We are excited to begin a near year of wonderful projects and impactful collaboration in Rock County with youth, families and community partners. We hope that each member of our community takes the moments they need before, during and after long drives, agenda writing, Zoom meetings, lesson planning, research, teaching, resource sharing and so much […]
I hope some of you were able to join us Friday morning as we welcomed leaders of the Ho-Chunk Nation to campus for the raising of the Ho-Chunk Nation flag atop Bascom Hall — the first time the university has flown another nation’s flag over Bascom Hall. Flag raisings are part of contemporary Ho-Chunk culture, […]
StrongBodies programs are back! Sign up today for sessions starting in September. Classes in Janesville, Evansville and Online! StrongBodies™ (also known as StrongWomen™) is a national evidence-based strength training program developed at Tufts University and is aimed at mid-life and older women and men. The StrongBodies™ program includes progressive strength training and balance and flexibility […]
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The federal eviction moratorium is ending on July 31, 2021 and any renters who are behind on payments could be in danger of losing their homes. There are steps you can take to try to prevent eviction. For landlords, there are alternatives to eviction that can be mutually beneficial for both tenants and landlords. Check […]
Division of Extension Positive Youth Development Educators shared information about Juntos last February, UW-Madison Division of Extension which included planning a series of three pre-college educational sessions specifically tailored to the needs of Latinx youth in Wisconsin. The series was conducted primarily in Spanish with simultaneous translation. Here are the topics: March – Financial Planning for […]
Division of Extension programming in many ways celebrates the abundance provided by seeds on each step from the soil to our tables as well as the importance of systems that deliver this food. We have been proud to partner in all the Diversity Action Team virtual programs, but the May program represented a priority area […]
The UW-Madison Division of Extension has undergone extensive research and implementation of health and safety guidelines to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 in our workplaces and in our educational programming events. We have incorporated guidance and research from the CDC, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, and UW-Madison. Our tools and guidelines were developed for […]
University of Wisconsin-Division of Extension Rock County would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to our community partners, valued and dedicated volunteers, and inspiring youth leaders that help our educators work in Agriculture, FoodWIse, Health and Wellness, Horticulture, Master Gardener Program, and Positive Youth Development/4-H. Additionally, Thank You to the residents of […]
As we stand in solidarity condemning the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and too many more, we in Wisconsin need to examine how we continue to perpetuate some of the worst racial inequities in the country. For more information on UW-Madison’s and Division of Extension’s position on these issues, you may […]
Nonprofit organizations are often on the front lines of crisis – frequently referred to as “second responders”, serving as a resource for individuals after emergency aid has been provided. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Wisconsin nonprofits are experiencing increased demands for food, shelter and other basic necessities, yet have been hindered or […]
UW-Madison Center for Community and Non Profit studies in partnership with CommNS conducted a series of virtual conversations bringing together nonprofit organizations and their allies to discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on their work. The series of briefs that summarizes key takeaways from the community conversations can be found here: https://commns.wixsite.com/commnsknowledge/post/community-centers-and-basic-needs-organizations-community-conversation-brief We invite you to […]
