UW System Clipsheet
July 12, 2006
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UW System
"WiSys working to promote tech transfer from UW System campuses," WisBusiness.com, July 12.
A new grant program seeks to stimulate innovations from researchers across the UW System like those in a catalog of UW inventions now ready for the marketplace.
On Campus
"The right decision for the wrong guy," Editorial, Wisconsin State Journal, July 12.
An editorial supporting academic freedom and UW-Madison's decision to continue with plans for a lecturer with controversial views to teach a course this fall.
Related: "UW will chug along after Barrett ruling," Column, Wisconsin State Journal, July 12.
Also: "A chronicle of lower education," Column, Racine Journal Times, July 12.
"STEPS summer camp has girls headed in the right direction," WEAU-TV, July 10.
UW-Stout brings girls to campus to learn more about science, engineering and technology careers.
"Ballast project enlists industry," Duluth News Tribune, July 12.
UW-Superior will play a role in research to stop invasive species from entering the Great Lakes in large vessels.
"Group says UW ranks high in research animal violations," Capital Times, July 11.
An interest group says federal reports show several problems with UW animal research; university researchers say they promptly correct problems and try to prevent them in the future.
State
"Both parties hope to capture new seats," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 12.
State Elections Board filings show competition for two-thirds of Wisconsin's legislative races.
Related: " Election battle plans in nominating papers," Wisconsin State Journal, July 12.
"WMMB renews funding for Extension's Milk Money program," Wisconsin Ag Connection, July 11.
Through Milk Money, UW-Extension works with partners to assist Wisconsin dairies in producing high-quality milk.


