Tuesday, March 8, 2011

 This afternoon “HealthWatch Wisconsin” will conduct a public hearing and hear testimony from the people of Wisconsin on the importance of “BadgerCare” and “Medicaid” health coverage programs. On both days a rally at the “capitol” will follow. This is at 2:00 in the “Hall of Wisconsin ballroom” of the “Best Western Inn on the Park, 22 South Carroll Street.” Call 261-6939 for details.
 
This afternoon “A.E. Havens Center” hosts a talk by Dana Cloud of the Department of Communications at the University of Texas in Austin. She will speak on Queer Theory, Socialism and the Demand for Equality.” This is in room 206 of Ingraham Hall at 4:00. Call 262-1420 for details.
 
This evening the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters and others host a segment in their “Education is Fundamental” series. The speaker, Diane Ravitch will discuss “The Future of Public Education.” This is in the Wisconsin Union Theater at 7:00. Call 265-3039 for details.