Governor mentions Wisconsin State Journal editorial supporting his plan. Story includes audio clip. Via Wisconsin Radio Network.
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UW-Madison Chancellor Martin’s letter to Joint Finance Committee proposes compromise
But Biddy claims it’s not a compromise, but an ‘additive’ proposal for other campuses. Rest of chancellors still want unified…
Lueders: Request for Cronon’s emails was lawful
The UW is right to shield emails whose release would violate student confidentiality. But Chancellor Biddy Martin’s call to exclude…
Walker concedes willingness to explore UW chancellors’ proposal
Considers partial autonomy within system for more than just UW-Madison; separate deal with Biddy may be discarded. Via Superior Telegram.…
Chancellor Martin’s statement on open records, academic freedom
….In this instance, we will need to consider whether disclosure would result in a chilling effect on the discourse between…
Thirteen chancellors reject Walker proposal, call for UW system to remain unified
Only UW-Madison’s Biddy Martin supports separation for Madison. Via Wisconsin State Journal.
Pulitzer-winning UW-Madison grads found in Libya
Libyan government to release them. Via Newsradio 620 .
Engineering students win electric snowmobile competition
UW-Madison students typically dominate the Clean Snowmobile Challenge. Admittedly, it’s easier to dominate an event unknown to most people. Via…
UW-Madison more popular than ever
28,000 applicants. Via Wisconsin State Journal.
Fanatical Pedestrians Seek to Ban Bikes at Picnic Point
UW-Madison panel considers banning cycling at scenic Madison location. Via Wisconsin State Journal.
Pulitzer-winning UW-Madison grads missing in Libya
Anthony Shadid and Lynsey Addario work for New York Times, reported detained during Libyan security sweep. Via Wisconsin State Journal.
UW-Madison students in Japan believed to be safe
Welcome news, indeed. Via UW Madison News.
UW-Madison checks on 14 exchange students in Japan
Fourteen studying abroad. Via Wisconsin State Journal.
GOP Budget Bill Allows Sale of Shelter Dogs to UW for Medical Research
Bill continues existing provision, but UW officials claim they don’t use shelter dogs for experiments. Via Fond du Lac Reporter.
Martin praises Walker’s plans for UW-Madison
Biddy’s all in. Via Press Release: Chancellor Martin’s statement on Governor Walker’s budget proposal (March 1, 2011).
Is separate UW-Madison best for Wisconsin?
Or simply best for UW-Madison and political proponents of the plan? Better come up with an answer quickly, as proposal…
Biddy states case to Regents
Five-hour meeting. Via Capital Times.
Details released of potential UW-Madison split
Is Biddy a backstabber? But leaders from the UW System say [Chancellor ‘Biddy’] Martin struck a deal with Walker without…
Biddy Flies the Coop
UW Chancellor Biddy Martin breaks with unified UW System in face of Walker’s reported plan to split UW-Madison from rest…
Academics Fear Walker Plans to Separate, Isolate UW Madison
They’re worried his upcoming budget will separate UW Madison from rest of state university system. Budget repair looking suspiciously like…
Vandals damage UW-Madison Lady Liberty statue
Motive unknown; vile character indisputable. Via Wisconsin State Journal: On Campus.
UW Efficiency Consultant Has Dodgy Past
Huron Consulting Group subject of Securities and Exchange Commission investigation; forced to restate earnings for 2006- Q1 2009. Via Campus Connection: Dubious past…
UW-Madison researchers develop app for addicts
It’s a smart phone application to help substance-abusers; if only there were one for grandstanding politicians. Via UW-Madison researchers develop…
College basketball: No. 1 Ohio State falls at No. 13 Wisconsin, 71-67
Jordan Taylor scored 27 points, including 21 in the second half, to rally No. 13 Wisconsin from a 15-point deficit…
Temperatures in state projected to increase 6 degrees
But not at all over the next day or two. Via Temperatures in state projected to increase 6 degrees –…
UW-Madison eighth in Peace Corps volunteers last year
And, nearly three thousand volunteers over fifty years. Via UW-Madison ranks eighth in Peace Corps volunteers.
UW-Madison students turn Bascom Hill into scene of major snowball fight
Snow day. Police estimated a crowd of about 1,000 people, not enough to break the Guinness World Record for the…
State cancels plans for biomass plant at UW-Madison
Ample supplies of natural gas in America. Via State cancels plans for biomass plant at UW-Madison – JSOnline.
UW-Madison graduate student is recovering after attack in which five family members died
Sanchez Vazquez lost her brother, his fiance, her sister, her grandmother and a cousin in Saturday’s attack…. Via UW-Madison graduate student…
Physician, Heal Thyself
….few nurses using contaminated gloves or not washing their hands adequately. Other issues dealt with medical records and food safety.…