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"More ideas for UW ‘listening sessions’," Column, Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Dec. 1.

A columnist says in addition to examining rights to free speech, Wisconsin legislators should investigate other important university issues like quality of education, rising tuition and limited access.

"Get the dirty politics out of the way," Editorial, La Crosse Tribune, Dec. 2.

An editorial echoes calls from student leaders who say one goal of a student-fee increase to fund faculty raises is to highlight the problems created by declining state support for higher education.

"Student fee hike deserves rejection," Editorial, Wisconsin State Journal, Dec. 2.

An editorial argues that Regents and the Legislature, not students, should take responsibility for make sure faculty are properly paid.

"Battle for free expression beginning," Column, Badger Herald, Dec. 2.

A student columnist hopes UW System President Kevin P. Reilly's advisory committee will reveal larger issues surrounding free speech on campus.

"Just in time for Christmas: Retail IT," Wisconsin Technology Network, Dec. 2.

The UW System's Academic Advanced Distributed Learning Co-Lab is developing gaming technology that may have major impacts in the corporate world.

On Campus

"Student sues 3 officials, UW regents," Associated Press, Dec. 2.

The UW-Eau Claire resident assistant who was told not to lead Bible studies in his residence hall room filed a lawsuit against university officials for restricting his First Amendment rights.

"UW-Whitewater dean faced allegations in Florida," Associated Press, Dec. 2.

A report from a former employer shows a UW-Whitewater administrator, recently the focus of an audit on campus spending, has faced other allegations of misusing university resources.

"UW-Madison, WARF rank third among license income earned for 2004," WisBusiness, Dec. 2.

A recent report shows UW-Madison and WARF brought in $47.5 million in licensing revenues, placing them third in the country for gross license income.

"Arts called vital to area's identity," St. Paul Pioneer Press, Dec. 1.

UW-River Falls sponsors a community-centered forum with a goal to incorporate the arts into daily life.

"Program aids UW-P's international students," Kenosha News, Nov. 25.

UW-Parkside's International Friendship progam helps university-exchange students adapt to life with host families.

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"New major brings college to global front," River Falls Journal, Dec. 2.

The new addition of an international studies major will help students gain a larger understanding of the global community.

"Students hope to boost cheer with greetings," Appleton Post-Crescent, Dec. 2.

A UW-Fox Valley student organizaiton invites community members to create and send cards to people in need of holiday cheer.

National

"State is urged to spend more on higher education," San Francisco Chronicle, Dec. 1.

A recent study shows the state needs to invest more in the higher education system if they want to improve the quality of life in California.

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