UW System Clipsheet
May 22, 2006
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Commencement
"Diplomas' few words reflect many stories," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 22.
Commencement speakers urged UW-Milwaukee's graduating class to focus on global awareness and diversity as they move on to begin careers in the "real world."
"UWSP graduates proud of their achievements," Stevens Point Journal, May 22.
Graduates from UW-Stevens Point said they felt an overwhelming sense of accomplishment crossing the stage and receiving their diplomas.
"Hundreds step forward to claim college degrees," River Falls Journal, May 19.
UW-River Falls Chancellor Don Betz encouraged his campus's graduates to lead by example as they venture out beyond the halls of academia.
"Leader of UW Colleges offers fresh 'IDEAS,'" Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, May 22.
New UW Colleges and UW-Extension Chancellor David Wilson outlined his "IDEAS" for the future when he helped confer associate degrees at UW-Manitowoc; the acronym stands for "Innovation, Diversity, Economic Development, Access and Stewardship," all areas that will be high priorities, Wilson said.
"33 graduate from UW-M/WC," Marshfield News-Herald, May 22.
The Helen Laird Theatre at UW-Marshfield/Wood County was filled to capacity as graduates received associate of arts and science degrees.
"UW-Sheboygan graduates ready for next challenge," Sheboygan Press, May 20.
Many of UW-Sheboygan's graduates will go on to finish bachelor's degrees at other UW System campuses, start a new job, or simply bask in their latest educational achievements.
"Sunshine foretells bright future for Boo-U grads," Baraboo News Republic, May 22.
Graduates of UW-Baraboo/Sauk County lauded the quality of their education at commencement ceremonies this weekend.
UW System
"Fewer college grads creating 'silent crisis,'" Editorial, Dubuque Telegraph Herald, May 19.
UW System President Kevin Reilly has said Wisconsin must increase the number of baccalaureate degree-holders in the state to be successful in the burgeoning knowledge economy.
On Campus
"School looks to changing times, future," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 21.
A look at the history and future of UW-Waukesha, ideas for which have been as abundant as the number of students who attend the suburban campus.
"UWS receives million-dollar gift," Duluth News Tribune, May 21.
An unrestricted $1.04 million gift from Retired Air Force Col. and UW-Superior alumnus John Bremer will allow the campus to direct the private funding to areas of the greatest need.
"Four-year degree now exception to the rule," Stevens Point Journal, May 22.
Double majors or other pressing commitments during college often hinder students' ability to complete their bachelor's degrees in four years, one UW-Stevens Point Career Services official said.
"University names Furst-Bowe to provost post," Dunn County News, May 17.
UW-Stout Chancellor Charles Sorensen named Julie Furst-Bowe as campus provost; Furst-Bowe had been serving as interim provost on campus for close to a year. Full story:
"UW-L hire search firm to help find new chancellor," La Crosse Tribune, May 20.
UW System officials said they chose the Witt/Kieffer firm to assist the Search and Screen Committee in selecting a replacement for departing UW-La Crosse Chancellor Doug Hastad based on its experience with chancellor searches at six other UW System campuses.
"UWM employee wins $250,000 on 'Jeopardy,'" Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 20.
Michael Falk, a research meteorologist at UW-Milwaukee, took home the quarter-million-dollar jackpot from the Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions; Falk had already earned nearly $60,000 during a four-day run as champion earlier in the year.
State
"Don't make students pay for tuition waiver for state's veterans," Editorial, Sheboygan Press, May 22.
An editorial urging lawmakers not to force UW System and Wisconsin Technical College System students to shoulder the cost of allowing the state's veterans to attend the public campuses at no charge.
"Three-county government collaborative incorporates," River Falls Journal, May 19.
After a series of forums at UW-River Falls to assess the region's governmental needs, the Western Wisconsin Intergovernmental Collaborative was created to be a resource to the area's local governments.