So You Want To Be A Writer?
Laurie Scheer, a faculty associate at UW–Madison Continuing Studies and director of the UW Writers’ Institute, mentors non-fiction writers, something she knows well.
Jenny Czerkas: Tutoring pupils in need—and feeding them
In 2005, Jenny Czerkas, and her husband, Andy, founded The River Food Pantry. The Czerkas’ leadership helped grow the pantry and fill a critical need on Madison’s North Side.
Emily Erwin-Frank: Removing the shame from mental illness
Having been stigmatized herself in dealing with a mental illness diagnosis, Emily Erwin-Frank has set out to reduce harmful stigmas about the disease.
Living Words
Like the phrase “My life is an open book,” Real Life Library is a library in real life. The “books” are the storytellers and their “readers” are the interactive participants.
Stories That Need to Be Told
This November, Marie Justice will direct “Infamous Mothers,” a play based on the powerful book by Madison social entrepreneur and educator Sagashus Levingston.
Shop ‘N Swap
Madison Night Market is one of several pop ups around town. Such markets are becoming increasingly popular for the unique shopping experience they provide.
Women Helping Women Vote
We trust information from these people because we know them. This is the idea behind the Relational Voter Program—an effort aimed at increasing the number of women voters through the power of personal relationships.
