Tribute: Remembering WIPPS Founder Jim Veninga

It is with great sadness that we share news of the death of Jim Veninga, who passed away January 10, 2014. A graduate of…

Cultural Engagement Series: International Qanun Performer Ali Amr

Ali Amr, an award-winning qanun performer and vocalist, will be performing at the University of Wisconsin-Marathon County Auditorium on April 25 at 7:00 pm. …

Public Issues Series: The HOPE Agenda with John Nygren

WIPPS presents Representative John Nygren (R – Marinette) in a free lecture discussing the HOPE legislation, a series of bills designed to address heroin…

The Federal Health Insurance Marketplace in Wisconsin

Thursday, November 7: 2:30 – 5:30pm, UW-Fox Valley: Join us for a FREE enrollment training followed by the public forum at 7:00pm. WIPPS, Dept….

Giving is Good Business! [Wayne Kostroski]

Source: Wausau Daily Herald To raise awareness about hunger and poverty in Central Wisconsin and to encourage the community to help those in need,…

Veninga Lecture Series: Religion and Politics, Laying Down the Sword

Philip Jenkins will be the featured speaker for the second annual James F. Veninga Lecture on Religion and Politics. Dr. Jenkins is the Edwin…

Public Issues Series: The Economics of Water Quality with Dean Amhaus

WIPPS will host Dean Amhaus, president and chief executive officer of the Water Council, as he discusses topics such as the creation of a…

Public Issues Series: Improving Mass Transit

WIPPS will host a panel discussion on July 25 about the future of funding bus service in the greater Wausau area. The event will…

Marketplace Insurance: A View from Wisconsin

The conference will consist of a free public forum on June 13 and a professional conference geared toward professionals from health, business, nonprofit, and…

Public Issues Series: The Impact of Frac Sand Mining in Wisconsin

Environmental ethicist Dale Murray, associate professor of philosophy at UW-Baraboo/Sauk County and UW-Richland, is on the lecture circuit across Wisconsin discussing frac sand mining….