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Study Invites Nonprofits to Share Impact of COVID-19

  Research partners across the UW-System are currently studying the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting quarantine measures on nonprofit organizations throughout the state. The first survey was conducted in April and the second is currently open for responses. As Extension responds to the evolving needs of local nonprofits during the COVID-19 outbreak, survey […]

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Condemnation, and Extension’s Commitment to Inclusion

Over the past few months we’ve seen a lot of incredible acts of kindness during the COVID-19 pandemic that demonstrate the human spirit and compassion for others. Unfortunately, the incident last week that involved the senseless and shameful killing of George Floyd demonstrates the worst of human behavior and cannot be tolerated under any circumstance. […]

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How Extension events are being impacted by COVID-19

UW-Madison Extension continues to respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its impact on our in-person events. We are complying with state and local regulations as well as to ensure the health and wellness of our communities. Here are specifics around how our events are being impacted: Extension is following the guidance and action in […]

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In response to COVID-19, Extension staff moves to remote options

As a Division of UW-Madison, Extension is following the lead of UW-Madison leadership in responding to the COVID-19 virus outbreak. We are also attuned to public health officials and leadership in our county on closures and further restrictions. The latest health guidance on responding to the COVID-19 is “flattening the curve” or limiting the spread […]

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Extension Resources on COVID-19

For the latest on COVID-19, visit UW-Madison’s University Health Services. Extension, UW-Madison, and our county and organizational partners are all closely monitoring the impact COVID-19 is having on our programming. As we engage health and government officials as well as our program leads, we continue to adjust our procedures for events and staffing. Key decisions: […]

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