👗 A new St. Vinny’s opens on Willy Street!

🎓 Three Finalists Set For Madison College Prez

• Madison College announced it has selected three finalists to take over for Dr. Jack E. Daniels III, who is retiring as college president after 11 years.
• The college’s search committee recommended three applicants for the full board to consider – Dr. Carlos O. Cortez, Dr. Muddassir Siddiqi, and Dr. Tia Robinson-Cooper.
• Each of the candidates will take part in a public forum — Cortez on Oct. 14, Siddiqi on Oct. 16, and Robinson-Cooper on Oct. 21 — in room D1630 of the Madison College Truax Campus. [Madison College]

👚 A New St. Vinny’s Opens on Willy Street

• An expanded and remodeled St. Vincent De Paul thrift store at 1309 Williamson St. opened its doors this week to the delight of fashion-conscious and budget-conscious customers.
• The two-story facility includes a much larger clothing selection, as well as second-floor rooms that will host some of the charity’s community programs, such as educational programs and a microlending program. St. Vinnie’s offices are located next door at 1301 Williamson St. [Madison365]

⚖️ New Dane County Office Tackles Justice Reform

• Dane County’s new Office of Justice Reform is tasked with reducing the disproportionate number of people of color who go to jail, as well as making the transition from incarceration back to civilian life easier.
• The office’s first director, Colleen Clark-Bernhardt, said her goal is to bring together resources from inside and outside the county’s criminal justice system to reduce disparities.
• The office, which will initially focus on adults, was created in the 2023 Dane County Budget. [Cap Times]

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