Student NewsLink
September 17, 2008
The News
UW-Madison enhances services for student-veterans
In anticipation of a growing enrollment of veterans returning from active duty and taking advantage of educational benefits, the university is enhancing its services to its military community, including student-veterans, Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) students and reservists.
Performance Center to get $20 million boost
Two anonymous donors have made a commitment of $20 million in support of the School of Music's future Performance Center on the northwest corner of University Avenue and Lake Street.
Entrepreneurship program rated among nation's best
The School of Business has one of the nation's top programs in entrepreneurship, according to a survey just published in the Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine.
Living & Learning
World's biggest particle accelerator begins operation
After more than 15 years of planning and preparation, the Large Hadron Collider, the world's most powerful particle accelerator, recently went online, and UW-Madison scientists have been in the middle of the action.
University works to promote success for first-generation students
For many students, the move from high school to college is a foregone conclusion. Their parents attended college and helped guide them through applying, registering and settling in. For first-generation students, however, the transition to postsecondary education is not always as fluid. A new study completed by the university this year takes an in-depth look at the characteristics of first-generation students at UW-Madison and the ways in which UW-Madison supports this population.
'Digital Commons' aims for increase in library access
A proposal for a “digital commons,” developed by the UW System Libraries, would give students and faculty across the UW System a more expansive set of keys to the “gated Web,” linking them to online commercial databases that are indispensable for serious scholarship and research.
Heinrich takes over as La Follette school head
Providing more support for graduate students, continuing to build a strong international program and preserving the vitality of the Wisconsin Idea are all high on Carolyn Heinrich’s list as she takes over as the new director of the Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs.
Around Campus
Diversity Forum to focus on First Nations, Plan 2008
The story of human occupation along the southern shores of Lake Mendota began more than 12,000 years ago, around the time the last glaciers retreated from this area. "DeJope," or "Four Lakes" in the Ho-Chunk language, remains Ho-Chunk ancestral homeland. To honor that legacy, the culture and experiences of the First Nations community will be the focus of the ninth annual Campus Diversity Forum, a free event to be held from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, TITU Memorial Union.
Human Rights Initiative launched with keynote speech
Former president of Ireland and United Nations High Commissioner Mary Robinson will launch the UW Human Rights Initiative by delivering an address in which she will discuss the direction of human rights in the 21st century. The Human Rights Initiative seeks to expand the traditional definition of human rights like no other university in the nation. 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, Ebling Symposium Center, Microbial Sciences.
Lab on the Lake kicks off World Stem Cell Summit
Lab on the Lake is an all-day public forum and outdoor festival that launches the 2008 World Stem Cell Summit. Gov. Jim Doyle will open the events early in the Pyle Center, and later events include a real lab work so participants can experience hands-on methods that scientists use to grow and study stem cells. Also enjoy a Career and Education Fair, stem cell documentaries, experts panels and music on the Memorial Union Terrace.
Presentation examines past, present and future of civil liberties, War on Terror
Erwin Chemerinsky, University of California, Irvine, examines the balance struck between civil liberties and national security and what the presidential election is likely to mean for this issue. Noon on Friday, Sept. 19, Play Circle Theater, Memorial Union.
University Theatre season full of partnerships, collaborations
University Theatre (UT) takes the concept of teamwork to new heights in its 2008-09 season, partnering with three different Madison producing organizations to offer new and varied learning experiences for the students that UT serves. The UT season offerings begin in late September with a follow-up to last year's successful radio drama; this fall UT takes on one of the most famous radio plays of all time, staging the radio broadcast of H.G. Wells' famous novel "The War of the Worlds."
Panel discusses global dimensions of climate change
This two-day event featuring notable invited speakers addresses the global scope of climate change as it relates to such matters as food supply and public policy. 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 18 and 19, Pyle Center.
Notable
Registrar: Friday is last day to pay tuition and fees without penalty
Friday, Sept. 19, is the last day to pay tuition and fees without paying a $100 late penalty. Students can pay online through the MyUW Web site.
New cafe in Grainger opens
Capital Cafe, the new Wisconsin Union Restaurant on the first floor of Grainger Hall, is now open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.-7 p.m., with made-to-order sandwiches and salads available from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. A grand opening will be held the week of Sept. 22 to celebrate the new location. Samplings will be held throughout the week and customers can win prizes.
Intramurals: Sign up for ice hockey, volleyball, team tennis
The sign-up deadline for a number of intramural leagues is approaching. Visit the Intramural Sports Web site for details.
Opportunities
Fall Career Forum to fill the Kohl Center
At this largest career fair of the year, meet with representatives from more than 200 local, regional and national employers. This event is open to all students. Begin a job or internship search, start networking with employers or just start researching companies and careers. 4:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23, Kohl Center.
Engineering Career Fair spans three days
This career fair specializing in engineering professions has enough opportunities for three days. Research employers beforehand to make better use of time at the fair. Monday-Wednesday, Sept. 22-24, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., lobby, Engineering Centers Building.
Teach for America seeks applicants
Teach for America is an organization of recent college graduates and working professionals — of all academic majors, backgrounds and career interests — who commit two years to teach in urban and rural public schools. Teach For America invites UW-Madison students to apply to participate in its program; the application deadline is Friday, Sept. 19.
Student organizations can get cash for collaborations
University Health Services allocates grant money to fund collaborative projects between two or more registered student organizations. Projects that help create a welcoming and inclusive campus community are especially welcome. The grants range from $50 to $500, and applications are due by Friday, Oct. 3. Go online for more information and a brief application form.
Program offers free taxi rides to community volunteers
The Volunteer Transportation Program provides free taxi rides to students who volunteer at least eight times per semester. To use this program, students must attend an orientation before they can schedule their first ride. There is no need to sign up for the orientation; just show up to whichever session fits your schedule.
WSUM to start fall training for new DJs
Student radio station WSUM starts training sessions for new DJs at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 22. Visit the Web site for information about requirements for entering the training program.