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April 1, 2009
The News
Campus to observe Zimmermann anniversary
The late Brittany Zimmermann will be in the thoughts of students, faculty and staff on the one-year anniversary of her death, Thursday, April 2. To honor Zimmermann, the Carillon Tower bells will toll 21 times, one chime for each year of her life, at 12:20 p.m., the approximate time of her death. Members of the campus community are invited to observe the ceremony from the Carillon Tower base, 1160 Observatory Drive.
More information available on Madison Initiative
Students interested in receiving one-on-one financial-aid counseling or additional information about the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates can visit the third floor of the Student Activity Center, 333 East Campus Mall. Representatives of the Offices of the Dean of Students and Office of Student Financial will be holding office hours from 2-5 p.m. daily through Friday, April 3.
Campaign to focus on alcohol, consent, sexual assault
A new student-designed public awareness campaign will promote the importance of gaining consent from sexual partners, particularly when alcohol is involved.
UW-Madison signs historic agreement with Iraqi University
The university has signed a historic agreement with Tikrit University, one of the foremost institutions of higher education in Iraq. The accord will foster opportunities for educational and scientific cooperation.
Living & Learning
Breakthrough device to debut at National Eye Institute's 40th anniversary kickoff
A portable vision device that provides blind individuals sensory input similar to vision will be presented at the 40th anniversary celebration for the National Eye Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, on Friday, April 3. The Brainport vision device, based on technology invented on campus, is being developed by Wicab Inc., based in Middleton.
Scientists produce stem cells without viral vectors, exotic genes
A team of scientists from the Morgridge Institute for Research on campus reports that it has created induced human pluripotent stem (iPS) cells completely free of viral vectors and exotic genes. By reprogramming skin cells to an embryonic state using a plasmid rather than a virus to ferry reprogramming genes into adult cells, the Wisconsin group's work removes a key safety concern about the potential use of iPS cells in therapeutic settings.
Common-book program receives hundreds of nominations
Nearly 700 titles were submitted for the inaugural book in the university's Go Big Read common-book program, which will begin in the fall. A review committee of faculty, staff, students and community members has been going over the list and considering how well each of the books meets the selection criteria posted on the Go Big Read Web site. The committee will submit an annotated list of titles to the steering committee, which will then submit a short list to Chancellor Carolyn "Biddy" Martin. Martin will make the final selection in early April.
Around Campus
Former governor featured on 'Reflections'
Former Wisconsin governor and secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Tommy G. Thompson will be the special guest at the taping of a new episode of Wisconsin Reflections at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, at the Wisconsin Public Television studios in Vilas Hall. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members are invited to be in the studio audience.
Seniors celebrate new beginnings during Senior Week
As seniors approach their final month on campus, they'll prepare to say goodbye to friends and professors, make their final climb of Bascom Hill and enjoy their last spring season as UW-Madison students. On April 1-9, the Wisconsin Alumni Association and the UW Foundation will help seniors celebrate their time on campus by sponsoring Senior Week, a free series of events for soon-to-be alumni.
UHS hosts open house at new location
University Health Services (UHS) invites the campus community to an open house celebrating UHS's new University Square location. Light refreshments will be served, and tours will be available. UHS Director Sarah Van Orman will deliver welcoming remarks at 5:30 p.m. in the eighth floor lobby. 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, floors 5-8, 333 East Campus Mall.
Entomology department's centennial celebration features butterfly exhibit
To help celebrate its 100th year, the Department of Entomology invites the public to get up close and personal with members of the wide world of insects. The celebration, which will feature fun ways to learn about and interact with various six-legged critters, is set for noon-5 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, in Science House (1645 Linden Drive) and the D.C. Smith Greenhouse.
Health sciences student art exhibition holds opening reception
'Corpus Callosum' is the Third Annual Health Sciences Student Art Exhibition. The campus community can meet the artists while viewing the photographs, drawings, paintings, ceramics and sketches from the right side of the brain of students from the schools of Pharmacy, Nursing, Medicine and Public Health, and Veterinary Medicine, and the physical therapy program. 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, Ebling Library Historical Reading Room, Health Sciences Learning Center. The exhibit continues through April 30.
Panel discussion addresses the 'Faces of Homelessness'
This panel discussion will reveal the myths about homelessness in America through firsthand accounts from former homeless people and community activists involved in combating homelessness. 7:30-9 p.m. today (April 1), Mosse Humanities (see the Memorial Union's TITU board for the room).
Notable
Time-lapse video captures the last of Randall Towers
One of the Web cameras positioned to record the construction of a new south campus union captured the demise of a nearby building, Randall Towers. To view the time-lapse video, go to the building project page. Demolition on Union South will begin April 6, and Web cameras monitoring that activity will be activated online soon.
New Union poll asks what type of music you want on the Terrace this summer
Members of the campus community have until Sunday, April 5, to go online and vote on the question, "What type of music would you like to hear more of on the Terrace this summer?"
Opportunities
Last all-purpose career fair of the semester is today
Career Internship Connection is the last career fair of the semester, offering a chance to connect with many different organizations. Employers will be available to discuss full-time positions and internships. 5-8 p.m. today (April 1), TITU Memorial Union.
Job fair focuses on occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech language pathology
Students interested in pursuing jobs in any of these occupations are encouraged to attend this fair tailored to their needs. 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 3150 Medical Sciences Center.
Represent the university as an information or tour guide
The university's new "front door," the Visitor and Information Programs and the Admissions Office, is looking for outgoing and enthusiastic students to represent the university as information guides and tour guides beginning in summer or fall 2009. The offices seek to employ students who reflect the diversity of the campus community. Starting Salary is $8 per hour with opportunities for advancement up to $12. Applications are available online at http://www.vip.wisc.edu and http://www.admissions.wisc.edu. The deadline is April 3.