UW System Clipsheet

May 7, 2008

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UW System

"UW System announces 4 finalists for top job at UW-Madison," Associated Press, May 7.

UW System President Kevin Reilly announces finalists for the Chancellor position at UW-Madison.

"Training ground," Badger Herald, May 7.

Three of the five resigning UW chancellors are moving on to higher paying jobs at out-of-state universities.

"State workers travel despite warning," Associated Press, May 7.

The Department of Administration report shows that Wisconsin state employees have spent $900,000 on travel between January and March.

On Campus

"Gravitational pull," Editorial, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 7.

The two of the biggest names in technology, Microsoft and Google, want to locate labs near UW-Madison because of the campus' impressive research capability and workforce.

"Bucky's Little Helper: UW students turn to Adderall to get through finals," Capital Times, May 7.

Adderall, a prescription drug for ADHD, is widely misused on many college campuses.

"UW's Ogg Hall left half-razed after state kills contract with demolition company," Wisconsin State Journal, May 7.

UW-Madison dormitory Ogg Hall is at a stand still after the state terminated the contract with the demolition company for falling behind schedule and safety concerns.

"Farm Day a success," River Falls Journal, May 2.

UW-River Falls hosted Farm Day, a day of events devoted to educating elementary students about agriculture; over 500 students attended this year.

State

"Solve budget problem, don't just pass it on," Editorial, Sheboygan Press, May 5.

Editorial calling on the Governor and state legislators to make cuts in state spending that will curtail budget problems in the future.

Related: "Democrats may derail budget fix," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 6.

National

"Congress weighs veterans' adjustment aid," New York Times, May 7.

As part of an emergency Pentagon bill, Congress will consider a provision of $720 million, over two years, that would underwrite a four-year public university education for anyone who has served in active duty for at least three years.