UW System Clipsheet

July 7, 2006

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"UW scraps $26 million computer project," Associated Press, July 6.

The UW System will abandon its current plans to implement a new payroll software system but hopes to leverage a state contract with Oracle/People Soft.

Related: "U. of Wisconsin gives up on $26-Million software implementation and starts over with new company," Chronicle of Higher Education, July 7.
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Also: "Senator appalled by UW contract decision," Wisconsin Radio Network, July 6.

And: "UW System says goodbye to Lawson after 5 years, $26 million," Wisconsin Technology Network, July 6.

Editorial: "UW System's $26 million 'lesson' a bit pricy," Editorial, Appleton Post-Crescent, July 7.

Another editorial: "Era of penalties for wasted taxes officially arrives," Editorial Oshkosh Northwestern, July 7.

On Campus

"UW leader outgrows modest roots," Wausau Daily Herald, July 6.

A profile of David Wilson, who recently became the first chancellor of both UW Colleges and UW-Extension.

"UW instructor under fire basks in publicity for 9/11 view," Associated Press, July 7.

Kevin Barrett, a UW-Madison instructor whose political views have generated strong reactions, said he has been seeking publicity for his views for some time.

Related: "UW review expected today of instructor's 9/11 comments," Associated Press, July 7.

Also: "UW System inconsistent in sifting and winnowing," Column, Spooner Advocate, July 6.

"Pastors: UW unfair to Barrows," Capital Times, July 6.

Board of Regents President David Walsh said the Regents' personnel committee will receive UW-Madison administrator Paul Barrows's case and decide whether it is in need of review.

"UW-S names interim dean," Sheboygan Press, July 7.

UW-Sheboygan named Mary Beth Emmerichs interim dean of the freshman/sophomore campus to replace Raymond T. Hernandez.

"Looking for entrepreneurs," Beloit Daily News, July 6.

The Small Business Development Center at UW-Whitewater is offering business classes to General Motors employees looking to begin a second career.