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Sept. 12, 2007
The News
Hip-hop filmmaker weighs in on manhood, sexual violence
Byron Hurt, a filmmaker who loves hip-hop and is the co-founder and former associate director of the United States Marine Corps gender violence prevention program, will address students and community members about sexual violence 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, in the Memorial Union Theater. The event is part of the two-day conference on sexual violence on college campuses.
Dean of Students Berquam delivers safety message
As dean, Lori Berquam's deepest hope is that students will be safe and successful here, and Berquam urges students to pay close attention to their own personal safety and look out for friends and roommates, especially downtown late at night. Please visit this Web site to find out how to be more aware.
New Badger sports drink is whey good
When the football team takes the field this fall, they have a secret weapon behind them: Wisconsin's dairy cows. Sure, they might not run very well or catch a football, but cows supply one of the key ingredients in a sports recovery drink that the Badgers use to bounce back from strenuous workouts and practices: whey, the key ingredient in a new drink by the Babcock Dairy Plant.
Living & Learning
Student input sought for blueprint of university's future
A blueprint for the university's future is beginning to emerge through the 2009 Reaccreditation Project, and the conversation will continue this fall around six newly identified core themes and a more universal goal: Staying true to the Wisconsin Idea.
Two environmental filmmakers are fall guest artists
The Arts Institute is pleased to welcome Artist in Residence Judith Helfand and Guest Artist Sarita Siegel to the university this fall. The Arts Institute Interdisciplinary Arts Residency Program brings world-class artists to campus to teach semester-long, interdepartmental courses and to publicly present their work for campus and community audiences.
Student's tech savvy helps soup up state weather forecasts
Even before he started kindergarten, Jordan Gerth remembers cutting out weather forecasts from the local newspaper and comparing the predictions to reality. Gerth's passion for weather remains today, although he's replaced scissors and paper with some of the most powerful meteorological tools on the planet.
Around Campus
World Music Festival returns to campus
In its fourth year, the festival again brings extraordinary artists from all over the world for free performances on the Terrace, in the Wisconsin Union Theater, at the Willy St. Fair and other venues. Don't miss one of the highlights of the year on campus. Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 13-15.
Hmong contributions highlighted at Diversity Forum
UW-Madison is highlighting the presence and contributions of Hmong Americans within the university and in the larger community. The campus community is invited to learn more at the Eighth Annual Diversity and Climate Campus Forum to be held 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 28, in the Memorial Union. Titled "Diversity: Engagement, Resistance, Change," the daylong event will feature a program of speakers, multicultural performances and discussion sessions from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Veterinary Medicine sponsors annual Dog Jog benefit
The race is on to make a difference in the lives of homeless animals. At 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, hundreds of animal lovers and their dogs will run (or walk) the two-mile Dog Jog benefit race. How well participants finish doesn't matter nearly as much as the amount of money they raise. Go online to learn more and register.
'World Beyond our Borders' highlights international books
From oral traditions in northern Europe to modern Turkish-German novels, from an anthropologist's memoir of India to Kissinger's impact on the last century, this fall's "World Beyond Our Borders" series offers a lively and eclectic mix of new work by UW-Madison faculty. See the Web site for dates of the talks.
Notable
Registrar: Deadline to add courses
Friday, Sept. 14, is the last day to add courses without departmental approval and the last day for 100 percent tuition adjustment on dropped classes.
Intramurals: Sign up for Flag Football, Ice Hockey
Entries are accepted at the Natatorium Program Office for Flag Football on Tuesday-Wednesday, Sept. 18-19, and for Ice Hockey on Wednesday, Sept. 19. Flag Football has divisions for men's, women's and coed teams, and Ice Hockey has divisions for competitive, intermediate and recreational teams. Visit the Intramurals Web site for details on fees and league rules.
Opportunities
Attend Fall Career Forum 2007
Graduating this year and starting the job search? Looking for an internship? Starting networking? Researching careers and companies? Start at this event that attracts more than 175 organizations looking for UW-Madison students to fill full-time, part-time and internship positions. Bring a resume, enjoy free food and get started on your career. 4:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, Kohl Center.
Law School Fair brings recruiters to campus
The Law School Fair offers an excellent opportunity to learn about law schools directly from recruiters and to pick up lots of good materials. Last year 100 Law schools from across the country participated, and this year another very strong turnout is expected. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, Great Hall, Memorial Union.
Study Abroad Fair quickly approaching
Where in the world do you want to go? Over 1,000 UW-Madison students study abroad each year on every continent except Antarctica. UW-Madison offers more than 150 study abroad programs, including programs for all undergraduate degrees and majors, as well as programs for first year students, sophomores, juniors and seniors. For interested students there will be an Study Abroad Fair held 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 19, in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union.