UW System Clipsheet
October 20, 2005
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UW System
"Senate committee scrutinizes UW," Badger Herald, Oct. 20.
UW System President Kevin Reilly and colleagues testified about university employment policies and practices.
On Campus
"Three local UW campuses: Start here, finish at UWSP," Marshfield News Herald, Oct. 20.
UW-Marshfield/Wood County, UW-Marathon County and UW-Stevens Point will announce a collaboration between the three schools known as the UW Central Wisconsin Connection.
"UW alarmed by surge in detox cases," Capital Times, Oct. 20.
Student visits to detox have doubled since the same time last year; UW-Madison officials share concerns about increased student alcohol abuse.
"Group fights student aid cuts," Appleton Post-Crescent, Oct. 20.
UW students participate in nationally organized call-in protest over cuts to federal student financial aid.
"UW student group aims to defend wage hike vote," Capital Times, Oct. 20.
The Associated Students of Madison defends a passed referendum that would require the university to pay certain employees a "living wage."
National
"College gender gap widens: 57% are women," USA TODAY, Oct. 20.
National trends predict fewer male students on college campuses from all backgrounds and disciplines.