UW System Clipsheet
November 1, 2006
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UW System
"New director to repair tense relationship," Badger Herald, Nov. 1.
Constant relationships and dialogue will be key to the future of the UW System, said incoming Director of Communications and External Relations David Giroux.
On Campus
"Professor at UW wins award for molecule research," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nov. 1.
UW-Madison Professor Laura Kiessling wins the Harrison Howe Award from the American Chemical Society.
"Volunteerism from campus reassuring," Editorial, Oshkosh Northwestern, Nov. 1.
The community should praise and encourage college students who are more often engaging in volunteer activities.
"Rising grades may not mean rising performance at UWO," Oshkosh Northwestern, Nov. 1.
Students and faculty discussing how they understand the college experience discuss why grades seem to have risen over time.
"FBI to review latest drowning," La Crosse Tribune, Nov. 1.
La Crosse police have asked the FBI to review evidence in the case of a UW-La Crosse student who recently drowned.
State
"Will state lose edge in stem cell work?" Associated Press, Nov. 1.
Researchers predict stem-cell research would slow, but not stop completely, if Wisconsin elects a new governor.
Editorial: "Clear choice on stem cells," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Oct. 31.
National
"One for the ages: A prescription that may extend life," New York Times, Oct. 31.
UW-Madison researchers find evidence that a restricted-calorie diet may be a key to longevity.