Apply to Leadership Greater Madison

Build your personal capacity, grow your leadership skills and learn how to become more connected to your community. Apply now to Leadership Greater Madison (LGM). The civic education and leadership training program kicks off on February 25^th.

LGM provides behind-the-scenes and hands-on opportunities to learn from community leaders and subject matter experts about topics such as equity, workforce development, education, public safety, taxes, sustainability and more.

The LGM online application can be found here. To learn more, contact Lynn Wood, LGM Program Director at lwood@wcgpr.com. LGM is a joint effort of the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce and Wood Communications Group

ALERT: Coronavirus email scam spreading malware

Infosec warns against clicking on phishing attempts

MADISON, Wis., Feb. 3, 2020 — Cybercriminals are now exploiting the intense interest and fear of the coronavirus outbreak to spread fake email messages containing malicious computer viruses and malware.

Infosec, a leader in cybersecurity education and security awareness training, warns as the coronavirus infection spreads, bad actors will try to capitalize on the terror and panic caused by the global outbreak.

“We can expect to see phishing emails containing malware in the U.S. soon,” said Jack Koziol, CEO and founder of Infosec. “Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for cybercriminals to use high interest, high concern events as a method of tricking people into clicking on links and documents that then unleash viruses and malware into their systems.”

The emails are currently being seen in Japan, according to a report released by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky and IBM. This tactic can be expected to spread to the U.S and other countries as the number of confirmed cases increases.

“Everyone should be on the alert for these emails during the coming days and weeks,” Koziol added. “The elderly are often targeted with these types of scams, but it’s also possible for businesses to be targeted under the guise of tips for keeping employees and customers safe.”

The fake emails in Japan appear to be sent by a disability welfare service provider and include information indicating cases have been discovered in the recipient’s region. The emails also include an attached Word document masked as offering updates and health information.  Opening the attachment unleashes the malware, according to IBM.

Additional tips for detecting phishing email:
•           Numerous misspellings and grammar mistakes.
•           A false air of urgency for you to click immediately on attachments.
•           The URL may be different or slightly altered from a legitimate business represented as the sender.
•           Requests for personal information, such as bank account and credit card numbers for “verification purposes.” Reputable organizations never ask for this.

The virus was first reported in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. More than 9,600 infections are confirmed worldwide. Eleven cases are currently confirmed positive in the U.S. All of those cases are imported from other countries. There is a report of one person-to-person coronavirus spread in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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About Infosec

Infosec has been fighting cybercrime since 2004. Thousands of organizations and over 2.68 million learners trust the wide range of security-specific classes and enterprise security awareness and phishing training to stay a step ahead of the bad guys. Infosec IQ, Infosec Flex and Infosec Skills provide the most advanced and comprehensive education and training platforms. Founded by CEO Jack Koziol, Infosec is based in Madison, with offices in Chicago and Dulles, Virginia. Learn more at www.infosecinstitute.com

Man Booker Prize-Winning Author Marlon James Coming to Madison for Free Lecture

Contact Information: Shauna Breneman, Communications Director
Office: (608) 262-8862
Email: sbreneman@wisc.edu

MAN BOOKER PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR MARLON JAMES COMING TO MADISON FOR FREE LECTURE 

MADISON – Award-winning author Marlon James will speak at the Madison Central Library on Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. about a range of topics, including writing, the Caribbean, race and gender, as part of the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS) Committee’s free lecture opportunities.

The Jamaican-born author’s books include, “Black Leopard Red Wolf,” “A Brief History of Seven Killings,” “John Crow’s Devil” and “The Book of Night Women.” His work has been called gripping, action-packed, thrilling, intense and epic. 

The WUD DLS Committee is co-sponsoring this lecture with the UW-Madison Center for the Humanities. The lecture is presented in partnership with the Andrew W. Mellon Sawyer Seminar with additional sponsorship support from the Wisconsin Book Festival, the UW-Madison English Department, and the Cyril W. Nave Endowment administered by the Department of Latin American, Caribbean and Iberian Studies at UW-Madison.

Additional speakers during spring 2020 include author and activist Megan Phelps-Roper on Feb. 4, sailor Jerome Rand on Feb. 19, science writer Rebecca Skloot on March 4, civic engagement activist Tiana Epps Johnson on a date to be announced in April as well as a presidential candidates forum March 30 and 31. 

“Marlon James is a fearless, passionate writer, who will speak about perspectives on many important issues and how fiction can put a spotlight on those issues,” said WUD Distinguished Lecture Series Associate Director of Marketing and Outreach Evanka Annyapu. 

The WUD DLS Committee brings engaging and influential people to the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus to encourage thought-provoking conversations. WUD includes 10 committees and six Wisconsin Hoofers clubs that program thousands of events each year.

