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Sept. 26, 2007
The News
Wednesday update: Campus back to normal today after Tuesday incident
UW-Madison police and other law enforcement agencies continue to believe that Jesse A. Miller, the person of interest in Tuesday's incident at UW Hospital and Clinics, does not represent a continuing threat to members of the UW-Madison campus community.
See also: University enhances crisis communications
Training program readies social workers for the field
For the right person, it's the best job in the world. Since 2000, that's been the inspiration for a training program on campus that covers the cost of a master's degree for students in social work who commit to working in Wisconsin's public child welfare system for one or two years.
Halliburton recruiters on campus draw protesters
Approximately 100 protesters filled the main floor of the Engineering Centers Building to protest against Halliburton's recruiting efforts during an engineering student career fair on Sept. 20. The demonstration was organized by the Campus Antiwar Network.
Living & Learning
Grab a PB & J with the Dean of Students
Dean of Students Lori Berquam and staff from Offices of the Dean of Students will encourage student nutrition by handing out free peanut butter and jelly sandwiches from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, Sept. 26. "PB & J with the Dean" will be held in the middle of Bascom Hill. Sandwiches will be available on a first-come, first-served basis to 1,000 students.
Hybrid buses come to campus
Two of Wisconsin's first hybrid electric-powered buses will be in service on campus soon. The university and Metro Transit worked together to bring five GM-Allison hybrid buses to Madison. The new buses are expected to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, provide smoother acceleration and improve braking, and they may even be quieter.
Around Campus
Scientific American columnist to be writer in residence
Steve Mirsky, a staple of Scientific American since 1995 with his Anti Gravity column, has been named Science Writer in Residence this semester. Mirsky will spend the week of Sept. 30 on campus as a resource for students, faculty and staff interested in science communication, and he will give a free public lecture titled "Evolution: Covering the Non-Controversy" at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 1106 Mechanical Engineering Building.
Artist in residence screens film
Judith Helfand, an artist in residence on campus this semester, screens "Blue Vinyl" with selections from the prequel "A Healthy Baby Girl." With humor, chutzpah and a piece of vinyl siding firmly in hand, filmmaker Helfand and cinematographer Daniel B. Gold search for the truth about polyvinyl chloride (PVC), America's most popular plastic. 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, Sundance Cinemas Madison, Hilldale Mall, 430 N. Midvale Blvd.
Information: 316-6900, kahewson@wisc.edu
Memorial Union art galleries open new exhibits
New exhibits begin this week in all of the Memorial Union's galleries. Exhibits include art glass by Martha Kauppi in the Lakefront on Langdon Gallery; "Good is Good, Bad is Better" by Huey Peckerhead in the Class of 1925 Gallery; organic and natural sculptures by Alonso Sierralta in the Porter Butts Gallery; and two-dimensional paintings and mixed-media pieces by Doug Rassier in the Theater Gallery. Friday, Sept. 28-Tuesday, Nov. 6.
Diversity forum takes place Friday
The eighth annual Plan 2008 Diversity Forum will be held at the Memorial Union, Friday, Sept. 28, with a full day of events from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. View the complete schedule online.
Open Book Cafe reading honors intellectual freedom
To celebrate the controversy and debate that forever surrounds books, celebrity readers, including Lorrie Moore, will be at College Library as part of the American Library Association's Banned Books Week, which runs nationally from Sept. 29-Oct. 6. 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, Open Book Cafe, College Library.
Information: 263-2108, ckruse@library.wisc.edu
Notable
SWAP expands hours, deepens discounts ahead of move
SWAP, which offers an ever-changing inventory featuring everything from office furniture to laboratory glassware to computers, will be open from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. from Monday, Sept. 24-Thursday, Sept. 27, for its final sales at its current location at 2102 Wright St. On Friday, Sept. 28, the operation will be closed as crews pack up and move to SWAP's new headquarters at 1061 Thousand Oaks Trail in Verona.
Registrar: Last day to drop classes with tuition adjustment
Friday, Sept. 28, is the last day for a 50 percent tuition adjustment on dropped classes and the last day to apply for pass-fail status or to convert from credit to audit.
Intramurals: Sign up for team tennis
Entries are accepted in the Natatorium Program Office starting Monday, Oct. 1, and closing Tuesday, Oct. 9. Don't wait because the league has a 24-team limit. Visit the intramurals Web site for details on fees and league rules.
Opportunities
Learn about money, marketing and mentors
Anyone interested in leveraging a great idea or being their own boss can meet local entrepreneurs and alumni to discuss the three keys to starting a business: money, marketing and mentors. Also enjoy food and door prizes. 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, Main Lounge, Memorial Union.
Information: inquiries@ocr.wisc.edu
Workshop helps students with interview preparation, skills
This workshop is for students who have had several interviews and those who are still unsure of the process. Learn how to improve your interviewing skills and get the job you want. 5-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, TITU Memorial Union.
Homecoming Committee hosts charity golf outing
The 10th annual Homecoming Golf Outing at University Ridge will take place on Sunday, Sept. 30, with proceeds benefiting the Dean of Students Crisis Fund and student scholarships at UW-Madison. The 18-hole scramble begins at 8:30 a.m., and entry fees are $85 for UW-Madison students, $135 for non-students or $500 per foursome. Participants are encouraged to register at http://uwalumni.com/homecoming before 4 p.m. on Sept. 28.