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"Report gives nod to controversial Lawson project," WisTechnology.com, Oct. 13.

The UW-Madison Lawson Assessment Project report suggests the UW System continue to work to implement the Appointments, Payroll and Benefits System.

"Streamline UW research, but keep ethical oversight," Editorial, Racine Journal Times, Oct. 13.

An editorial supporting legislation that would allow UW researchers who start private companies to sign larger contracts with the university, but urging officials to keep a watchful eye.

On Campus

"Gates to UW students: Go into software," Wisconsin State Journal, Oct. 13.

Microsoft founder Bill Gates visited UW-Madison Wednesday, surprising a computer programming class by acting as substitute teacher.

Related: “Gates woos UW students,” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Oct. 12.
Also: “Bill Gates surprises UW computer class,” Daily Cardinal, Oct. 13.

"UW says security at reactor sufficient," Wisconsin State Journal, Oct. 13.

ABC News will air a report tonight questioning the security of UW-Madison's nuclear research reactor, a report UW-Madison officials are calling overblown and "embellished."

"Wells: Chance to grow," Oshkosh Northwestern, Oct. 13.

UW-Oshkosh Richard Wells, a finalist for President of California State University, Long Beach, said he considered the position because of the university's reputation and the $20 million being reinvested in that university.

"Satz to retire after relapse," Spectator (UW-Eau Claire), Oct. 13.

UW-Eau Claire Provost and Vice Chancellor Ron Satz will retire Monday after undergoing further treatment for the resurgence of non-Hodgkins lymphoma.

“Acting their way into peace of mind,” Wausau Daily Herald, Oct. 13.

Volunteer actors from UW-Marathon County have begun an improvisational acting program as a form of therapy for people with mental illnesses.

State

"Official wants to delay dean's hiring," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Oct. 13.

State Rep. Robin Kreibich has accused UW System officials of "creating an obstacle" to the proposed merger of UW-Milwaukee and UW-Waukesha by selecting a dean for the latter campus.

"Wisconsin Entrepreneurs Network gives start-ups a growth boost," WisBusiness.com, Oct. 12.

The Wisconsin Entrepreneurs Network, the first statewide network to bring together entrepreneurial support organizations, is a key component in helping Wisconsin develop high-tech businesses.

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