UW students will face tuition increases of 5 to 7 percent in each of the next two years under the 2005-’06 budget proposed by Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle Tuesday night.
Budget includes tuition cap
Daily Cardinal
Author: Kelly Tyrrell
Researchers seeks ‘fragile X’ patients (WSJ 2/9/05)
A researcher is looking for males and females ages 10 to 15 with fragile X syndrome.
Tuition ââ?¬Ë?on the moveââ?¬â?¢
Badger Herald
As Governor Doyle addressed a packed state capitol last night, his misleading rhetoric produced hope for a University of Wisconsin System badly neglected of late. But his numbers told a different story, one with as much heartbreak as his hyperbole had delivered hope; one where students will now be forced to fork over a five to seven percent tuition increase, neatly packed onto the steep hikes already thrust upon undergraduates last time the governor delivered his budget.
Russell C. Riley
Madison.com
Russell C. Riley, age 87, passed away on Monday, Feb. 7, 2005. He began his apprenticeship with Gisholt, from there he primarily worked for the University of Wisconsin Chemistry Department as an instrument machinist, retiring in 1987.
Offices moving for Grainger expansion (WSJ 2/9/05)
Four UW-Madison campus units in a building at 905 University Ave., will relocate to make way for the new wing of Grainger Hall.
Grainger Hall to expand
Badger Herald
The planned expansion of Grainger Hall, home to the University of Wisconsin�s School of Business, will result in the relocation of four campus centers.
Crooked charity stripe under fire
Badger Herald
Despite the crooked lines painted on the Kohl Center basketball floor, the University of Wisconsin men�s basketball team will not be slowed down for tonight�s game against the Iowa Hawkeyes, according to Associate Director of UW Athletics Steve Malchow.
Doyle�s budget stresses education
Badger Herald
Gov. Jim Doyle addressed the state from the Capitol Tuesday evening to propose his biennial budget for Wisconsin and to announce education is his main priority.
No looking back for woman hurt in crash in China
Wisconsin State Journal
Emily Egan Smith looked over her shoulder only once during a whatever-happened- to interview last week at a table in the Memorial Union.
A detailed look at each budget category
Wisconsin State Journal
Gov. Jim Doyle’s proposed budget doesn’t cut the number of people who can receive health benefits from Medicaid, BadgerCare and SeniorCare.
Professor’s planned talk under review
Wisconsin State Journal
WHITEWATER – A decision will be made today or early Thursday by UW-Whitewater officials on whether to allow a Colorado professor who compared the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks to Nazi war criminals, to make a speech at the campus.
Faculty senate seeks censure against UW Board of Regents
Daily Cardinal
The UW-Madison Faculty Senate is asking the American Association of University Professors, a national organization representing academic freedom, to censure the UW System Board of Regents for the “questionable terms” surrounding the 2001 dismissal of former UW-Superior journalism professor John Marder.
Doyle calls partner benefits ‘critical’
Daily Cardinal
In an attempt to bring UW-Madison up to par with other Big Ten schools, Gov. Jim Doyle will present a controversial proposal to the state Legislature Tuesday to fund domestic partner benefits for all University of Wisconsin employees.
UW celebrates Black History Month
Badger Herald
The University of Wisconsin is holding a series of events in February to celebrate the nation�s 35th annual Black History Month. Each event is organized by a different campus organization to spread knowledge of black culture to members of the community.
Doyle set to present budget
Badger Herald
As Gov. Jim Doyle prepares to deliver his final 2005-06 biennial state budget address tonight before a joint session of the Wisconsin legislature, state legislators are already discussing several of his proposals.
UW works toward curing degenerative diseases
Badger Herald
A team of UW researchers has discovered how to revive dying neurons that are responsible for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer�s and Parkinson�s.
Doyle Will Recommend Cutting 1,800 State Jobs
Wisconsin State Journal
Gov. Jim Doyle will recommend cutting 1,800 state jobs when he submits his budget plan for the next biennium.
State might cut PR staffing level (WSJ 2/8/05)
State agencies, universities and colleges spend more than $12 million on salaries for more than 200 people employed as public relations and public information specialists last year.
UW football player arrested, suspended (WSJ 2/8/05)
A University of Wisconsin football player was supended from the team after being arrested Downtown early Sunday morning.
Ideologies turn people into morons, author says (WSJ 2/8/05)
Dan Flynn, author of the book “Why The Left Hates America.” applied his critique to ideologues of all stripes Monday night.
