Student NewsLink
Oct. 3, 2007
The News
Spoken word scholars aim to transform campus
They express themselves and how they feel about the world around them through a powerful mechanism: words. And now the students who have embraced urban art, including "spoken word," are coming together on campus, playing a leadership role in a national movement and sharing their craft with others.
Cell phone drive, Clery report to benefit safety
Campus crime and safety continue to be serious concerns for the campus and city. For the month of October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the university is participating in a used cellular phone drive and encouraging all members of the campus community to download the most recent version of the annual campus safety report, commonly called the Clery Report.
UW Police: Don't take rides from strangers
UW Police Department officials are reminding students, faculty and staff not to accept rides from people they do not know.
Diversity forum brings Hmong history to forefront
Hmong-Americans want to promote a broader understanding of their culture and greater recognition of their struggles as a people, an international expert told the Plan 2008 Diversity Forum held Sept. 28 at the Memorial Union.
Living & Learning
Take part in National Depression Screening Day
As part of National Depression Screening Day on Thursday, Oct. 11, Wisconsin Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton encourages people to visit her office Web site for a free, confidential depression screening.
Brittingham Scholars coming to campus
Beginning this month, University of Wisconsin-Madison students will have the opportunity to interact with six internationally known scholars from disciplines ranging from women's sexuality to the anthropology of food.
'Wisconsin Reflections' makes national network debut
"Wisconsin Reflections," a television talk show spotlighting the stories and perspectives of noteworthy UW-Madison graduates, makes its debut on the Big Ten Network on Thursday, Oct. 4, at 3 p.m.
Around Campus
'Nerds' to take over campus Oct. 6-7
Hundreds of self-professed nerds are preparing to descend on the campus for a weekend filled with video games and miniature collectibles. The first Geek.kon convention is slated to take place from 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6, until 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7, in the Mosse Humanities Building.
Develop organizing skills at Camp Wellstone
This non-partisan workshop welcomes those from high school to grad school. Meals and materials provided. Focus on concrete skills such as details of issue-campaign planning, coalition building and message development. Learn how to recruit and retain volunteers and develop new leadership. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6, TITU Union South.
Experience Burmese cuisine
Learn about this Southeast Asian nation from international students by listening to stories, discussing contemporary issues, watching performances and tasting different cuisines. This program is limited to the first 150 people at the door. 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, 240 Union South.
Salsa dance includes free lessons
Join in for an evening of Salsa dancing, free instruction and live music from Que Flavor! The live music and dance will be from 10 p.m.-midnight, with free Salsa instruction preceding from 9-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, Tripp Commons, Memorial Union.
Chazen events part of Downtown Gallery Night
The Chazen Museum will offer a diverse program Friday night, including a tour of "Natura Morta: Still-Life Painting and the Medici Collection" at 5:30 p.m.; a lecture by Michael Kienitz, "From Pixels to Archival Photography," at 6 p.m.; and bluegrass music by Jack Pine to close the evening. Sponsored by MMOCA, Gallery Night offers a chance to explore Madison's vibrant art scene. 5-8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 5.
Feeding the world: A matter of politics or production?
Does the world have enough food to feed everyone? Join in an open discussion with Florence Chenoweth of the Human Rights Initiative and international and U.S. students from across campus. Includes free pizza and refreshments. 6-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8, Main Lounge, Chadbourne.
Giant Pumpkin Regatta set for Saturday
Horticulture students who have grown large pumpkins this fall will carve them out and use them as makeshift boats (stabilized by tractor-tire inner tubes) to paddle over a course in a series of races. Anyone who wants to participate can race in his or her own giant pumpkin. The Horticulture Department also will be selling smaller pumpkins in all shapes, sizes and colors for anyone to take home. 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, Memorial Union lakefront.
Notable
Big Badger Auction offers one-of-a-kind finds
How could you get a "Miracle on Ice" U.S. Olympic hockey star to come to your home? Or have Babcock Hall ice cream delivered to your door? What about a private lunch with UW Football Coach Bret Bielema? The Wisconsin Alumni Association offers a chance at all this and more in the online Big Badger Auction now under way and continuing through Oct. 10.
Opportunities
Don't miss the Graduate School Fair
Anyone interested in graduate school, including health professions, should attend the Graduate School Fair to learn more about specific graduate schools' programs and student bodies. Last year, more than 80 graduate schools from across the country attended this event. 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, Great Hall, Memorial Union.
Workshop prepares students for grad school
Those interested in attending graduate school also can attend a workshop that will provide them with information about what to expect. Noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, TITU Memorial Union.
Find out where seg fees go at Student Services Fair
The GSSSF Student Services Fair showcases more than 20 student services on campus that are funded by segregated fees, a separate fee assessed to all students. Find out where your student fees go and learn about valuable resources for students. 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, Library Mall.
'Illumination' accepting submissions
Are you a UW-Madison undergrad? Are you an artist, author or essayist? If so, "Illumination: The Undergraduate Journal of the Humanities" is accepting submissions for its fall issue. Submissions are due Friday, Oct. 12. Follow the registration guidelines on the Web site for a chance to get published.