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August 30, 2023
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UW–Madison State Tour

Now Serving Wausau!

Wednesday, August 30 | 5–7 p.m.
UW–Stevens Point at Wausau: UW Center for Civic Engagement

Everyone’s invited to this community-wide celebration of UW–Madison’s 175th anniversary and long-standing presence in the Wausau area. With the business community’s strong ties to the UW and the local alumni you know and work with, we’re all Badgers! Enjoy an early evening of good fun and Badger spirit.

Highlights include:

  • Samples of Babcock ice cream* (including a special commemorative flavor) served out of a specially designed 175th-anniversary ice cream truck
  • Complimentary appetizers*
  • Family-friendly activities, giveaways, and games
  • A chance to win tickets to a Wisconsin Badgers home football game by taking a UW-themed quiz
  • A photo booth sporting an iconic UW–Madison backdrop

* First come, first served, while supplies last

Register

Free to attend. Advance registration is requested.

Additional information

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association will hold this event in accordance with all local public health guidance. Mask usage is welcome but not required. Participants who are sick are asked to stay home to help keep our Badger community safe and healthy. If conditions require a change to this event, you will be notified via email or phone call.

Location & parking

UW–Stevens Point at Wausau: UW Center for Civic Engagement
625 Stewart Avenue
Wausau, WI

There is ample parking on site.

Campus Community Partnerships

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UW Extension

UW Division of Extension’s outreach creates key connection points for families, communities, businesses, nonprofit organizations, government, and more in support of access to educational opportunities. With a presence in every county in Wisconsin and in partnership with First Nations, Extension promotes healthy relationships, empowers health and well-being, fosters civic and economic leadership, enhances resilient natural resource systems, supports positive youth development, and advances Wisconsin’s agricultural industry.

In conjunction with the State Tour stop in Wausau, the UW Division of Extension is proud to present an update on cranberry production at DuBay Cranberry Co. This special event, open to the public, will offer insights from Extension experts, a marsh tour, and more. Learn more about this event.

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Office of Business Engagement

The Office of Business Engagement connects businesses and industries with the resources they need to achieve their goals. It helps businesses of all sizes facilitate seamless access across the university community. Its team works closely with businesses to understand relevant interests and needs, bring together contacts and experts from across campus, and develop strategies for a successful business relationship.

In addition, the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW–Madison is part of a statewide network of SBDCs working with business owners and entrepreneurs to facilitate business growth and improvement and to launch successful new companies. Through no-cost consulting and low-cost entrepreneurial education, SBDC experts serve as resources for small and emerging midsize companies. The Wisconsin SBDC network is a proud part of the Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship in the University of Wisconsin System and is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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UW Connects

UW Connects helps spread the Wisconsin Idea throughout the state by way of its three programs: Badger Talks, which brings UW experts to engage with the community; Bucky’s Classroom, an outreach program committed to promoting the value of higher education; and Badger Ambassadors, UW students who share their experiences through presentations and events.

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UniverCity Alliance

UniverCity Alliance’s mission is to improve the quality and visibility of UW–Madison’s education, research, and service contributions to the high-road development of local communities that reflect the values of equity, democracy, and sustainability. It connects local governments in Wisconsin to university resources to solve community-identified challenges. Students gain real-world experiences, faculty support the Wisconsin Idea, and communities kick-start innovation.

Hear how UniverCity and UW–Madison are working with Marathon County to identify solutions to the growing Emergency Medical Service challenges of recruitment, retention, and service delivery throughout the county. Learn more about the Marathon County event.

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Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association

Established in 1948, the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association is today ranked third in the nation for potato production, and number one east of the Mississippi. The group’s 140 growers work together to provide the best Wisconsin potatoes and vegetables for consumers. In addition, the association helps growers conduct and utilize the latest research and technologies, garner government support, produce environmentally sound research, and stay in touch with consumers. Through their very own Wisconsin Spudmobile, they teach school children how potatoes are grown, parents about nutrition and healthy eating, and everyone throughout the Midwest about the importance of good agricultural practices.

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Greenheck Group

Greenheck Group began business in 1947 as a tiny sheet-metal shop in Schofield, Wisconsin. Today, its flagship ventilation products are behind walls, in ductwork, or on the roofs of non-residential buildings around the world. As an industry-leading manufacturer, Greenheck focuses on building value in air by offering the widest range of reliable air movement, control, and conditioning equipment available.

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