"UW schedules statewide listening sessions," Wisconsin Public Radio, Nov. 26.
The UW System listening sessions to be held today will seek input from residents and communities across the state.
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November 27, 2007
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UW System
"UW names interim dean of continuing education," Badger Herald, Nov. 27.
UW-Extension Provost and Vice Chancellor Marv Van Kekerix was announced as the interim vice provost for lifelong learning and dean of the Division of Continuing Studies, a position that will continue to promote learning opportunities for nontraditional students and work to develop closer ties between UW-Extension and UW campuses.
"Students show concern regarding seg fee policies," Badger Herald, Nov. 27.
UW students expressed concerns about proposed changes to segregated fee policies at a listening session held on the UW-Madison campus.
Related: "Forum about student funds draws frustration," Daily Cardinal, Nov. 27.
On Campus
"Perspectives: A note from Winnesota," Column, River Falls Journal, Nov. 21.
UW-River Falls Chancellor Don Betz urges collaboration with Minnesota, its close neighbor to the west, particularly in areas of health care and economic development.
"Committee hears details for Institute of Discovery," Badger Herald, Nov. 27.
A UW-Madison committee heard plans for a new campus research building for biomedical studies that will foster collaborative work and community outreach.
State
"Guest view: We must keep our promises to veterans," Column, La Crosse Tribune, Nov. 22.
A state senator supports fully funding the Wisconsin GI Bill, which pays state veterans 100 percent tuition for up to eight credits at a UW or technical college campus.
"Middle-skill jobs," Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nov. 27.
An editorial encouraging greater investment in the state's educational system to better educate students at all levels to prepare for "middle-skill jobs," which are those that require at least some post-secondary education.
Related: "'Middle-level' skills needed," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nov. 11.
"State will clean up UW coal plant," Wisconsin State Journal, Nov. 27.
The state of Wisconsin will make improvements to the UW-Madison coal plant, as well as review 13 other coal plants throughout the state, as the result of a settlement following a lawsuit brought by the Sierra Club; UW-Madison officials hope the plant will be able to make use of campus research on biofuels in a commercial market.
Related: "Charter Street plant required to reduce coal burning," Capital Times, Nov. 26.
Also: "Wisconsin agrees to clean up coal-fired power plants," Milwaukee Business Journal, Nov. 26.
And: "UW coal plant to reduce emissions by 15 percent," Daily Cardinal, Nov. 27.
And: "Wisconsin will reduce coal use at power plant under settlement," Associated Press, Nov. 27.