UW Center for Civic Engagement

A vital example of the Wisconsin Idea:

The boundaries of the University are the boundaries of the state.

UW Center for Civic Engagement at UW-Marathon County
625 Stewart Avenue
Wausau, WI 54401
715-261-6235

UWMC is excited to announce the grand opening of the first large, multi-use building on campus since the 1960s, and is grateful to the Marathon County Board for approving this project. This building, like all the others on campus, is owned by Marathon County and will have a community-based focus.

Programs located in the new building are:

• The Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service (WIPPS)
• Wisconsin Public Radio
• Continuing Education and Outreach
• UWMC Theatre Program

The building is intended to be the hub of outreach and public scholarship in:

• Public dialogue through the Kettering Foundation’s National Issues Forums and discussions on current important topics
• Service learning for students to become involved in the community
• Civic engagement aimed at building community on campus and throughout the area
• Radio programming that provides intellectual stimulation and enlightening entertainment
• Life-long learning through credit and non-credit instruction for ages youth through +55
• A variety of production experiences, ranging from musical comedy to innovative contemporary drama, that link to the larger campus curriculum and make a valuable contribution to the broader community discussion of vital ideas and issues.

Final fundraising appeal!

A special fundraising campaign is underway to raise $400,000 to properly equip the new building. Please consider making a significant individual and/or corporate contribution to the UW CENTER FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT FUND. Click here to view or print the full fundraising brochure.

Contributions can be made by check as described in the brochure, or online via Pay Pal by clicking the following link:: https://www.cfoncw.org/donations/index.cfm?chosenfund=265

Architect: Somerville, Inc. Green Bay
General Contractor: Miron Construction
Completion: November 2010
Full occupancy: January 2011
Building Construction Cost: $6.8 million
Project financed: $3.6 million from Marathon County, $1.38 million from the State for movable equipment, and $5.068 million from the Federal Government for the building and also for the land acquisition

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