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Liberal arts have strong tradition here

Thursday, March 16, 2000

I want to welcome the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to the ranks of institutions with a liberal arts bent ("UWM to offer master's in liberal studies," March 9).

Appreciation for the integration of different disciplines and the fostering of critical thinking skills is garnering renewed interest across the country and around the world. However, I would like to correct the impression that may have been creat...

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