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What’s Going On Post COVID?

Posted on March 24, 2022 by | Leave a comment

submitted by Larry Larrabee

From left: Jess Cavazos, Jason Ilstrup, Peggy Gunderson and Matt Gerding

The March 23rd program was a panel discussion of “The Post Covid World” that consisted of Rotarian Jess Cavazos from Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce, Matt Gerding from FPC Live (Frank Productions) and Peggy Gunderson of Strategic Brand Marketing with Jason Ilstrup serving as emcee.  After providing their organizations’ experience with the pandemic, there followed a discussion of how they were moving forward.  Space does not allow a just description but in essence, they described changes reflecting heightened importance of relationships, changes in the use of various technologies, and increased optimism for the future.

If you missed our meeting this week, you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvTL3567Mhk&t=1219s

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March 16: MGE Works with Customers for a More Sustainable Future

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–submitted by Larry Larrabee

At our March 16th meeting, Scott Smith, Vice President of Business and Regulatory Strategy for Madison Gas and Electric, informed us of MGE’s performance and commitment to reliability, changes in productivity to accomplish Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050 and how the company assists home owners, landlords and corporations in using power more efficiently.

Among items mentioned was that in 2020 MGE was ranked number one among all  American power companies both in fewest and shortest outages; achieving first or second in both categories since 2015.  The company also provides E-vehicle owners with off peak charging facilities in their homes.

If you missed our meeting this week, you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/znZrEBqXI5g

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March 9: Posters in the Rotunda – A Celebration of Undergraduate Research

Posted on March 10, 2022 by | 1 comment

–submitted by Larry Larrabee

The program on March 9, 2022, was provided by Arjun Sanga, President of WiSys, a not-for-profit organization that supports undergraduate research at Wisconsin’s 12 regional universities.  Mr. Sanga explained his organization’s four areas of concentration; to connect student researchers to grants, help market their research ideas, inspire students to achieve and to foster a culture of innovation.

He provided examples of recent student research projects such as one that worked to develop sensors for early warning of landslides.  Students also compete with others at their schools and between schools in the system with regard to the quality and importance of their specific projects.

If you missed our meeting this week, you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlUEq4X6_r4

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March 2: Importance of Dental Health

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submitted by Larry Larrabee

Areli Estrada, executive director of Affordable Dental Care (ADC) and fellow Rotarian, spoke to the club on March 2nd regarding the complete dental services provided by ADC, Inc. in Madison and the surrounding area.  She detailed the profound effects that poor dental health can have on our physical and psychological well-being.  ADC provides free dental care for those unable to pay for dental procedures or have other issues such as transportation.  Their office on Fordem Avenue saw 2,700 patients in 2021.  They are funded by individual contributions and their annual Smile-a-Thon.

If you missed our meeting this week, you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqhKClOGGGY&t=1127s

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February 23: Building Resources for Dane County’s Latinx Community

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Associate Professor and Dane County Latino Health Council Co-Chair Dr. Patricia Tellez-Giron visited the club on February 23 to speak on the health of Dane County Latinx residents. Latinx is the fastest growing U.S. population and largest non-white racial or ethnic group in Dane County. As a population, they face inequities in terms of language access, social determinants of health, stress and more. The local Latinx community has formed a strong coalition of partnerships and due to a dedicated grassroots campaign, was able to vaccinate 91% of its adult population. Dr. Tellez-Giron hopes to continue building resources in effort to overcome additional obstacles.

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February 16: Five Reasons Why the Trojan War Really Happened

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–submitted by Jessika Kasten

On February 16, UW-Madison Professor William Aylward shared, “Five Reasons Why the Trojan War Really Happened.”

  1. Geopolitics of the Agean Sea – The location of Troy was on a main trade route and it makes sense that competing forces would want to control this strategic location.
  2. Walls of Troy – The walls have been discovered and intended for protection.
  3. Evidence for Destruction – Siege, capture and destruction were all evident.
  4. The Ancient Greeks and Romans Who Lived Near Troy Promoted the Legend – They created art and literature to keep the story alive.
  5. We Want to Believe – Questions asked about values and morality are still applicable today.

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