UW System Clipsheet
April 17, 2006
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UW System
"UW Growth Agenda sounds great but now needs details," Editorial, Oshkosh Northwestern, April 16.
An analysis of UW System President Kevin Reilly's Growth Agenda for the university.
On Campus
"Private research center in Madison would be unique, officials say," Associated Press, April 17.
UW-Madison officials said the new research facilities being constructed on campus will allow it to remain atop the research ladder among universities nationwide.
"Barrows sees hope in panel's decision," Associated Press, April 15.
Despite a recommendation to overturn UW-Madison's reprimand of administrator Paul Barrows, campus officials said Chancellor John Wiley's choice to remove Barrows from his previous vice chancellor position cannot be appealed, as Barrows served at the pleasure of Wiley; UW System officials said they would leave the decision up to UW-Madison Provost Patrick Farrell.
Related: “Barrows' Lawyer: Pols Mucked It Up,” Capital Times, April 15.
"UW students planning week of activities," Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, April 17.
The UW-Manitowoc Student Government this week planned a number of events that will focus on pertinent issues in higher education, like the proposed Taxpayer Protection Amendment and ways to increase student access.
"Japanese firm, UW-P celebrate pact," Dubuque Telegraph Herald, April 14.
State officials said they hope a new partnership between UW-Platteville and Japanese company Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation will yield economic growth for the area.
Full story not available online
"Summit to call for diversity action," Green Bay Press-Gazette, April 17.
UW-Green Bay and the Brown County UW-Extension are among the sponsors of the Leadership Summit on Diversity, an event aimed to build on the foundation of a community where residents and businesses are welcomed.
State
"Push and pull," Editorial, Appleton Post-Crescent, April 16.
An editorial in strong opposition of the proposed Taxpayer Protection Amendment.
"UW: Be vigilant on new facility," Column, Wisconsin State Journal, April 15.
State Sen. Scott Fitzgerald writes in to offer his view on the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery.
National
"Congress fails to make sense on student loans," Editorial, Sheboygan Press, April 17.
An editorial expressing confusion on Congress's refusal to take up a bill by U.S. Rep. Tom Petri that would, in some cases, enable students to receive more federally funded financial aid and save the federal government money.