UW System Clipsheet

December 13, 2007

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"Student loans, Bucky the Badger and some times," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Dec. 12.

New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo continues his inquiry into improper practices of a student loan company that had contracts with 63 colleges including UW-Madison, UW-Green Bay, and Marquette University.

"Let ideas flourish on state campuses," Editorial, Racine Journal Times, Dec. 12.

An editorial on freedom of speech in UW institutions based on recent events concerning the College Republicans on the UW-Madison campus.

"New sick leave policy reviewed," UW-Eau Claire Spectator, Dec. 13.

New sick leave policy requires staff and faculty to take sick leave if they are absent.

"Seg fee policy is limiting students," Editorial, UW-Eau Claire Spectator, Dec. 13.

An editorial outlining how the new segregated fee policy will affect the UW-Eau Claire campus.

"A closer look at enrollments of veterans," Inside Higher Ed, Dec. 13.

UW System’s 27 percent jump in veteran enrollment in just a few years may be a foreshadowing of what other states may expect as soldiers return home.

"Study's claim to UW-System binge drinking problem has little merit," Editorial, UW-Whitewater Royal Purple News, Dec. 12.

An editorial questioning a recent study by the UW System's Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Committee.

On Campus

"Daniel Trainer, former UWSP dean, mourned," Stevens Point Journal, Dec. 11.

Former dean of the UW-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources, Daniel Trainer, died Saturday.

"UW researcher: We're still evolving," Capital Times, Dec. 12.

John Hawks, UW-Madison anthropologist, finds that evolution is moving much faster than previously believed, especially within the last 10,000 years.

Related: "Research finds rapid evolution," Badger Herald, Dec. 13.

"'First wave' of many: UW must focus on retention efforts," Editorial, Badger Herald, Dec. 12.

An editorial outlining the need to retain more diverse cultures on the UW-Madison campus.

"Show him the money," Editorial, Badger Herald, Dec. 13.

An editorial outlining the important qualities to look for in the next UW-Madison chancellor, as well as what the Board of Regents must do to ensure high-quality candidates.

"UW to pay for security costs," Badger Herald, Dec. 12.

UW-Madison decided Tuesday to pay the $1,300 security fee charged to the College Republicans for extra services provided during a conservative speaker's visit.

Related: "CAN criticizes Horowitz funding call," Badger Herald, Dec. 13.

Editorial: "Foster freedom to hear views," Wisconsin State Journal, Dec. 12.

"Religious group continues legal battle with UW," Daily Cardinal, Dec. 12.

UW-Madison’s Roman Catholic Foundation filed a lawsuit against the university, alleging the school distributed money based on the group’s religion.

"Durgans for vice provost for diversity," Editorial, Daily Cardinal, Dec. 12.

An editorial discussing how candidate Kenneth Durgans can increase the number of minority students attending UW-Madison.

"Provost candidates narrowed to four," La Crosse Racquet, Dec. 12.

UW-La Crosse provost is scheduled to be chosen by the start of the second semester, says chair of the Provost and Vice Chancellor search committee, Gwen Achenreiner.

"SLAC to carol, protest outside Wiley's office," Daily Cardinal, Dec. 13.

UW-Madison’s Student Labor Action Coalition will protest Chancellor Wiley’s office against the school’s contract with Adidas; they are also protesting a union situation involving New Era Cap Company, a UW licensee.

"Increased tuition not necessary for excellence," Column, Daily Cardinal, Dec. 13.

An editorial discussing a recent presentation by UW-Madison Provost Patrick Farrell in which he expressed his concern over competition and limited funds.

"UW-L sets sights on new dorm," La Crosse Tribune, Dec. 13.

UW-La Crosse will seek state approval in 2008 for $26 million to $28 million to build a new residence hall.

"Interaction a must for diversity," Editorial, Daily Cardinal, Dec. 13.

An editorial commenting on actions taken by the UW System and UW-Madison to increase diversity.

"UW-Madison: foreign ozone emissions lower U.S. air quality," WisPolitics.com, Dec. 13.

A study by UW-Madison finds that 15 percent of U.S. air pollution comes from Asian and European sources.