News and Ideas
Extension News and Ideas features articles and information about UW-Extension and extension activities carried out through the 26 UW System campuses and 72 Wisconsin counties.
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1998
Jan/Feb - 878K - 4 pages
- An Extraordinary Experience by Albert J. Beaver
- WPT Program on Poverty Has Wide Social Impact by Lynn Brockmeyer
- Extension Youth Futures Project Helps Hmong Youth Avoid Gangs by Pamela Seelman
- PK-12 Learning Technologies Initiative Offers Six Grants to School/UW Collaborators by Robert Penaloza
- La Crosse SBDC Helps Quilter Set Up a Successful Business by Brad Quarberg
- UWEX Offers Technology Update Series by Lynn Brockmeyer
- Features:
- Public Broadcasting Study Underway
- "Skin Deep" Explores Race Relations
- Reorganization of Business and Personnel Services
- Kudos: HELP On-Line/Jan Gallagher/Instructional Communications Systems/Susan Farmer/Sheila Reaves/Wisconsin Public Television/Wisconsin Public Radio
March - 896K - 4 pages
- Questions and Answers by Albert J. Beaver
- Extension Helps State's New Hispanic Populations by Mary Ellen Bell
- UW Learning Innovations "Heads West" to UW Research Park by Robert Penaloza
- Public TV Gets $1.1 Million For National Safe Night by Michael Bridgeman
- Business to Benefit from Unified Extension Services by Joel Bradtke
- CES Picks New Central District Director by Mary Ellen Bell
- UW Learning Innovations' New Web site Reflects Its Mission by Robert Penaloza
- Features:
- Wise Named Secretary of the Faculty and Academic Staff
- A new look for Extension!
- UW System Seeks Feedback on New Diversity Plan
- Kudos: Larry Meiller/Kris McGrew/Barbara Burrell/Stephanie Whiting/UW-Stevens Point's Paper Academy/UW-Extension's Mail Services/Mary Carbine
April - 568K - 4 pages
- A New Look for a New Century by Al Beaver
- Local Coalitions Double Small Business Counseling Services in Kenosha, Racine Counties by Joel Bradtke
- UWEX Staff Asked to Join Community of Science on WWW
- UW-Madison Prof.' Extends Turfgrass Expertise Worldwide by Erik Christianson
- Pyle Family Offers Additional Support for Technology in The Pyle Center by Sheila Mulcahy
- Jefferson County Active in Juvenile Justice Prevention by Mary Ellen Bell
- Extension Involved in Partnership for More Secure Food Systems by Pam Seelman
- Features:
- New UW-Extension Logo Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Kudos: Solid and Hazardous Waste Education Center (SHWEC), UW-Stevens Point Extension Outreach Education Program, Karen Cowan, Tod Planer, Vicki Lobermeier, Richard Vilstrup
May - 442K - 4 pages
- Cornerstone of the Next Millennium by Al Beaver
- Wisconsin Lakes Partnership Aims for Untroubled Waters by Pamela Seelman
- UW-Madison Awards Outreach Grants
- ICS Gets International Award
- WHA-TV Auction May 26-31
- WPT to Air Five New Sesquicentennial Stories in May
- Extension Supports Cross-Divisional Activities
- WPT Hosts Summer Sesquicentennial Tours
- News and Ideas Reader Survey Brings Valuable Comments
- Extension News and Ideas Fast Facts
- Title II ADA Coordinators Named by Ruth Townsend
June - 445K - 4 pages
- Regents Express Support for Extension by Al Beaver
- Farm*A*Syst/Home*A*Syst Reduce Pollution Risks by Pamela Seelman
- 1998 Extension Awards -Call for Nominations
- Milwaukee Extension Open House at New State Fair Park Headquarters
- Check Wisconsin Stories Web Site for Wisconsin History
- Dina Knibbs- A Resourceful Nutrition Educator by Mary Ellen Bell and Sheila Mulcahy
- UW-River Falls Radio Station Joins Wisconsin Public Radio Ideas Network
- We the People focuses on Land Use in June
- UWEX Fills Three Key Leadership Posts
July/August - 646K - 4 pages
- New Fiscal Year Begins with A New Extension Logo by Al Beaver
- Teachers take time to learn technology by Lisa M. Reib
- Instructional Academic Staff Now Eligible for Distinguished Status
- 32 UWEX Staff Recruited in CPR
- Dave Sprehn named Interim Legislative Liaison
- Resource for Diverse Applicant Pools or Program Participants
- Ed Tech Conference Set for October
- Linda Clauder Looks Back on 32 Years in Public Broadcasting
- Scenes from a Cornerstone Ceremony
- SAAIP Program Offers Summer Opportunities for Under-Represented College Students
- Extension Demonstrates Ag Technologies at Farm Progress Days
- 1998 PBS, WPT Join Learning Institute Partnership by Mary Ellen Bell
September - 445K - 4 pages
- Biennial budget deliberations begin by Al Beaver
- Young researchers assess tobacco ads that target kids by Mary Ellen Bell
- UW-Extension's Survey Research Lab tests tobacco sales to minors
- Former UWEX Dean gives $200,000 for Pyle Center
- Journal of Extension available free on-line
- Supervisors-learn how to manage conflict
- Student services staff enjoy student interaction by Robert Penaloza
- A new radio signal for Northern Wisconsin
- Continuing Education staff honored
- Institutes inspire state advocates
- 1998 Extension Award winners to be honored October 22
October - 908K - 4 pages
- A picture perfect partnership by Lynn Brockmeyer
- Support the SECC! by Al Beaver
- New Faces - Susan Kelly and Brian Krause
- Family firm refines marketing for pet bird toys by Joel Bradtke
- UWEX co-sponsors Cultural Congress
- Contacting faculty/staff governance
- Insurance open enrollment opportunities
- UW-Extension receives distance Ed grant from GTE
- Wisconsin Public Broadcasting to offer election coverage
- Extension featured at Wisconsin Counties Association Convention
- UWEX Employee Handbook updates on WWW
November - 908K - 4 pages
- Promoting the UW budget by Interim Chancellor Albert Beaver
- Extension Partners join to expand First Book project by Lynn Brockmeyer
- Radio, TV kick off First Book, Edvest Wisconsin helps families meet college tuition expanses
- Biese named Acting N.E. District Director, Volunteers boost Wisconsin Public Radio activities by Lori Wirth-Hammer
- Kudos: Brian Holmes
- Malcolm Brett and the Park Printing House were honored with awards
- Frank Emspak was selected to participate in a Faculty Study Seminar
- Mary Krause-Thiry her work is a zoo! by Pamela Seelman
- SBDC teams with Commerce to help small business export
- Extension survey shows parents unaware of kids' drinking by Beth Swedeen
- Wisconsin Survey Research Lab Surveys Teens on Alcohol Use
December - 516K - 4 pages
- Alliance links neighborhoods University - by Pamela Seelman
- Extension Plan 2008 Steering Committee Appointed
- Unclassified staff get more time off
- Regents approve a 5.2% unclassified pay raise
- WPT hosts Frank Lloyd Wright documentary premiere
- Items now available with new logo, School for Workers helps Wisconsin Tissue employees solve problems - by Lisa M. Reib
- SFW builds international partnerships
- Grants boost cross-divisional program innovation
- UWEX cosponsors first Cultural Congress
- Retail analysis technology spawns new Extension partnership
- Extension Administrative Leadership Program - Class IV
- Sesquicentennial Snapshot