The recently proposed NanoSTEM initiative would support nanotechnology efforts in the Chippewa Valley by developing a closer partnership between UW-Stout, UW-Eau Claire and the Chippewa Valley Technical College as a means to share information and equipment in the field.
Related: "Doyle's nanotechnology push in the Chippewa Valley," WEAU, Feb. 1.
UW-Marathon County hosted a member of Gov. Jim Doyle's administration to answer questions about the governor's State of the State Address; topics included the Wisconsin Covenant.
An in-depth look at the forthcoming Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery -- two UW-Madison facilities, one for privately funded projects and one for publicly funded projects affiliated with the university -- which officials say will enhance Wisconsin's stellar reputation for interdisciplinary research.
Members of the UW-La Crosse Student Association expressed concern over the city's proposed public intoxication ordinance, which would levy a $222 fine for any person found to be impaired as a result of the use of alcohol, saying city officials fail to adequately address the vague nature of the ordinance.
UW-Madison's PEOPLE program, which partners the campus with a number of public school districts around Wisconsin, guides high school students from traditionally underrepresented groups along the path toward earning a four-year college degree.
An editorial applauding the efforts of UW-Marshfield/Wood County to promote sexual responsibility among its students.
UW-Stout, UW-Eau Claire, UW-Marinette and UW-River Falls are all participating in RecycleMania, a friendly competition among more than 200 campuses around the country to see which can collect the largest amount of recyclable goods and the least amount of trash.
UW-Stevens Point Chancellor Linda Bunnell presented the city with a check for municipal services received in 2006 and commended the city's police department's sensitivity to student issues.