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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2004

January/March - 324k-4 pages

  • 4-H urban programs help kids learn by doing
  • 2004 brings changes to UW-Extension publications mix
  • On the road, seeing UW-Extension in action
  • Coming up at UW-Extension
  • KUDOS
  • WPR provides programming for underserved audiences
  • Training helps entrepreneur develop a business mind-set
  • UW Regent Bradley calls on UW-Extension to lead change
  • Wisconsinvote.org provides resources for voters

April/June - 4 pages / 1.77MB

  • The ABC Project
  • UW-Extension to explore its role in controversy and engagement
  • Remembering a UW-Extension pioneer
  • Know your ADA compliance responsibilities
  • Residents tell their WWII stories
  • UWP distance education programs support career success
  • Ben Merens facilitates public dialogue and lifelong learning
  • Conference to look at economic development in northern Wisconsin

July/September - 4 pages / 2.54MB

  • Employees and partners to be honored at Annual Awards banquet
  • University of Wisconsin-Extension tagline is in the works
  • Forums to focus on rural schools and communities
  • Building Wisconsin Campus Compact partnerships
  • Enhanced Web site outlines human subjects protection requirements
  • Fitzsimmons retires, Horton is new associate dean and associate director
  • University of Wisconsin-Extension convenes new Board of Visitors
  • Regent Danae Davis: Leading the next phase of excellence
  • Diversity Program Development Initiative grants announced

October/November/December - 1.1MB - 4 pages

  • Reilly appointment brings visibility and change
  • Annual awards honor outstanding work and commitment
  • Lee and Clayton Nichols donate $10,000 to UW-Extension
  • Community advisory groups build UW-Extension's strength and visibility
  • Wisconsin Book Festival: A stimulating exchange of ideas
  • Regents approve new UW-Extension mission statement
  • Coming to Madison for Business?