UW System Clipsheet

February 26, 2007

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On Campus

"Budget proposal shows positive steps forward," Column, Stevens Point Journal, Feb. 23.

UW-Stevens Point Chancellor Linda Bunnell writes that UW campuses can use state investments to meet the state's economic needs, such as providing health science workers in Central Wisconsin.

"UW-Sheboygan campus does indeed have a bright future," Letter to the Editor, Sheboygan Press, Feb. 23.

Interim Dean Mary Beth Emmerichs thanks the community for its support of UW-Sheboygan.

"Finalists for UW-Baraboo dean to tour community," Baraboo News Republic, Feb. 26.

The public is invited to meet candidates in the running for Dean of UW-Baraboo/Sauk County.

"UW ranks No. l off the court, too," Editorial, Wisconsin State Journal, Feb. 26.

As the nation again takes notice of UW-Madison athletics, this editorial offers a reminder of the campus's academic excellence.

"Being part of a campus posse a big help," Wisconsin State Journal, Feb. 23.

More than 90 students at UW-Madison are Posse Scholars, groups of students from urban areas across the nation who are achieving academic success in college, and who bring diversity that contributes to a more-positive campus climate.

Related: "Plan 2008 fails to achieve goals, real change," Column, Daily Cardinal, Feb. 26.

"UWS garners OK to buy back land," Superior Daily Telegram, Feb. 23.

The state will be able improve the appearance of UW-Superior by buying land near the campus without the use of state tax dollars.

"UW-EC students still illegally sharing music," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram/Associated Press, Feb. 25.

UW-Eau Claire offers students legal ways to listen to music online as one way to discourage illegal downloading of music on campus.

"UW aims for quality," Badger Herald, Feb. 23.

When filling positions on campus, UW institutions seek to hire the best person for the job, whether that person is a UW veteran or new to the university.

"Harvey Hall needs work," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Feb. 23.

A renovation of a theater at UW-Stout would make the performance space safer and more usable for students and the community.

State

"Senators embrace duties of Madison," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Feb. 25.

A look at the working styles and goals of state representatives from Western Wisconsin.

"Don't put all eggs in biomedical basket," Column, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 23.

UW-Milwaukee and other universities are building academic programs that can strengthen Wisconsin's leadership in biomedical technologies, but long-term funding and support will be needed if the emerging industry is to thrive.

National

"AP classes face scrutiny in audit," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 26.

The College Board will review Advanced Placement programs to make sure that high-school classes that carry the AP designation include college-level work.