Student NewsLink
Nov. 8, 2006
The News
Chancellor Wiley: Access, budget are top priorities
Access to the school by the state's high school students is the No. 1 challenge for the university, Chancellor John D. Wiley told the Faculty Senate on Nov. 6; another main issue is continuing budget constraints.
Famous political science alums praise the department
In the midst of the hotly contested midterm elections, some leading politicians from both ends of the political spectrum have come together on at least one issue: A UW-Madison political science degree is instrumental in their lives and public service careers. Several well-known political science graduates, including Vice President Dick Cheney, a Republican, and U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold, a Democrat, contributed brief essays for the department's alumni newsletter focusing on what their UW-Madison education means to them.
Living & Learning
Greek system takes back Langdon Street
In response to recent spikes in crime on campus and in the Langdon Street area, the Greek system has initiated a neighborhood-watch program designed to make the presence of the Greek system known in an area in which many of its residents reside. Launched last Friday, Nov. 3, members of fraternities and sororities now patrol Langdon Street from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. The neighborhood watch will be in effect every Friday and Saturday night for the rest of the academic year.
WSUM radio has a new home
WSUM, the university's student-run radio station - and its 150 student volunteers - are now part of the Life Sciences Communication program at the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.
UHS HEALTH TIP: Great American Smokeout
Smokers who want to quit don't need to go it alone. University Health Services can help with free individual counseling for students who would like to assess their current tobacco use and discuss personal strategies for quitting. UHS clinicians can help students quit and stay off tobacco with prescriptions for nicotine replacement products and other non-nicotine products. Call 265-5600 to make an appointment. Also, see this Web site for Five Steps to Get Ready to Quit Smoking.
Around Campus
Dean of Students hosts safety forum
Students who live off campus are invited to a special campus forum to discuss safety issues. The event is related to the string of downtown attacks and robberies earlier this fall. Hosted by the Offices of the Dean of Students and JSM Properties, the session will include short presentations by Madison and UW Police Departments and Associated Students of the Madison, as well as a listing of safety resources. 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, TITU Memorial Union.
Learn about stalking, other forms of violence
Stalking is a misunderstood and under-reported crime that occurs within our campus community more than we recognize. Attend this presentation by the Madison Police Department and the Office of Justice Assistance and learn to identify stalking behaviors, the impact they have on victims and victim resources. A discussion on dating and domestic violence and workplace violence will also be highlighted. 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, in the On Wisconsin Room, Red Gym. Register online by Monday, Nov. 13.
Noted scholar to lecture on women and war
Cynthia Enloe, one of America's preeminent theorists of gender and the military, will give a talk titled "Where are the Women in the U.S. War in Iraq? Why Does it Matter?" at noon on Thursday, Nov. 9, in the On Wisconsin Room in the Red Gym.
Wisconsin Singers bring Broadway to Madison
The Wisconsin Singers are poised to entertain Madison with their exciting and sensational new show, "Let's Get Loud," taking audiences on a journey through music in the media over the past five decades. 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Nov. 10-11, in the Wisconsin Union Theater.
Notable
Intramurals: 5-on-5 basketball
Entries are taken on Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 14-15, from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in the SERF Program Office. The brackets are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, the entry fee is $20 per team, and play begins Sunday, Nov. 19. Divisions include men's, women's and co-recreational.
Opportunities
Learn effective job, internship search strategies
Anyone who wants to find that dream job without the hassle and hours of endless searches should attend this session and learn how to make job or internship searching more efficient and effective. Noon, Nov. 15, TITU Memorial Union.