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Sept. 16, 2009
The News
Badgers' home football season goes 'carbon neutral'
As part of a campuswide commitment to reducing our environmental footprint, the Badgers' home football season has been designated as the first ever Big Ten "carbon-neutral" season.
Study reveals dynamic Wisconsin climate, past and future
If the future scenarios being churned out by the world's most sophisticated computer climate models are on the mark, big changes are in store for Wisconsin's weather during the next century.
UW-Madison flu outbreak enters second weeks
In the second week of the semester (Sept. 6–12), University Health Services evaluated 345 students with influenza-like illness (ILI). ILI cases represented 28 percent of primary care visits. Of the total cases reported since the outbreak began, 98 percent were under age 25 and 14 percent live in residence halls.
Living & Learning
'Alcohol and Our Learning Environment' a go for second year
The "Alcohol and Our Learning Environment" symposium is returning for its second year on campus on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The symposium will take place from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in rooms 325 and 326 of the Pyle Center.
Partnership between UW-Madison, WPRI to provide new polling, insight
As part of a new partnership, UW-Madison and the Wisconsin Policy Research Institute are joining forces to conduct frequent, detailed polling of Wisconsinites.
Delays possible as UHS experiences high phone volume
University Health Services is receiving many more phone calls than usual due to the presence of flu on campus, and is asking anyone who is put on hold to be patient..
Around Campus
World music festival hits campus
With dozens of events from now through Saturday, Sept. 19, the World Music Festival is a favorite event every year..
Student Leadership Program hosts 'Empowering Leaders of Tomorrow'
The Student Leadership Program (SLP) works to develop effective and essential leadership skills in students and student groups through comprehensive leadership education and diverse experiences. This SLP kickoff will introduce the campus to the 11 different SLP committees that each specialize in a specific aspect of leadership. Free pizza will be served. 5:30-6:30 p.m. today (Sept. 16), Masley Media Room, Red Gym.
Panel discussion addresses 'Health Care in America'
This town hall format offers the audience the chance to question a panel of experts including Ron Numbers, Department of Medical History and Bioethics; Tom Oliver, Population Health Institute; Richard Rieselbach, UW-Madison Hospital and Clinics; Gordon Derzon, Access Community Health Centers; and Nicole Safar, legal analyst at Planned Parenthood. 6 p.m. today (Sept. 16), TITU Memorial Union.
Men's Basketball Coach Bo Ryan kicks off ALC Speaker Series
The Accenture Leadership Center Speaker Series kicks off the start of the school year with an address by Men's Basketball Coach Bo Ryan. Refreshments will be served. 5 p.m. today (Sept. 16), 2120 Grainger Hall.
Lecture explores relationship between science and Judaism
Steven Nadler, Department of Philosophy, delivers a lecture on the intersection of Judaic thought and science at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, 1315 Chemistry Building.
Author to visit campus for Go Big Read program
Michael Pollan, whose book "In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto" is the focus of the Go Big Read common-reading project, will give a free public talk at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, in the Kohl Center. No tickets are needed to attend, and the doors open at 6 p.m.
Notable
Registrar: Friday is last day to pay tuition and fees without penalty
Friday, Sept. 18, is the last day to pay tuition and fees without paying a $100 late penalty. Students can pay online through the MyUW Web site.
Opportunities
Attend the largest career fair of the year
Meet with representatives from more than 150 local, regional and national employers. Open to all UW students regardless of major or year. Search for a job or internship, network with employers or research companies and careers. A list of registered employers at the fair is available online. 4:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, Kohl Center.
Engineering Career Services hosts Fall Career Connection 2009
UW-Madison students and alumni can meet with 200 employers in a casual environment. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today (Wednesday) and Thursday, Sept. 16-17, Engineering Centers Building Atrium.
ASM hosts fall kickoff
Students interested in getting involved in UW-Madison's student government, Associated Students of Madison, can find out more by attending the organization's kickoff event at 7 p.m. today (Sept. 16) in the Student Activity Center, 333 Campus Mall.
Learn how to help the university as a Wisconsin Admissions Volunteer
Students who love Wisconsin and would like to share their Badger pride with prospect students are invited to attend the kickoff of the Wisconsin Admissions Volunteers (WAV) program. Pizza will be served as students learn about the various opportunities to get involved with WAV. 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23, Media Room, Red Gym.