UW System Clipsheet

October 12, 2005

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UW System

"UW System auditor cuts produce expected results," Editorial, Racine Journal Times, Oct. 12.

An editorial attributes recent personnel problems on UW System campuses to a lack of state funding that forced some campuses to cut their auditor positions.

On Campus

"UW Colleges' chancellor visits UW-Manitowoc," Manitowoc Herald, Oct. 12.

Interim Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin Colleges Margaret Cleek continues her tour of the UW System's two-year colleges.

"Fifth-graders take a tour of their ‘Phuture’," Green Bay Press-Gazette, Oct. 12.

UW-Green Bay sponsors a day of future-focused events for area elementary school students.

"Harvard gender violence expert to speak at UW," Capital Times, Oct. 12.

UW-Madison addresses domestic abuse issues this month with a several campus events, including a talk from a Harvard expert on rape.

"A UW car when you need it," Capital Times, Oct. 11.

UW-Madison works with a local company to offer shared ride service to campus commuters.

"Bars blame UW professor for lawsuit; professor says he's not at fault," NBC-15, Oct. 12.

A UW Law professor is shocked that bar owners would interpret his advice to students as the instigation for the antitrust suit filed against the tavern league.

"Keg ordinance draft ready," Stevens Point Journal, Oct. 11.

Stevens Point officials are holding college students accountable for their actions and those of their friends.

State

"Education is a key factor in improving the economy," Editorial, La Crosse Tribune, Oct. 12.

An editorial highlights the Wisconsin Technology Council's discussions on how baccalaureate degree holders and the "creative class" are vital to strengthening Wisconsin's economy.