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Alverno elects new board members The Alverno College Board of Trustees elected three new members including Jean Maier,...

Nominations are now being accepted for Professional Dimensions' 2010 Sacagawea and Pathfinder Awards.

Do you know someone who is making a positive difference on the front lines of health care? BizTimes Milwaukee is accepting nominations for the 2009 Health Care Heroes Awards, honoring companies, individuals and organizations for their contributions to improving health care in southeastern Wisconsin.

Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin recently partnered with the Waukesha Training Center to merge the two agencies and bring together over a century of service experience.

Milwaukee Public Television will launch its second annual Mittens & More Drive on Monday, Oct. 19. The event will run through Friday, Oct. 30. The campaign is directed at children, but adult items are also accepted.

College Readiness 21 will host its first annual UnSung Heroes Celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the Italian Community Center, 631 E. Chicago St., from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event will honor supporters who consistently serve some of the state's college-bound students.

The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) announced the formation of three new councils in Wisconsin

The Burke Foundation pledged a $1 million contribution to the Journey House capital campaign

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and a few local businesses are offering unique ways to help raise money for breast cancer research.

The Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County will host its Gala of Distinction event on Friday, Oct. 23, at the Country Springs Hotel in Waukesha at 6 p.m., to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its annual Women of Distinction awards.