The Weekly Update Archive: Look Ahead

  1. Assembly Session on Wednesday, January 15

    January 6, 2020

    The Assembly will be in session on Wednesday, January 15 starting at 1:00 p.m.  Members have also been told to keep their schedules open for the week of January 21 for an additional session. We will continue to update the newsletter as more information becomes available for both these sessions.

  2. Eggs and Issues: Holiday Legislative Breakfast at UW-Eau Claire

    December 16, 2019

    UW-Eau Claire Chancellor James Schmidt and Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Terry McHugh will host the annual Holiday Legislative Breakfast on Friday, December 20 at the UW-Eau Claire campus. State Senate and Assembly members who represent west central Wisconsin are invited to attend the event. Participants will have the opportunity to hear […]

  3. Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities- public hearing on December 12

    December 9, 2019

    The Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities will hold a public hearing on Thursday, December 12 at UW-Oshkosh.  The Committee will consider the following bills relating to UW System: AB 536– establishing a career advancement scholarship program AB 444– free expression See the public hearing notice for  more details.

  4. State Building Commission Meeting on December 12

    December 8, 2019

    The State Building Commission is scheduled to meet on Thursday, December 12, 2019 starting at 9:30 a.m. See the attached meeting notice for more details. The agenda for this meeting is available on the DFDM website.   

  5. Senate Committee on Universities, Technical Colleges, Children and Families- Public Hearing on December 4

    December 2, 2019

    The Senate Committee on Universities, Technical Colleges, Children and Families will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 4 starting at 9:30 a.m. The Committee will hear the following bills relating to UW System: SB 497– recognizing teaching hours for providing certain extension services of the UW System SB 537– veteran-related tuition grants SB 228– […]

  6. Assembly Committee on Government Accountability and Oversight- Executive Session on December 4

    December 2, 2019

    The Assembly Committee on Government Accountability and Oversight will hold an Executive Session on Wednesday, December 4 starting at 10:00 am. The committee will consider the following bill relating to UW System: AB 370– state debt guaranties; delegations by the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System; organizations affiliated with the UW System; […]

  7. December Board of Regents Meeting

    December 2, 2019

    The next Board of Regents meeting will be hosted by UW-Whitewater on December 5-6. Supporting materials are available to view at the Board of Regents website  

  8. All In Wisconsin Tour- UW-Eau Claire & UW- Stout on Nov. 20

    November 18, 2019

    Next stop for the All In Wisconsin tour will be UW-Eau Claire and UW-Stout on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. The joined event will showcase the incredible value these universities provide for students, families, and taxpayers of the area. The event will involve meetings with business and community leaders, direct engagement with students, and media opportunities […]

  9. Event on Best Practices for Foundation Management and Oversight- Nov. 21

    November 18, 2019

    The UW System is facilitating this event with the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges on November 21 from 10am-2pm at The Fluno Center in Madison to learn the best practices for foundation management and oversight. UW employees interested in learning more on this topic are invited, but must register. Find out more […]

  10. Assembly Floor Session-Nov. 12

    November 11, 2019

    The Assembly will be on the floor on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 . They will consider the following legislation related to the UW System: AB 38-University of Wisconsin Research Contracts including concurring with Senate Amendment 1. If approved, the bill goes to the Governor for signature.