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Contact: Laurie Mayberry, mayberry@wisc.edu, 608-262-5246; Jess Senjem, senjem@wisc.edu; Maichou Lor, mlor2@wisc.edu MADISON - Since 1999, undergraduates have been given the chance to showcase their original research and achievements through the Undergraduate Symposium. Honoring the work of talented students, the symposium offers a chance for campus and the greater community to see students' research, art exhibits and performances. The symposium...

CONTACT: Greg Lawless (608) 265-2903, greg.lawless@ces.uwex.edu; Alfonso Morales (608) 263-4848, morales1@wisc.edu MADISON - A University of Wisconsin-Madison study aimed at a better understanding of the ways to successfully develop sustainable local and regional food systems received a big boost this week (Monday, April 11) in the form of a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The award,...

Contact: Lee Sensenbrenner (608) 266-9600 Consumers encouraged to manage heating bills MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin advises consumers to contact their local utility company if they are behind in heating payments for the 2010-2011 winter season. Utility service may be disconnected on or after April 16, 2011 if energy bills have not been paid or a payment plan...

For more information, contact: Kim Rudat, WisDOT (920) 492-5743, Kim.Rudat@dot.wi.gov National Work Zone Memorial on display for the week in the Atrium In commemoration of Work Zone Safety Week in Wisconsin, April 11 – 12, 2011, the National Work Zone Memorial will be on display in the Atrium at Lambeau Field starting Tuesday, April 12. In observance of the event, Wisconsin Department of...

For more information, contact: Emily Friedrich 414-287-9485 efriedrich@gklaw.com MILWAUKEE (April 11, 2011) − The American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) has named Godfrey & Kahn attorney Carla Andres to its Central States Advisory Board effective June 10, 2011. ABI is the largest multi-disciplinary, non-partisan organization dedicated to research and education on matters related to insolvency. ABI was founded in 1982 to provide Congress and the public...

A conference based on an early intervention program for young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), sponsored by Continuing Education at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, will be held at the Holiday Inn & Convention Center in Stevens Point May 12-15. The P.L.A.Y. (Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters) Project Professional Conference, aimed at parents, health-care workers, speech and language pathologists,...

Contact: Stephen J. A. Ward, (608)263-2845, sjward2@wisc.edu MADISON - The Center for Journalism Ethics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will honor newsman Dan Flannery, executive editor of the Post Crescent in Appleton, Wis., with the Wisconsin Commitment to Journalism Ethics Award on Friday, April 15. Flannery, a veteran of the newspaper industry, will be recognized for his lifelong practice of...

For More Information, Contact: Christel Henke, 414-332-2933 chenke@prworks.biz Reliable Water Services and IBA Wisconsin Seek ‘Beat the Odds’ Biz Stories April 6, 2011 –Wisconsin businesses that have overcome challenging situations with success are invited to enter the second annual “How I Got My Business Out Of Hot Water” Challenge. This is a short essay contest where business owners share...

Contact: Louise Hermsen Marketing Manager P: (262) 547-8500 x8212 E: louise.hermsen@dueco.com Modern UELC Fleet Supported by Expansive National Service Organization Operating 24/7 Waukesha, WI – April 11, 2011 - Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation (UELC) has announced a major investment in trucks available for the U.S. utility equipment rental market for 2011.  During the months of March and April, UELC will bring 50 new rental...

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Grant from City of Milwaukee will help fund 150 hoop house gardens and employ 150 workers in the city MILWAUKEE, Wis., April 8, 2011–With legislation signed by Mayor Tom Barrett following a unanimous vote by Milwaukee’s Common Council, Growing Power, Inc., has been awarded $425,000 to build 150 hoop house gardens on vacant land within the city. The farms will...

Contact: Darin Tessier, Marketing Manager 608-210-2701, darin.tessier@mastergraphics.com New division services include design visualization, content modeling, training MADISON, Wis. – MasterGraphics, design process experts and leading Midwest supplier of design data solutions for the manufacturing, building and civil engineering industries, has formalized a new, national division named “Studio MGI.” Studio MGI combines highly credentialed experts with the latest visualization technologies to help clients...

Contact: Jeanne Tarantino 608.266.3516 Wisconsin is Open for Business Madison --- As a candidate, Rebecca Kleefisch spent a year on the campaign trail promising to help end politics as usual in Madison. On the eve of her 100th day in office as Wisconsin’s 44th Lieutenant Governor, reform and responsibility have become hallmarks of the Walker-Kleefisch administration. “It has been a...

Contact: Mike Ruzicka 414.778.4929 or 414.870.1876 April 11, 2011 – The Metropolitan Milwaukee real estate market is on a sustainable pace for home sales even though sales were down 14.9% in March and 4.8% in the first quarter of the year compared to 2010, according to housing statistics released today by Metro MLS, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the GMAR. The...