UW System Clipsheet

January 14, 2008

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UW System

"Colleges study minority issues," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jan. 14.

UW-Milwaukee and the UW Colleges used the UW System Equity Scorecard to uncover pertinent findings that may fuel new approaches to boost minority enrollment.

"The State Journal's agenda for 2008," Editorial, Wisconsin State Journal, Jan. 12.

Editorial highlighting a few goals for the new year, which include tapping into the UW System to expand job opportunities for the state and research alternative energy solutions.

On Campus

"PEOPLE equals success for 3 at UW," Capital Times, Jan. 11.

Article highlighting the difference UW-Madison's Pre-college Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE) made for three students.

"'Brain to Five' initiative good for public," Editorial, Appleton Post-Crescent, Jan. 14.

Editorial encourages local residents to attend seminar by researchers from UW-Madison; they will speak on the importance of early childhood development.

"UW-EC's diversity leader leaves with much attained," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Jan. 13.

Kimberly Barett, UW-Eau Claire's vice chancellor for student development and diversity, will move on to new opportunities after making memorable strides in Eau Claire.

"UW-Stout trio raising awareness," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Jan. 13.

UW-Stout staff work to raise awareness concerning students' experience with violence, including stalking.

"Community Conversations: 2007 a year of growth for UWS, promise for its students," Column, Sheboygan Press, Jan. 14.

UW-Sheboygan Dean Al Hardersen writes of exciting advancements happening around campus, including new partnerships, facilities, and scholarships.

"Winter classes perfect for some students, faculty members," Stevens Point Journal, Jan. 12.

UW-Stevens Point offers Winterim courses, which provide focused learning environments for students in the three weeks of semester break.

"UW-Stout restructures academic programs," St. Paul Pioneer Press, Jan. 11.

UW-Stout will realign the campus's academic programs to better fulfill its polytechnic mission.

"Articulating the Wisconsin Idea," Apple Hot News, Jan 11.

Apple's iTunesU profiles how educators at UW-Madison use new technology to teach.

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