1050 Bascom: Working with students on policy change in urban affairs with Gavin Luter
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Better. Places. Together.
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Wisconsin Rapids City Times | August 1, 2020 “The UniverCity Year (UCY) program is a 3-year engagement, during which we identify community and/or government projects, UCY matches the projects with university courses/classes, university students work on the projects, then we receive research, reports, designs and implementation support,” the mayor explained. Read the story.
A 2018 study indicated that 25 percent of teens in Green County reported alcohol usage in the past 30 days, a statistic that has Green County leaders and community members concerned. To address this challenge, Green County and the University of Wisconsin–Madison UniverCity Year (UCY) program joined forces on this, as well as nearly …
Wisconsin Rapids City Times | July 18, 2020 UniverCity Year (UCY), a program aimed at finding practical solutions to community-based challenges, wants to partner with the city of Wisconsin Rapids on a wide range of community-based projects. Read the story.
EPIC-N | July 8, 2020 University of Wisconsin–Madison’s inaugural UniverCity Year program integrates university courses—administration, faculty, students—to assess, audit, and complete 30 recreation, transportation, housing, and digital connectivity projects. Read the story.
Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies | June 4, 2020 This award honors faculty who have made major contributions to the advancement of knowledge, primarily through their research endeavors. Read the story.
Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies | Janel Hutchinson | May 29, 2020 The beginning of 2020 is off to a strong start for UniverCity Alliance. Read the story.
WKOW | April 22, 2020 The Nelson Institute has been the driving force behind a number of influential programs, including UniverCity Year. Read the story.
Global Health Institute | April 22, 2020 The Giant Snorflaggle, resplendent in a fantastic top hat, wings to fly and a pointed tail, is on the job to help children understand the coronavirus pandemic. Read the story.
Channel 3000 | April 15, 2020 A local artist teamed up with staff at University of Wisconsin–Madison to create coloring pages for kids that deal with topics related to COVID-19. Read the story.