Student NewsLink
April 30, 2008
The News
Berquam: Take care of each other at Mifflin Street Block Party
The city of Madison is preparing for a safe and fun Mifflin Street Block Party on Saturday, May 3. However, the combination of alcohol and heightened downtown safety concerns in the wake of Brittany Zimmermann's murder make it particularly important for students planning to attend to take care of one another, says Dean of Students Lori Berquam.
Veggies in the sky: grocery business takes top honors in Burrill contest
Two students have an intriguing idea for how to get vegetables on grocery shelves without the jet lag, and it has earned them the $10,000 top prize in the Burrill Business Plan Competition. They key to senior Keith Agoada and MBA student Troy Vosseller's plan? Grow produce on supermarket roofs.
Living & Learning
Last chance to submit a Convocation essay
What does a new student absolutely need to know about the first year at UW-Madison? How did meeting someone different from yourself change your life? What was your biggest challenge here, and how did you overcome it? Chancellor John D. Wiley is again asking students to write an essay about their lives at the university, with the winner being given the honor of addressing 5,500 new students from the floor of the Kohl Center at the Chancellor's Convocation on Friday, Aug. 29. The winner will also receive a $100 gift certificate to University Book Store.
UW-Madison to launch radio, Web programs on Islam and Muslims in the world
Nine area and international studies programs on campus received a grant from the national Social Science Research Council to create an interactive program that will support public dissemination of scholarship on the topic of Islam.
Rethinking disaster management by focusing on development
How we think about a disaster stems from the origin of the word itself: "Disastro" is the Latin word meaning "from the stars." Yet the idea that a disaster is an uncontrollable, divine event is something Don Schramm, program director for the Disaster Management Center, does not accept.
Students again rise to the entrepreneurial challenge
For the second straight year, students flexed their entrepreneurial muscle as they turned surplus materials into new creations. Participants in this year's 100-hour Wiscontrepreneur Challenge again competed to turn $10 worth of merchandise purchased from UW-Madison SWAP (Surplus With A Purpose) into their own entrepreneurial venture.
Around Campus
Neale-Silva Young Artists winners to perform at recital
The cream of the crop of young Wisconsin musicians perform in this concert, which will air live on Wisconsin Public Radio. 8 p.m. today, Wednesday, April 30, Wisconsin Union Theater.
Returning adult students honored
The university will honor more than 30 adult students at a reception today, April 30, with awards and scholarships that recognize their academic excellence and contributions to the community. The reception takes place from 4:30-6 p.m. in the Alumni Lounge of the Pyle Center.
Athletic Department hosts student appreciation week
As the spring semester comes to a close, the Athletic Department is hosting a series of events to thank students for their tremendous support this year. Students can enjoy free ice cream during four on-campus events this week. In addition, student-athletes will be on hand to scoop ice cream and thank students during selected times each day. Visit the Web site for details.
Symposium addresses 'Arts and Humanities in a Digital Age'
Two national leaders in digital research in the humanities are key presenters at this symposium jointly sponsored by the UW-Madison Libraries and the Division of Information Technology. The symposium focuses on projects that use digital technology in the arts and humanities or study its impact. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Friday, May 2, Pyle Center.
Fundamentally Sound puts on spring show
This men's a cappella group returns to the Union Theater for a night of music and energy to help kick off the Mifflin Street weekend.
Hoofer Sailing Club starts season with Spring Kickoff
Help Hoofer Sailing Club kick off the sailing season and learn how to get involved and how to sail. 7:30-9 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, TITU Memorial Union.
Notable
AAP holds Alternative Breaks fundraiser
The Academic Advancement Program (AAP) and the AAP Student Organization are holding a raffle fundraiser for Centro Campesino Farmworker Center Inc. Ten students participated in an Alternative Break with the organization in March in Florida City, Fla., building fences, painting a youth center, landscaping at a senior center and conducting a community resource fair. Tickets are $2 each or three tickets for $5. The grand prize is a roundtrip domestic flight worth up to $250 from STA Travel; second prize is a three-day, two-night hotel stay in a four-star hotel. Other prizes include a pizza oven, Mary Kay gift baskets and a Copps gift card. The raffle will conclude on Monday, May 5. Raffle tickets may be purchased at 13 Ingraham Hall from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. until Friday, May 2.
Information: 263-5068, akyea@wisc.edu
Pulling an all-nighter? The student union buildings are, too
From Sunday, May 11, to Tuesday, May 13, Memorial Union and Union South are pulling all-nighters so you have the perfect spot to study. Free snacks will be available and some of the buildings' food counters will stay open all night as well.
Opportunities
Participate in Ninth Annual Bucky's Race for Rehab
Proceeds for this 5K run and 2-mile walk go to MEDiC, a system of free student-run health clinics for the underserved, and to Phi Theta, the physical therapy student organization. Participants also get a T-shirt, goody bags, refreshments and a chance to win raffle prizes. 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 4, Natatorium. Cost: $13 pre-registration through May 2, $16 day of race (registration begins at 9:30 a.m.).
GUTS helps you 'Study Smarter, not Harder'
With finals just around the corner, the Greater University Tutoring Service (GUTS) is offering a workshop on important study skills, such as time management, memory and concentration, exam preparation, stress and anxiety, and subject-specific tutors. Snacks and beverages will be provided. 5-7 p.m. today, Wednesday, April 30, TITU Union South.