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News for Community Happenings
Friday, June 07, 2019Funded by a grant through the Minnesota Historical Society, professor Jamie White-Farnham of the University of Wisconsin-Superior and professor David Beard of the University of Minnesota Duluth conducted interviews with nine community activists to learn more about the motivations and strategies of antiracist activism in Duluth. Interviews were conducted to gain insight into three kinds of ...read moreCategories: Education, Community HappeningsThursday, June 06, 2019CN proudly marks its 100th anniversary Thursday, June 6, 2019. CN was created by an Act of Parliament in Canada on June 6, 1919, and has since contributed continuously to Canada’s economy and prosperity. CN’s anniversary will be marked today in the Parliament of Canada through member statements in the House of Commons and in the Senate. CN also hosted a Gala for stakeholders in Ottawa featuring ...read moreCategories: General, Community Happenings
Tuesday, June 04, 2019Media Contact:Heath Hickok Director of Marketing 218-623-4314hhickok@duluthtransit.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:DTA and Lake Superior Zoo Announce Community Marketing Partnership DULUTH, MINNESOTA (June 3, 2019) – The Duluth Transit Authority (DTA) and the Lake Superior Zoo announced their Community Marketing Partnership today and unveiled a new bus wrap that features the Lake Superior Zoo’s new ...read moreCategories: General, Community Happenings
Thursday, May 30, 2019The University of Wisconsin-Superior has recently made two leadership changes. Maria Stalzer Wyant Cuzzo, currently professor of legal studies and coordinator of the legal studies and criminal justice program, has been appointed interim provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. “She has served at UW-Superior for 25 years as a senior faculty member and campus leader and knows our past, ...read moreCategories: Community Happenings, General, Education
Wednesday, May 29, 2019The University of Wisconsin-Superior’s annual Faculty and Staff Recognition Program was held on Wednesday, May 8, in the Yellowjacket Union with a number of faculty and staff being honored for their service and commitment to the university. Nathan LaCoursiere, senior lecture for human behavior, justice and diversity, and Richard Stewart, professor of transportation and logistics management, were ...read moreCategories: Community Happenings, General, EducationTuesday, May 28, 2019Duluth International Airport announces the launch of American Airlines daily direct service to ChicagoThis new partnership brings an additional four daily flights to the offerings at the Duluth International Airport, with two originating from Duluth and two from O'Hare. That means your local airport now offers three major carriers. That means more ways to connect you to the world, and more ...read moreCategories: Community Happenings, GeneralTuesday, May 28, 2019Throughout the academic year, the University of Wisconsin-Superior has been celebrating its 125th anniversary. The biggest, and perhaps best, has been saved for June. The 125th anniversary celebration will conclude with a Community Celebration on Tuesday, June 11, beginning at 5 p.m.This event will include a free BBQ on the Yellowjacket Union Plaza, a sidewalk chalk art festival featuring alumni ...read moreCategories: Events, Community Happenings, GeneralTuesday, May 28, 2019Categories: Events, Community Happenings, GeneralTuesday, May 28, 2019In partnership with the WITC Foundation and the Caregiver Coalition of Douglas County, the Gerontology-Aging Services Professional program at WITC-Superior is offering the course Alzheimer’s and Dementia with free tuition and books to qualifying individuals as part of the Dementia-Friendly Douglas County initiative.The free, three-credit course is generously supported by the WITC-Superior BNSF ...read moreCategories: Community Happenings, General, EducationThursday, May 16, 2019Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC)-Superior will hold its 2019 commencement ceremony at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 17 at the Superior Middle School. The 107-year-old college is proud to confer the Class of 2019 with degrees and diplomas from the Allied Health, Nursing, Business, Public Safety, Family and Consumer Services, as well as Trade and Technical divisions. This year, student ...read moreCategories: Education, Events, Community HappeningsThursday, May 16, 2019Phase two of renovations continue at WITC-Superior campus, despite the up and down weather that brought rain, snow and cold to the Twin Ports.Recap of Phase 1 - 2018Over the summer of 2018 during phase one, the building got a new façade, exterior paint job and preliminary construction for the new front entrance facing Catlin Avenue. Additional projects included relocating the Student Life office, ...read moreCategories: Community Happenings, General, Education.jpg)
Tuesday, May 14, 2019Congratulations to Byongchan, Africa, Hyung-Beau Dongshik, Bijoo-Ruth Jimin, and Baemin Louise Josook Yoon, founders of The K America Foundation, the new owners of "The Ely Community Center Building", from Steve Bragg, Business Broker. The mission of the K America Foundation is to spread Korean culture using language, arts, and technology. For more information visit: http://kamerica.orgCategories: Community Happenings, General
Wednesday, April 03, 2019Media Contact:Heath Hickok Director of Marketing 218-623-4314hhickok@duluthtransit.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DTA Board of Directors Approves Service Changes to Routes DULUTH, MINNESOTA (April 3, 2019) – The Duluth Transit Authority (DTA) Board of Directors approved service changes to Routes 20, 21, and 22 at their monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 27th that will be effective June 2, ...read moreCategories: Community Happenings, General
