UW System Clipsheet
November 7, 2006
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Election Day
"Tough contests may boost turnout," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nov. 7.
The State Elections Board projected that half of eligible Wisconsin voters will participate in today's elections.
WisPolitics Election Central: http://www.wispolitics.com/index.iml?Article=74480.
"Groups work to register UWSP students to vote," Stevens Point Journal, Nov. 7.
Forty volunteers from UW-Stevens Point student organizations who were deputized by the city clerk have registered more than 1,500 students to vote.
Related: "United Council urges voters," Badger Herald, Nov. 7.
"Key gubernatorial races and higher education," Chronicle of Higher Education, Nov. 7.
Wisconsin is highlighted as a state where higher education has been been part of the debate this electoral campaign season.
Related: "Higher Ed's Election Day Showdowns," Inside Higher Ed, Nov. 7.
On Campus
"'Dr. Brian' on duty," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Nov. 4.
At his inauguration as Chancellor at UW-Eau Claire, Brian Levin-Stankevich said the university can remain connected to Wisconsin citizens by being dynamic and creative in solving challenges facing higher education.
"UW-Madison perceived as inaccessible, chancellor says," Wisconsin State Journal, Nov. 4.
UW-Madison is not likely to grow its student body, but Chancellor John Wiley said more students are encouraged to enroll at the campus in upper-level courses; Wiley also addressed the ballot referendum on marriage, and faculty criticized a policy that would require background checks for potential employees.
Related: "Wiley asks faculty to reject civil unions ban," Badger Herald, Nov. 7.
"River tour organized to prevent drownings related to alcohol," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Nov. 4.
Following the recent drowning of a UW-La Crosse student in the Mississippi River, UW-Eau Claire Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich wanted to ensure the safety of the area around the Chippewa River near UWEC; students and staff did not find major problems, but suggested additional fencing as a precaution.
"More college students taking remedial math," Waukesha Freeman, Nov. 7.
More than half of new UW-Waukesha freshmen who took placement tests scored below college level in math; across the UW System, about 15 percent of students in fall 2004 needed remedial math instruction, up 3 percentage points from three years ago.
"Facelift planned for Ramer Field," River Falls Journal, Nov. 2.
UW-River Falls hopes to raise $3 million to improve its 40-year-old football stadium.
"Airport, UWFV projects survive county budget deliberations," Appleton Post-Crescent, Nov. 7.
Outagamie County approved $5.3 million for a new communications building at UW-Fox Valley; Winnebago County will also be asked to contribute the same amount to the project.