UW-Extension news
May 2001
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- Wednesday, May 30, 2001
- Not all credit is created equal
- Linda Boelter
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Credit is a powerful financial tool, but credit can either help or hinder your personal financial situation, says a University of Wisconsin-Extension family financial management specialist.
- To attain economic prosperity, invest in relevant higher education
- Kevin P. Reilly
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With the spring commencement season just completed, we have seen much attention focused on the number of university graduates planning to leave Wisconsin. Meanwhile, legislators face some tough decisions about the next state budget and how to bolster Wisconsin's competitive position.
- Tuesday, May 29, 2001
- Taking the mystery out of ISO 14001
- Jack Annis
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The University of Wisconsin-Extension Solid and Hazardous Waste Education Center (SHWEC) ( http://www.uwex.edu/shwec/ ) is planning an Environmental Management Standard (EMS) Pilot Training Project that will help Wisconsin manufacturers meet ISO 14001 certification standards.
- Monday, May 28, 2001
- Healthy lifestyle can play big role in lowering heart disease risk
- Susan Nitzke
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A healthy lifestyle, including sensible food choices and regular physical activity, can reduce the risk of heart disease and help you feel your best, according to a University of Wisconsin-Extension nutrition specialist.
- Friday, May 25, 2001
- WPT's Memorial Day weekend programs honor veterans
- Moira Harrington and Lynn Brockmeyer
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On Memorial Day weekend, Wisconsin Public Television (WPT) ( http://www.wpt.org/ ) pays tribute to America's veterans with three special programs.
- Wednesday, May 23, 2001
- Rainy days and runoff: where does the flow go?
- Suzanne Wade
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It seems like every year we get hit with a rainy season when the weather gives everyone a chance to sit and wait, while it rains, and rains and rains.
- Tuesday, May 22, 2001
- Bid and buy in support of WPT with WHA-TV auction
- Moira Harrington and Lynn Brockmeyer
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Vacations, home furnishings, business and office equipment and a golf and spa package at The American Club in Kohler, Wisconsin are among the special items to be sold to the highest bidders on this year's WHA-TV Auction (http://www.wpt.org/auction/). The live event runs from Tuesday, May 29, through Sunday, June 3, on Wisconsin Public Television (WPT) (http://www.wpt.org).
- Saturday, May 19, 2001
- WPT to air `Plaza Sesamo' daily this summer
- Moira Harrington and Lynn Brockmeyer
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On Monday, May 21, as part of Wisconsin Public Television's (WPT) summer children's schedule, Plaza Sesamo, the PBS Spanish-language series for preschoolers, will begin airing at 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Wednesday, May 16, 2001
- Choose plants that don't interest deer
- Laura Jull
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In a matter of moments, a hungry deer can destroy a prized garden specimen, taking with it the time spent selecting, planting and caring for the plant, according to Laura Jull, University of Wisconsin-Extension Woody Ornamental Specialist.
- Recycle waste through backyard composting
- Mary Kohrell
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Backyard composting is easy and produces a great product for yards and houseplants, according to a University of Wisconsin-Green Bay/Extension recycling specialist.
- Sunday, May 13, 2001
- Creating Health: Girls
- Moira Harrington and Lynn Brockmeyer
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Creating Health: Girls, the final installment of Wisconsin Public Television's (WPT) ( http://www.wpt.org/ ) two-year commitment to exploring women's health, examines 11- through 14-year-old girl's health issues. The program airs at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, with an encore presentation at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22.
- Friday, May 11, 2001
- DAVID J. WARD NAMED INTERIM DIRECTOR OF UW SYSTEM LEARNING INNOVATIONS
- Doug Bradley
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May 10, 2001 Contact: Doug Bradley
- Wednesday, May 09, 2001
- Phenology can help guide spring gardeners
- Karen Delahaut
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"When the daffodils begin to bloom it?s time to plant peas.? If you know a gardener who follows this kind of schedule, they are practicing phenology. UW-Madison/Extension Integrated Pest Management (IPM) outreach specialist Karen Delahaut works with phenological observations in monitoring the emergence of insect pests that commercial vegetable growers worry about.
- Tuesday, May 08, 2001
- Artists learn the "business of art"
- Joel Bradtke
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They look very much like the typical class at UW-Madison's School of Business. But the 18 people who meet Thursday evenings at Grainger Hall think as much about aesthetics, genre and audiences as they do about accounting, cash flow and marketing.
- Snow molds damage lawns and golf courses
- Geunhwa Jung
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Because of the extreme cold this winter, you may see evidence of snow mold in your lawn. Snow mold is a collective term for winter diseases caused by cold-loving fungal species.
- Friday, May 04, 2001
- Learning Innovations Founder to Become President of Capella University
- David Giroux
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MADISON - Michael Offerman, the founding leader of the University of Wisconsin System's Learning Innovations Center, has been recruited as the new president of Capella University, the world's largest online university, based in Minneapolis.
- Thursday, May 03, 2001
- Child-care providers get cutting-edge information on child development
- Moira Harrington
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A three-year-old in a Sauk County Head Start program building a block tower may appear to be far removed from the University of Wisconsin-Extension's Office of the Chancellor. Yet a decision made in that office last fall could have more of an impact on this toddler than first assumed.
- Hmong-language Web site offers training in small business and horticulture
- Jo Futrell
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Hmong adults in Wisconsin have a new opportunity to learn about running their own businesses, selling produce at farmers' markets and participating in community gardening, thanks to a Web resource that uses information technology and the Hmong language.
- Wednesday, May 02, 2001
- Continuing Education Extension Announces Diversity Program Development Initiative Awards
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The Division of Continuing Education Extension has announced the five recipients of Diversity Program Development Initiative (DPDI) funding for the 2001-2002 fiscal year. The DPDI provides funds for UW institutions to develop and implement new diversity ventures that are consistent with the goals and initiatives of UW-Extension's Plan 2008.
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