UW System Clipsheet

December 19, 2007

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UW System

"Gift for learning," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Dec. 18.

The Morgridges discuss their $175-million gift to provide scholarships for future Wisconsin college students.

Related: "Scholarship fund called 'nothing short of magnificent'," Wisconsin State Journal, Dec. 19.

Editorial: "Big thanks for giant gift," Editorial, Wisconsin State Journal, Dec. 19.

On Campus

"Judge: UW may limit on-campus campaigning," Capital Times, Dec. 19.

A federal judge ruled in favor of UW-Madison's policy to prohibit political campaigning in Memorial Union.

"Self-defense training valuable asset at UWO," Editorial, Oshkosh Northwestern, Dec. 19.

UW-Oshkosh seeks to promote the Rap Aggression Defense training course to more female students.

"Students to help at camp," Stevens Point Journal, Dec. 19.

A group of UW-Stevens Point students will spend part of their winter break volunteering at a camp for children affected by HIV/AIDS, poverty, and grief.

"UWMC expansion plan looks to east," Wausau Daily Herald, Dec. 19.

UW-Marathon County has begun planning options for future expansion, including an option for investing $75 million over the next 25 years.

State

"Doyle outlines future UW, education initiatives," Channel 3000, Dec. 18.

Governor Doyle highlighted the successful initiatives of the past year while looking forward to future opportunities.

Watch: http://www.c3ktogo.com/news-video/?mgid=13583

"University faculty, staff push for collective bargaining," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Dec. 18.

Academic staff, faculty and students testified before the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Higher Education, sharing their views about a bill that would give UW System unclassified employees the right to collectively bargain.

Related: "Lawmakers consider collective bargaining for university professionals," Wisconsin Public Radio, Dec. 18.

Listen: http://clipcast.wpr.o...ews/news071218mw2.rm