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MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Department of Engineering Professional Development is pleased to announce that William H. Gerstenmaier, Associate Administrator for Space Operations for NASA, will be the keynote speaker at the Master of Engineering in Professional Practice (MEPP) summer residency on Monday, August 16, at 8 a.m. at The Pyle Center. Gerstenmaier currently directs NASA’s space operations directorate. He...

Webinar scheduled for Aug. 25, 2 p.m. EST For more information contact: Cindy Tomlinson, Associate Manager – PR TDS Telecommunications Corp. 608-664-4471 / cindy.tomlinson@tdstelecom.com MADISON, Wis. (Aug. 13, 2010) — Businesses must be two steps ahead of hackers when it comes to managing the barrier between their network and the world. In an upcoming free webinar, TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) is offering tips and...

UWM center will devise methods to scale up manufacturing of its next-generation metals MILWAUKEE – Backed by a $1.2 million federal grant, the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM) has launched a Center for Advanced Materials Manufacturing (CAMM) that will support the transfer of UWM research in bulk nanostructured materials to manufacturing industry in both Wisconsin and the nation. These...

CONTACT: Judith Reith-Rozelle, (608) 262-2257, jreithrozell@wisc.edu; Theresa Christen, tachrist@wisc.edu; or Giri Venkataramanan, (608) 262-4479, giri@engr.wisc.edu MADISON - Ever wish you could grow cube-shaped fruit? Here's your chance to learn how. Experts will be on hand at Urban Horticultural Field Day on Saturday, Aug. 21 to teach the art of coaxing watermelons, pumpkins and squash to grow in cubes. The free...

An associate professor of dietetics and health promotion is the new head of the School of Health Promotion and Human Development at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Annie Wetter will replace Marty Loy, who has been named the dean of the College of Professional Studies at UWSP. The School of Health Promotion and Human Development is housed within the College...

Contact: Kristy Klug 262.677.6950 kklug@dcicheeseco.com RICHFIELD, Wis., August 13, 2010 – DCI Cheese Company (DCI) is pleased to announce that it’s Richfield, Wis., headquarters has been recognized as a “Top Milwaukee Workplace” by The Business Journal of Milwaukee. DCI qualified as one of the top businesses in the Small Companies category thanks to high survey scores and a strong collection...

SCOTT HANSEN JOINS THE ASAMT BROADCAST TEAM FOR THE "DIXIELAND 150" By: Kari Shear-Carlson (Monday, August 16, 2010) Former ASA star, Scott Hansen will be co-hosting the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net broadcast of the "Dixieland 150" on Fox Sports North and Fox Sports Wisconsin this Saturday, August 21st. Hansen started racing...

SPONSOR REJOINS ASAMT FOR 2010 AND 2011 By: Kari Shear-Carlson (Friday, August 13, 2010) The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net is proud to welcome back Scag Power Equipment as a sponsor for the remainder of the 2010 and the 2011 season. Scag is excited to be a part of the ASAMT...

For More Information Contact: Bill Cosh 608/266-1221 MADISON – Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced today that on Friday, August 13, the States of Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio and Pennsylvania filed their brief and supporting papers with the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, in response to briefs filed by defendants U.S....

Contact: HHS Press Office (202) 690-6343 Affordable Care Act Grants Will Make Health Insurance Markets More Consumer-Friendly and Transparent HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced the award of $1 million to Wisconsin to help crack down on health insurance premium increases. Wisconsin will use this Affordable Care Act funding to help improve the oversight of proposed health insurance premium increases,...

CONTACT: CHRIS SLINKER -414-745-8540 ELM GROVE, WI (August 16, 2010) — Keller Williams® Realty Inc. announced today that US Senate candidate Ron Johnson - R will be making an official campaign stop at the new Keller Williams-Elm Grove office located at 12700 W.Bluemound Rd in Elm Grove WI from 5pm to 7pm today Monday August 16th. The...

Media Contact: Mark Treichel Hoffman York (414) 225-9554 mtreichel@hyc.com - Kari Heinrich appointed to solar energy board - MADISON, Wis. (August 16, 2008) - Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation (WECC), a national leader in the design and implementation of award-winning energy savings programs, announces the appointment of Kari Heinrich to the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC) board. This position will allow Heinrich to apply her...

CONTACT: Cheryl Eskridge 262-439-8897 ext 202 ELM GROVE, WI (August 16, 2010) — Keller Williams® Realty Inc. announced today that former Shorewest agent Stephanie Radonski has officially joined the Keller Williams - Elm Grove office located on 12700 W. Bluemound Rd. "Stephanie works hard for her clients and customers and she will have much success under our model that focuses...