UW System Clipsheet
October 28, 2009
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On Campus
"UWM stays dedicated to Wauwatosa research facility," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Oct. 27.
Philanthropist Michael Cudahy's financial support has vanished and some faculty are skeptical, but the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee remains committed to creating a science research facility and business park in Wauwatosa. The development is a big part of Chancellor Carlos Santiago's campaign to attract research dollars and make the university a regional economic catalyst...
"UWM could halt parking payments over meter plan," OnMilwaukee, Oct. 27.
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee may halt its nearly $100,000 yearly payment to Milwaukee County for student and staff parking on the lakefront, if the county proceeds plans to install $1-an-hour meters there. UWM Vice President Tom Luljak said Tuesday the university would seriously consider ending the arrangement with the county if it adds the meters...
"Limited vaccine raises questions about who should get it," Wisconsin Public Radio, Oct. 27.
Officials at the University of Wisconsin in La Crosse have been vaccinating priority groups on campus to protect them from the H1N1 virus. However, limited doses raise questions as to who will be next...
"Large grant benefits UW-Green Bay business school," Wisconsin Public Radio, Oct. 27.
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will use a $5.5 million gift to improve its business school. The money was given earlier this year by Doctor David Cofrin, who died in August. One of his last requests was that the university use the money to honor Cofrin's father who founded the Fort Howard Paper Company...
"Part I of III: SHIP: A look at UW's student health care program," Badger Herald, Oct. 28.
While most University of Wisconsin students’ health care is covered under their parents’ insurance plan, some students find themselves uninsured with limited options. For many, the Student Health Insurance Plan is the easiest and cheapest place to turn...
"Hate graffiti found on campus," River Falls Journal, Oct. 28.
Race-related graffiti targeting black and Asian students next week was found Sunday night (Oct. 26) in a bathroom at the university’s Chalmer Davee Library. Campus security officers, with assistance from River Falls Police, are investigating...The chancellor and a host of campus officials continue to meet with students who were told the university will take added precautions, including police patrols and surveillance. At Tuesday's (Oct. 27) City Council meeting, Mayor Don Richards briefed the audience on the crime. He said the incident needed to be publicized and be addressed...
"UWS teach-in takes up health care reform," Superior Telegram, Oct. 27.
Nearly 50 University of Wisconsin-Superior students and staff packed into a classroom in the Health and Wellness Center on Thursday for a teach-in on health insurance reform...
"Electronic lessons could save on textbook costs," Wisconsin Public Radio, Oct. 26.
A professor at UW-Oshkosh has an idea that could revolutionize college textbooks. Instead of having students pay hefty sums to either buy or rent books, he says lessons can be delivered electronically...
"Campus holds haunted past," Royal Purple, Oct. 28.
Among the first tales heard by new UW-Whitewater students are of ghosts, witches and a book so horrible it had to be locked up in the basement of Andersen Library. Karen Weston, the university archivist for 15 years, has had her fair share of hearing the haunted tales. She remains skeptical...
State
"Local college students heading for home when illness strikes," Green Bay Press-Gazette, Oct. 28.
Area college officials are telling students go home sick to avoid spreading illness in the close quarters of a campus community. About 100 St. Norbert College students have returned home sick this semester, mostly due to flu-like symptoms, said Barbara Bloomer, director of health and wellness services. UWGB doesn’t have exact figures, but officials there have been telling students to go head home as well...
National
"Might companies, not colleges, deserve the blame for a shortage of engineers?," Chronicle of Higher Education, Oct. 27.
...But in fact the number of talented college graduates in the sciences is "quite in excess of the demand," said Harold Salzman, a professor of public policy at Rutgers University. In a new paper, he and a colleague argue that the real problem is at the employment end of the pipeline. Fewer than half of all college graduates in science and engineering actually take jobs in those fields, with the percentage who do actually dropping in more-recent years among the top-scoring students. The United States could largely resolve any industry shortfalls by simply convincing more of those elite graduates just to stay in their field, they say...
"Seeking tenure 'conversion'," Inside Higher Ed, Oct. 28.
...The American Association of University Professors on Tuesday entered the conversion debate in a significant way with a new draft policy on the treatment of adjunct faculty members...
"Banks, credit unions offer help saving for college," USA Today, Oct. 27.
As the volatile market batters college nest eggs, a growing number of financial institutions are rolling out incentives to help families save or pay for higher education...