Student NewsLink
April 2, 2008
The News
Contest asks, 'What does a new student need to know?'
What does a new student absolutely need to know about the first year at UW-Madison? How did meeting someone different from yourself change your life? What was your biggest challenge here, and how did you overcome it? Outgoing Chancellor John D. Wiley is again asking students to write an essay about their lives at the university, with the winner being given the honor of addressing 5,500 new students from the floor of the Kohl Center at the Chancellor's Convocation on Friday, Aug. 29. The winner will also receive a $100 gift certificate to University Book Store.
Talib Kweli to headline All-Campus Party Concert
The All-Campus Party is proud to announce Talib Kweli will headline this year's Badger Blowout Concert on Wednesday, April 23, in the Field House. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the first performances beginning at 7 p.m. Extreme juggler Marcus Monroe and this year's All-Campus Idol winner will be the opening acts. Go online to read about free tickets.
Living & Learning
New book explores Daily Cardinal's legacy
After a decade of newspaper reporting, journalism alumna Allison Hantschel found that the most interesting story she was ever a part of was the one she experienced herself during her years on the Daily Cardinal staff. It is the stories of the students, the fights and the successes of the Cardinal that lent her subject material for her new book "It Doesn't End With Us," about the legacy of the Daily Cardinal at UW-Madison.
Writing Tribal Histories: Class mines archival treasures
UW-Madison historian Ned Blackhawk would argue that there has never been a more fertile time to be a researcher of Native American history, with a surge in scholarly interest and a deep well of subjects "literally waiting to be written." Blackhawk is inspiring a new generation of historians to seize this opportunity through his unique research seminar, "Writing Tribal Histories."
Health sciences now smoke free
UW-Madison has strengthened its existing policy on the use of tobacco on campus grounds with new restrictions beginning today, April 2, in health sciences facilities. Meriter and St. Mary's Hospital in Madison are also going completely smoke free.
Around Campus
Spoken word, hip-hop events on tap for spring, summer
The Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives has a rich and exciting lineup of spoken word and hip-hop events planned for the spring and summer, including talented and passionate teens just finding their voices, hip-hop theater from UW-Madison students, and a galaxy of celebrated artists, performers and educators in the emerging hip-hop arts field.
How Much Does the Public Really Need to Know?
Eric Lichtblau is Washington correspondent for The New York Times and author of "Bush's Law: The Remaking of American Justice." In 2006, Lichtblau and his colleague James Risen won a Pulitzer Prize for national reporting for their carefully sourced stories on secret domestic eavesdropping. 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, Pyle Center.
Affirmative action and how segregation affects higher education
By All Means Necessary (BAMN) is a national coalition dedicated to defending affirmative action, integration, immigrant rights and the fight for equality. BAMN hosts this lecture in the Law School to educate the campus about issues that surround affirmative action specifically for students in higher levels of education. Food and drinks will be served. 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, 5246 Law School.
University Theatre presents 'A Streetcar Named Desire'
The University Theatre wraps up its 2007-08 season with an American classic set in pre-Katrina New Orleans, where everything is hot, from the heavy air to the heady emotions. Tennessee Williams' "A Streetcar Named Desire" explores the perils of self-deception in a tightly woven, lush tale that will open Saturday, April 19, in Vilas Hall's Mitchell Theatre.
Communication research showcased at conference
Cutting-edge graduate student research will be highlighted during a one-day conference titled "Communications Crossroads: A Multidisciplinary Graduate Student Conference." The conference features works of students from eight departments across campus from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday, April 4, in the Nafziger Conference Room, fifth floor, Vilas Hall.
Beethoven Piano Competition winners to perform
The five School of Music piano students will perform works by Beethoven, and a reception for performers and audience follows the program. 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 6, Morphy Hall, Mosse Humanities Building.
Notable
'Countdown to Commencement' set for April 8-9
Countdown to Commencement provides May graduates a one-stop shopping opportunity from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, in the Memorial Union (TITU) and Wednesday, April 9, in 240 Union South. Get answers about the May ceremony, check graduation eligibility, reserve caps and gowns, and order class rings and graduation announcements.
Opportunities
Career Services hosts semester's last career, internship fair
The Career and Internship Connection is the last great opportunity of the semester to network with employers, research various careers and positions, or find a job or internship. Dress is business casual (no jeans, T-shirts, flip flops, etc.). Call 262-3921 or visit the LSSAA Web site for more information, including a list of companies attending. 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, Great Hall, Memorial Union.
April is Occupational Therapy Month
The Occupational Therapy program hosts a series of events this month to reach out to the community, foster more understanding about the field, and encourage students to enter the program and learn how to help others gain daily-living skills.