UW System Clipsheet

July 17, 2006

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On Campus

"UWM accepts research chief's resignation," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 15.

UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Carlos Santiago said the resignation of the vice chancellor for research and dean of the Graduate School will not deter the campus mission of expanding its research capabilities.

"UW-Madison can't grasp concept of academic freedom," Editorial, Oshkosh Northwestern, July 16.

An editorial arguing that academic freedom means challenging controversial views while also allowing them to be expressed.

Related: "Green looks like meddler," Editorial, Capital Times, July 15.

Column: "Media, political pressure shouldn't hinder UW's choice of instructors," Column, Green Bay Press-Gazette, July 17.

"Trip inspires student's mission against sex trade in Thailand," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 16.

A UW-Stevens Point student who traveled to Thailand is working with his home campus toward giving orphans and other undocumented children the chance to study there free of charge.

"DNR documents invasion in Wisconsin's forests," Duluth News Tribune, July 17.

UW-Superior's Lake Superior Research Institute is assisting the Department of Natural Resources in controlling the spread of non-native invasive plant species in Wisconsin's forests.

"Planning for growth while preserving nature: UW-Parkside officials look to the needs of the next 20 years," Racine Journal Times, July 16.

UW-Parkside will preserve the campus's "beautiful physical environment" as the school renovates and expands through a new master plan.

"UW pays $145K to settle claim," Associated Press, July 15.

UW-Madison is working to convert a number of limited-term employment positions into permanent jobs within the next six to ten years; the campus recently settled a lawsuit brought by one such employee.

National

"Showdown set on stem cells," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 16.

UW officials and Wisconsin's representatives in the U.S. Senate are urging the passage of the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act, which would lift restrictions on federal dollars for stem-cell research.

Related: "Stem cell debate blurs party lines within state," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 16.