UW System Clipsheet

February 13, 2008

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UW System

"UW mistreats country's finest," Column, Badger Herald, Feb. 13.

Editorial stating the UW System has not taken the necessary steps to recruit and retain veteran students.

On Campus

"UW-Madison should raise its chancellor pay," Editorial, Appleton Post-Crescent, Feb 13.

Our colleges need to increase executive pay to stay competitive in the future; Chancellor Wiley's salary is too low to attract the top-quality candidate necessary.

"UW pianist to climb Beethoven mountain," Wisconsin State Journal, Feb. 13.

A well-known performer, this UW-Madison professor will attempt a musical feat rarely accomplished: perform all 32 Beethoven sonatas by memory, in succession.

"UW-Whitewater confirms student hospitalized with tuberculosis," Channel3000, Feb. 13.

Campus officials and health professionals notify students of TB case on campus.

Related: "UW-Whitewater tells students of tuberculosis case on campus," Associated Press, Feb. 13.

Also: "Reported tuberculosis case is rare occurance on campus," Royal Purple, Feb. 13.

"UWSP students celebrate Darwin's 199th birthday," Stevens Point Journal, Feb. 13.

UW-Stevens Point student group holds event honoring Darwin.

"UW-P receives $5,000 grant for ArtsBuild," Town Hall Online, Feb. 12.

UW-Platteville Office of Continuing Education received grant money to support a program dedicated to assisting artists with professional development and entrepreneurial needs.

National

"Colleges woo adults who have some credits but no degree," Chronicle of Higher Education, Feb. 13.

When developing a qualified workforce for the state, colleges look to help students finish their degree programs.