According to the 2016 Wisconsin County Health Rankings data, there are approximately 3 primary care physicians per 10,000 people in Adams County compared to more than 8 primary care physicians per 10,000 people in the state of Wisconsin. This statistic emphasizes the need for improving access to healthcare, a priority shared by the Adams County […]
Sustainable Development Goal: 3 Good Health and Well-Being
Music and You: A Partnership with the TTU Flute Studio and the Carillon Life Center
The TTU Flute Choir, directed by Lisa Garner Santa, Professor of Flute, has created a partnership program with the Carillon Life Center titled “Music and You.” Students are working directly with the Carillon Life Center to explore the relationship between performer and audience, programming for specific populations, and the successful implementation of the logistics behind […]
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SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY URBAN FARMING WORKSHOP – ONLINE
Virtual Workshop for Sustainable Community Urban Farming under EPIC seed grant and follow the EPIC Model organized by UPSI students course LM A182. A total numbers of participants consists of 41 communities, 2 Professors, 12 UPSI students, 4 MBSP staff and 3 industries representatives. The Speaker for the program is: Slot 1 : Prof Dr […]
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HANDS ON TRAINING: TECHNOLOGY IN AGRICULTURE
The Permatang Pauh farmer-youth capacity building-training programme was designed with the goal to empower the local farmers and youth to increase their income via awareness and adoption of sustainable smart composting techniques, polyculture farming encompassing aquaponics-hydroponics and fertigation. This programme was implemented by adapting THE EPIC MODEL brings together resources professors, students and existing green […]
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Building Community Resilience through GMA Comprehensive Planning
During the 2020-21 academic year, Whatcom County partnered with Western Washington University’s Sustainable Communities Partnership (SCP) to support consistent and coordinated climate planning across jurisdictional boundaries within Whatcom County. This partnership, with staff support from the Port of Bellingham and the City of Bellingham, formed the collaborative Building Community Resilience Project (BCRP) to support Whatcom […]
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Voices from the Vernacular Music Center: A podcast in Community Arts and Education
The Vernacular Music Centers work focuses on research, teaching, and advocacy in the world’s vernacular musics- musics and dance that are learned, taught, and passed-on by ear and in memory. “Voices from the Vernacular Music Center: A Podcast in Community Arts and Education” is a podcast about how, why, when, and with what impact people […]
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Snow School
Mt. Baker Snow School is a cooperative program between Mt. Baker Ski Area, Northwest Avalanche Center, Western Washington University and the U.S. Forest Service. Mt. Baker Snow School is an outdoor winter learning adventure combining applied science education with snowshoe- powered exploration. Middle and high school students and their teachers engage in research and hands-on […]
Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District (CVPRD) Public Participation and Comprehensive Park Plan
During the period of summer 2020-January 2021, Sustainable Communities Partnership (SCP) partnered with the Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District (CVPRD) in East Whatcom County. Through this partnership, students in Dr. Tammi Laninga’s fall quarter Community Development and Participatory Methods course (ENVS 475) conducted a (remote) public engagement campaign in Columbia Valley, and graduate student, […]
Promoting tourism, marketing, and branding in Adams, Wood and Juneau Counties
Adams, Wood and Juneau Counties represent the best that Wisconsin has to offer. Combining exceptional hiking, biking, swimming and more, these counties come together to create an ideal getaway from cities like Madison and Chica-go. We seek to target adventurers and families alike, with getaway options that have activities that can appeal to each individual. […]
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Preliminary Engineering Report for Adams County Housing Project
KM2L and Associates has been selected to design a residential housing facility for Adams County. Workers in Adams County currently face an average commute time of around 28 minutes. These long commute times and lack of affordable housing have led to high job turnover rates in the county. To help combat this problem, we have […]
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