Student NewsLink
Nov. 14, 2007
The News
UW-Madison steps up to No. 2 in research dollars
Across all academic fields, UW-Madison now conducts more than $900 million worth of research annually. Of UW-Madison's 16,255 employees, 53 percent are paid from funds other than state tax dollars or student tuition. The same report identifies UW-Madison as the leading U.S. university in terms of research outside of science and engineering.
Campus invited to segregated fee forum
The Offices of the Dean of Students will hold a public comment forum on proposed changes to the policies governing how student segregated fees are distributed to student organizations. The session, open to the entire campus community, will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 26, 1111 Mosse Humanities.
Campus visits coming for diversity and climate vice provost candidates
The university has announced campus visits for three finalists for the position of vice provost for diversity and climate. Each of the three candidates will meet with a range of student, faculty, staff and governance groups before a selection is made. Candidates will hold an open forum for students, and separately, a presentation and session open to faculty and staff.
Living & Learning
Beowulf’s world comes to life in new book
A new Hollywood film opening in theatres Friday employs special-effects wizardry to tell the story of Beowulf, but a just-released illustrated edition of the epic tale from a UW English professor comes much closer to showing us the world where the action takes place.
Health toll of climate change seen as ethical crisis
The public health costs of global climate change are likely to be the greatest in those parts of the world that have contributed least to the problem, posing a significant ethical dilemma for the developed world, according to a new study led by UW-Madison's Jonathan Patz.
Scientist forges new line of defense against malicious Web traffic
Computer scientist Paul Barford has watched malicious traffic on the Internet evolve from childish pranks to a billion-dollar "shadow industry" in the last decade, and his profession has largely been one step behind the bad guys. Motivated by this growing threat, Barford is developing a new technology that may head off hackers at the pass.
Around Campus
Entrepreneurship in the humanities: Oxymoron or opportunity?
Join panelists Emily Auerbach, professor of English and director of the Odyssey Project; Deborah Jenson, professor of French; Jan Miernowski, professor of French; and Willie Ney, executive director of the Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives, for this Center for the Humanities presentation. 2:30-4 p.m. today (Nov. 14), 6191 Helen C. White.
Faculty concert explores movement through dance and music
Guest artist choreographers Jeremy Nelson and Luis Lara Malvacias, along with Dance Program artists Li Chiao-Ping, Marlene Skog, Chris Walker and Jin-Wen Yu, showcase works featuring dynamic, physical movement accompanied by music ranging from live contemporary to classical. 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 16-17, Margaret H'Doubler Performance Space, Lathrop Hall. Cost: $10 students, $15 general.
Kinetix blends strong melodies, funk-filled rhythms
The buzz from the Union's music committee is that this band is just now getting heard, thanks to whirlwind national tours and the release of their strong sophomore album "Talking To Faces." 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 16, Rathskeller, Memorial Union.
University Theatre playing to shows in repertory
MFA candidates Sheri Williams Pannell and Talish Barrow make their University Theatre directorial debuts with "Yellowman," Pannell's play in which two African-American actors narrate a love story infused with elements of race, sexuality and family ties; and "A Nervous Smile," Barrow's story of the stress of caring for a disabled teen pushing parents to contemplate the unthinkable. Running Nov. 17-Dec. 9; see Web site for times. Cost: $20 general, $14 UW-Students and 17 and under, $18 seniors.
Notable
Friday, Nov. 23: Last day to withdraw from classes
Friday, Nov. 23, is the last day to withdraw from classes without academic penalty for undergraduates and special students.
Union offers turkey dinners to go
The Wisconsin Union will make this Thanksgiving tasty and convenient with its annual Thanksgiving-to-Go dinners, pre-cooked meals with all the trimmings. Orders must be in by Friday, Nov. 16, and dinners will be ready to pick up on Wednesday, Nov. 21, in the Memorial Union.
Opportunities
Panel to highlight global perspectives on education
A group of doctoral students will offer global perspectives on education in "Schooling Around the World: Sights, Sounds, Stories and Travels," a special program sponsored by the Department of Educational Policy Studies at 7 p.m. today (Nov. 14), to mark International Education Week. Room 154, Education Building.
Taste of Cultures: Discover Southeast Asia
Learn about Southeast Asia from international students by listening to stories, discussing contemporary issues, watching performances and tasting different cuisines. Limited to the first 150 at the door. 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15, 240 Union South.