VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia, March 20 -- The Virginia National Guard issued the following news: By A.J. Coyne, Virginia National Guard Public Affairs The Virginia Army National Guard Funeral Honors Program hosted 11 Army National Guard Soldiers from nine states and territories for a level 2 funeral honors training course Feb. 26 to March 8, 2024, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Soldiers from Virginia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Puerto Rico, Rhode Islan  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 19 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Belaying is what makes climbing safe, with a rope tied to the climber on a gym wall or rock face to catch them if they fall. But it has to be done right, with all the knots tied properly and a skilled partner on the ground. To build the foundation for safe climbing, instructors offer top rope belay lessons at the 32-foot-tall Mount Mendota climbing wall in the Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Cente  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 19 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Thirteen faculty received recognition for their outstanding work in the classroom. Top row: Emily Machado, Annie Menzel, Neil Kodesh, Sarah Ensor. Middle row: Katherine Jensen, Sarah Clayton, Aurelie Rakotondrafara, Hilary Dugan, Jerome Clark. Bottom row: Doug McLeod, Travis Wright, Hannah Blum, Derek Johnson. Photos: Althea Dotzour, Sarah Maughan, Jeff Miller, Bryce Richter Thirteen faculty m  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 19 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Alternative spring breaks from UW often involve doing volunteer work for communities. Next week during spring break, many college students will head to sunny beaches in Florida, California and elsewhere. But that's not for everyone. A group of UW-Madison students have found another meaningful way to spend their week off. The Wisconsin Union Directorate's Alternative Breaks Committee provides  more

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, March 20 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Campus issued the following news: Are you or anyone you know struggling with some kind of substance addiction? If so, where should you turn for help? Christina Garcia and Breanna Showkeir will describe the peer recovery-coaching services available in northwest Wisconsin March 28 during Thursdays at the U at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire - Barron County. The presentation will be from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Blue   more

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin, March 20 -- The University of Wisconsin Green Bay campus issued the following news release: At the UW-Green Bay winter reception and dinner, Executive Director of Wello, Natalie Bomstad, was presented with the Community Service Award for her immense contributions to the Northeastern Wisconsin community. The Wello team, along with UW-Green Bay staff and alumni, the Council of Trustees, and representatives from Northeast Wisconsin businesses and nonprofits, came together to   more

KENOSHA, Wisconsin, March 20 -- The University of Wisconsin Parkside campus issued the following news: The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is proud to announce that its community garden has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the Fund for Lake Michigan to drive initiatives in stormwater management, biodiversity, and climate adaptation within the framework of community agriculture. The grant was secured through a joint proposal submitted by Dr. Julie Kinzelman, visiting lecturer in the Sustainab  more