UW System Clipsheet
June 7, 2006
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UW System
"Take long view of UW System's value," Editorial, Wausau Daily Herald, June 7.
An editorial noting the economic value of a strong UW System and calling for greater taxpayer and lawmaker support for the university.
On Campus
"UWW center plan delayed," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 7.
A work group assessing the educational needs of the Milwaukee and Waukesha areas will continue to investigate the region in order for the Board of Regents to make a sound decision regarding the future of UW-Waukesha.
"UW-L committee meets with search firm," La Crosse Tribune, June 7.
The 17-member search and screen committee charged with finding a replacement for outgoing UW-La Crosse Chancellor Doug Hastad outlined the traits they expect to find in candidates qualified to lead the campus.
"UW-Madison: No. 1 school of wasted opportunity," Column, Daily Cardinal, June 7.
A columnist urges UW-Madison students to reconsider how they spend their free time.
"UW-Madison's Henry Mall tops latest endangered properties list," Wisconsin State Journal, June 7.
The Wisconsin Trust for Historic Preservation, which placed UW-Madison's Henry Mall atop its Ten Most Endangered Properties List, said the mall is the only place on campus that retains the integrity of the design of the first campus Master Plan.
"UWSP club plants community garden," Stevens Point Journal, June 7.
UW-Stevens Point's Sustainable Agriculture in Communities Society began work on its community garden, using various organic growing techniques to promote better land use.
"Former LTE's suit settled for $145,000," Capital Times, June 6.
A former UW-Madison limited-term employee settled a lawsuit with the Board of Regents out of court.
State
"State version of GI Bill will pay off," Editorial, Wausau Daily Herald, June 6.
All state citizens should contribute to the Wisconsin GI Bill -- a state program that will pay for itself many times over by investing in the education of veterans.
"Travel deal involved firm early," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 7.
UW officials testified Tuesday in the trial of a state worker accused of wrongdoing as chair of a committee that evaluated state and university travel contracts.