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Roving Report on Strategic Communication

Roving Report on Strategic Communication

by Jennifer Edmonds, Roving Reporter

The May 17th chapter meeting provided an evening  filled with free-flowing discussion on agile communication strategy, supported by delicious food and stylish footwear.

At Hi-Way Harry’s in Johnson Creek, the evening began with networking over drinks with a group comprised of a variety of professionals from corporate, academic and non-profit agencies. Discussion topics included ideas for upcoming chapter events and meetups for the SLA 2012 annual conference. Continue Reading

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“Mentor Speed Dating” at SLIS: A Perfect Match!

“Mentor Speed Dating” at SLIS: A Perfect Match!

by Lora Bray, President SLA Wisconsin Chapter

Many mentor/mentee matches were made marvelous on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at UW-Madison’s School of Library and Information Studies.

A rollicking good time was had by all as the evening kicked off with a brief overview of the process, as explained by Stephanie Heyroth, SLIS second-year graduate student and general go-getter. Mentors would first provide an “all about me” introduction to include vital information such as alma mater, employment history, current job, and interests. Continue Reading

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Dinner Program Report: Leading Effective Organizational Change (The Pyle Center, Madison, March 14, 2012)

Dinner Program Report: Leading Effective Organizational Change (The Pyle Center, Madison, March 14, 2012)

by Jennie Freeburg, Roving Reporter

(For a link to the video recording of this event, visit the event details page)

Dedicated members of SLA Wisconsin spent their evening indoors on an unseasonably warm and beautiful March 14th. Guest speaker, Randall B. Dunham ensured SLA members were justly rewarded for their attendance, however, by giving an enlightening and entertaining presentation on leading effective change (the dinner and dessert were also delicious rewards for attending the program). Continue Reading

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