Alcohol Density Plan Meeting - Tomorrow, Jan. 28th, 4:00pm

Sorry for the short notice, but I wanted to let anyone who's interested know that the ALRC's (Alcohol License Review Committee) subcommittee on Downtown Alcohol Issues and Ordinances is meeting tomorrow at 4:00 in the City-County Building, Room 108 to discuss possible changes to the Alcohol Density Plan Ordinance (ALDO).

Given there were only a couple official ALRC members at this subcommittee's last meeting, I'm not sure how influential this meeting will be, but it should be interesting to hear discussion on possible ALDO changes proposed by the Central Business Improvement District (BID) Board like more flexibility in the alcohol-other revenue ratio, capacity increases, and longer license transfer periods.

Peace Park Neighborhood Meeting, Sept. 29th

There will be a neighborhood meeting focused on the Peace Park redevelopment next Tuesday, September 29th at 7:00 at the Wisconsin Lutheran Temple, 220 W. Gilman St.

Peace Park, located across from Hawk's Bar and Grill on State Street, is scheduled for a large-scale makeover intended to turn the space into a more thriving community space. Here's a rendering of the current plan:

Search and Screen for New UW Chancellor

Dear Students,

Today, Chancellor John Wiley announced he will be stepping down from his post as chief executive officer of the University of Wisconsin in September 2008. I congratulate him on a most distinguished career. Despite many fiscal challenges, he helped elevate UW's status as a global leader in research and teaching.

Many students already have contacted ASM Shared Governance inquiring about the search and screen committee for the new chancellor. As per usual, we will hold an open search process for the student appointees. Once we hear from administration, we'll post an announcement here. Stay tuned.

Jeff