UW System Clipsheet
March 6, 2006
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"Allegations put UW under scrutiny," Editorial, Stevens Point Journal, March 4.
An editorial warning that legislative "witch hunts" against the UW System will ultimately be bad for the state's economy.
"When freedoms clash," Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 6.
An editorial praising the UW System for proposing the "exactly right" policy to guide the activities of resident assistants.
Related: "UW System plan pleases religious group," Wisconsin State Journal, March 6.
"Criminal negligence," Editorial, Appleton Post-Crescent, March 5.
An editorial suggesting the UW System perform more extensive background checks on potential employees.
"Collective bargaining for UW faculty," Column, La Crosse Tribune, March 6.
A UW-La Crosse professor writes in support of a legislative bill that would allow UW System faculty and staff to decide if they want collective bargaining rights.
On Campus
"UWGB clubs forge links with students," Green Bay Press-Gazette, March 5.
UW-Green Bay officials said the campus's Phuture Phoenix program, which connects university students with middle school students, is designed to stimulate early thinking about post-secondary education.
"UW financial worker embezzled from ex-employer," Associated Press, March 6.
UW-Madison officials said two campus financial workers identified in a recent audit of employees convicted of felonies have been reassigned because of some potential connection between their convictions and their jobs.
"Demoted UW-Whitewater dean to seek major damages, lawyer warns," Associated Press, March 4.
UW-Whitewater officials said former campus dean Lee Jones, who was recently demoted after he violated a school policy and, according to his lawyer, is prepared to file suit against the university, has only his own actions to blame for his demotion.
"Farrell for provost," Editorial, Badger Herald, March 6.
An editorial endorsing Patrick Farrell for provost at UW-Madison.
"Beyond the books: Cafes and comfy furniture help keep UW libraries viable," Capital Times, March 4.
UW-Madison's libraries have kept up-to-date, incorporating dozens of computer stations and comfortable furniture to make themselves centers of student academic and social life.
"The man who made WRFW," St. Paul Pioneer Press, March 6.
UW-River Falls students, alumni and faculty all have words of praise for Al Murray, who has helped pioneer the campus's radio station for nearly 30 years.
State
"Research funding caught in dispute," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 6.
Governor Doyle said he would veto a bill to fund biomedical research if it prohibited embryonic stem-cell research.
National
"Court backs campus military recruiters," Associated Press, March 6.
In a unanimous ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that colleges and universities that accept federal funding must allow military recruiters on their campuses.