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"UW committee begins investigating dismissal procedures," Badger Herald, Nov. 4.

A Regent-appointed committee met yesterday to begin work on updating the university's policies for investigation, dismissal and discipline of UW employees.

"Committee to explore options in possible merger," UWM Post, Nov. 2.

Policymakers, students, and UW System officials are examining the best and most-efficient options for meeting the educational needs of Waukesha County.

"Top UW officials protested state travel contract," WKOW-TV, Nov. 3.

UW System officials discussed the process for selecting a vendor to provide services under a state travel contract.

"Students can stop UW student-fee abuse," Editorial, Appleton Post-Crescent, Nov. 4.

An editorial reminding students that they have the ability to control the use of student fees through voting on campus and participation in student government.

"UW urged to dump payroll system," Capital Times, Nov. 4.

UW System considered the suggestions of campus information officers in deciding to take the next step toward implementing a new employee payroll system.

Also: “UW System will evaluate software,” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nov. 3.

On Campus

"Bible study policy raises ire," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nov. 4.

UW-Eau Claire's policy asks resident assistants to refrain from leading religious or political activities in residence halls, but notes their ability to participate in such activities away from their supervisory roles; U.S. Rep. Mark Green among those asking for clarification on policy.

"Extreme tactics miss the mark," Editorial, Wisconsin State Journal, Nov. 4.

An editorial asserts animal-rights activists shouldn't have personalized a recent protest against UW-Madison's animal-research projects.

"UW-Parkside professor's creations give new meaning to the theory of evolution," Kenosha News, Nov. 3.

An exhibit at UW-Parkside will feature the works of Professor David Holmes, who fashions sculptures out of everything from copper toilet floats to rubber tubes.

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State

"Doyle vetoes cloning ban, says it will hurt stem cell research," Associated Press, Nov. 4.

Gov. Jim Doyle vetoes a ban that would have stopped potentially life-saving UW research on stem-cell lines.

Related: "Wisconsin's Governor vetoes a cloning ban, saying it threatens stem-cell research," Chronicle of Higher Education, Nov. 4.
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Also: Remarks by Kevin P. Reilly, President, University of Wisconsin System

"Good work climate needs more jobs," Editorial, Wisconsin State Journal, Nov. 4.

An editorial stating that Wisconsin must continue to invest in UW-Madison and human capital if the state wants to increase jobs and continue offering some of the best work environments in the country.

"Patents play many important roles in business world," Column, Capital Region Business Journal, Nov. 4.

WiSys Technology Foundation manager explains that UW-licensed and developed technologies have helped Wisconsin rise in the number of patents issued annually.

"State makes progress in high-tech job creation," Column, Stevens Point Journal, Nov. 4.

Wisconsin Technology Council President Tom Still outlines reasons for Wisconsin's gains in the technology market, including an increased number of baccalaureate-degree holders.

"Elderly, college students blast Xcel Energy rate request," Associated Press, Nov. 3.

UW students were among those who voiced concern about high energy rates and how they will impact Wisconsin residents.

National

"The ‘crisis’ in higher ed financing," Inside Higher Ed, Nov. 4.

Higher education instiutions across the country are struggling to provide quality education and access for all students while government funding decreases.

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