UW System Clipsheet

January 25, 2008

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"Workforce development is a key to growing the economy," Editorial, La Crosse Tribune, Jan. 25.

Editorial noting the importance of credit-transfer programs between technical institutions and UW System campuses in developing Wisconsin's workforce and, by extension, the economy.

"Low salary could hinder search," Column, Daily Cardinal, Jan. 25.

Column expressing concern that the UW System cannot attract the best candidates for new chancellor positions because the salaries are simply not competitive.

On Campus

"UW scientist links algae studies to computer improvement," Wisconsin Public Radio, Jan. 24.

UW-Madison scientist hopes his discovery will allow one-celled diatoms to make thinner silicon chips.

Listen: http://clipcast.wpr.o...news/news080124gh.rm

"UW-Manitowoc, Michigan State make transfer agreement," Manitowoc Herald Times, Jan. 25.

UW-Manitowoc has reached an agreement that will allow students to transfer credits for admission to Michigan State; the collaboration agreement extends to all campuses within the UW Colleges.

"UW: No animal research abuse," Badger Herald, Jan. 25.

The university responds to allegations of animal abuse in research facilities; all concerns have been reinspected by the USDA.

"Control drinking Downtown, report urges," Wisconsin State Journal, Jan. 25.

UW-Madison officials, along with city of Madison officials, work to address concerns of a neighborhood association regarding drunken students.

Related: "CNI proposes alcohol crackdown," Badger Herald, Jan. 25.

"That knight in armor isn't coming: UW-L students study unrealistic portrayals of romance in media," La Crosse Tribune, Jan. 25.

UW-La Crosse class investigates the myths and delusions of "romance" portrayed in modern media.

"Trende describes UW-River Falls' safety challenges, plans in place," River Falls Journal, Jan. 25.

As director of public safety at UW-River Falls, Dick Trende highlights the many safety precautions that make campus a safe place for students and faculty.

"Wind energy expert speaks at UWSP," Stevens Point Journal, Jan. 25.

A national wind energy expert visited UW-Stevens Point; he argues that the United States -- including Wisconsin -- has the opportunity to be a front runner in the field of wind energy, but so far, the nation lags far behind.

State

"State to limit spending," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jan. 25.

With tax collections likely to be much lower than projected, Gov. Doyle has asked state department heads to take the necessary actions to deal with the shortfall.

Editorial: "No bunker mentality," Editorial, Journal Sentinel, Jan. 25.

"State needs to support Thomson," Editorial, Daily Cardinal, Jan. 25.

Editorial advocating for increased funding to support research in Wisconsin to keep the state competitive.