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A message from Vice Chancellor Marv Van Kekerix on strategic planning: UW Colleges and UW-Extension Vice Chancellor Marv Van Kekerix, charged by Chancellor David Wilson to lead the joint-institutional strategic planning process, says Strategic Planning Steering Committee members will be appointed in August
Chancellor's Awards Banquet scheduled for Sept. 20 in Madison: UW-Waukesha Dean and Campus Executive Officer Patrick Schmitt and Wisconsin Public Television Interim Director of Production Kathy Bissen will be the masters of ceremonies at the inaugural Chancellor's Awards Banquet hosted by Chancellor David Wilson
Appointments: Malcolm Brett, Al Hardersen, Marsha Henfer, David Mathieu, David Schejbal, Lisa Seale and Sandra R. Smith begin their new positions in July
Updates on searches and screens in process: Progress in hiring for UW Colleges and UW-Extension positions
Retirements: Recently retired UW Colleges Provost Margaret Cleek and UW Colleges and UW-Extension CIO Dick Cleek list their accomplishments and share words of wisdom
Wisconsin Public Radio offers classical music 24/7: New technology allows WPR stations in Green Bay, Milwaukee and Madison as well as the WPR Web site to provide round-the-clock classical music

Hands-on workshops increase middle schoolers interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM): After attending the STEM workshop at UW-Rock County, 82% of participating middle school students indicated an interest in pursuing a science, technology, engineering or math field
Inventors and entrepreneurs benefit from a UW-Richland and UW-Extension partnership: Members of the recently formed Richland Area Inventors and Entrepreneurs Club learn how to start and grow businesses
UW-Waukesha profile: Facts and figures pertaining to the UW-Waukesha campus (the first in a series of short profiles focusing on UW Colleges campuses and UW-Extension divisions)

People: Recent statewide, regional and national professional awards and appointments received by UW Colleges and UW-Extension faculty and staff
Books: New books authored by UW Colleges and UW-Extension faculty and staff and a new book available from the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey
Calendar: Events and deadlines coming up at UW Colleges and UW-Extension

Chancellor David Wilson will host the Chancellor's Awards Banquet Sept. 20 in Madison. Find out more...
Photo by Jim Gill

Hands-on workshops encourage middle schoolers to consider careers in science, technology, engineering and math. Find out more...
Photo by Sara Jung

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