UW System Clipsheet

Board of Regents

"Regents oppose marriage vote," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Oct. 7.

Calling it "the right thing to do," the UW System Board of Regents voted Friday to formally oppose an upcoming Wisconsin ballot referendum on marriage because they said it could tie the hands of future Boards of Regents when it comes to policy-setting, including the ability to offer domestic partner benefits.

Related: "Regents oppose gay marriage amendment," Associated Press, Oct. 7.

"Regents say state remains supportive," Badger Herald, Oct. 9.

Citizens tell UW leaders that they are enthusiastic about higher education in Wisconsin, and that they are interested in affordability, accessibility and admissions in the UW System.

Related: "Regents to form committee about off-campus rowdiness," UWM Post, Oct. 9.

"UW audit calls for monitoring athletes' academic performance," Associated Press, Oct. 5.

Regent Gerard Randall requested a review of coaching contracts related to the academic performance of the UW System's student-athletes, particularly in light of similar efforts by the NCAA.

On Campus

"UW-La Crosse plan asks: What price for diversity?" Associated Press, Oct. 6.

UW-La Crosse wants to use additional revenue to grow enrollment, add faculty and staff, and maintain its scholastic quality without using more state dollars.

"Drowned student's alcohol level four times legal limit, La Crosse Tribune, Oct. 5.

A La Crosse County medical examiner said deceased UW-La Crosse student Luke Homan's blood-alcohol level was 0.32 at the time of his drowning.

Editorial: "Amid tragedy, an old scourge," Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Oct. 6.

"UW-Rock County plans for future," Beloit Daily News, Oct. 7.

UW-Rock County Dean Diane Pilliard said the college is in real need of renovation, and will soon build a new library, lecture hall and classrooms.

"Diversity diversifies as UWGB boosts programming," Green Bay Press-Gazette, Oct. 9.

UW-Green Bay is encouraging students to think about diversity in different ways through new on-campus programs.

"Thomson lends perspective to stem cell expectations," Wisconsin Technology Network, Oct. 9.

Stem-cell innovator James Thomson tells UW alumni that while his research holds great potential, it may take time before it translates to cures for disease; UW alumnus John Morgridge told a group of executives that news about minor events should not distract from the UW's great accomplishments in science and business.

"It's try, try again on UW union vote," Capital Times, Oct. 5.

Supporters of a renovation to UW-Madison's Memorial Union stress accessibility for the physically challenged as a primary need for the update.

"UWSP archives reward curious patrons," Stevens Point Journal, Oct. 8.

The Area Research Center, a network of 14 archival centers located on UW System campuses and at other facilities around the state, is the only network in the world that transfers archival material.

National

"UWO chancellor pursuing job," Oshkosh Northwestern, Oct. 7.

UW-Oshkosh Chancellor Richard Wells has been named a finalist for the position of president at the College of Charleston.

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