Student NewsLink
Nov. 1, 2006
The News
Berquam: Get informed and vote Nov. 7
With the general election drawing near, UW-Madison students can become engaged in the democratic process by learning about the issues, registering and voting, says interim Dean of Students Lori Berquam. Polls are open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m., and the location of a student's polling place is determined by his or her current address. See the Web site for complete details on polling places, voter eligibility and registration.
Faculty committee takes stand on marriage amendment
The Executive Committee of the Faculty Senate has written and endorsed a statement in opposition to the proposed amendment to the state constitution that would restrict the legal status of people in relationships other than traditional marriages. The committee says it is against the state's traditions of tolerance and would harm the intellectual capacity of both the UW-Madison and the state of Wisconsin.
Living & Learning
PAVE trains students to battle sexual assault
Promoting Awareness and Victim Empowerment (PAVE) is a one-credit course through the social work department specially designed by students, for students, to educate their peers on sexual assault and domestic violence issues. PAVE created the class in the fall of 2004 to try to create and retain student leaders in sexual assault prevention. The class has almost tripled in size from seven students to 20, and interest keeps growing.
IRP marks 40 years of innovative work
UW-Madison's Institute for Research on Poverty, the nation's first poverty research center, this month marks 40 years of studying why Americans live in poverty and what can be done to end it.
Web's 'youth appeal' lost on campaigns
While millions of young people use the Internet to build expansive social networks, most political campaigns never manage to take the training wheels off the technology, using it mainly for tightly controlled, one-way communication. By largely ignoring the interactive power of new media, political campaigns have squandered an unprecedented opportunity to mobilize young voters and increase their participation in political life, argues Michael Xenos, a communication arts professor who studies new media and civic engagement.
UHS Health Tip: Reduce stress with relaxation MP3s
Now is the time to get a handle on stress. University Health Services has posted a number of relaxing MP3 audio tracks as well as directions to follow for stress-reducing exercises. The tracks can be heard directly off the UHS site or downloaded and played on portable music devices.
Around Campus
La Follette School hosts post-election discussion
Dennis Dresang, political science department and La Follette School of Public Affairs, and Barry Burden, political science department, will lead a discussion on the outcomes of the 2006 general election. Noon-1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8, in the Conference Room, La Follette School.
Information: 262-3038, shelton@lafollette.wisc.edu
Union concert features Africa's best live musicians
Witness Dobet Gnaore's brilliant and warm Afro-pop voice, Habib Koite's unconventional open-stringed guitar playing, and the political and social messages of Vusi Mahlasela's music. This concert of Africa's three best live performers promises to be exhilarating. 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5, in the Memorial Union Theater. Tickets are $18-28 for the general public, $18-26 for Union members and $10 for UW-Madison students.
Real to Reel Cinema presents 'Iraq for Sale'
The documentary "Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers" explores connections between private corporate investors and political decision makers in the reconstruction of Iraq. 7:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, Nov. 1, in the Frederic March Play Circle Theater, Memorial Union.
Notable
Friday, Nov. 3: Last day to drop classes
This Friday, Nov. 3, is the last day to drop classes for all students except graduate students.
Opportunities
Learn about Wisconsin idea Undergraduate Fellowships
The first in a series of information sessions will be held Monday, Nov. 6, with two more to follow on Nov. 16 and Nov. 28. The Wisconsin Idea Undergraduate Fellowship program provides students an opportunity to meet an identified community need and work with a faculty supervisor, earn three credits and receive a stipend ($3,000 for an individual and up to $5,000 for a group). 4 p.m. in the Morgridge Center for Publice Service, 154 Red Gym.
Applications available for Alternative Winter Breaks
The Alternative Breaks program provides UW-Madison students with an opportunity to participate in volunteer and educational trips to culturally and economically diverse communities throughout the United States. Applications are now available, and information sessions about the exciting trips offered are 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2, TITU Memorial Union, and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7, TITU Union South. Applications are due at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, in the Morgridge Center.