UW System Clipsheet

October 26, 2005

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UW System

"Walsh balances UW, legislature in hands," Badger Herald, Oct. 26.

Board of Regents President David Walsh strives to gain support for the UW System by strengthening relationships with legislators and stakeholders.

On Campus

"UW-Madison image lies with students," Editorial, Green Bay Press-Gazette, Oct. 26.

Students should remember the importance of maintaining the university's world-class reputation during this year's Halloween festivities.

"'Roadmap' outlines economic priorities," Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 26.

A report by the Economic Development Commission of Manitowoc County calls for more cooperation between UW-Manitowoc and business leaders.

"City, UW-L are close to deal on naming dispute," La Crosse Tribune, Oct. 26.

UW-La Crosse's athletic-field complex could be rededicated following years of debate between university and city officials.

"UW-Green Bay’s first vice chancellor remembered as firm voice," Green Bay Press-Gazette, Oct. 26.

UW-Green Bay's first vice chancellor, Robert Maier, is remembered as an instrumental leader during the campus's early years.

"UW set to showcase nanotech," Badger Herald, Oct. 26.

UW-Madison researchers are teaming with national museums to show advances in nanotechnology to the public.

"School on cutting edge of socially minded ethics," Wisconsin Public Radio, Oct. 25.

UW-Madison's School of Business is nationally ranked for offering one of the best programs on environmental and social issues.

Listen: http://clipcast.wpr.org:8080/ramgen/wpr/news/news051025pm.rm

"UWSP students learn tree care," Stevens Point Journal, Oct. 26.

UW-Stevens Point students help improve the city's environment by volunteering to plant trees.

State

"Farmers have statewide network to buy and sell," Oshkosh Northwestern, Oct. 25.

UW-Extension launches website to help farmers manage products and costs.

National

"House panel presents its proposals for cutting $15 billion from federal student-loan programs," Chronicle of Higher Education, Oct. 26.

House Committee on Education and the Workforce to consider spending cuts for programs like student loans; savings would be redirected in part toward reducing the deficit.

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