UW System Clipsheet
October 25, 2005
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UW System
"Wiley’s letter to Reilly delineates employment policy reforms," Badger Herald, Oct. 25.
In a report required by UW System President Kevin Reilly, UW-Madison Chancellor John Wiley outlined campus changes to certain employment practices.
"UW System unites for Halloween efforts," Daily Cardinal, Oct. 25.
Students from UW System campuses who travel to UW-Madison for Halloween could face university punishment if they receive citations or are arrested.
On Campus
"Wells decides to stay in Oshkosh," Oshkosh Northwestern, Oct. 25.
UW-Oshkosh Chancellor Richard Wells says the chance to stay in the Oshkosh community was a reason he withdrew his candidacy for president of California State University-Long Beach.
"UW-Waukesha staff held straw poll for dean candidates," Waukesha Freeman, Oct. 25.
Some staff members at UW-Waukesha participated in an informal survey to share their preferences about finalists for dean of the campus; other staff encouraged feedback on the hire to be sent directly to the chancellor.
"UW lays down new rules for Halloween weekend," Channel3000.com, Oct. 24.
UW-Madison is instituting a stricter set of rules in an effort to maintain campus security this weekend.
Related: "Halloween House Party Crack-Down Coming," channel3000.com, Oct. 24.
"UW-L, landlords talk about housing options," La Crossse Tribune, Oct. 25.
With construction projects causing future housing shortages, UW-La Crosse administrators are working with landlords to alleviate the problem.
State
"New bill could expedite research, profs say," Daily Cardinal, Oct. 25.
A proposed state bill would exempt UW-Madison researchers from a state law prohibiting them from signing contracts worth more than $15,000.
National
"Ag colleges shift focus off farms," Associated Press, Oct. 24.
Many students from urban areas are entering university colleges of agriculture as they shift their focus from farming to food science and nutrition.