Your Views: Black enhances UW red and white (WSJ 2/8/05)
Sorry, but I can’t agree that the UW Athletic Department is bouncing tradition.
Student protesters demand lower tuition
Daily Cardinal
In an effort to preempt Tuesday’s state biennial budget disclosure, a group of 10 UW-Madison students unraveled 3,000 petitions in Gov. Jim Doyle’s office Friday calling for lower tuition costs and an increase the quality of education.
UW System names new executive VP
Daily Cardinal
he UW System announced Friday that System President Kevin Reilly appointed Donald Mash, the current chancellor of UW-Eau Claire, to be the UW System executive vice president.
Doyle spares Capitol Square historical museum from closing
Daily Cardinal
Gov. Jim Doyle announced Sunday the doors of the Wisconsin Historical Society Museum, located on Capitol Square at 30 N. Carroll St., will remain open.
1,800 more state job cuts on horizon
Daily Cardinal
Gov. Jim Doyle will propose cutting 1,800 state jobs when he proposes his budget to the Legislature Tuesday night, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
This is just one step in Doyle’s long-range goal of eliminating 10,000 government jobs.
Let’s go fly a kite
Daily Cardinal
The seventh annual Kites on Ice Festival took flight this weekend on Lake Mendota in front of Memorial Union, with highlights like the extreme sport of “snow kiting.” Hundreds of Madison families participated in workshops, admired exhibits and watched kite performances. Pilots from around the world showcased their abilities for the largest crowd of any kite festival in the United States.
Police crack down on UWM parties
Badger Herald
One week after 232 alcohol tickets were issued to University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students, residents of the area reported seeing fewer college students.
Student organizations give petition to top state officials
Badger Herald
Representatives from a coalition of University of Wisconsin organizations descended upon Gov. Jim Doyle�s office Friday afternoon to deliver more than 5,000 signatures requesting additional state aid for the UW System.
New master�s program likely
Badger Herald
A master�s degree in women�s and gender studies may soon be offered for students at the University of Wisconsin.
Thousands attend 7th annual kite festival
Badger Herald
The warm weekend weather welcomed more than 80,000 guests from around the world to experience North America�s largest kite festival at the seventh annual Kites on Ice.
Reilly merges UW System jobs
Badger Herald
University of Wisconsin System President Kevin Reilly announced Friday the restructuring of four vice president positions into two in order to decrease costs and boost efficiency.
Souper Bowl will raise money for charity
Daily Cardinal
During the cold nights of Midwest winter, the warmth of an apartment or dorm room is often taken for granted. This Saturday, the UW-Madison chapter of Habitat for Humanity will be holding its ninth annual Souper Bowl in hopes of generating enough money to take one family out of the cold.
UW-Madison gets $1.25 million for more embryonic stem-cell research
Daily Cardinal
UW-Madison received more funding for stem-cell research Thursday in the form of a $1.25 million grant presented to a team led by James Thomson from the Los Angeles-based W.M. Keck Foundation, according to a press release.
Nostalgic history provides dormitory sense of self
Badger Herald
The students of Chadbourne Residential College, while happy about their community, are mostly unaware of the rich history their dormitory has, or of the drastic changes it will go through in upcoming years.
Kreibich calls for new cap
Badger Herald
For the second time in two weeks, state Rep. Rob Kreibich, R-Eau Claire, is proposing a major overhaul in the way the UW System operates.
UW group urges state budget aid
Badger Herald
A combination of members from several University of Wisconsin organizations, including the Associated Students of Madison (ASM), Student Labor Action Coalition (SLAC) and the Teaching Assistant Association (TAA), will be delivering over 5,000 signatures to Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle and the Joint Finance Committee today.
Majority supports changes
Badger Herald
Most Wisconsin citizens agree changes must be made to Social Security, according to the results of the latest Badger Poll.
Enjoy a different kid of bowl (WSJ 2/4/05)
The UW-Madison Habitat for Humanity Chapter invites the puboic to enjoy its Souper Bowl meal deal from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at West Hight School.
UW-Madison athletes will be on hand to help serve the soup.
UW researchers get grant for stem cells (WSJ 2/4/05)
Researchers studying human embryonic stem cells on the UW-Madison campus have been awared a a $1.25 million grant by the W.M. Keck Foundation of Los Angeles.
Merger talk makes sense (WSJ 2/4/05)
The two ideas floated so far for merging higher education systems in Wisconsin represent a starting point for an important discussion about how Wisconsin should restructure public education to meet future educational and economic challenges.
