Government Relations

Government Relations Legislative Update

Government Relations Legislative Update

Updates on state and federal issues relating to the UW System.

Friday, March 9, 2012

9th Annual Posters in the Rotunda

Over 200 undergraduates students and faculty advisers from throughout the UW System showcased their research in the State Capitol on Wednesday March 7th at the 2012 Posters in the Rotunda event. Students presented projects on a wide variety of topics in front of a large audience that included many state legislators.  The event included a brief program with remarks by UW System President Kevin Reilly, UW-Superior Provost Faith Hensrud, and UW-Superior Student Kenneth Chong. Click here to see conversation about the event as captured on Twitter.


Special Task Force on UW Restructuring and Operational Flexibilities Holds March Meeting
The UW Task Force also held its fourth meeting on Wednesday and discussed new personnel systems and human resource policies.  UW System Senior VP for Academic Affairs Mark Nook and Associate VP for Human Resources Al Crist provided a presentation to Taskforce members. UW Colleges and Extension Chancellor Ray Cross, UW-Madison Vice Chancellor Darrell Bazzell, and WTCS President Dan Clancy also appeared before the panel. Click here to see presentation materials from Wednesday's meeting.