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Eat dinner with us at Culvers in New Glarus on Wednesday September 9th, and support the Fathers in Focus Conference! Fin...
09/04/2026

Eat dinner with us at Culvers in New Glarus on Wednesday September 9th, and support the Fathers in Focus Conference!

Find out more about this fatherhood event at go/wisc.edu/fathers!

09/04/2026

🎥 The thing no one tells you about being a father is…

Let’s hear from Bronson D McCarty:

👨Bronson D McCarty
👔Title: Co-Founder @ What's Next
💬Topic: Being a father that is intentional and purposeful

📍 Let’s hear from him on October 10 at Madison College Truax Campus for the 2026 Fathers in Focus Conference. Gain new perspectives, build meaningful connections, and discover practical strategies to make a greater impact—as a father, mentor, coach, or family advocate.

🔗Click the link: go.wisc.edu/fathers

Register today and we will see you there!

Registration closes tomorrow! This is the last chance to register for this most suitable course to help you or your love...
09/03/2026

Registration closes tomorrow!

This is the last chance to register for this most suitable course to help you or your loved ones to prepare for the end of life. This whole 7-session virtual program provides everything you need to know about planning AHEAD, covering topics such as advance directives, financial changes, estate planning, and more. 📋💡

🗓️ September 10–October 22, 2026
🕚 Thursdays, 11 a.m.–Noon
🖥️ Virtual on ZOOM
💵 $30 – Program materials included!

⚠️ Registration is required, and space is limited.

🔗 Planning ahead and don’t miss out this last chance to gain a peaceful and less-burden end of life! https://go.wisc.edu/0kfbj7

🚨Webinar starts tomorrow!🏡 Parents, family members, and caregivers: Don't miss Parenting in a Digital World—your chance ...
08/31/2026

🚨Webinar starts tomorrow!

🏡 Parents, family members, and caregivers: Don't miss Parenting in a Digital World—your chance to gain practical, research-based strategies for supporting your child as new school phone policies take effect.

Learn how to:
📱 Build healthy digital habits
💬 Talk with children and teens about phone use
🤝 Support your child at home and partner with schools

Parenting in a Digital World
🗓️ Tuesday, September 1, 2026
🕕 6:00–6:30 p.m.
🆓 FREE

🔗 Register now - registration is limited! go.wisc.edu/p4e83g

✨ We'll see you tomorrow!

⏳ Only ONE WEEK left to register!Are you wondering how to best prepare for the end of life for yourself or a loved one? ...
08/31/2026

⏳ Only ONE WEEK left to register!

Are you wondering how to best prepare for the end of life for yourself or a loved one? Join Planning Ahead, a 7-session virtual program offered by Extension-HDRI! 👴🧓
Learn how to better prepare and plan ahead for the end of life, including advance directives, financial changes, estate planning, and more.

📅 September 10–October 22, 2026
⏰ Thursdays, 11 a.m.–Noon
💻 Virtual on ZOOM
💰 $30 – Program materials included!

❗ Space is limited and registration is required - https://go.wisc.edu/0kfbj7
Registration closes September 2 — register today!

🔥Session starts tomorrow!The Managing Phone-Free Learning webinar starts tomorrow, helping you navigate with confidence ...
08/30/2026

🔥Session starts tomorrow!

The Managing Phone-Free Learning webinar starts tomorrow, helping you navigate with confidence as new school phone ban policies change as an Educator!

✨ You will learn the tips of:
🎯 Keep students engaged
📵 Navigate phone-free learning
🤝 Build positive classroom routines

📅 Monday, August 31
🕠 5:30–6:00 p.m.
💲 Cost: $5

✅ Register with limited spots available: go.wisc.edu/j2yq27

🌱 Invest one session—gain strategies you can use all school year!

🔥 Last day before the session starts!The Implementing School Phone Bans webinar starts tomorrow! In this webinar session...
08/30/2026

🔥 Last day before the session starts!

The Implementing School Phone Bans webinar starts tomorrow! In this webinar session, you will learn about various strategies to help turn school phone policies into effective daily practice.

Including:
✅ Implement school phone policies
📣 Communicate with staff, students, and families
🤝 Build buy-in across your school community
🏫 Create consistency across classrooms and school spaces

Implementing School Phone Bans
🗓️ Monday, August 31, 2026
🕛 12:00–1:15 p.m.
💲 Cost: $10

🔗Spots are limited - grasp the last chance to register and walk away with confidence! go.wisc.edu/g71ut5

08/28/2026

🎥 The thing no one tells you about being a father is…

Let’s hear from Henry McDavid:

👨Henry McDavid
👔Title: Father, Educator & Founder of KIKIFER’S Entrepreneurial Academy, at KIKIFER'S Entrepreneurial Academy
💬Topic: He will be focus discussing on “Missing Curriculum”: What schools don’t teach that fathers must teach

📍 Join us on October 10 at Madison College Truax Campus for the 2026 Fathers in Focus Conference. Whether you're a father, mentor, coach, or family advocate, you'll gain fresh perspectives, meaningful connections, and practical strategies to strengthen your impact.

🔗Follow the link: go.wisc.edu/fathers

Register today and we will see you there!

Are you wondering how to best prepare for the end of life for yourself or a loved one? This is the program for you! 👴🧓Pl...
08/26/2026

Are you wondering how to best prepare for the end of life for yourself or a loved one? This is the program for you!

👴🧓Planning Ahead program is coming back again this year offered by Extension-HDRI! This 7-session virtual program is here to help you or your loved one better prepare and plan ahead for the end of life. The program covers everything from advance directives and handling financial changes to estate planning, along with the resources you need to make better end-of-life decisions.

Join us on:
📅September 10- October 22, 2026
⏰Thursdays, 11 a.m. - Noon
💻Held virtually on ZOOM
💰Registration Fee: $30 - Program materials included!

❗️Registration is required and space is limited. Follow the link and join us today!

🔗https://go.wisc.edu/0kfbj7
Registration closes September 2!

One week to go before the webinar starts!👨‍👩‍👧 Parents, family members, and caregivers: Looking for practical ways to su...
08/26/2026

One week to go before the webinar starts!

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents, family members, and caregivers: Looking for practical ways to support your child as schools implement new phone policies?

Join the Wisconsin School Phone Bans Webinar Series for Parenting in a Digital World and discover simple, research-based strategies to help your family build healthy digital habits.

💡 You'll explore:
📱 Healthy media habits at home
🗨️ Meaningful conversations about phone use
⚖️ Realistic technology boundaries
🏫 Strengthening the connection between home and school

Parenting in a Digital World
🗓️ Tuesday, September 1, 2026
🕕 6:00–6:30 p.m.
🆓 Cost: FREE

🔗 Save your spot today: go.wisc.edu/p4e83g

🌟 Join us next week and gain practical tips to navigate the policy change with confidence for your kids!

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