In appreciation, the Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison recognizes individuals and programs that create lasting connections between UW–Madison and Wisconsin communities. The Community-University Partnership Awards celebrates those who create innovative approaches to education, health, …
Year: 2019
UniverCity Year Green County Celebration
• 50 projects in Green County overall and 7 cities, towns and villages • 25 courses / 24 faculty • Approximately 250 students • 8 UW-Madison divisions / 16 UW-Madison departments • At least 45 …
Connecting with Rural Communities
For more information, please contact Haley Madden, Community-Engaged Scholarship Specialist, at: hmadden@wisc.edu. n n Sponsored by n Association of Graduated Engaged ScholarsMorgridge Center for Public ServiceRural Health Interest Group
UniverCity Program Blends Student Research With Local Government Challenges
A University of Wisconsin-Madison program that connects students and faculty with local governments to solve problems is going outside of the Madison area for the first time. https://www.wpr.org/univercity-program-blends-student-research-local-government-challenges
Just a Vowel: Micro and Macro Aren't so Very Far Apart
Agency Supervisor Workshop & Student Symposium 2019 Keynote n Laura Dresser, University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Social Work, Associate Director, COWS n “Just a Vowel: Micro and Macro Aren’t so Very Far Apart”1:00 pm
Activating Your Smart Regional Community and Getting Community Buy-In
Smart Cities Connect Conference and ExpoActivating your Smart Regional Community Community and Getting Community Buy-In – US Ignite Application Summit n n n Joel Rogers is part of a regional smart cities panel on Wednesday, …
Mayors Innovation Project: Summer Meeting
Mayors Innovation Project meetings foster peer-to-peer exchange with other mayors on common problems and solutions, while also providing sound strategies and effective tools to address city issues in an innovative and inclusive way. MIP meetings …
Going Green "Boon for Jobs"
COWS report says abandoning fossil fuels would boost state economy by $14B. n n
Putting California on the High Road: A State Agenda for Equity, Climate and Jobs
Laura Dresser joins the 2019 Building Workforce Partnerships Conference Working with Labor: Partnerships for Shared Prosperty morning plenary. 2019 Building Workforce Partnerships Conference
2019 EPIC-Network Conference
Every spring, the EPIC-Network hosts a conference and workshop for university representatives, local government officials, and organizational partners interested in adopting, adapting, and/or enhancing the EPIC Model for their institutions and communities. n There are …