UW Center for Civic Engagement

A vital example of the Wisconsin Idea:

"The boundaries of the University are the boundaries of the state."


UW Center for Civic Engagement on the Corner of Stewart & 7th Avenues

The Wisconsin Institute for Public Police and Service is located in the UW Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) on the UW-Marathon County campus at 625 Stewart Avenue in Wausau. Completed in November 2010, the building also houses these organizations and offices:

  • Wisconsin Public Radio
  • The David R. Obey Civic Resource Center
  • UWEX Continuing Education and Outreach
  • The UWMC Theater and the UWMC Theatre Program
  • Kids Voting USA and offices for other community partners


The CCE is the hub of WIPPS outreach and public scholarship, as well as programming by its other constituents, directed towards advancing the vision of the Wisconsin Idea.


Architect: Somerville, Inc. Green Bay
General Contractor: Miron Construction
Completion: November 2010
Full occupancy: January 2011
Building Construction Cost: $6.8 million. The project was financed by $3.6 million from Marathon County, $1.38 million from the State for movable equipment, and $5.068 million from the Federal Government for the building and also for the land acquisition.


Room Reservations and Facilities Management
CCE meeting rooms, conference rooms, and the theater are available for public rental. Click here for current rental prices, room reservation forms, and catering information. For questions about available facilities and room reservations, contact Kristine McCaslin, Director of Auxiliary Services, at kristine.mccaslin@uwc.edu or (715) 261-6212.

 

Directions and Campus Map

For directions to UW-Marathon County and parking information, click here. For a campus map, click here.