UW System Clipsheet
August 31, 2005
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UW System
"Systems aren’t the same," Letter to the Editor, Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Aug. 31.
A letter suggesting UW Colleges should consider offering selected baccalaureate degrees.
On Campus
"Strong UWGB key to regional economy," Editorial, Green Bay Press-Gazette, Aug. 31.
UWGB will need support to help Northeastern Wisconsin transition from a manufacturing-based economy to a knowledge-based economy.
"Investigation of UW's Barrows is finished," Wisconsin State Journal, Aug. 31.
The investigation of UW-Madison administrator Paul Barrows is finished, and could be released to the public next month.
"UW-Rock County presents expansion plan," Janesville Gazette, Aug. 30.
An $11 million plan to expand UW-Rock County could begin as early as June 2007.
"Students erasing mistakes," Oshkosh Northwestern, Aug. 31.
A new UW-Oshkosh program called Academic Amnesty will allow students to "erase" failing or poor grades from their overall GPA.
"Amid Halloween concerns, UW Housing to prohibit guests," Daily Cardinal, Aug. 31.
UW-Madison will not allow dorm residents to have guests in their rooms during this year's Halloween weekend.
"Moped mayhem sparks crackdown," Wisconsin Public Radio, Aug. 30.
UW-Madison officials said the influx of mopeds on campus is causing traffic and parking problems.
"UW-M/WC freshmen meet each other via marshmallow fights," Marshfield News Herald, Aug. 31.
UW-Marshfield/Wood County has devised some creative ways to introduce incoming freshmen to one another.