UW System Clipsheet

February 12, 2008

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UW System

"Doyle names new member of UW's Board of Regents," Badger Herald, Feb. 12.

Jose F. Vásquez, chief executive officer of the Felician Sponsored Ministries-Milwaukee, will fill the seat once filled by Jesus Salas; Vásquez's appointment to the Board is effective through May 1, 2009.

Related: "Doyle names replacement for UW Regent who quit in protest," Channel3000.com, Feb. 11.

Also: "Nonprofit executive named to UW Board of Regents," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 11.

"Second transcript not beneficial," Editorial, Daily Cardinal, Feb. 12.

An editorial discussing the proposal by UW System President Reilly to create a personal development or dual transcript.

"New UW System initiative aims to boost graduate numbers, economy," Wisconsin Public Radio, Feb. 11.

The UW System has unveiled a strategic framework that will bolster its goals in the Growth Agenda for Wisconsin.

Listen: http://clipcast.wpr.o...news/news080211bb.rm

On Campus

"UW-Madison student also a 'superdelegate'," Daily Cardinal, Feb. 12.

UW-Madison senior Awais Khaleel is one of 16 Wisconsin superdelegates.

State

"Students to legislators: More aide, please," La Crosse Tribune, Feb. 12.

Students at Western Technical College met with legislators to share challenges facing today's college students.

"Adopt-a-classroom thrives in McFarland," Wisconsin State Journal, Feb. 10.

Local businesses are now adopting classrooms for a year to give students experiences they may not receive in a traditional classroom.