Wisconsin Women in Government: Seeks applicants for Board of Directors
MADISON - Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG), a statewide, bipartisan, non-profit organization of women in government service, today announced it is seeking professional women to join the WWIG Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning August 2023.
“We are seeking professional women interested in working collaboratively to carry out WWIG’s mission of advancing the careers of women who work in...
Henderson Engineers: Celebrates completion of $456 million Baird Center expansion
LENEXA, Kan. — Henderson Engineers, a national building systems design firm, proudly celebrates the May 2024 grand opening of the $456 million expansion of Milwaukee’s Baird Center, the largest convention center in the state of Wisconsin. Henderson served as Engineer of Record for the groundbreaking project, which doubles the facility’s footprint to 1.3 million square feet.
Spread across a two-block radius, the...
Wisconsin Historical Society: Historic Reed School to reopen to guests on May 25
NEILLSVILLE, Wis. – Go back to school - 19th_century style - when historic Reed School, a Wisconsin Historical Society site, opens for the season on May 25. Originally built in 1878 and rebuilt in 1915, the one-room school, with its classic wooden desks, blackboard lined walls and rooftop school bell, depicts what learning was like prior to modern technology.
Nestled...
UW-Madison: A hub for community connection in South Madison
MADISON — Tucked into the Village on Park in the heart of Madison’s south side, the UW South Madison Partnership is a nexus of community activity and connection. An initiative of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Office of Community Relations, UWSMP serves as a meeting location for dozens of local groups, university programs and other organizations.
“UWSMP is more than just...
Civic Media: Returns WRJN to its roots with local voices and a full service format
RACINE, Wis. – Civic Media’s WRJN radio (1400 AM, 99.9 FM, and 98.1 FM) is changing to Full Service programming to better inform and entertain the Racine community. The station’s new lineup will feature Don Rosen in the morning, local, state, and agricultural news every hour, and will bring back timeless hits throughout the day.
WRJN has broadcasted from Radio...
Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company, Milwaukee Repertory Theater: Milwaukee high school student Raichel West wins first place at 2024 True Colors Theatre Next Narrative Monologue Competition National Finals
NEW YORK May 16, 2024 – Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company today announced Raichel West, representing Milwaukee Rep, Milwaukee, is the 2024 winner of its Next Narrative National Monologue Competition (NNMC) National Finals held last week at the Apollo Stages at The Victoria, a new expansion of the historic Apollo Theatre in New York City.
A senior at Milwaukee...
Racine County Economic Development Corporation: Annual celebration marks milestone: 64 projects secure $1.36 billion in private investment
Racine County, WI -- The Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) held its 41st Annual Celebration on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at the Veterans Terrace in Burlington from 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The 2024 RCEDC Annual Celebration featured keynote speaker Rebecca Ryan, a noted top 50 professional futurist, economist, best-selling author, entrepreneur, and founder of NEXT Generation Consulting. Her presentation focused on the top 10 trends...
On Broadway, Inc.: Farmers’ Market on Broadway returns for its 21st year
{GREEN BAY, WI., May 16, 2024} -- The Farmers' Market on Broadway presented by Breakthrough returns in the Broadway District with 19 weeks of fun, fresh produce, live music and so much more.
The 2024 season of this popular Wednesday-night market kicks off May 22 and goes through September 25. Hours run from 3-8 p.m. every Wednesday. The hours are...
THU AM News: Idea Fund of La Crosse raises $31.5M for second VC fund; Farmers for Sustainable Food releases impact figures
-- The Idea Fund of La Crosse has raised $31.5 million for a second venture capital fund, targeting startups in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa.
The VC firm yesterday announced the fund, which aims to invest in pre-revenue and early-stage businesses in agriculture, manufacturing, health care and logistics.
The release notes the Idea Fund of La Crosse II fund is among the...
Idea Fund of La Crosse raises $31.5M for second VC fund
The Idea Fund of La Crosse has raised $31.5 million for a second venture capital fund, targeting startups in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa.
The VC firm yesterday announced the fund, which aims to invest in pre-revenue and early-stage businesses in agriculture, manufacturing, health care and logistics.
The release notes the Idea...
Marquette University: Marquette Graduate School launches Applied Psychology Data Analytics program
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette University Graduate School has announced it is accepting applications for a new Master of Science in Applied Psychology Data Analytics degree program. The program, housed in the Department of Psychology, will begin in fall 2025 and include an accelerated degree option for Marquette undergraduate students.
Applications for the program are...
The Water Council: Statement concerning UWM Palestine protests
Contact: Stacy Vogel Davis (414) 988-8754sdavis@thewatercouncil.com
Statement Concerning UWM Palestine Protests
For many years, in pursuit of our mission, The Water Council has shared an open dialogue with water-related organizations around the world in the interest of improving water quality and quantity outcomes for all. Today, the Water Council has 15...
