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October 22, 2008
The News
Campus summit addresses growing Latino campus population
The UW-Madison Latino Summit 2008 will discuss the ways the university can further meet the needs of the fastest-growing minority on campus. Sponsored by the Latino Faculty Staff Association, the summit will take place from 3-6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, in Memorial Union's Tripp Commons.
Martin gives look at life as new chancellor
In the first of an ongoing column, Chancellor Carolyn "Biddy" Martin shares thoughts about her first weeks as chancellor, and describes key themes for the university's future.
Homecoming features Big Ten's first 'carbon-neutral' football game
As part of a campuswide commitment to reducing our environmental footprint, the Badgers' Homecoming game against the University of Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 25, has been designated a "carbon-neutral" game.
Living & Learning
New journalism master's program highlighted with open house, conference
A retooled professional-track master's program in journalism that sharpens story-telling skills across a number of media platforms and provides tailored in-depth training in specialty reporting areas will be marked with an open house and mini-conference throughout the morning of Friday, Nov. 7, Nafziger Conference Room, fifth floor, Vilas. The event is expected to feature politicians and other journalists from outlets including the Wisconsin State Journal, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WisPolitics.com and La-Comunidad, as well as experts in political communication from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Results of second Big Ten Battleground Poll to be announced Oct. 23
As the race for the White House enters its final, crucial days, results of the second Big Ten Battleground Poll detailing the attitudes of voters in the eight-state Big Ten region will be unveiled in a 90-minute show called "Big Ten Battleground: Campaign 2008." The program will air at 3 p.m. on the Big Ten Network.
History of Wisconsin's wolf policy filled with compromise, meddling
The federal government recently put the gray wolf back on the endangered species list in the Great Lakes region. In light of that move, Adrian Treves, environmental studies, argues in the current issue of the journal Human Dimensions of Wildlife that the history of wolf recovery in Wisconsin is one of "interest groups vying for control" of wolf policy and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources balancing those interests.
Around Campus
'On, Wisconsin!' event to welcome chancellor to campus
The university community will officially welcome Chancellor Carolyn "Biddy" Martin aboard with food, beverages, exhibits and campus performances from 3:30-6:30 p.m on Thursday, Oct. 23, in the Kohl Center. The event will feature an address from Martin regarding university priorities and the future of UW-Madison.
Stitched History of the Hmong Unraveled: An Appreciation Celebration
The Multicultural Student Center invites the campus community to celebrate the hanging of a wall-size Hmong tapestry depicting the journey of the Hmong people. A detailed story board of the tapestry with personal accounts will be on display for viewing, and light refreshments will be available. 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28, MSC Lounge, Red Gym.
President of Environmental Defense Fund to speak at Bioenergy Summit
Fred Krupp, president of the Environmental Defense Fund, will deliver the keynote address at the Wisconsin Bioenergy Initiative's Bioenergy Summit on Thursday, Oct. 23, at 3 p.m. in Ebling Symposium Hall of the Microbial Sciences Building.
Distinguished Lecture Series features prominent international journalist
Robin Wright is an iconic American journalist currently covering foreign policy for The Washington Post. She was recently the recipient of the U.N. Correspondents Association Gold Medal for coverage of international affairs, the National Magazine Award for reportage from Iran in The New Yorker and the Overseas Press Club Award. Wright is the author of the recent nonfiction bestseller, "Dreams and Shadows: The Future of the Middle East," which provides a vision for the future while outlining and criticizing the misconceptions about the Middle East that have plagued the Bush administration's foreign policy. 7:30 p.m. today (Wednesday), Oct. 22, Wisconsin Union Theater.
Union South hosts last 'Radioactive' Halloween Party
The "Radioactive" Halloween Party returns for the last time from 8 p.m.-2 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, in the Union South Games Room. Pay a $5 fee, which includes "glow-in-the-dark" bowling, pool, table tennis, popcorn and candy. Win various spooky prizes throughout the night. (Plans call for Union South to be demolished beginning in January and replaced by a larger union that will open in 2011.)
Notable
Used-phone drive to aid domestic violence victims
Anyone with an inactive or outdated cell phone can delete his or her personal information and drop it off at a campus collection site before Friday, Oct. 31, to benefit local victims of dating and domestic violence.
Register to vote on Election Day
UW-Madison students who are U.S. citizens, turn 18 on or before Election Day (Nov. 4) and are Wisconsin resident for 10 days prior to registering are eligible to vote in Madison. Learn all of the essential details, including how to register and where to go to vote, and participate in the political process.
Homecoming events alter downtown traffic patterns
Several street closures will be in effect during Homecoming.
Opportunities
Career Services hosts Fall Mock Interview Day
Schedule a half hour interview with an employer for a mock interview, and get valuable feedback and advice about interviewing. Sign-up is required. Stop in at the Career Services office at 1305 Linden Drive, Suite 205, or call 262-3921. Noon-5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28, TITU Memorial Union.