"UW-Rock reaches out to GM," Janesville Gazette, July 13.
...The idea was, and still is, to give GM workers a first taste of higher education....
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July 14, 2008
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On Campus
"New UW-L building sets sights on LEED certification," La Crosse Tribune, July 14.
...The new academic building — Centennial Hall — is the first in the UW System that will be LEED certified, said Bob Hetzel, UW-L vice chancellor for administration and finance...
"New major gets support," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, July 12.
Momentum West, an economic development organization serving west-central Wisconsin, recently endorsed a resolution proposed by UW-Stout Chancellor Charles Sorensen to begin a new major in computer engineering at the university...
"UW-Parkside chancellor choice Felner won grants, didn't account for use," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 11.
The man who was poised to become chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside directed $450,000 in federal grant money to a non-existent organization he used to be involved with, according to documents from the University of Louisville...
"University of Wisconsin-Madison donates ID scanners to businesses," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 13.
...To combat underage drinking, the University of Wisconsin-Madison used donated funds to buy hand-held scanners -- at $1,000 each -- and give them at no cost to seven liquor stores and one grocery store. The businesses, in turn, agreed to use the gadgets to swipe customers' IDs to instantly determine whether they are of age or using a fake...
"Out with the old... Williams Stadium getting new rug," Dunn County News, July 14.
A $755,000 revamping of the Don and Nona Williams Stadium football field in Menomonie is taking place...
"UWP researches impacts of ag practices on water quality," Wisconsin Ag Connection, July 14.
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville's Pioneer Farm is increasing its research capacity to more adequately evaluate agronomic and environmental practices and their effects on water quality...
State
"STEM program draws girls," Marshfield News Herald, July 13.
Wisconsin is one of five states chosen to focus on an effort to interest female students in math and science...