Ruth Schriefer Looks Back on 40 years as an Extension Educator

Jeff Segebrecht estimates that Extension Educator Ruth Schriefer has personally helped thousands of people in southwest Wisconsin improve their finances. He knows this because as Program Director with the Work ‘n Wheels Car Loans Program he is frequently flagged down by people who tell him to thank Ruth personally.

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Association of County Agricultural Agents Honors 2023 Award Recipients

The Wisconsin Association of County Agricultural Agents (WACAA) recently recognized several members during its annual awards and recognition program. An affiliate of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA), WACAA is a professional organization for county, area, and state Extension professionals to encourage excellence and professionalism in their work.

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Division of Extension announces recipients of Wisconsin Idea Collaboration Grant

The Division of Extension and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education are excited to announce the nine recipients of the Wisconsin Idea Collaboration Grants. Now in its second year, this grant funding aims to promote collaboration with faculty across campus around Extension’s six focus areas: promote healthy relationships, empower health […]

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Lake Superior researcher helps communities better understand harmful algal blooms

Do blooms also like it cold? Lake Superior researcher and international team of scientists help communities better understand harmful algal blooms. Research published in the scientific journal Limnology and Oceanography Letters and led by scientist Dr. Kait Reinl, Research Coordinator at the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve in Superior, WI, challenges current understandings of […]

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Extension to Move to New Home near West Side of UW-Madison Campus

To further its community engagement mission and create a hub for collaboration, programming, and education UW–Madison Extension is moving to a new location just outside West Campus. Extension will be relocating to the former UW Credit Union Building at 3500 University Avenue in Madison. The building became available when UW Credit Union operations were moved […]

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Register for Elevando Leadership Development

Returning for its third year, Elevando Wisconsin is a culturally relevant leadership development program within the UW–Madison Division of Extension designed to empower and connect Latinx and Spanish-speaking leaders in every community across Wisconsin. The program was co-created by Latinx leaders across Wisconsin to help participants develop and expand their professional networks while serving their […]

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Extension Recognizes Employees’ Contributions

UW–Madison Extension recognized employees’ contributions at the Monona Terrace Convention Center on December 5–6, 2022. Dean Karl Martin presented the following awards: Excellence in Education and Outreach Awards: Danielle Nabak, Carol Bralich and Paul Roback Excellence in Equity and Inclusivity Award: Danielle Hairston Green Excellence in Research Award: Bret Shaw Excellence in Service Award: Nathaniel […]

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