UW System Clipsheet

October 20, 2006

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On Campus

"UW-Stout leader has heart surgery," St. Paul Pioneer Press, Oct. 20.

Chancellor Chuck Sorensen is recovering following triple-bypass heart surgery.

"UWM chancellor to have surgery for prostate cancer," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Oct. 20.

Chancellor Carlos Santiago has an excellent prognosis and expects to limit public appearances for 4 to 6 weeks.

"Growth and Access Agenda about more than just diversity," The Racquet, Oct. 19.

The UW-La Crosse Growth and Access Agenda is the campus's attempt to protect academic quality and respond to the needs of employers without additional state funding.

Related: "Educators meet with employers," La Crosse Tribune, Oct. 20.

"UW-Milwaukee celebrates 50 years," Badger Herald, Oct. 19.

Events to mark UWM's anniversary are celebrating accomplished alumni and the achievements of academic departments.

"Nobel Peace Prize nominee to speak at UWSP," Stevens Point Journal, Oct. 19.

Sompop Jantraka will speak to the UW-Stevens Point community about his work to improve the lives of children in Thailand; UWSP will host four Thai students next year in its English-as-a-Second-Language program.

"WiCell director going private," Wisconsin State Journal, Oct. 19.

Beth Donley plans to pursue private-sector opportunities after leaving WiCell Research Institute.

State

"Doyle, Green meet tonight," Wisconsin State Journal, Oct. 19.

Higher education is expected to be among the topics covered in the last gubernatorial debate before the Nov. 7. election.

Related: "Doyle, Green prepare for final faceoff," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Oct. 20.