A Marathon County eNewsletter
Over 60 panels and presenters — including keynote speakers Hilary Ware of Netflix and Nikole Hannah-Jones of The New York Times Magazine — will highlight collaborative and innovative approaches, best practices, cutting-edge research, and success stories that focus on “Building Communities of Equity and Opportunity.”
(Click the title to learn how to register, present a poster session, become a sponsor, and more . . .)
The 2nd annual Central Wisconsin Book Festival will offer nearly 20 events over 4 days: September 27–30, 2018. And it’s all FREE! (Click the title for details…)
The Friends of the Marathon County Public Library are busy preparing for their next book sale on August 2–5, 2018 — although calling it a “book” sale doesn’t come close to describing all of the great items for sale. There are THOUSANDS of items to choose from with all proceeds benefiting the library. (Click the title for details.)
The next Central Wisconsin Book Festival will take place September 27–30, 2018, around the Wausau area, including events at the Marathon County Public Library, local bookstores, an art gallery, and a restaurant! Details are still being finalized, but read on to get a sneak peek at some of the book festival’s confirmed events so far… (Click the title for details.)
County Administrator Brad Karger challenges what he THINKS he knows vs. the reality of local, state, and national public health trends. Follow along as Public Health Officer Joan Theurer offers insights and statistics that might surprise you… (Click the title to learn more.)
Get the inside scoop from Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service (WIPPS) Director Eric Giordano, who has been there from the beginning, on WIPPS’s successes and challenges over the past 10 years. (Click the title for details…)
Dr. Maycee Yang Herr is a different kind of leader — a community leader. Community leadership is not about hierarchy or leading from above. It’s about walking beside others, listening, and helping find solutions. Learn what’s in store next for this Dreamer who consistently took the next step & made inspiring moments happen all around her… (Click the title)
You’re invited to hear these two powerhouse speakers at the 10-year celebration of the Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy & Service at the Hilton Garden Inn. (Click the title for details…)
You’re invited to an action-oriented “next-steps meeting” being planned for early spring 2018 to discuss the creation of a formal coalition to help make Wausau a more unified & welcoming community to all. (Click the title for meeting details & to view Toward One Wausau’s powerful & eye-opening 90-second video…)
Mai Der Vang is 1 of 10 poets selected as a nominee for the 2017 National Book Award for her debut poetry collection “Afterland.” Hear her read some of her award-winning poetry at the Central WI Book Festival in Wausau on September 30, 2017. Read an excerpt of her poetry in the full article…(Click the title for details…)
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