Tag Outreach
Workshop at UW Glass Lab sparks imagination of area middle school girls
August 14, 2014When asked to share her thoughts about a recent art course hosted on the UW–Madison campus, a big smile came to the face of Lala Rivera. “There is only one word to say about this,” says Rivera, who will be entering sixth grade at Madison’s Sherman Middle School. “Awesome!”
UW-Madison breaks record for collecting school supplies at state fair
August 7, 2014Going back to school after summer vacation can be rough. It's even harder for students who don't have the necessary school supplies.
PEOPLE high school students celebrate completing pre-college program
July 29, 2014Scholars from one of the most successful long-term diversity pipelines to higher education in the nation, the University of Wisconsin–Madison's PEOPLE (Pre-College Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence), will be recognized for their accomplishments at an annual banquet on Friday, Aug 1., at noon.
UW-Madison Day brings slice of campus to state fair
July 29, 2014For the fourth consecutive year and sixth year overall, UW–Madison will host its own day at the Wisconsin State Fair as a way to promote education and give back to the community.
Grant generates increased access, network training to Dairyland Initiative
July 23, 2014The Dairyland Initiative - a UW School of Veterinary Medicine outreach program that works with farmers to optimize cow comfort, health and milk production - has received a renewal grant of $50,000 from the Dean Foods Foundation. The grant will allow the initiative to continue providing free access to its web-based resources for dairy farmers across the country and create a network of trained, certified consultants for planning and facilitating new welfare-friendly designs.
The Wonders of Physics to hold special event Aug. 15
July 22, 2014The Wonders of Physics, a long-running science outreach effort at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, will host a special preview of its new presentation, “The Physics of Plasma,” as part of a fundraising event Aug. 15.
Chancellor Blank completes visits to four-year campuses
June 11, 2014University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank today visited the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, completing her goal to visit each of the UW System's 13 four-year campuses in her first year leading the state's flagship university.
Recent sightings: The Wisconsin Idea on tour
May 20, 2014Forty UW–Madison faculty, academic staff and administrators are on a swing through the state known as the Wisconsin Idea Seminar.
Program matches doctors and rural communities that want each other
May 7, 2014For some people, moving away from their small hometown is the ultimate goal. Dave Hubbard wanted the complete opposite. In his search for the perfect career in family medicine, the physician from southwestern Wisconsin wanted to return to his roots.
Public invited to UW Family Gardening Day on May 10
April 30, 2014After a frigid winter and chilly spring, area gardeners are invited to celebrate the arrival of the gardening season - and gather a cornucopia of helpful ideas - at the UW Family Gardening Day on Saturday, May 10, on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus.
Blank at White House summit, offers commitment to accessibility
January 16, 2014University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank is in Washington, D.C., today (Thursday, Jan. 16) with a set of initiatives to strengthen the university's commitment to making college accessible to low-income students.
Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment competition opens
December 2, 2013The Office of the Provost is soliciting proposals from faculty, staff and students for the spring 2014 Ira and Ineva Reilly Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment competition.
Hancock ag station partners with industry to boost vegetable growers
November 20, 2013The research advances at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Hancock Agricultural Research Station are keeping vegetable growers on the cutting edge of the industry, producers told Chancellor Rebecca Blank during a tour of the facility Tuesday.
Eco-farming strategies benefit growers, consumers and the environment
November 5, 2013Apple growers wanted to find the best way to grow apples. Agricultural scientists wanted to reduce pesticide use on Wisconsin farms. These groups, starting with different objectives, found one solution that benefited them both: eco-fruit farming.
New grant program to encourage statewide outreach
October 10, 2013A new grant program designed to advance the Wisconsin Idea by fostering public engagement by university faculty, staff and students, is accepting applications.
Cartography Lab partners with state on economic impact map
October 2, 2013Students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have played a crucial role in developing an online interactive map that shows the economic impact of investments in counties and legislative districts throughout the state.
UW brings outreach to Epic’s ‘Deep Space’
September 19, 2013Hosting a series of exhibits on Epic Systems campus in Verona for the health care software company’s massive annual users’ group meeting, UW–Madison researchers and outreach experts focused on “Deep Space,” the name of Epic’s new underground auditorium, as a common theme to demonstrate how campus research is making an impact in and out of this world.
Blank begins statewide outreach in Milwaukee
August 16, 2013Rebecca Blank is building bridges across Wisconsin. A top priority of the new University of Wisconsin–Madison chancellor is strengthening relationships with UW System colleagues, with the governor and state legislators, with community leaders and with alumni.
New iPad resource for school nurses to be launched in time for start of classes
August 14, 2013Following a successful year of field testing by school nurses in Wisconsin counties, an innovative project using iPads and customized software to improve child health is now gearing up for national release of its online resource August 22, timed to coincide with the start-up of the school year.
State fair Badgers raise money, school supplies for MPS
August 12, 2013Wisconsinites and UW alums gave time, money and school supplies to support Milwaukee-area school children last Wednesday during UW–Madison Day at the Wisconsin State Fair.