Harvard president outlines initiatives on female faculty (WSJ 2/4/05)
The president of Harvard, moving to counter widespread criticism of his comments last month on women’s science capabilities, announced initiatives Thursday to improve the status of women on the faculty, including a commitment to create a senior recruiting post.
Alvin Louis Schwenn
Madison.com
Alvin Louis Schwenn, age 98, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005. Alvin worked in maintenance for the University of Wisconsin.
Badgers consider hockey game at Lambeau
Wisconsin State Journal
A number of financial and logistical hurdles have to be cleared, but the University of Wisconsin men’s hockey team could play one of its games next season outdoors at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
Spectrum: Hot Topics — UW ticket prices out of reach (WSJ 2/3/05)
I would like to congratulate the UW players and coaches for providing us with enjoyable entertainment and competition in the various sports.
Senator lauds Reilly for plan to cut costs (WSJ 2/3/05)
One of the University of Wisconsin System’s chief critics said Wednesday he is encouraged by System President Kevin Reilly’s latest plans to cut costs and make changes.
Limit on UW System tuition growth urged
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A state assembly member is pushing a bill to cap tuition and fee increases at the University of Wisconsin System for two years.
State minimum wage stagnant
Wisconsin State Journal
Wisconsin’s minimum wage, unchanged in more than seven years, would have to rise by nearly a dollar to keep pace with today’s cost of living, according to an Associated Press review of state documents.
UW plan needs more scrutiny (WSJ 2/3/05)
Every time a new budget crunch falls upon the UW System, a familiar shriek echoes from the state’s flagship campus.
Fruit flies the key to evolution?
Wisconsin State Journal
Curious about how amorous male fruit flies dance and display their spotted wings during courtship, UW-Madison researchers dug deeply into the genetic underpinnings of the behavior and are shedding new light on the mechanisms that drive evolution.
New tax burden will not fix UW’s woes
Daily Cardinal
It seems that nobody in state government, even public higher education leaders, gets it. The state must not foist its budget problems onto the backs of local property taxpayers.
Colleges nationwide protest book costs
Daily Cardinal
On college campuses around the country Tuesday, students and faculty joined together to release State Public Interest Reasearch Group’s new report “Ripoff 101: 2nd Edition.”
Fox: ‘It’s good science’
Daily Cardinal
On the heels of a major breakthrough involving stem-cell research and the nervous system, UW-Madison brought out the heavy hitters at the Waisman Center Tuesday-Gov. Jim Doyle, Chancellor John Wiley and, most notably, actor Michael J. Fox-in its ongoing crusade to highlight the importance and potential of the scientific discoveries occurring every day on this campus.
Barry Alvarez to co-chair charity effort
Badger Herald
University of Wisconsin Athletic Director and head football coach Barry Alvarez and his wife Cindy announced Tuesday they will co-chair a fundraising campaign to bring a cancer support center to Madison.
Professor discusses outbreaks
Badger Herald
One month after the tsunami that hit shores of countries bordering the Indian Ocean, fear of a potential infectious-diseases outbreak arose. In a presentation at the Overture Center Tuesday evening, University of Wisconsin Medical School professor Dennis Maki said the potential plagues in the region are also a concern for tsunami victims.
Reilly reports how UW will save funds
Badger Herald
University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly announced yesterday to the state�s Joint Legislative Audit Committee an estimated $15 million could be saved annually through the aid of more than 250 cost-saving measures.
Students open up debate
Badger Herald
In recent years, budget cuts and tuition raises have discouraged many students from applying at schools in the University of Wisconsin System. But the student government for the UW System is standing up to protect university access for current students and future UW applicants.
Michael J. Fox tours UW research labs
Badger Herald
Former actor Michael J. Fox, who suffers from Parkinson�s Disease, toured the University of Wisconsin Waisman Center Tuesday afternoon with Gov. Jim Doyle to view the building�s science facilities in an effort to advocate scientific research dedicated to the condition.
Meditation provides long-term benefits
Daily Cardinal
In addition to improving attention and concentration, meditation might also create long-term changes in the brain that improve focus even when a person is no longer in a meditative state, according to a recent UW-Madison study of Buddhist monks and meditation scholars.
Psych Building to merge with science halls
Daily Cardinal
The Regent Neighborhood Association met with UW Facilities Planning and Management last night to discuss major architectural and landscaping changes that will take place throughout all of campus as a part of the Campus Master Plan.
UW achieves stem-cell breakthrough
Daily Cardinal
Amid opposition from religious groups and a lack of firm support from the government, UW-Madison scientists formed spinal motor neurons from human embryonic stem cells.