Student NewsLink
Dec. 13, 2006
The News
Berquam: Pay attention to safety
As the semester draws to a close, interim Dean of Students Lori Berquam is urging all students to pay heightened attention to their own personal safety. In the past two weeks, two sexual assaults have taken place on or near campus, and police now believe these two crimes are related.
Dean of students finalists announced
The university has narrowed its search for a new dean of students to three finalists. The finalists are: Lori Berquam, interim dean of students at UW-Madison; Timothy Gordon, associate dean of student services and registration in the School of Continuing Studies at Northwestern University; and Brian Rose, associate vice president for student affairs at Rutgers.
UHS hires new director of Clinical Services
Sarah Van Orman, currently the medical director at the University of Chicago Student Care Center, has been named director of clinical services at University Health Services (UHS). The director of clinical services provides direct medical care to students and supervises UHS physicians, nurses, and other health care staff. The clinical director also serves as part of UHS senior management.
Living & Learning
SAFE coordinator offers insight into program
After working for SAFEwalk during his time as an undergraduate, Jacob Hahn returned to campus to serve as the coordinator of Safe Arrival For Everyone (SAFE) Nighttime Services. Among other things, Hahn says people think it's a lot harder to use than it actually is; SAFEwalk escorts can get to students in 5-10 minutes.
Initiative emphasizes campus commitment to arts and humanities
Students and programs in the arts and humanities will benefit from an initiative announced Thursday by campus officials. Using campus funds set aside for reinvestment, the university will provide $500,000 each year to support arts and humanities education across campus.
UHS Health Tip: UHS open over break
University Health Services will remain open for most of the winter recess. The adjusted holiday hours are: Dec. 26-29, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Jan. 2-19, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays. The satellite clinic at Sellery Hall will be closed Dec. 26-Jan. 19. All services at 1552 University Ave. and 115 North Orchard St. will be closed January 9.
Around Campus
'Daily Show' producer to speak at Winter Commencement
Ben Karlin will speak at the winter commencement ceremonies. The two ceremonies are in the Kohl Center Sunday, Dec. 17, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Marriage amendment listening session set for today
A second listening session about the impact of the recently passed marriage amendment on the university will be held from 1:30-3 p.m. today, Dec. 13, in 260 Bascom Hall. The session is designed primarily for students, faculty and staff who were unable to attend a similar session held Nov. 14. Provost Patrick Farrell and interim Dean of Students Lori Berquam will facilitate the session.
Film and video students to present their work
Students in film and video production will present their work in a 90-minute program curated by the course instructors. This event gives students the opportunity to see their work on screen for the first time. The work of local filmmakers will also be presented. 7:30 Friday, Dec. 15, 4070 Vilas.
Information: http://cinema.wisc.edu/
Notable
Friday, Dec. 15: Last day of classes
The last day of classes is Friday, Dec. 15, and the final exam period is Saturday, Dec. 16-Saturday, Dec. 23.
GUTS Study Day offers last-minute finals help
The Greater University Tutoring Service is offering free help for students preparing for finals in math, physics, foreign languages, chemistry, engineering and more. GUTS also has a file containing a number of past exams that students can use to supplement their review materials. The special session will be held from 2-8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16, 2nd floor, College Library.
Information: http://www.guts.studentorg.wisc.edu/dropinstudyday.htm
Need gift ideas? Look no further than campus
UW-Madison gift ideas from around campus are ready for Badger fans of all ages this holiday season. Treat your loved ones to cheese from Babcock Hall, books from the Arboretum Visitor Center's bookstore, mini-Union chairs to hang on the tree - the possibilities are endless.
Opportunities
Looking for the next great Wisconsin playwright
Submissions of original, full-length plays are being accepted for the Wisconsin Wrights New Play Project, a joint initiative among the Division of Continuing Studies, the University Theatre and the Madison Repertory Theater. The project was created to foster the development of new works by Wisconsin playwrights. The winning plays will be featured as part of the University Theatre's summer season.