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CONTACT: Jill Hopke, 608-225-6567, jehopke@wisc.edu; Manisha Shelat, 608-320-6405, Shelat@wisc.edu MADISON - "Communications Crossroads," a daylong conference showcasing original graduate student research in communications will be held at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's School of Journalism and Mass Communication on Friday, April 3. This year's conference highlights cutting-edge graduate student research in the field of communication from seven departments across the UW-Madison campus:...

1.2 billion new dollars in the hands of Wisconsin workers April 1, 2009 The United States faces the most severe economic and financial crisis in generations. Tragically, much of the damage has fallen principally on Main Street. To help middle-class families get back on their feet and restore some fairness to the tax code, President Obama in February signed one...

Recent growth spurs name change for telecom provider MILWAUKEE, WI -- Brevient Technologies LLC, a Milwaukee telecom and business communications provider, has changed the name of its subsidiary, Mix Meeting LLC, to Brevient Communications LLC as part of strategic growth initiatives. The brand transition was sparked by the sale of Mix Meeting’s web and audio conferencing product lines to New-York...

MILWAUKEE —The newest version of ASP.NET MVC is the topic of a full-day workshop at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business Center for Technology Innovation on Friday, April 17, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in room N146, Lubar Hall, 3202 N. Maryland Ave. The workshop, “ASP.NET MVC in Action,” will provide an overview of ASP.NET MVC and helps...

MMAC is the region's best business network, bringing members together to develop business, share best practices and build business relationships. FUEL Milwaukee Social @ AJ Bombers Thursday, April 9 • 6-9 PM • Learn more FUEL welcomes you to AJ Bombers - North Water Street’s first...

Contact: George Goodno 202-962-6660 WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 1, 2009) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today its selection of Representative Ron Kind (D - WI) as Legislator of the Year for 2008-2009. “Congressman Kind has distinguished himself as a strong leader for policy that will help our nation’s biotechnology sector thrive and benefit people everywhere. By presenting this...

CONTACT: Bret Shaw, brshaw@wisc.edu; Hernando Rojas, hrojas@wisc.edu MADISON - Most Americans want to know more about biofuels, according to a new survey fielded by researchers in the Department of Life Sciences Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The national survey showed that 67 percent of respondents were interested in learning more about renewable biofuels. "These findings indicate people are really...

CONTACT: Max Lagally, 608-263-2078, lagally@engr.wisc.edu MADISON - A University of Wisconsin-Madison research team has developed a new method for using nanoscale silicon that could improve devices that convert thermal energy into electrical energy. The team, led by Max Lagally, Erwin W. Mueller Professor and Bascom Professor of Surface Science, published its findings in the March 24 issue of the journal ACS...

CONTACT: Thomas Jahns, 608-262-5702, jahns@engr.wisc.edu; Michael Holm, +45 9730 3236, micho@vestas.com MADISON - Vestas, the world's leading producer of wind power technology, has entered into a long-term partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering that promises to propel wind-energy research, provide student learning opportunities and give the company a long-term presence in Madison. "Wind energy is a growing source...

For Interview, please contact: PAWWS to Heal, Founder Toni Schriver 608-249-9757 PAWWS to Heal (Passionate Animals Working with Survivors) will be holding their annual fund raiser “Animals Reaching Children” on Sunday April 19th, 2009 at 1pm to 5pm at the East Side Club,...

Contact: Alicia Fitch Tel. 920/216-0550 Email: promotions@amauwm.org A UWM Chapter Brings Home Record Wins In Marketing New Orleans, LA—The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee broke an award winning record of five awards this past weekend at the 31st Annual American Marketing Association Collegiate Conference, bringing home multiple awards and receiving national recognition. The UWM-AMA chapters received five awards for their outstanding efforts in multiple areas...

Contact: Joshua Morby (414) 791-9120 With the start of the IndyCar Series this Sunday, it is important to remember that ethanol provides a high quality, high octane fuel for exceptional engine performance and reduced emissions. Here are a few facts: * Starting in 2007, the IndyCar Series has been using 100% ethanol as its official race fuel....

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Americans for Fairness in Lending http://www.affil.org Location Boston, MA Challenge Locate a dynamic CMS that was: • Easy for non-technical staff to manipulate. • Web-based. • Flexible enough to handle more than just content updates. • Cost-effective. Results With WebGUI, AFFIL was able to implement a CMS platform that staff could access from any computer without programming knowledge, saving the time and money associated with bringing on a full-time technical...