UW System Clipsheet

On Campus

"Madison dorm answers growing call for religious housing," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 21.

A private residence hall near the UW-Madison campus will offer students a religion-centered learning environment.

"UWO parking garage, tennis courts, walking path get preliminary approval," Oshkosh Northwestern, June 21.

Construction projects the Oshkosh Plan Commission approved for UW-Oshkosh are parts of a plan to revamp and expand the campus.

"UW-L prof breaks down strength training into tempo and technique," La Crosse Tribune, June 21.

An associate professor of exercise and sports science uses his expertise to provide guidance about the most effective weight-training techniques.

State

"Ethics Board considers guidelines on accepting UW tickets," Associated Press, June 21.

UW officials said the university would stop giving event tickets to elected officials until the state Ethics Board determines when it is appropriate to do so.

"Committee pledges to improve state purchasing," Associated Press, June 21.

The committee of state procurement representatives has been charged with studying ways to improve how state agencies buy goods and services.

National

"Lumina Foundation to offer millions of dollars to further ideas for reducing college costs," Chronicle of Higher Education, June 21.

Grants from the national foundation will seek to help colleges and universities reduce costs, increase access, improve affordability, and prepare to serve students in new ways.