The theory and practice of ‘public work,’ are transforming civic and professional practice in the United States and abroad. David Mathews, President, Kettering Foundation Communities across the nation face fragmentation and polarization. Yet cities and towns, large and small, also have potential to be the seedbed for a rebirth of citizenship and democracy, providing an […]…
The Building Merrill Together initiative continues with the introduction of the “River Bend Trail Community Project.” The first event for that project is a development seminar featuring Dr. Arijit Sen, an Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Through a curriculum development seminar, Dr. Sen will share his knowledge of community engagement tactics and story-sharing […]…
…of Business Administration (MBA) from Columbia University, New York, NY; and, his Bachelor of Arts (BA) from the University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT. Personally,…
…Wisconsin Inclusivity Conference is open to all, including those from early childhood through higher education, business and industry, state and local workforce development, youth…
…has launched a “family-friendly” survey to gauge how residents view work-life balance in the workplace. Survey results will be used to help local businesses…
The second in our three-part series, Conversations About Immigration in Our Community, this panel discussion will feature several panelists drawn from various segments of local society representing a diversity of viewpoints, – from dairy farms, rural industry, law enforcement, education, business, various immigrant populations, and others. Moderator for this event will be Rob Ferrett, host […]…
…backgrounds, from school district leaders, business and industry representatives and health care professionals to social services and higher education staff and minority members of…
…have specific examples of taking initiative appropriately in a business environment. Now, for some possible stories you can consider…just remember to approve stories before…
…This week I shared with students some thoughts from Harvey MacKay’s book, What They Don’t Teach You at Harvard Business School. The author suggests…
…like to share with you advice I found reading an outstanding book, What They Don’t Teach You At Harvard Business School, by Harvey MacKay….