Student NewsLink
Nov. 29, 2006
The News
Office gives student-parents village for their children
With child care frequently consuming a large percentage of student-parents' incomes, the Office of Child Care and Family Resources (OCCFR) offers the Child Care Tuition Assistance Program, a grant that partially pays for student-parents' child care costs.
Learn more about OCCFR's programs
Users can customize new online campus map
Thanks to students and faculty in the geography department, the new online campus map is at the cutting edge among U.S. universities. It features an intelligent search interface, automatically updated information, travel route suggestions, a dynamic distance estimator, and the ability to modify the map and then share the changes with others.
Scientists find mutations that let bird flu adapt to humans
By comparing influenza viruses found in birds with those of the avian virus that have also infected humans, UW-Madison researchers have identified key genetic changes required for pandemic strains of bird flu to easily recognize the receptors that are the gateway to human cells.
Living & Learning
Hamstring findings may help injured athletes stay healthy
Athletes who strain a hamstring could avoid re-injuring the muscle by participating in targeted physical therapies and improving their running mechanics, according to a professor of mechanical and biomedical engineering.
Digital portal offers new way to enjoy Lakeshore Preserve
A digital trove brimming with cutting-edge maps, evocative photos, ecological information and the rich history of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve has been assembled on a new Web site.
UHS health tip: Emergency contraceptive now over the counter
What do you do when the condom breaks? Emergency contraception, or Plan B, is now available over the counter. It may be purchased without a prescription by anyone age 18 or older. University Health Services stocks Plan B, as do other UW Health pharmacies and area businesses, such as Community Pharmacy (341 State St.) and Walgreens (multiple locations). You must present a government-issued ID for age verification. UW-Madison students who are 17 or younger should contact UHS at 265-5600 to receive a prescription by phone consultation.
Around Campus
Stem cells, embryos and ethics: Is there a way forward?
A lecture by William Hurlbut, Stanford University, is followed by a panel discussion featuring Bishop Robert Morlino; Clive Svendsen, departments of anatomy and neurology; and Robert Streiffer, departments of philosophy, medical history and bioethics, medical sciences, and agricultural and applied economics. 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, TITU Union South.
Information: isthmus@mailplus.wisc.edu
Campus commemorates Native American Heritage Month
To commemorate the end of November's Native American Heritage Month, all Native-American members of the campus community are invited to the top of Bascom Hill at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, for a group photo.
King of Latin jazz rocks Union Theater
Who needs a seat when brilliant jazz pianist Eddie Palmieri is in the house? This eight-time Grammy award-winning legend and 50-year music veteran is guaranteed to move your feet with his interpretation of Afro-Caribbean music. 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, Memorial Union Theater. General public $18-32, UW-Madison students $10. Afterward, enjoy a free dance party with the Tony Castaneda Latin Jazz Band in the Rathskeller.
Information: 262-2201, boxoffice@wut.org, http://www.union.wisc.edu/theater/season/palmieri.html
Get free Latin dance lessons
What better way to prepare for the Palmieri concert than free dance instruction? Slip into those Salsa shoes for some Latin dance lessons. Includes a social afterward. 7-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, On Wisconsin Room, Red Gym.
Information: lvzink@wisc.edu
Forestry Club hosts annual Christmas Tree Sale
The annual Christmas Tree Sale raises funds to support student field trips, summer camp and workshops for natural resources students. Fraser fir, balsam fir and white pine trees, and Fraser fir wreaths will be on sale. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1-2, and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, in the Stock Pavilion.
Information: 262-9975, rpguries@wisc.edu
Notable
Hoofers hosts Midwest's largest ski, snowboard resale
Buy Nordic, Alpine and Freestyle equipment as well as apparel at prices significantly lower than retail, or put equipment up for sale. Those wishing to sell equipment can drop items off 3-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, TITU Memorial Union. The sale itself runs 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec 1-2, TITU Memorial Union.
Information: 262-1630, ajfaber@wisc.edu
Opportunities
Course teaches how to stop sexual assault
Students can now take an active role in the prevention of sexual assault by enrolling in the one-credit Promoting Awareness and Victim Empowerment Peer Education course. The class meets once a week and is the first step to becoming a PAVE peer educator. Through the class, students learn how to facilitate open discussions about sexual assault and how to be an advocate for sexual assault prevention in the community. Students interested in taking the course should contact the PAVE peer ed coordinator at uwpavepeered@gmail.com
Greeks serve community with Project Give
UW fraternities and sororities will collect food for Second Harvest of Southern Wisconsin for the holiday season. Teams assigned to certain areas of Madison will deliver bags to houses in their area, asking those houses to donate nonperishable food items to the drive. The teams then pick up the bags once they've been filled and bring them back to campus. The grocery bag distribution will begin Saturday, Dec. 2, and filled bags will be collected Saturday, Dec. 9, until 3 p.m. Please contact Kaitlyn Kerr at (610)329-6029 if you want to make a donation but did not receive a bag.
Panel to discuss how to be a professional writer
Do you have a way with words? Come and discover how to put your writing talents to work. This event features a panel of writers to answer your questions about planning for a career in writing. Space is limited so sign up in advance by phone or in person at 6 Ingraham Hall. 3:30-5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 6 Ingraham Hall.
Information: 265-4497, ec@lssaa.wisc.edu
Explore study-abroad options for science majors
Attend this information session to learn about study-abroad programs that offer opportunities for science majors in countries such as Germany, Costa Rica, Ecuador and more. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 260 Bascom.
Information: 265-6329, peeradvisor@bascom.wisc.edu, http://www.studyabroad.wisc.edu/