS:
Stacey Hilton, shilton@seniorhelpers.com 919.459.8163
Sue Yannello, syannello@seniorhelpers.com 919.459.8162
New research reveals in-home care is MORE AFFORDABLE than other alternatives
(September 2011) – With the collapse of the housing market, older Americans can’t sell their homes and move into assisted living. So in these desperate financial times, they’re turning to an alternative source for care that will save them money...
Gov. Walker: Announces funding for town of Sumpter
Contact: Tom Thieding, 608-267-9661
MADISON - Governor Scott Walker announced today that the Town of Sumpter, Sauk County, will receive a $220,000 grant from the Community Development Block Grant - Public Facilities (CDBG-PF) program administered by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to help improve water and sewer in the Bluffview Sanitary District....
Standard Process Inc.: Standard Process is an Inc. 5000 honoree for the fifth consecutive year
Media Relations Contact:
Karren Jeske, APR
Communications Manager
262-495-6382 or 262-370-2092 (mobile)
kjeske@standardprocess.com
Whole food supplement company named one of America’s fastest growing private companies
PALMYRA, Wis. (September 6, 2011)—Standard Process Inc. has been named an Inc. 5000 honoree again for 2011. This marks the fifth consecutive year Standard Process has made the list, and also puts the company on the Inc. 5000 Honor Roll,...
Heartland Business Systems: Upgrades cloud services capacity
LITTLE CHUTE, WI – Heartland Business Systems recently upgraded its Little Chute data center to accommodate the increasing business demand for hosted or “cloud” IT services. The upgrade added a raised floor area to enhance climate control and server capacity and bring the Heartland data center to more than one hundred terabytes of data storage.
The upgrade also includes a...
Heartland Business Systems: Rises to 171 on CRN’s VAR500 List
LITTLE CHUTE, WI, September 6, 2011 – Heartland Business Systems has been recognized as a part of CRN’s 2011 VAR500 list, which ranks the top technology integrators and IT solution provider organizations in North America. The VAR500 rankings consider earnings from hardware sales, software sales and managed IT services. Heartland placed 171st on the list this year – up...
Milwaukee County: Over 700 jobs available for veterans at career fair this Friday
Contact: Jeff Bentoff, Office of the County Executive, 414.278.5281
Amy Paul, Office of the County Executive, 414.278.5150
MILWAUKEE–Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced today that the 6th Veterans Career Fair will take place this Friday, Sept. 9, 2011, at the Zablocki VA Medical Center, 5000 W. National...
Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling: To support Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, Sept. 11
Contact:
Allan Degner
414.383.3131
adegner@pdr-usa.net
Milwaukee, WI - September 7, 2011 - Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of Southeast Wisconsin will support the upcoming Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb to be held on Sunday, Sept. 11 at US Bank Center, 777 E. Wisconsin Avenue in Milwaukee. About 15 Paul Davis staff members along with family and friends plan to participate in...
UW-Stevens Point: Construction and improvements at UW-Stevens Point
A new suite-style residence hall is just one of the many projects completed on campus as the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point welcomes students, faculty and staff for the 2011-12 academic year.
Now filled with student residents, the Suites @ 201 Reserve is the university’s first new residence hall in more than 40 years. Construction of the $25.2 building project, paid...
Faith Living Center: Community open house
We are pleased to announce that The Lighthouse Assisted Living Facility in Sun Prairie has recently been purchased and is under new, local management. Rachel Baehr is the new owner and onsite Director of the facility; which is undergoing numerous changes to improve the life of the residents. One of the changes you'll immediately notice is the...
