Student NewsLink
Feb. 13, 2008
The News
Wisconsin primary is Tuesday, Feb. 19
On Feb. 19, the polls will be open in Madison from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. for a primary election that could be pivotal in the presidential nomination process. Visit this Web page to find out how to register and where to vote.
Open forums seek campus, community views on next chancellor
Three public forums designed to elicit campus and community perspectives on the qualities and talents needed in the UW-Madison's next chancellor will be held during the coming month.
UW-Madison's annual report available online
"Bold Changes, Strong Roots," UW-Madison's annual report for fiscal year 2006-07, is now available online. The report includes an introductory message from Chancellor John D. Wiley; a Year in Review section that includes text and photos related to research findings, teaching and learning initiatives, building projects, leadership appointments and key events; and a Facts and Figures section that covers budget trends and benchmark statistics. Visit http://chancellor.wisc.edu/AR2007/ to view the report. The site includes a downloadable PDF file for those who wish to print a copy.
Living & Learning
Two UW-Madison students among public service award recipients
Four University of Wisconsin System students, including two from UW-Madison, Tyrus Cartwright and Kyle Munoz, will receive this year's Alliant Energy/Erroll B. Davis Jr. Achievement Awards, recognizing outstanding scholarship and community service. All will be honored Friday, Feb. 15, at a luncheon from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the Pyle Center.
New course introduces undergrads to the biorefining process
This spring, Biological Systems Engineering Professor Xuejun Pan is teaching the first course on campus that provides a close-up view of the entire biorefining lifecycle, called "Biorefining: Energy and Products From Renewable Resources."
Around Campus
'Jeopardy!' coming to the Kohl Center
One of the country's most popular and longest-running game shows - "Jeopardy!" - rolls into the Kohl Center on Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12. UW-Madison will host the show's annual College Championship, which pits 15 full-time undergraduate students from colleges and universities around the United States against each other in a two-week tournament. The winner earns $100,000 and a spot in the "Jeopardy!" Tournament of Champions. Student tickets will be available beginning March 25 at the Red Gym's Visitor Information Center, and there also will be an opportunity in early April to try to earn a spot in the competition. The free tickets are available to current UW-Madison students on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limit of two tickets per student. Students must show a UW-Madison student ID to claim tickets.
Concert choir delivers valentines that are music to the ears
For the UW-Madison Concert Choir, the way to a person's heart is through his or her ears. Each year, the 55-person choir celebrates Valentine's Day by divvying up its members into quartets and taking to the streets to deliver singing valentines throughout the city and raise money for the choir. The door-to-door valentines are $25 for non-students and $19 for students, and each delivery comes with a rose as well as the song. Visit this Web page for information on placing orders, which must be in by 6 p.m. today, Feb. 13.
Program examines 'Four Lakes' cultural landscape
An upcoming presentation will examine the parallel developments of the state and university with consideration of the complex outcomes for the American Indian peoples and Indian nations of the Great Lakes. "Continuing Conversations: Four Lakes Cultural Landscape" will be held on Thursday, Feb. 14, from 12:30-2 p.m. in Memorial Union (TITU). The presentation will showcase sites of existing and former Indigenous landmarks created between 800 B.C. and 1200 A.D.The presentation will also provide an overview of American Indian history and legislation leading us to a greater awareness of modern Indigenous nations and peoples.
Journalism ethics spotlighted in lecture series
Ethical issues confronting the rapidly changing world of journalism are the focus of the Burgess Lectures in Journalism Ethics. On Thursday, Feb. 14, Stephen Ward, director and associate professor of journalism ethics at the University of British Columbia, will talk about "The End of Objectivity? Reforming the Idea of News Objectivity for a Media Revolution."
Notable
Feb. 15: Last day for dropped-classes tuition adjustment
Friday, Feb. 16, is the last day for 50 percent tuition adjustment on dropped classes, the last day to apply for pass/fail, and the last day to convert from credit to audit for undergraduate, professional and special students.
Intramurals: Tennis singles and doubles tournament signups
Entries are taken on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 19 and 20, in the Natatorium Program Office. See the Intramurals Web site for details about fees and league rules.
Opportunities
ODOS offers info, safety resources
In light of the recent fatal shootings on the Louisiana Tech campus, Dean of Students Lori Berquam asks students to learn how UW- Madison is prepared to protect against and respond to incidents involving student health and safety, and to visit the UW Police Web site or a resources page devoted to safety issues.
Hone interview skills at Mock Interview Day
Anyone interested in practicing interviewing skills should schedule a half-hour interview with an employer for a mock interview and valuable feedback and advice about interviewing. Sign-up is required at the Career Services office at 1305 Linden Drive, Suite 205, or by phone at 262-3921. Slots are available from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 20, in Memorial Union.
Learn about Gulf Coast service trip at info session
Anyone who would like to take part in a spring break service trip to the Gulf Coast can learn more by attending one of the info sessions held weekly on Sundays in February at 7 p.m. at the The Crossing Campus Christian Center.