"The West Side," Wisconsin Public Radio, May 15.
UW-River Falls Chancellor Don Betz and guests discuss campus efforts to use alternative energy sources.
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May 16, 2007
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On Campus
"Green compact to make UWS more enviro-friendly," Superior Daily Telegram, May 15.
UW-Superior joins other Wisconsin universities in signing the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment; the campus will develop a climate neutrality plan, and increase research and education about sustainability..
"Xiong wins women of color award," Exponent, May 16.
A UW-Platteville business administration major, senior Sheng Xiong, received a 2007 UW System Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award in recognition of her leadership on campus and in the community.
"Social detox tops committee's wish list," La Crosse Tribune, May 16.
A La Crosse committee advocates creating a social detoxification center rather than create an alcohol policy coordinator position if grant money becomes available; college students and other groups have expressed support for such a plan.
"UW-Madison accused of allowing coal dust runoff into Monona Bay," Associated Press, May 16.
UW-Madison is taking steps to contain coal dust from a power plant on campus; the Sierra Club has charged that the university currently violates the federal Clean Air Act.
State
"Doyle gives in-state tuition for illegals another shot," RiverTowns.net, May 16.
A provision in the Governor's Budget would allow undocumented workers to pay resident tuition at UW campuses if they are graduates from a Wisconsin high school and apply for citizenship; Joint Finance Committee co-chair Kitty Rhoades predicts a conference committee will eventually decide whether the item is funded in the state budget.
"State tech contract had no outside review," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 16.
State officials say a project intended to save the state costs by consolidating computer servers may not result in any of the projected savings; an independent review was not conducted to verify the project would do as it was intended.
"WisconsinEye to launch Capitol coverage Wednesday," Channel 3000, May 15.
A nonprofit group begins live coverage over the Internet of the State Assembly and State Senate beginning today. Local cable companies will also air 24-hour live coverage as soon as technology to transmit the coverage has been implemented.
National
"Higher Ed and 2008," Inside Higher Ed, May 16.
Financial aid and college access are among the higher education issues emerging as priorities for U.S. presidential candidates.
"Degrees of individuality," Column, Boston Globe, May 16.
A columnist recounts why he values his degree from UW-Milwaukee, which has been recognized for partnering with the city on public service and economic initiatives.
"Study finds college-prep courses in high school leave many students lagging," New York Times, May 16.
A study released yesterday by ACT indicates only one in four high school graduates who take the recommended college-preparatory courses are prepared for college work.