Holistic admissions aim to diversify

Current policy outdated, factors other than academics important UW System officials say

By Nathaniel Shuda

At a statewide forum Tuesday, the UW System Board of Regents heard from students, educators and community members on both sides of the issue regarding the proposed changes to its freshman admissions policy. The proposed modifications to the written policy state that while academic factors are still the most important, other information, including age, gender, race and personal experiences, contribute to the selection of students.

Events to celebrate black history

By Nicole Strittmater

In honor of Black History Month, a number of musical events, speakers and presentations are scheduled to help raise awareness of the contributions African Americans made and are continuing to make to society. The University and Activities Commission, the Forum and Artist Series and the Office of Multicultural Affairs are sponsoring different events to take place throughout the month.

Forum event focuses on 1920s lynching

Author Michael Fedo kicks off Forum Series with discussion on tragic incident in Minn.

By McLean Bennett

Michael Fedo, author of "The Lynchings in Duluth," spoke Wednesday night in Schofield Auditorium at the first of four Forum Series events scheduled for the spring 2007 semester. During his presentation, titled "A Life Informed by a Lynching," Fedo spoke about a lynching that took place in Duluth, Minn.

Doyle delivers growth agenda

By Nathaniel Shuda

In his first State of the State address since his re-election, Gov. Jim Doyle announced a plan to assist higher education with an investment of $225 million in the UW System. "Tonight, I propose a new investment in the University to produce more college graduates, more engineers, scientists and nurses," Doyle said Wednesday.

Senate considers new bills

By Andy Weise

Student Senate was back in session Monday evening when three bills were introduced. Senator Jacob Boer introduced two separate bills that will be heard next week. The first is aimed at getting an increased stipend from student segregated fees for Senate members' pay.

Vinehout makes health care reform top priority

Senator gives up farming, turns to politics

By Ryan Dostalek

Those who have worked with state Sen. Kathleen Vinehout, D-Eau Claire, describe her as someone who is passionate, hard-working and sacrificing. "(Vinehout) is such an amazing woman," senior Hannah Lott said. "She knows what she wants and has a strong sense of direction." Lott spent last semester helping the Buffalo County dairy farmer make the run for office.

Fair to showcase career opportunities

Service-Learning, internship, volunteer groups highlight nonprofit options

By Timothy Langton

UW-Eau Claire students will get another chance to see the volunteer service opportunities available in the Chippewa Valley at this year's Community Action Fair. The event, which will takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday in the Council Fire Room of Davies Center, is a joint effort of the Center for Service-Learning and the Activities and Programs office's Community Action and Lifelong Learning program.

Introduction of i-clickers meets with mixed reviews

Switch from Turning Technologies to i-clicker shows promising results

By Tara Bannow

Thanks to the addition of i-clickers, a classroom may stir memories of an ask-the-audience portion of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" or an early episode of "America's Funniest Home Videos." Students can now purchase the new handheld i-clicker for $33 at the University Bookstore, said Heather Lee, textbook manager at the bookstore.