More information about upcoming DLS events is available at union.wisc.edu/get-involved/wud/dls. 

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About the Wisconsin Union Directorate Distinguished Lecture Series Committee

The Wisconsin Union Directorate Distinguished Lecture Series Committee contributes to the educational experience of University of Wisconsin–Madison students, Wisconsin Union members and community members by bringing engaging and influential people to campus. Founded in 1987, the series aims to expose the campus community to a diverse and vibrant array of people, backgrounds, and ideas. Learn more: union.wisc.edu/dls.

[Note to the editor: Click here to download a photo of Marlon James. Photo by Mark Seliger.]

To read this release online, visit union.wisc.edu/about/news/marlon-james.

Ribbon Cutting Party at Resolution Health Collaborative

Celebrate downtown Madison’s newest Fitness Studio at the Resolution Health Collaborative’s Ribbon Cutting Party on Friday, February 7 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

At our celebration, you can try a 15 minute fitness class, create your own essential oil roller, and enjoy snacks and a warm cup of delicious chai. The Ribbon Cutting will take place at 5:30 PM.

As we celebrate our Fitness Studio, we also want to give back to our community. Participate in our raffle for The River Food Pantry and win fun prizes from local businesses like The Healthy Place, FLOAT Madison, and Quality CBD. The River Food Pantry serves 1,000 Madison families each week in pursuit of its vision: a fully nourished community.

The Resolution Fitness Studio offers yoga, pilates, and functional fitness classes as well as one-on-one training with instructors who specialize in tailoring each class to their students that day. Whether you’re curious about yoga, want to beat your PR, or need motivation and support to meet your goals, you’re welcome here at Resolution!

We’re excited to add fitness to the holistic services we provide our Madison area community so you can achieve your wellness goals.

iHeartMedia Madison Brings New Sports Talk Station to Listeners With 1070 THE GAME

Renowned Sports On-air Personalities Steve Czaban and Mike Heller to Lead Program Line up

Madison, Wis. – January 31, 2020 – iHeartMedia Madison announced today the debut of the new 1070 THE GAME, Madison’s Sports Talk That Rocks, effective February 3.

1070 THE GAME will broadcast the latest local sports news and headlines as well as feature shows from top on-air personalities including Steve Czaban, who will lead the program line up from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., and Mike Heller, who can be heard on afternoon drive from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Czaban has worked for several major syndicated sports talk networks including Sporting News, ESPN Radio and Fox Sports Radio in his 18-year career as well as in various markets such as  Santa Barbara, California; Chicago; Milwaukee; Charlotte; and Washington, D.C. He is a loyal fan of the Green Bay Packers, which he calls “The Chosen Ones” of the NFL. In his free time, Czaban is an avid golfer.

A fixture in Wisconsin Sports media for more than 30 years, Mike Heller will join 1070 The Game program lineup. One of the original “daily” sports radio hosts on WTSO, Heller has been heard on afternoon-drive for almost two decades and has won numerous Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards (WBA) including “Best Show.”  Heller has also been featured nationally since 2012 as a regular guest host on “The Dan Patrick Show” and “The Rich Eisen Show.”

“Wisconsin has a strong and diverse sports fan base,” said Drew Lautner, Market President for iHeartMedia Madison. “We believe we have assembled the best of the best to deliver news, commentary, differing opinions, on-field insight and an occasional laugh to our loyal listeners.”

Full Weekday Program Lineup:

Steve Czaban Show: 6 a.m. – 9 a.m.

Dan Patrick Show: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Colin Cowherd: 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Mike Heller Show: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

iHeartMedia is the leading media outlet in the Madison market with multiple platforms, including its broadcast stations; live events; data; and its digital businesses and platforms, including mobile, social and its own iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service – with more than 2 billion app downloads and more than 135 million registered users.

About iHeartMedia Madison

iHeartMedia Madison owns and operates Z-104, WIBA-AM, WIBA-FM, 96.3 Star Country, 1070 The Game, REWIND 92-1, U-100.9, and is part of iHeartMedia. iHeartMedia (NASDAQ: IHRT) is the number one audio company in the United States, reaching nine out of 10 Americans every month – and with its quarter of a billion monthly listeners, has a greater reach than any other media company in the U.S. The company’s leadership position in audio extends across multiple platforms, including more than 850 live broadcast stations in over 150 markets; digital radio via its iHeartRadio digital service available across more than 250 platforms and 2,000 devices; through its on-air influencers; social; branded iconic live music events; and podcasts as the #1 commercial podcast publisher. iHeartMedia also leads the audio industry in analytics, targeting and attribution for its marketing partners with its SmartAudio product, using data from its massive consumer base. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.

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CONTACT
Terry McGraw
Integrated Marketing Manager
TerryMcGraw@iheartmedia.com
608-663-7296