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The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters The Wisconsin Academy is a place for people to connect with experts and learn from each other.

Our programs are made for people who are curious about our world and proud of Wisconsin ideas.

JOIN US IN-PERSON OR ONLINE!This week, visit Madison Central Library to support outstanding Wisconsin writing as the 202...
10/19/2026

JOIN US IN-PERSON OR ONLINE!

This week, visit Madison Central Library to support outstanding Wisconsin writing as the 2026 Wisconsin People & Ideas Writing Contest winners read their award-winning work at the Wisconsin Book Festival.

If you can't make it in person, this event will be livestreamed, registration required. Register here: https://www.wisconsinacademy.org/evenings/wisconsin-people-ideas-2026-contest-winners-reading

🗓 Wednesday, October 21
🕖 7:00 p.m.
📍 Madison Central Library or online

What does it mean to truly flourish?In the newest issue of Wisconsin People & Ideas, Jessica Becker (Wisconsin Academy D...
10/17/2026

What does it mean to truly flourish?

In the newest issue of Wisconsin People & Ideas, Jessica Becker (Wisconsin Academy Director of Letters and Communications) sits down with Academy Fellow and renowned neuroscientist Richard Davidson to discuss his new book, Born to Flourish.

Together, they explore the science of well-being and how we can cultivate flourishing in our own lives and communities.

Read the full conversation in our Fall 2026 issue of Wisconsin People & Ideas.

What can the history and sinking of the ship, The Edmund Fitzgerald, tell us about home on the Great Lakes today?Join us...
10/16/2026

What can the history and sinking of the ship, The Edmund Fitzgerald, tell us about home on the Great Lakes today?

Join us on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 6:30–7:45 pm at Mead Public Library for a timely conversation about our region’s history.

This free event will be streamed virtually. Register now through the link in bio to join online or be added to the in-person waitlist.

The Fall issue of Wisconsin People & Ideas is here!Explore stories of traditional artists making a home in Wisconsin, di...
10/15/2026

The Fall issue of Wisconsin People & Ideas is here!

Explore stories of traditional artists making a home in Wisconsin, discover what it takes to build flourishing communities, and enjoy the winning poetry and fiction from our 2026 Wisconsin People & Ideas Writing Contest.

Not a member yet? Join the Wisconsin Academy to receive Wisconsin People& Ideas to your mailbox and stay connected to the stories of our state.

10/13/2026

THE TIME IS ALMOST HERE!

We're thrilled to celebrate our writing contest winners, whose stories enrich Wisconsin's literary community. Join us this October at the Wisconsin Book Festival to hear our winners read their award-winning work live.

🗓 Wednesday, October 21
🕖 7:00 p.m.
📍 Madison Central Library

Wisconsin Book Festival

We hope to see you there!

In honor of the spookiest month of the year, we'd like to highlight writer BJ Hollars' "Hook Line and Horror" piece from...
10/11/2026

In honor of the spookiest month of the year, we'd like to highlight writer BJ Hollars' "Hook Line and Horror" piece from a past Wisconsin People & Ideas issue. It's a story of how a 1980's film called "Blood Hook" put Hayward, Wisconsin on the map and helped forge the future of Wisconsin filmmaking.

Interested in more stories like this? Get the magazine of the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters in print when you become a member.

Read the full piece here: https://www.wisconsinacademy.org/magazine/fall-2025/discovery/hook-line-and-horror

10/09/2026

TOMORROW!

Everyone is invited to celebrate art and culture during Hispanic Heritage Month at the Glass Box Studio in Wausau on Saturday, October 10 between 1 and 4 pm. Inspired by the textile designs of Zapotec weaver, Wence Martinez, currently on display at the James Watrous Gallery in Madison, this free, drop-in community weaving activity highlights the connections between Mexico and Wisconsin through traditional artmaking.

With gratitude to our collaborators/sponsors/funder: HOLA (Healthy Opportunities for Latin Americans), Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, and Wisconsin Humanities.

Drop-in anytime between 1:00 and 4:00 pm to join in the activities. **Spanish and English instruction offered**

NOTE: This event will take place in-person at
GLASS BOX STUDIO
LEIGH YAWKEY WOODSON ART MUSEUM
601 N. 12TH ST.
WAUSAU, WI

Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum Healthy Opportunities for Latin Americans - HOLA James Watrous Gallery Wisconsin Humanities

10/08/2026

A new issue of Wisconsin People & Ideas is coming this October!

Not a member yet? Now is the perfect time to join the Wisconsin Academy! Become a member to receive the latest issue delivered straight to your mailbox and support our mission of connecting people and ideas across the state.

Learn more and become a member here: https://www.wisconsinacademy.org/brighterwi/individual-membership-new

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