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April 2005
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- Wednesday, April 27, 2005
- Search committee appointed for UW Colleges, UW-Extension chancellor
- David Giroux
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University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly has appointed a 19-member search-and-screen committee to identify a new chancellor to lead both the statewide UW-Extension and the UW Colleges, which includes 13 freshman-sophomore campuses.
- Monday, April 25, 2005
- Workshop to focus on preserving and restoring barns and log homes
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MADISON, Wis.-Barn owners and enthusiasts will have a unique opportunity to learn about preserving rural structures at a workshop April 22-24 at the Heritage Farm south of Kewaunee. "Giving Old Barns New Life" is the first in a series of three workshops that focus on all aspects of preserving the rural structures in Wisconsin's countryside. Special tours on Sunday will feature restored barns and log homes in Door and Kewaunee Counties.
- Wednesday, April 20, 2005
- Join College Days for your 'education vacation'
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MADISON, Wis.-The 42nd annual College Days on June 1-3 will give participants a taste of college life as they attend seminars, tours and lectures presented by University of Wisconsin-Madison and UW-Extension faculty and local experts. College Days has become known as the "education vacation," serving the educational needs of women and men, providing stimulating courses and the opportunity to make new friends on campus.
- Monday, April 18, 2005
- Families on the Move: Eating healthy when you eat out
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MADISON, Wis.—Did you know that about one of every three meals is eaten away from home? Did you know that Americans spend more than 40 percent of their food dollars each year eating out? Did you know that fast foods tend to be high in fat, cholesterol, calories and sodium while being lower in dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals?
- Tuesday, April 12, 2005
- Money Matters: Helping children learn about money
- Gayle Rose Martinez
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NEILLSVILLE, Wis.—Does this sound familiar? “Mom can I have $10 for…” If your children are asking you for money, then they are demonstrating that they’re ready to learn about managing it. The best way for children to learn money management skills is by handling money, according to Gayle Rose Martinez, University of Wisconsin-Extension Family Living Educator for Clark County. When children learn fiscally sound money managing habits early in life, it can impress upon them the value and use of money throughout their life. How well children manage money is critical to their future.
- Thursday, April 07, 2005
- Wisconsin Public Radio Program Wins 2005 Peabody Award
- David Giroux
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Madison, WI - The winners of the 64th Annual Peabody Awards were announced today the University of Georgia`s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. "To The Best of Our Knowledge," produced by Wisconsin Public Radio, was singled by out by the board for achievement in radio.
- Wednesday, April 06, 2005
- Driving may be a touchy issue for older adults and families
- Mary Brintnall-Peterson
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MADISON, Wis.— Families often worry about how safe is it for their family member to drive as they age. Older adults are also concerned and the decision of when to limit or give up driving is a difficult decision for everyone involved. Families can help the older driver make safe driving decisions by focusing on their changing abilities and finding ways to keep them mobile, says Mary Brintnall-Peterson, University of Wisconsin-Extension program specialist in aging.
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