UW System Clipsheet

July 15, 2008

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On Campus

"Bright ideas from UW researchers fuel state economy," Wisconsin State Journal, July 13.

...Companies like Virent that spin off research at the university are magnets for biocapitalism, pumping money into the Madison-area economy via property taxes, purchases and payroll...

"UW-Stout symposium approaching," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, July 14.

...The symposium's focus includes early stage research and technology development in Wisconsin. The purpose is to foster collaborative research and initiate partnerships by providing a forum for networking among Wisconsin scientists...

"UW wants custom bus shelters at a cost of $10,000 a piece," Wisconsin State Journal, July 14.

...UW-Madison wants to build 63 new bus shelters on campus at a cost of about $10,000 a piece by 2012...

State

"Milwaukee called upon to launch water initiatives," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 14.

...Building a “showcase” facility can send a message that the Milwaukee region is serious in creating a leadership role for itself in water technology, said Carlos Santiago, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee chancellor...