News - October 2006

  1. Giroux selected to lead UW System communications and external relations

    October 27, 2006

    MADISON—David F. Giroux, director of public information for the University of Wisconsin-Extension, has been named UW System executive director for communications and external relations. The selection was announced today by UW System President Kevin P. Reilly. “Dave brings to this position an abundance of experience from the non-profit and for-profit sectors, as well as his […]

  2. Finalists named in UW-La Crosse chancellor search

    October 20, 2006

    MADISON – University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today announced the names of the finalists for the position of chancellor at UW-La Crosse. The names have been forwarded to the Board of Regents’ Special Committee for the UW-La Crosse Chancellor Search, which will interview the finalists in Madison on Nov. 1. The committee […]

  3. Four University of Wisconsin System professors receive Alliant Energy’s Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Awards

    October 20, 2006

    MADISON — Four University of Wisconsin System professors whose commitment to student success stretches far beyond the classroom have earned the 2006 Alliant Energy Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Awards. The annual honors go to four outstanding teachers from UW System campuses located within the Alliant service area. This year ’s recipients are: Thomas Klubertanz, professor […]

  4. UW System committed to responsible employment policies

    October 13, 2006

    MADISON— The University of Wisconsin System will address recommendations in a Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) report as it continues to strengthen policies on the employment of its 42,000 faculty, staff and student workers. The LAB report was issued Friday (Oct. 13). UW System President Kevin P. Reilly said that the university remains committed to strengthening […]

  5. Leading the way: Communities look to UW-Platteville

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents October Meeting Day Two News Summary

    October 6, 2006

    PLATTEVILLE – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville provides a wealth of economic and community support for Southwest Wisconsin, the Board of Regents learned Friday. In a presentation by a number of campus and Platteville-area officials, Regents heard how the campus’s students, faculty and staff contribute to the well-being of the region. UW-Platteville Chancellor David Markee outlined […]

  6. UW-Platteville: ‘An eye on the future’

    University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents October Meeting Day One News Summary

    October 5, 2006

    PLATTEVILLE — University of Wisconsin-Platteville chancellor David Markee on Thursday welcomed the UW System Board of Regents to the campus for its October meeting and presented the board with an overview of campus life, both past and present. “We believe we are strategically focused, with an eye on the future needs of our students and […]