Student NewsLink
Sept. 9, 2009
The News
Berquam advises students to adopt safe habits in the wake of safety incidents
In the wake of several recent violent robberies around campus and downtown, Dean of Students Lori Berquam reminds students of several safe habits to adopt in their everyday lives.
H1N1 influenza cases appear at UW-Madison
In the wake of H1N1 cases on campus, UHS is advising students to take flu-like symptoms seriously by following its guidelines about isolating and taking care of yourself when ill.
Support available for UW-Madison students
In the wake of a recent student death in University Housing, Dean of Students Lori Berquam is reminding the campus community that resources are always available to students who are experiencing difficult times.
Living & Learning
Intersection of art and business examined in 'Art as Business as Art'
On his recent whistle-stop "Arts in Crisis" tour, the Kennedy Center's Michael Kaiser bemoaned how much more money goes into training artists to be good artists than to be good managers of their own careers. Now UW-Madison is addressing this imbalance by giving arts students a broader perspective on the range of creative enterprise available to them and more tools to advance toward their career goals.
Sigma Chi chapter faces reduced sanctions
The Sigma Chi fraternity chapter on campus faces reduced sanctions in the wake of violations of Greek policies on alcohol.
UW-Madison streamlines student scholarship search
The university is using technology to make it much easier for undergraduate students to learn about and apply for scholarships for the 2010-11 academic year.
Around Campus
Chancellor's lecture launches Year of the Humanities
Philosophers, classicists, filmmakers, historians, poets, art historians, linguists and other scholars will come to campus to share the latest in what is new and exciting in humanities thought and research in a lecture series. Kicking off the series will be Martha Nussbaum, University of Chicago, who will discuss "Not for Profit: Why Democracy Needs the Humanities," at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 14, Elvehjem Building in the Chazen Museum.
UW-Madison hosts campuswide series on future of hip hop in academia
The university will host a semester-long fall lecture series based on the scholarship and art of hip hop. For nine weeks, some of the nation's top university and college experts on the emerging field of hip hop will present their research and perspectives.
Chazen features mezzotints, silver pieces in exhibits
Don't let the big dig on University Avenue where the Peterson Building used to be keep you from visiting the Chazen Museum of Art. The museum is open for visitors, and two current exhibits there are worth a look: "Mezzotints, Prints of Darkness" and "Delight in Design: Indian Silver for the Raj."
Signup deadlines nearing for intramural sports
Deadlines to sign up are coming and going for many intramural sports, including 2-on-2 sand volleyball, singles and doubles tennis, and ultimate frisbee on Sept. 10; flag football and ice hockey on Sept. 16; and 3-on-3 basketball on Sept. 17.
Historic Washburn Observatory prepares to reopen
The Washburn Observatory will open later this month following a careful two-year renovation that preserved its hilltop charm and historic significance. An open house to mark the privately funded renovation of the 128-year-old observatory atop Observatory Hill will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11.
Notable
Sign up for WiscAlerts-Text
UW-Madison students can sign up to receive text messages in the event of an emergency. Signing up for WiscAlerts-Text is simple and takes just a few moments. Get more information and enroll by logging into the My UW Portal and looking for the WiscAlerts logo.
Wisconsin's poet laureate publishes chapbook with Parallel Press
The UW-Madison Libraries' Parallel Press recently published "Going Wrong," a book by Marilyn Taylor, the current poet laureate of Wisconsin.
Registrar: last day to drop classes or add without permission
Friday, Sept. 11, is the last day to add a first class without the department or the dean's permission, the last day for all students to add courses without departmental approval and the last day for 100-percent tuition adjustment on dropped classes; and Friday, Sept. 18, is the last day to pay tuition and fees without the $100 late-fee penalty.
Opportunities
Attend the largest career fair of the year
Meet with representatives from more than 150 local, regional and national employers. Open to all UW students regardless of major or year. Search for a job or internship, network with employers or research companies and careers. A list of registered employers at the fair is available online. 4:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, Kohl Center.
Engineering Career Services hosts Fall Career Connection 2009
UW-Madison students and alumni can meet with 200 employers in a casual environment. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 16-17, Engineering Centers Building Atrium.
Get involved at the Student Organizations Fair
Take the opportunity to talk personally with group leaders from a variety of areas, including academic groups, religious organizations, cultural organizations, recreational sports, political and advocacy groups, service organizations and much more. 5 p.m. today (Sept. 9), Kohl Center.
Browse student organizations in 'speed dating' format
This smaller alternative to the Student Organizations Fair allows students to find out about groups of interest in a more personal setting. 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, Library Mall or Red Gym in case of rain.
Study Abroad Fair held today in Memorial Union
The Study Abroad Fair is being held today (Sept. 9) from 4-7 p.m., TITU Memorial Union. Past participants will share information about study-abroad opportunities for first-year students through seniors in all majors.