The Weekly Update Archive: August 2019

  1. Save the Date: Research in the Rotunda- March 11, 2020

    August 19, 2019

    Save the date for the 17th annual Research in the Rotunda event on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at the Wisconsin State Capitol. We are excited to continue this great tradition of showcasing undergraduate student researchers from across the UW System. More information regarding the event, including registration, will be communicated as details are finalized.

  2. Preliminary Public Hearing for Ch. UWS 17, Wis. Admin. Code- August 13, 2019

    August 13, 2019

    A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 13 on Administrative Code Scope Statement for Chapter UWS 17, Wisconsin Administrative Code (Ch. UWS 17, Wis. Admin. Code). UW System seek to modify Ch. UWS 17, Wis. Admin. Code to address student discipline related to violent or other disorderly misconduct that materially and substantially disrupts […]

  3. SBC Meeting Recap

    August 13, 2019

    The State of Wisconsin Building Commission met on Wednesday, August 7 at the State Fair Park Expo Center In Milwaukee. The following projects were approved by the Building Commission: UW-Madison: Land Acquisition at 937 W. Johnson Street at $418,500 PR Cash + closing costs UW-Oshkosh: Classroom/Instructional Technology Projects at $435,000 GFSB UW-Stevens Point: Classroom/Instructional Technology […]

  4. Dairy Task Force 2.0 Final Report

    August 13, 2019

    UW System President Cross was pleased to co-sponsor the Dairy Task Force 2.0 over the last 18 months. The group has completed their work and have issued a report summarizing the effort. The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Pfaff sent a letter to state legislators and federal congressional delegation, encouraging policy […]

  5. Feedback requested on biennial budget

    August 13, 2019

    The State Relations and Communication teams have completed collecting feedback from all Chancellors on how we can build upon our advocacy efforts for the remaining legislative session and next biennial budget. If you haven’t already done so, please take a few minutes to share your thoughts by filling out this brief survey. The survey will […]

  6. Board of Regents approve JFC’s supplemental appropriation

    August 6, 2019

    On Thursday, August 1st, the Board of Regents had a special meeting to approve the request for $45 million in the Joint Committee on Finance’s (JFC) supplemental appropriation. The request focuses on allocating funding as part of the outcomes-based funding formula, and includes $15 million in the first year of the biennium and $30 million […]

  7. Speaker’s Task Force on Water Quality- August 13 at UW Milwaukee

    August 6, 2019

    Members of the Speaker’s Task Force on Water Quality will meet for a tour of the UW Milwaukee School of Freshwater Science on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 starting at 9:00 a.m.. See Hearing Notice for more information. Following the tour, the Task Force will hold a public hearing in the UW-Milwaukee Student Union Wisconsin Room.  […]