John R. Commons Anniversary Lecture
This lecture focuses on several core principles fundamental for US companies to be more globally competitive.
This lecture focuses on several core principles fundamental for US companies to be more globally competitive.
April 24, 7-8:45 p.m. Mental Health and Health Care Reform April 25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Morning Session: National Models Afternoon Session: Meeting Local Needs
The Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service is seeking volunteer tax preparers for the 2012 tax season for its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Interested participants will learn valuable skills they can then use to help others in their community. No previous tax experience is necessary. VITA workers will train and certify volunteers ...
Local leaders and educators convened at the webcast to watch, share thoughts, and consider a number of ideas introduced in Palmer’s new book “Healing the Heart of Democracy: The Courage to Create a Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit.”
In collaboration with the Kettering Institute, WIPPS is sponsoring a series of National Issues Forum style deliberations on our nation's (current) $14 trillion national debt.
Come hear a free public forum and panel discussion that will give several perspectives on GAB.
The course goals are to weave deliberative and service learning teaching methodologies together to equip teachers with skills to promote student civic engagement. To augment the course, pre-service and in-service professional development in DSL methods will be offered on an annual basis for faculty, staff and students in the UWSP Department of Professional Studies at ...
A discussion of the history of deliberation, the benefits of deliberative processes, their use in discussing difficult problems, and provided resources for further education and training.
To celebrate the Grand Opening of the UW Center for Civic Engagement on October 23, 2010, a ceremony and program were held at the new building on the UW–Marathon County campus. Local and state dignitaries were honored for their contributions to the planning and fundraising. Speakers at the ribbon-cutting included UWMC Campus Executive Officer and ...