New UW Chancellor + COVID Cases At Schools +Willy Street Is Weird

Madison WI

11 October, 2021

9:11 PM

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Happy Tuesday, Madison! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started off right. Here's what's going on around town today. Song of the Day: "I Don't Mind" by Sturgill Simpson First, today's weather: Times of clouds and sun. High: 67 Low: 55. Here are the top stories today in Madison: The University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor, Rebecca Blank, is leaving Wisconsin to take a new job as President of Northwestern in Evanston, Illinois. Blank has been chancellor since summer 2013 and her term has seen a number of accomplishments including: reducing the graduation gap between white and Black students, a scholarship program for low-income students and overall high graduation rates. (Wisconsin State Journal)What did Sandburg Elementary School do when they had four confirmed COVID-19 in one morning? School administrators and teachers have found that the best way to stay on top of cases is to be flexible. (The Cap Times)Groups celebrate SSM Health's decision to keep its midwifery program. (Channel3000)Willy Street is still weird...and the annual Willy Street Fair parade proves it! (Isthmus) Today's Madison Daily is brought to you by Ring, a Patch B—rand Partner. If you're planning to travel this holiday season, following these home security tips can help give you some peace of mind while you're away. Today in Madison: Drive In. Camp Out. Build On. — Habitat for Humanity of Dane County (3:00 AM) Kitchen Halo Halo — Badger Prairie Needs Network (12:00 PM) Adult Knitting Club — Sequoya Branch Library (1:00 PM) Child Support Adjustment Clinic — Urban League of Greater Madison (1:00 PM) Dane Core 2.0 Rental Assistance — Lakeview Branch Library (2:00 PM) Madison Patch Notebook Discover Wisconsin: "✨Are you looking to plan a trip to a true Wisconsin hidden gem? Look no further! Read 'Bent's Camp: Experience 125 Years of History' and plan your trip to the Northwoods now!" (Instagram) Fetch Wisconsin Rescue: "Picture it, a perfect Sunday with Susie. Cuddles, a short walk, more cuddles, followed by belly rubs with this happy dog. #adoptme Susie is currently looking for her forever home. " (Facebook) Museum of Wisconsin Art: "Member Show Artist Feature: Jamie Stevens ON ART MATERIALS Sticks! The more gnarly the better. I'm attracted to the bark textures and color." (Instagram) PBS Wisconsin: ""Dear #GreatPumpkin, I am looking forward to your arrival on Halloween night. I hope you will bring me lots of presents." -Linus And we're looking forward to the arrival of "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" on @pbswisconsin at 6:3..." (Instagram) Feature your local business in this spot in the Madison Daily for just $79/month. Click here to learn more. Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another update! If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Molly Carmichael About me: Hey there! I'm a recent UW-Madison graduate and a fan of all things local. Send me your Madison newsletter articles, events or ideas. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Madison Daily? You can reach me at [email protected].