UW System Clipsheet

March 4, 2008

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UW System

"Cheese! Bill requires UW to use state products," Badger Herald, March 4.

A proposed Assembly bill would require all UW System campuses to serve only cheese manufactured in Wisconsin.

Related: "Cheese on campus to stay local," Eau Claire Spectator, March 3.

"System holding conduct forum today," Badger Herald, March 4.

The UW System will hold an open forum today concerning recently proposed changes to the System's code of conduct.

"UW Regents to review tuition, financial aid," Wisconsin Public Radio, March 3.

In Thursday's meeting, the UW Board of Regents will discuss the affordability of higher education in Wisconsin.

Listen: http://clipcast.wpr.o...news/news080303bb.rm

On Campus

"UW senate approves scholarship drive for low-income students," Capital Times, March 3.

UW-Madison Faculty Senate approved a fundraiser that would provide scholarships for low-income students; the UW Foundation has said it will match donations.

Related: "Faculty fundraising for low-income students OK'd," Wisconsin State Journal, March 4.

Also: "Faculty to raise funds for needy," Badger Herald, March 4.

And: "UW faculty to launch fundraising campaign," Daily Cardinal, March 4.

And: "U. of Wisconsin faculty members chip in," Chronicle of Higher Education, March 3.

"UW-L provost search," La Crosse Tribune, March 3.

UW-La Crosse will hold open forums with three provost candidates this week.

"Groundbreaking Alzheimer's research happening at UW Hospital," Channel3000.com, March 3.

Researchers at UW Hospital are looking at the brain to identify symptoms of Alzheimer's before they present themselves.

"UW gets the message out," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 3.

UW-Madison will soon have the ability to send text alerts to the cell phones of students, faculty, and staff in campus emergencies.

State

"Student loans are safe here," Capital Times, March 3.

Wisconsin students have better opportunities for student lending when compared to other states.

Related: "Financial crises do not hurt Wisc. student loans," Daily Cardinal, March 4.

"Pell Grants need greater budget to cover increasing student costs," Editorial, Daily Cardinal, March 4.

Russ Feingold provides an editorial about the importance of Pell Grants for ensuring accessibility.

"Biotech is more than just a good investment," Editorial, Capital Times, March 3.

An editorial highlighting the importance of investing in biotechnology.