UW System Clipsheet

January 9, 2008

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UW System

"Safer campuses is goal," Editorial, Appleton Post-Crescent, Jan. 9.

This editorial encourages UW System campuses to step up communication efforts and mental health awareness measures.

On Campus

"Chancellor calls on firms to fill UWM research park," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jan. 8.

UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Carlos Santiago looks to build the new research center Innovation Park around cooperation between the campus and businesses.

"UW employee's suit cites sex harassment," Capital Times, Jan. 8.

UW-Madison addresses suit of power plant employee.

Related: "Ex-UW-Madison Power Plant Employee Alleges Sexual Harassment," Channel3000, Jan. 8.

"Plans advance for UWFV communication arts site," Appleton Post-Crescent, Jan. 9.

The design for UW-Fox Valley's new communication arts facility is close to finalized, and will be built according to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification.

"Seminar prepares students for the real world," Baraboo News Republic, Jan. 9.

UW-Baraboo/Sauk County hosted a conference to prepare students with learning disabilities for life after high school .

"UW-L officials right to divide stadium project into phases," Editorial, La Crosse Tribune, Jan. 9.

This editorial supports UW-Lacrosse Chancellor Gow's approach to building a new stadium; the campus will divide the project and respective fundraising into two phases.

"UW-Fox Valley, Fox Valley Tech pool efforts to get new floor," Appleton Post-Crescent, Jan. 8.

UW-Fox Valley and Fox Valley Technical College will come together to replace a worn gymnasium floor; the cost of the project has become more manageable by contributions from the neighboring campuses.

National

"In Professor's Model, Diversity = Productivity," New York Times, Jan. 8.

University of Michigan professor Scott E. Page explains the idea behind his new book, asserting that diversity strengthens organizations.