UW System Clipsheet
October 4, 2006
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On Campus
"Wisconsin stem cell patents to get review," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Oct. 4.
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation expects that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office will reaffirm the foundation's patents on stem-cell research related processes and products.
Related: "Stem-cell patents to be reviewed," Wisconsin State Journal, Oct. 4.
"A horrible reminder of lessons we have already learned," Editorial, La Crosse Tribune, Oct. 4.
UW-La Crosse is offering support and guidance for students grieving the death of UW-L student Luke Homan, whose body was found in the Mississippi River this week; this editorial notes that personal responsibility and education must be factors as the community considers ways to prevent similar situations from occurring.
"A teachable moment on a terrible theory," Editorial, Oshkosh Northwestern, Oct. 4.
An editorial encouraging the Oshkosh community not to give undue attention to an upcoming lecture by UW-Madison instructor Kevin Barrett, but neither to prevent him from speaking.
Related: "UWO Chancellor Richard Wells on Barrett visit," Column, Oshkosh Northwestern, Oct. 4.
"Parkside's cuisine praised by visiting Italians," Racine Journal Times, Oct. 4.
Italian students visited UW-Parkside through an exchange agreement with the University of Calabria.
"Students register to vote on campus," Oshkosh Northwestern, Oct. 4.
More than 800 students have already registered to vote as part of get-out-the-vote efforts at UW-Oshkosh.
"Chiefs to stay put for camp," Wichita Eagle, Oct. 4.
The Kansas City Chiefs exercise an option to return to UW-River Falls for another season of training camp.
"Alcohol policies more strict for students in dorms," Royal Purple, Oct. 4.
UW-Whitewater residence halls will step up enforcement of policies to encourage students to make good choices about whether to use alcohol.
State
"School district uses focus groups to improve communication with community," Stevens Point Journal, Oct. 4.
UW-Extension plays a role in helping a school district in Stevens Point better interact with area residents.
"Gardeners harvest crops from rented Brown Co. plots," Green Bay Press-Gazette, Oct. 4.
More than 100 citizens take advantage of community gardens in Brown County made possible by UW-Extension.
"Education funding debated by 9th Senate candidates," Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 4.
The Wisconsin Covenant was among the items debated by candidates for the State Senate.