UW System Clipsheet

December 5, 2005

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On Campus

"Bible study conflict escalates to national issue," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Dec. 3.

UW-Eau Claire interim chancellor Vicki Lord Larson anticipated the national attention that would follow a First Amendment issue on campus.

"Dean who founded academic-diversity group is demoted following audit," Chronicle of Higher Education, Dec. 4.

UW-Whitewater Dean Lee Jones is facing questions about his use of university dollars.
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Related: "UW-Whitewater demotes dean, will start process for firing him," Capital Times, December 3.

"Talks could focus on UW-Waukesha students attending WCTC," Waukesha Freeman, Dec. 3.

Among plans being considered by campus officials is one that would encourage associate-degree seeking students to first attend the area technical college.

"Small business owners have a friend," Green Bay Press-Gazette, Dec. 4.

UW-Green Bay and the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs Network help to form the Business Assistance Center.

"UW alumni group sets up new advocacy arm, Web site," Capital Times, Dec. 3.

Alumni for Wisconsin is a new organization designed to provide former students with resources they can use to help gain support for the university.

"Some scary stories on binge drinking," Wisconsin State Journal, Dec. 3.

As part of a class that examines the physiological effects of alcohol, a group of UW-Madison students shared with area high school students stories about experiences with alcohol.

"UWEC students try unique fundraiser," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Dec. 4.

A group of UW-Eau Claire students will sell a swimsuit calendar to raise money for Colleges Against Cancer and Students In Free Enterprise.

State

"Student aid worth increased funding," Editorial, Stevens Point Journal, Dec. 5.

An editorial reprimands the federal government for chosing to cut from higher education funding during times of fiscal crisis.