UW System Clipsheet
July 28, 2006
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UW System
"Make room for our students," Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 28.
An editorial calling for the state to reinvest in the university to allow UW-Madison to expand its enrollment of Wisconsin students and the UW System to continue to raise the stature of UW-Milwaukee.
Letter to the Editor: "Doors are open at 2-year colleges," Letter to the Editor, July 28.
On Campus
"College For Kids gives youth a taste of campus life, education," Fond du Lac Reporter, July 28.
UW-Fond du Lac's College for Kids program, now in its 16th year, allows 150 area middle schoolers to experience a week of college life.
"Deluge drenches Madison," Wisconsin State Journal, July 28.
UW-Madison buildings experienced some damage Wednesday when more than 3.5 inches of rain fell in 90 minutes.
"Late July: That means another pro football summer camp," River Falls Journal, July 27.
UW-River Falls student workers hope their contributions will keep the Kansas City Chiefs' training camp on the campus for years to come.
"Pre-college program helps youths expand vision," Richland Observer, July 20.
Students enrolled in UW-Richland's Precollege Program, which encourages youth to consider options for college, focused on critical thinking skills and community service.
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State
"Political complaints dismissed," RiverTowns.net, July 28.
The State Elections Board dismissed two complaints about the use of e-mail servers at UW-River Falls.
"Meeting sheds light on aspect of area economy," Watertown Daily Times, July 27.
Experts from UW-Extension and UW-Madison are providing local business leaders data and guidance about the economic future of Jefferson County.
"Drought meetings to be held in northwestern counties," Wisconsin Ag Connection, July 28.
UW-Extension is helping farmers with strategies to manage their crops during this summer's drought.
"AgrAbility aids Eberhart's aspirations," The Bee (Phillips, WI), July 26.
The AgrAbility program, a cooperative effort between UW-Extension, UW Biological Systems Engineering and other organizations helped one disabled farmer continue to operate his farm and sustain his livelihood.
"National youth competition 'inspirational,'" Capital Times, July 26.
UW-Extension leaders helped bring teams from 20 states to Wisconsin to compete in the 4-H Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program, which teaches kids about wildlife management.