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April 16, 2008
The News
The interpreter: UW-Madison student scores in NBA debut
Matt Beyer's first job as a UW-Madison student involved preparing hamburgers at Union South. His final one has brought him shoulder-to-shoulder with the 7-footers, titans and multimillionaires of the National Basketball Association, including one of the most famous men in China, Yi Jianlian.
Ten faculty receive Distinguished Teaching Awards
Read about the faculty members who have honored this year for their teaching excellence by the Committee on Distinguished Teaching Awards.
Savor local flavor with Farm Fresh Atlas
If you're into locally grown food, southern Wisconsin is a great place to be. With farmers' markets every day of the week, pick-your-own farms, Community Supported Agriculture farms, and grocery stores and restaurants that offer local fare, the only trick is to find them all.
Living & Learning
Digital project puts Aldo Leopold papers online
The project to digitize the UW-Madison Archives' complete collection of materials from conservationist Aldo Leopold has made its first installment of online materials available to the public.
Negligent, attentive mouse mothers show biological differences
In mice, child neglect is a product of both nature and nurture, according to a new study by researchers on campus.
Director cultivates a mile-high appreciation of Wisconsin
From his 12th-floor office, Sam Batzli has a view of nearby Lake Mendota and Madison's downtown punctuated by the state Capitol. But instead of looking out the window, Batzli looks at Madison and the rest of Wisconsin from much higher altitudes.
Around Campus
Wiscontrepreneur '100-Hour Challenge' starts Thursday
Anyone who is a creative thinker, a risk taker, an artist, a social activist or an entrepreneur with a big idea should enter the Wiscontrepreneur 100-Hour Challenge to win cash prizes. Participants will see if they have what it takes to be an entrepreneur as they attempt to turn $10 into a great idea in 100 hours. The contest starts at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 17.
East Asian Film Festival plays in Memorial Union
The East Asian Film Festival features contemporary films from Japan, China, South Korea and Hong Kong. Thursday-Saturday, April 17-19, Play Circle Theater, Memorial Union.
First Wave documentary to debut
A four-day symposium on spoken word, hip hop and the academy begins Tuesday, April 22, from 7-9 p.m. at the Majestic Theatre, 115 King St., with the premiere of a documentary on UW-Madison's First Wave Spoken Word and Urban Arts Learning Community. The symposium is part of a rich and exciting lineup of spoken word and hip-hop events planned for the spring and summer by the Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives.
Student group hosts hip hop workshop
Hypnotiq, UW-Madison's own hip hop team, will host a hip hop workshop on April 22, from 6-8 p.m. in the Memorial Union's Tripp Commons to give students a chance to practice old moves, learn some new ones and get a good workout.
University Theatre stages 'A Streetcar Named Desire'
Fading Southern belle Blanche DuBois, her submissive sister Stella and the passionate, aggressive Stanley form a strange and unstable love triangle in this Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Mitchell Stage, Vilas Hall, April 18-May 3. Cost: $20 general, $14 UW-Madison students and children 17 and under.
Notable
Friday, April 18: Last day to withdraw without penalty
The last day for undergraduate students to withdraw from classes without academic penalty is Friday, April 20; it is also the last day for graduate students to drop courses or convert courses from credit to audit.
Division of International Studies launches new Web site
The new Web site of the Division of International Studies has a number of new features, including Facebook, flickr, a calendar interlinked with others on and off campus, and two blogs, including one by students and faculty contributing from abroad.
Opportunities
Career Services offers walk-in mock interviews
Get feedback on your interviewing skills to better prepare for the real thing. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Friday, April 18, Career Services Office, 1305 Linden Dr., Suite 205.
Kinesiology Club to host Poker Run/Walk April 17
For the Kinesiology Club's 12th annual 5K Poker Run/Walk, each participant draws three cards at registration, then draws the two final cards of a poker hand upon crossing the finish line. The grand prize goes to the participant with the highest poker hand, not the fastest time. Registration starts at 4:30 p.m. at the Natatorium, and the race begins at 6 p.m. The entry fee is $10 for pre-registration and $12 at the event. Proceeds benefit the Madison Area Special Olympics and the Kinesiology Club of UW-Madison. The entry fee covers a T-shirt, food, beverages and a DJ for the event. The event will take place rain or shine.