Student NewsLink
Oct. 24, 2007
The News
Chancellor Wiley's statement on the 2007-09 biennial budget
"This challenging budget cycle has resulted in some budget reductions for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, but we are confident that we can manage these cuts and maintain a strong, world-class university."
Berquam: Don't freak out at Freakfest
The city of Madison has gone to great lengths to prepare for a safe and enjoyable Freakfest celebration on Saturday, Oct. 27. Dean of Students Lori Berquam encourages students who plan to attend to go out in a group, cooperate with law enforcement and security personnel, and place limits on alcohol consumption. If you are intoxicated, you place yourself at a much greater risk for injury, unwanted sexual contact or a citation from police.
Alumni raise $569,000 for student scholarships
Students on campus received nearly $569,000 in scholarships this year, thanks to the efforts of local chapters and affiliates of the Wisconsin Alumni Association. For the 2007-08 academic year, 352 students from 77 cities in Wisconsin and 26 U.S. states received WAA scholarships, each averaging more than $1,600.
Living & Learning
Center offers care option when kids are sick
Chicken Soup, LLC, an innovative child care facility, embodies the qualities of the soup for which it is named. The facility, which is affiliated with UW-Madison's Office of Family and Childcare Resources, offers services to take care of children who are mildly ill or have a regular child care provider who is unavailable.
Around Campus
Keep campus boo-tiful: Help clean up after Halloween
The Wisconsin Union Directorate is sponsoring a post-Freakfest cleanup party at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28, starting in the Red Gym. The "Keep Campus Boo-tiful" event is open to all UW-Madison students, faculty and staff. Free breakfast is provided.
Attend taping of 'Wisconsin Reflections'
Two new tapings are coming up for "Wisconsin Reflections," the television interview program featuring UW-Madison alumni. Produced by University Communications, each program is taped at Vilas Hall in front of a live studio audience and airs on the Big Ten Network. The first taping features Aaron Kennedy, founder, president and CEO of Noodles and Company, on Thursday, Oct. 25, at 4:45 p.m.; the second features Kelly Cobiella, CBS News correspondent, on Monday, Oct. 29, at 11 a.m. To be part of the studio audience and get a chance to interact with the guests, e-mail audience@uc.wisc.edu and indicate the show you wish to attend.
Lecture asks if U.S. strike on Iran is inevitable
Gary Sick, principal White House aide during the 1979 Iranian Revolution and the U.S. hostage crisis, will address this question at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, in the Morgridge Auditorium, Grainge Hall.
'Illumination' sponsors open mic night
Come to Open Book Cafe to perform or listen to poetry and other artistic expressions with fellow students. Also learn more about "Illumination: the Undergraduate Journal of Humanities," part of WUD Publications, and pick up a past issue. 6 p.m. today, Oct. 24, Open Book Cafe, College Library.
Homecoming in full swing
Homecoming is at full steam headed toward the parade, fireworks and finally the Homecoming Game against Indiana on Saturday, Oct. 27. The full schedule is available online.
Arboretum walk: Tour the Lost City
It may be overgrown, but the only truly spooky thing about this failed 1920s residential area is the abandoned dream of a "Venice of the North." Learn more about how understanding the land can be important for proper development. 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway.
Notable
Friday, Nov. 2: Last day to drop classes
The last day to drop classes for all students except graduate students is Friday, Nov. 2.
Opportunities
Submit a design for the Red Shirt Contest
Anyone who wants to be creative for a cause is invited to participate in the contest to design The Red Shirt 2008. The Red Shirt is a new Badger tradition that showcases UW spirit and raises funds for scholarships and other student programs. To be considered, send an original design that illustrates Wisconsin tradition or the Wisconsin Experience by Thursday, Nov. 1. See the Web site for contest details.
Greater University Tutoring Service seeks tutors
The Greater University Tutoring Service (GUTS) is in need of willing people to help out with all of its programs, especially its Conversational English program, which has a large waiting list of tutees.