Spring Break
|
|
|
|
News ArticlesReligious group wins funds caseDistrict court rules UW-Madison violated First AmendmentByA U.S. District judge recently ruled in favor of the religious-based student group, Roman Catholic Foundation (RCF), saying Madison must immediately stop refusing to pay for student activities involving religion. Proposed bill aims to keep grads in stateSmith: Tax break on loans would encourage staying putByWisconsin lawmakers are honing in on student loans as a means to keep students in the state after graduation. Commission recommends 40 cent gas taxSome say toll ways better than federal tax to improve infrastructureByA report released Jan. 22 by the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commissin urges a 40 cent increase to the 18.3 cent national gasoline tax over the next five years to fix aging infrastructure and ease traffic congestion. The tax would be increased five to eight cents annually, adjusting for inflation. Report: Women getting more degreesUniversity used to large ratio; no changes imminentByA Jan. 10 report from the U.S. Census Bureau showed about 33 percent of women age 25 to 29 had a bachelor's degree or higher in 2007, compared with 26 percent of men. At UW-Eau Claire, there is roughly a 2-to-3 men to women ratio on campus, according to the university's Web site. Director of Admissions Kris Anderson said women have outnumbered men at Eau Claire for years now. Clairemont to go under construction from Highway 53 to Craig RoadRoad work could last six months, DOT begins looking for bidsByIt has been approximately 40 to 50 years since Clairemont Ave. was first paved. This highly frequented avenue underwent many changes in the past. This summer, it will face the greatest changes it has ever faced as it will be re-paved from Highway 53 to Craig Road. Freshman Provocation to discuss value of educationFaculty speakers to present effects of liberal arts on careersByTo address student uncertainty about a liberal arts education and build value in UW-Eau Claire's approach, the College of Arts and Sciences is hosting the first Freshman Provocation at 7 p.m. tonight in Schofield Auditorium, said Michael Weil, associate dean of the college. All students are invited, but the event is targeted to freshmen. |
