UW System Clipsheet

April 4, 2008

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On Campus

"1,000 UW students try to get on Jeopardy!" Capital Times, April 4.

Only 120 students moved on past the first written test; they will now try their knowledge in round two with a 50-question written test.

Related: "What are glory and $100,000?," Wisconsin State Journal, April 4.

"UW-La Crosse students want to create 'environmental sustainability reserve'," La Crosse Tribune, April 2.

A group of students looking to make their campus more earth-friendly want to establish a "green fund" that would collect $5 from each student per semester.

"Shaken campus remains on alert," Badger Herald, April 4.

UW-Madison students have increased the use of SAFE services recently, just as the campus has doubled the number of SAFEwalk escorts available, and the police have increased campus patrols.

Related: "UW students concerned about safety after slaying," Channel 3000, April 4.

Also: "Dean of Students calls tragedy a 'shock' to Madison community," Daily Cardinal, April 4.

"No excuses," Storybridge.tv.

Video featuring the hard work and nationally successful National Wheelchair Basketball Association team at UW-Whitewater.

"Kids get close-up look at UWGB athletes," Green Bay Press-Gazette, April 4.

The UW-Green Bay Division of Athletics held the first Phoenix Fan Fest at the new Kress Center; young children had the chance to "play" with the student athletes.

"UWSP to honor therapy program," Marshfield News-Herald, April 4.

UW-Stevens Point will honor three private clinics for their partnerships with the school's campus therapy program.

"Engineering program meeting manufacturing needs," New North, April.

Manufacturing firms are turning to UW-Platteville and UW-Fox Valley to provide the long-term workforce they need.

State

"Legislators: Budget fix means belt tightening," River Falls Journal, April 4.

State legislators express their preference for cutting spending and using "rainy day" funds, rather than increasing taxes.

National

"Milwaukee recognized for evolving business climate," UWM Post, April 4.

Forbes recently ranked the city of Milwaukee as number five on their top 10 up-and-coming tech cities list; UW-Milwaukee looks to become a research university to help boost this hub of technological advancement.