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News from October 2024

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Dane County Education: 11,827 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

By Madison Reporter | Oct 15, 2024

In Dane County schools, 15.3% of students enrolled identified as Hispanic in the 2023-24 school year.

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Madison voters urged to register before deadline for November election

By Madison Reporter | Oct 15, 2024

Wednesday marks the last opportunity for Wisconsin residents to register to vote online or by mail ahead of the upcoming General Election on November 5. The Madison City Clerk’s Office urges voters to verify their registration status at https://MyVote.wi.gov. Individuals who have recently moved, even within the same building, must update their voter registration details.

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MMSD partners with UW Athletics to promote reading among second graders

By Madison Reporter | Oct 15, 2024

A collaboration between the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) and the University of Wisconsin (UW) Athletics is fostering a love for reading among second graders. Each week, UW-Madison student-athletes visit Community Schools to serve as reading role models for young students.

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Senior class officers share journey from friendship to leadership

By Madison Reporter | Oct 15, 2024

At a party hosted by a mutual friend last fall, Sam Mahlum and Shelby Olson began a conversation that quickly revealed their shared interests. Both are STEM students aiming for careers in healthcare, both excelled in competitive sports, and both experienced transformative trips with Wisconsin Medlife.

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Madison College restarts presidential search after candidate withdrawal

By Madison Reporter | Oct 15, 2024

The Madison College District Board of Trustees has decided to restart the search for a new president. This decision follows Dr. Carlos Cortez's withdrawal from the process, leaving only two candidates. The board believes this limited choice does not provide the breadth needed to select the best leader for Madison College.

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Madison College hosts bilingual job fair with diverse employer participation

By Madison Reporter | Oct 15, 2024

Madison College is set to host a bilingual job fair at its Goodman South Campus on October 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event, which began just over a year ago, is anticipated to attract more than 300 job seekers and feature 30 employers.

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Board discusses staffing progress, schedule changes, and new sustainability committee

By Madison Reporter | Oct 15, 2024

The Board of Education meeting on October 14, 2024, began with a report from Superintendent Dr. Dana Monogue. Dr. Monogue announced the start of Homecoming Week and invited the community to join various events, including a parade and a Hall of Fame induction ceremony. She also highlighted an upcoming "Safety and Security" night at Pope Farm Elementary School.

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Madison faces $22M budget gap; Alder Rummel invites residents to discuss solutions

By Madison Reporter | Oct 15, 2024

The City of Madison is confronting a $22 million budget gap due to factors such as population growth, the lingering effects of COVID-19, and state levy limit constraints. These challenges have made it difficult for the city to cover increasing service costs as revenues lag behind inflation and growth.

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UW–Madison begins search for new chief information officer

By Madison Reporter | Oct 15, 2024

A committee has been formed to identify and select candidates for the role of chief information officer and vice provost for information technology at UW–Madison. Jeffrey Russell, who is the vice provost and dean of the Division of Continuing Studies as well as a professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, will chair this search committee.

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Monica Neugebauer receives 2024 Packard Fellowship for enzyme research

By Madison Reporter | Oct 15, 2024

Monica Neugebauer, an assistant professor of biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has been awarded a 2024 Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering. She is one of 20 scientists to receive this honor.

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Study reveals challenges faced by Hmong residents in nursing homes

By Madison Reporter | Oct 14, 2024

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has conducted a case study focusing on the quality of life for Hmong residents in nursing homes. This research addresses a gap in understanding the specific needs of this community within care facilities.

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Madison College hosts Native American art exhibit showcasing resistance stories

By Madison Reporter | Oct 14, 2024

Madison College's Division of Climate and Culture is presenting an art exhibition featuring Native American artists from Wisconsin. The theme for this year, "Indigenous Wisconsin: A Story of Resistance," seeks to explore and present the cultural narratives and resilience of 12 Tribal Nations.

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University of Wisconsin-Madison rises to top ranks due to teaching and research

By Madison Reporter | Oct 14, 2024

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has climbed to 56th place in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, as announced last week. This improvement is attributed to strong performance in teaching and research environment categories, along with the university's patents and increasing research expenditures.

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Madison recognizes October 15 as White Cane Safety Day

By Madison Reporter | Oct 14, 2024

Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and the Common Council have designated October 15 as "White Cane Safety Day" in Madison. This day is set aside to advocate for and educate about the White Cane Law, which has been observed since 1964 to promote safe communities for individuals with vision loss or blindness. The law emphasizes awareness of pedestrians using white canes or guide dogs and mandates that motorists stop before coming within ten feet of such pedestrians.

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District 19 alder hosts third budget exploration session

By Madison Reporter | Oct 14, 2024

Alder John Guequierre of District 19 is set to host the third session of the D19 Exploring the 2025 Budget Series on Wednesday, October 16. This virtual session will delve into budget cut scenarios and their potential impacts, focusing on service reductions in key city departments such as Fire, Police, Library, and Streets.

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Absentee voting begins in Madison care facilities ahead of upcoming election

By Madison Reporter | Oct 14, 2024

Voters residing in qualified nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Madison can now cast their absentee ballots. State law mandates that poll workers facilitate absentee voting for residents in these care facilities. The City of Madison accommodates this by deploying Special Voting Deputies (SVDs) to 27 such facilities.

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Madison library celebrates Native Nations with fall program series

By Madison Reporter | Oct 14, 2024

The Madison Public Library, in collaboration with Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison, is set to host the Teejop & Beyond program series starting on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, October 14. This event aims to celebrate Native Nations through a variety of presentations and hands-on activities.

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Rising home valuations in Dane County in Q3 2024

By Madison Reporter | Oct 13, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2024 in Dane County rose by $25,100, while total sales increased by 2.3%.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Dane County in week ending Oct. 5?

By Madison Reporter | Oct 13, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Dane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Northern lights illuminate University of Wisconsin-Madison campus

By Madison Reporter | Oct 13, 2024

On Thursday night, the sky above the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus was illuminated by the aurora borealis. This event was triggered by an eruption of solar material, causing the northern lights to be visible further south than usual. The phenomenon continued into Friday night, prompting the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center to issue a severe geomagnetic storm watch.