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What's next:  The impact of the UWEC's Science & Health Sciences Building and community partnerships

Now that the state budget has approved full funding of the long-sought UWEC Science & Health Sciences Building, learn about next steps and the opportunities this creates for the future of the university's partnership with Mayo Clinic Health System. We'll also discuss the broader impact of UWEC's community partnerships for the public good, with updates on its WEDC Workforce Innovation Grant; the County Materials Complex; and collaborations with area businesses. Guests include James Schmidt, Chancellor, UWEC; Dr. Richard Helmers, Regional Vice President, Mayo Clinic Health System – Northwest Wisconsin; Dr. Tim Nelson, Regional Director of Research and Innovation, Mayo Clinic Health System; Mike Carney, Assistant Chancellor for Strategic Partnerships and Program Development, UWEC; and Carmen Manning, Dean, College of Education and Human Sciences, UWEC.