UW Business News Wire

August 2009 UW Business News Wire

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Featured Department

For 27 years the Wisconsin Public Utility Institute (WPUI) has sought to advance understanding of public policy issues in the electricity, gas and telecommunications industries. WPUI hosts seminars and lecture series intended to educate the public on these vital issues. The most recent, “Understanding, Using and Measuring Peoples' Attitudes Towards...,” will be held Sept. 18. Click here to learn more.

In the Headlines

New Research Park tenants signal continuing growth of state’s technology sector
University Research Park (URP) has added nine biotechnology and information technology companies to its roster. Some of the companies that use URP facilities also use the park’s new Metro Innovation Center. These new or expanding technology-related businesses are the latest indication that the state’s technology sector continues to grow in a weak economy. Click here to read the article.

UW-Madison School of Business dean knows how to follow the money trail
In a recent Wisconsin State Journal interview Mike Knetter, business school dean, discusses Wisconsin’s economy. He admits that there’s no sure fire way to know what the economy will do in the future and points out signs of a rebound. Click here to read the article.

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Events

Aug. 26|Arlington Agricultural Research Station
Organic Field Day
The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences invites the community to learn more about organic agricultural production. Along with exploring current research, guests will learn about organic weed management, cover and companion crops, soil quality, variety selection, vegetable crop trials and no-till organic production. Click here for more.

Sept. 17| UW-Madison
Career Forum 2009
Reach over 1,500 highly qualified UW-Madison students from over 100 career majors. This career fair is jointly hosted by the College of Letters and Science Career Services, School of Business Career Center, Wisconsin Alumni Association and the School of Human Ecology. Click here to register.

Click here to visit our events page. And look for the next EVENTS Calendar email on Sept 1. If you haven't already done so - please take a moment to update your profile .

Featured Publications

The Summer 2009 issue of Grow magazine is now available. This edition includes information on the status of Wisconsin’s dairy industry and its implications for the state. It also highlights College of Agricultural and Life Sciences alums who are making a difference around the globe in the study of wildlife. Click here to read the magazine.

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation has published a study entitled The Anatomy of an Entrepreneur. The report provides insights into high-growth founders' motivations and their socio-economic, educational and familial backgrounds. Click here to read the study. (NOTE: This link is a PDF)

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