December 15

Today, there is a public information session and comment period on the preliminary recommendations of the Statewide Manure Management Taskforce. This is in Room 106 of 2811 Agriculture Drive from 11 to 2 and 4 to 7. For more information and to check on the recommendations, check www.manuretaskforce.wi.gov or call 224-4617.

Tomorrow afternoon, Berk Olzer, senior economist at the World Bank, speaks on the “World Development Report 2006: Equity and Development”. This is sponsored by the Center for International Business Education and Research. This is in Room 336 of Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive, at 1. For more information, call 265-9719.

The Madison Coalition of Older Adults seeks volunteers to help seniors with winter chores. Volunteers assisting with these tasks help seniors to stay independent in their own homes. To volunteer, call Nicole at 243-5252 or check www.nescoinc.org for more information.