The Bolz Center for Arts Administration was one of 12 UW-Madison programs recognized by Chancellor John Wiley in June 2002 for their innovative approaches to education and community service.

During the "Sixth Annual University and Community Partnerships" reception on June 12, the Chancellor highlighted the important role of university-community partnerships in the advancement of education, and the engagement of community issues. The Bolz Center was honored for the on-going student work with the Madison Civic Center on its "Kids in the Crossroads" and "On Stage!" programs, two series that introduce more than 15,000 children each year to local and regional artists. Bolz Center students have provided leadership and project support to these and other Civic Center programs for more than 15 years.

"The 12 programs being honored exemplify the Wisconsin Idea," said LaMarr Billups, special assistant to the chancellor for community relations. "These programs are shining examples of this institution's ability to enrich the lives of people living in the Madison community and, for that matter, the entire state of Wisconsin."

[ Read the UW-Madison press release ]

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