Student NewsLink
March 28, 2007
The News
Wiley: Vote in April 3 general election
Tuesday, April 3, is election day, and Chancellor John D. Wiley urges students to become active participants in the democratic process by exercising their right to vote. This election will select a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice, Madison mayor, campus-area alders and school board members. Link to the Web site below for all the information students need to know about voting in the election, including voting early before leaving for spring break, voting absentee, shuttle services from campus to the city clerk's office and more.
Pair of undergraduates receive Truman Scholarships
Juniors Adam Schmidt and Max Bruner are among 65 students from 56 colleges and universities nationwide who have been selected as 2007 Truman Scholars.
Have fun, stay safe over break
Whether you plan to travel to a beach destination, stay in town or head for home, university officials are encouraging members of the campus community to exercise common sense and keep safety in mind. Follow the link below for a list of valuable safety advice.
Global warming forecast: creation, loss of climates
A new global warming study predicts that many current climate zones will vanish entirely by the year 2100, replaced by climates unknown in today's world. The study is the work of researchers at UW-Madison and the University of Wyoming.
Living & Learning
Alternative Breaks sets record for applicants
While many of their peers will be splashing in the sun or relaxing by the pool during spring break, more than 100 students will be volunteering the first week in April, the most ever in the Alternative Breaks program. These students will spend their break working in rescue missions, state parks, youth centers and other socioeconomically diverse regions of the country.
Information: barnhardt@wisc.edu, 262-8796
Campus leader on climate, diversity to retire
Bernice Durand, a professor of physics and a campus leader in the areas of climate and diversity, has announced her retirement at the end of June. During a nearly 37-year career on campus, Durand has served on the faculty as a theoretical physicist who specializes in particle theory and mathematical physics, and she also has served in key campus leadership positions, including, since 2003, as vice provost for climate and diversity.
UHS Health Tip: Here comes the sun
Snowboarding, sunbathing, tanning in a booth or just being outdoors, next week should be a good one for soaking up rays. But damage to the skin from sunburn can last a lifetime. A tan today can result in permanent sun damage tomorrow.
Read more about tanning and other spring break issues
Around Campus
Undergraduate Symposium features student ideas that matter
At the Ninth Annual Undergraduate Symposium, more than 200 undergraduate researchers from disciplines across campus will present their work to the community. The article below describes a handful of the many projects on display. 9:45 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, April 12, Memorial Union.
Start counting down to Commencement
This event by the alumni association is a one-stop-shop to get seniors fully prepared for commencement, from graduation eligibility to the commencement ceremony itself, and a thing or two about transitioning to life after college. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, in Tripp Commons, Memorial Union, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 11 in 240 Union South.
Action in Sudan shows documentary "Darfur Diaries"
The students of Action in Sudan will show this documentary and then host a discussion and group meeting. 7 p.m. Thursday, March 29, Chadbourne.
Faculty member's cello concerto to debut
"Esprimere," a cello concerto by Laura Schwendinger, associate professor of music, will debut at the hands of the UW Symphony Orchestra. Also on the program are works by Prokofiev and Dvorak. 7:30 p.m. today, March 28, Mills Hall, Mosse Humanities.
Information: http://www.music.wisc.edu/
Lecture investigates brain research and national defense
Jonathan Moreno discusses his book "Mind Wars: Brain Research and National Defense." 4 p.m. today, March 28, B1118 Biochemistry.
Notable
UW-Madison takes lead in coveted Directors' Cup
On the strength of NCAA titles in women's hockey and men's indoor track and field, UW-Madison has assumed the lead in this annual competition recognizing the nation's most successful all-around athletic program. With 703.5 points, the Badgers are ahead of 12-time defending champion and second-place Stanford (699.5 points), California (634) and Texas (573).
Women's basketball advances in WNIT, hosts Kentucky
The Badgers (22-12) set a school record for most wins in a season with their 84-78 come-from-behind win over Virginia in the quarterfinals of the WNIT tournament. Wisconsin meets Western Kentucky in the semifinals Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Kohl Center.
Team places fourth in Clean Snowmobile competition
After almost a year of planning and over six months of building and perfecting their snowmobile, the UW-Madison snowmobile team took their sled, appropriately named Snowcow, to compete in the Society of Automotive Engineers Clean Snowmobile Challenge on March 19-24 in Houghton, Mich. The team took fourth place overall, but received second place in several notable categories such as noise emission, rider comfort, best ride, most practical and best design.
Opportunities
Big Badger Auction features Google internship
Among the items on the block at this auction, which ends today, is the right to treat a UW-Madison undergraduate student to the internship of a lifetime: a paid eight-week summer internship at Google in advertising sales. Interested students should submit, by April 16, a resume and a cover letter explaining what an internship of this nature would mean to their educational goals to: Deb Lauder, 161 Bascom Hall, 500 Lincoln Drive, Madison, WI 53706. A scholarship committee will select a student by May 1.
SAFEwalk welcomes applications
UW SAFEwalk is looking for friendly, fun, outgoing and dynamic leaders with a commitment to improving campus safety for summer and fall 2007. Interested applicants should visit SAFE's Web site and download an application, which is due by noon Monday, April 16.