Student NewsLink
Sept. 10, 2008
The News
New UW sweatshirt promotes environment, fair trade
A new hoodie now available at University Book Store allows students to show University of Wisconsin style while also promoting eco-friendly and fair-trade values.Undergraduate entrepreneurs create successful Madison business
While most undergraduates begin their first career after graduation, Jon Hardin couldn’t wait to begin his own business while pursuing his bachelor’s degree at UW–Madison. At 21, Hardin is the co-founder and president of Hardin Design and Development, a full-service technical developmental firm based out of Madison.
Zimmermann family creates reward fund, renews plea for info
The family of Brittany Zimmermann announced the creation of a reward fund designed to spur tips and other information that might help solve the case.
Living & Learning
Student group explores treasure of lakeshore nature preserve
Students typically spend at least four years on campus, yet what lies in their backyard on the shores of Lake Mendota may go unnoticed. The Students for the Lakeshore Nature Preserve are working to build a community of undergraduate and graduate students who will experience the multiple benefits of interacting with the surrounding natural world.
Bait bike serving as theft deterrent
The UW–Madison Police Department has a new, high-tech answer to the decades-old problem of campus bicycle thefts. In May 2008, the department began placing bikes equipped with GPS units in places around campus where other thefts have been reported.
University encouraged to ‘eat local’
Members of the university community are being encouraged to participate in the Wisconsin Eat Local Challenge through Sunday, Sept. 14, by spending at least 10 percent of their food budgets on locally grown and raised Wisconsin food.
Around Campus
Campus events calendar
World music festival hits campus
With dozens of events from now until Sunday, Sept. 21, the World Music Festival is a favorite event every year.
Get the plant for you at the horticulture society’s sale
Choose from a wide selection of lush tropicals, succulents, cacti, orchids and mums. Get a plant to brighten up your home or office. Friday-Sunday, Sept. 12-14, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Stock Pavilion.
Multicultural student center celebrates 20th anniversary
Come and celebrate with the Multicultural Student Center for its 20th anniversary. Cake and punch will be served. Thursday, Sept. 11, 4:30-6:30 p.m., MSC Lounge, Red Gym.
First class of japanese karate club meets tonight
Explore the fun challenges of traditional karate, improve your fitness and discipline your mind. The goal of traditional karate is to achieve personal improvement through the study of unarmed combat techniques. No experience is necessary, and the first class is free. Please bring comfortable clothes for workout. Today (Wednesday), Sept. 10, 5-7 p.m. in B101 Lathrop Hall.
Meeting kicks off series of workshops on entrepreneurship
“Ideafest: An Overview of Campus Entrepreneurship Learning Opportunities” is the first in a series of meetings that develop entrepreneurial skills by focusing on yearly campuswide competitions fostering creativity, problem-solving and entrepreneurial dynamism. Some students win tens of thousands of dollars in prize money, and participants in these competitions develop new skills and expand their professional networks. Get an overview of these events and other key opportunities available to students throughout the year. 5-6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11, 1610 Engineering Hall.
Notable
Registrar: last day to add class, drop with full tuition adjustment
Friday, Sept. 12, is the last day to add a first class without departmental and dean’s permission, the last day to add classes without departmental approval, and the last day for full tuition adjustment on dropped classes. For special and guest students, it is the last day to enroll without a $25 late fee.
Sign-up deadlines: frisbee, flag football, tennis, basketball
The Intramural Sports program on campus has a number of deadlines approaching to sign up various leagues. Visit the Web site to see what’s available.
Opportunities
New students can make a splash in the community
Community Splash is an annual event with a two-fold mission: to introduce incoming first-year students to service and service-learning opportunities and to familiarize participants with some of the local agencies that rely on the continued dedication and commitment of the university community. This year, Community Splash will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13, starting at 8 a.m. Locations vary so check the Web site for details. Register to participate online.
Don’t miss the largest career fair of the year
Meet with representatives from more than 200 local, regional and national employers. Open to all students. Begin a job or internship search, start networking with employers, or start researching companies and careers. Sponsored by Letters & Science Career Services, Business Career Center, School of Human Ecology and the Daily Cardinal. 4:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23, Kohl Center.
Career services hosts open house
Meet the staff of Letters and Science Career Services, learn about the services offered, sign up for e-recruiting, browse the resource library, drop off resumes to be critiqued, meet with an adviser to go over your resume, sign up for raffle prizes and enjoy refreshments, 1-4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12, Suite 205, Middleton Building.
Be a tutor with guts
The Greater University Tutoring Service (GUTS) is a volunteer organization that provides free tutoring services. GUTS currently needs tutors for all academic subjects and theConversational English program. Tutoring requires a flexible 2-hour time commitment each week. Visit the Web site to find out how to become a tutor.