UW System Clipsheet

"Free campus e-mail worth a close look," Editorial, Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Jan. 30.

An editorial discussing the options for colleges to outsource their e-mail services to private companies.

"Health insurance changes are painful for state workers in Western Wisconsin," St. Paul Pioneer Press, Jan. 28.

Changes to health plans for state employees mean that coverage options are now limited to Wisconsin physicians.

"New UW-L building aims at energy reduction," La Crosse Tribune, Jan. 31.

UW-La Crosse's new $44 million academic building will include various sustainability features including rain gardens.

"National attention for UW-Stout surveys," WQOW, Jan. 29.

UW-Stout faculty traveled to Washington, D.C. to present their online surveys concerning campus violence.

"Bruce Guadalupe plans charter switch from MPS to UWM," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jan. 20.

The Bruce Guadalupe Community school plans to move its charter to UW-Milwaukee to encourage stronger ties between students and the university.

"Even if tuition, textbook prices rise, ticket costs may not," Badger Herald, Jan. 31.

UW-Madison Athletic Department announced that although their proposed budget will increase by 6 percent, extra income from the Big Ten Network will alleviate the need to increase ticket costs.

Related: "BTN revenue to save sports fans money on tickets," Daily Cardinal, Jan. 31.

"UW-L experts present free health series," La Crosse Tribune, Jan. 31.

UW-La Crosse experts will present a wide range of health topics on Tuesday nights in February as a part of national Health Month.

"Fundraising efforts make new stadium a possibility," La Crosse Racquet, Jan. 30.

The UW-La Crosse Foundation donated $13 million to aid in the construction costs of the new Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex.

"Student to help film Super Bowl XLII," River Falls Journal, Jan. 30.

Current UW-River Falls student Ryan Stridde will help NFL films in the audio production of this Sunday's Super Bowl.

"Calling out colleges on student learning," Inside Higher Ed, Jan. 31.

Colleges around the nation are working to become publicly accountable for student learning.