State residents have an opportunity to help shape the future of the UW. You're invited to participate in the UW System 's statewide discussion about how to strengthen the state's communities and economy, as part of the university's Advantage Wisconsin strategic initiative. Spokesman David Giroux says public listening sessions are scheduled at about 50 county Cooperative Extension offices next week. UW System President Kevin Reilly will provide a report on Advantage Wisconsin to the UW System Board of Regents in February.