Student NewsLink
Feb. 28, 2007
The News
UW scientists unlock major number theory puzzle
Mathematicians have finally laid to rest the legendary mystery surrounding an elusive group of numerical expressions known as the "mock theta functions."
Men's track wins seventh straight Big Ten title
It was a record-breaking day for the second-ranked Wisconsin men's track and field team. The Badgers won their seventh straight Big Ten Conference indoor championship with 120 points, tying a league record for consecutive indoor titles. Wisconsin tied the run by Michigan from 1934-40.
Certificate program focuses on leadership development
The Leadership Certificate Program, directed by the Student Organization Office, helps students understand how their own leadership styles have developed and prompts students to further cultivate their skills.
Living & Learning
Facebook generation urged to protect privacy
According to recent statistics, Facebook tallies 250 million hits every day and ranks ninth in overall traffic on the Internet. Students using online networks to connect with friends and fellow classmates may also be at risk for issues such as stalking, harassment and identity theft. Profiles are accessible to the majority of the public, and what is put on these sites can become public knowledge.
WID Seed Grant winners named
The research program of the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery is under way, as officials announced the results of a campuswide competition for the institutes' Discovery Seed Grants. The eight winning research proposals are a diverse set of cutting-edge research projects that move the new $150 million Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery toward its goal to be an innovative public/private crucible for interdisciplinary research.
Computer programming team heads to Tokyo
One of the university's programming teams will travel to Tokyo for the world finals of the International Collegiate Programming Contest in March.
UHS Health Tip: It's not too late to get a flu shot
Influenza activity is now considered to be "widespread" in Wisconsin, indicating the peak of this year's influenza season. Practitioners at University Health Services are seeing many students with the flu. To minimize chances of getting sick, students are encouraged to get a flu shot and practice basic hygiene.
Around Campus
Our Time, Our Renaissance: A talent showcase
The Wisconsin Black Student Union hosts this talent showcase with the best and brightest stars on campus performing. 7 p.m. Friday, March 2, Mills Hall, Mosse Humanities.
Special 'Dane Dances!' benefits student scholarships
Dane Dances!, the city's popular summer rooftop dance party, moves inside this weekend for a special benefit event. Milwaukee's In Black N' White will heat up the stage with soul, rock and reggae, and SambaDa, from California, will keep it lively with infectious Afro-Brazilian samba funk dance grooves. The event is a benefit for scholarships for First Wave students, an urban arts and spoken word residential learning community opening this fall on campus. 8 p.m. Saturday, March 3, Great Hall, Memorial Union. Cost: $10 students with ID, $20 general.
Lecturer discusses 'socially responsible' eating
Nutritionist and author Marion Nestle, professor at New York University and author of "Food Politics" and "What to Eat," will discuss the social implications of food choices. Noon, Sunday, March 4, 1335 Health Sciences Learning Center.
First Amendment panel addresses religion on campus
A panel of experts will discuss religious freedom and tolerance at UW-Madison and abroad. 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, Tripp Commons, Memorial Union.
Morgridge Center celebrates 10th anniversary
The Morgridge Center for Public Service is recognizing its 10th anniversary this spring with a public conference that will highlight university service at the local, state and national levels. The conference runs 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday, March 9, and 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Saturday, March 10, in the Red Gym and Memorial Union. Registration is required by March 1. The cost is $25 for the public, but free to registered UW-Madison students.
Information: http://www.morgridge.wisc.edu/conference.html
Notable
Learn Photoshop in a day
Students can take advantage of many free classes offered by the Division of Information Technology. This weekend, anyone interested in Web design, graphic arts, or enhancing photos and images can get a jumpstart at an Adobe Photoshop workshop that assumes no prior experience. 1-5:30 p.m. Sunday, March 4, College Media Center, 2257 Helen C. White.
Opportunities
Students: Submit to the Student Art Show
See some of UW-Madison's finest student artworks at the 79th Annual Student Art Show, a juried exhibition of works by current students that is open to the public March 16-April 24 in the Memorial Union. Students may submit their work to the Art Committee 12-4 p.m. Friday, March 9, or 1-3 p.m. Sunday, March 11.
Information: http://www.union.wisc.edu/art