UW System Clipsheet

March 28, 2008

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Board Of Regents

"Two named to UW Board of Regents," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 28.

Gov. Doyle announced new appointments to the Board of Regents; John Drew and Betty Womack, who must be approved by the state Senate, would serve until 2014.

Related: "Governor names 2 additions to Board of Regents," Badger Herald, March 28.

Also: "Drew, Womack appointed to UW Board of Regents," Milwaukee Business Journal, March 27.

On Campus

"Ramer Field's restoration raises student fees," River Falls Student Voice, March 27.

UW-River Falls will raise student fees by $4 during the 2008-09 and 2009-10 school years to fund the restoration of Ramer Field.

"UWSP uses technology to update emergency plan," Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, March 28.

UW-Stevens Point has developed an online notification system to be used in emergencies.

"New graduate program awaits approval," River Falls Student Voice, March 27.

The Board of Regents will vote at its April board meeting whether to add a new UW-River Falls graduate program, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

"UWM names dean to Peck School of the Arts," Milwaukee Business Journal, March 27.

UW-Milwaukee names Wade Hobgood as the new dean of the campus arts school; he brings considerable experience in fundraising as well as curriculum development.

"UW, Meriter Hospitals ban smoking, tobacco products," Channel3000, March 28.

Beginning next week, smoking is prohibited on hospital grounds for the protection of workers and patients; this decision brings the hospital into compliance with national and state regulations.

Related: "UW and Meriter Hospitals ban smoking on grounds," Associated Press, March 28.

"UW-Stout leaders express vet tuition concerns," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, March 28.

Student leaders, campus officials, and state and federal legislators discuss challenges to funding the cost of the Veterans Tuition Remission program.

"UWGB club hosts Arabic Day on campus Tuesday," Green Bay Press-Gazette, March 28.

UW-Green Bay Arabic students became "ambassadors" to the surrounding community for Arabic Day, providing students and community members the opportunity to learn more about Middle Eastern and North African culture.

"UW-L orchestra students learn from world-class oboist," La Crosse Tribune, March 28.

Award-winning musician visited UW-La Crosse campus, giving students the chance to learn from one of the best.

National

"Education Department issues lender-of-last-resort guidelines as more banks quit federal program," Chronicle of Higher Education, March 28.

As more lenders discontinue the federal government's guaranteed-student-loan program, the Education Department is issuing guidelines to ensure students will be able to find loans if a loan emergency is declared. (paid subscription only)