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Jan. 30, 2008
The News
Chancellor search committee receives its charge
An ambitious, international and thoroughgoing search for the next chancellor is under way, with an eye toward having the campus’s next chief executive appointed by June.
University terminates New Era contract
UW-Madison has terminated its licensing contract with Buffalo, N.Y.-based New Era Cap Co. In December 2007, the university’s Labor Licensing Policy Committee had recommended that the university end its relationship with the firm after allegations of discrimination and anti-union activity surfaced at one of the company’s factories in Mobile, Ala.
UW-Madison joins largest climate change teach-in in U.S. history
The university will participate in Focus the Nation, an unprecedented teach-in on global warming solutions, with the aim of preparing millions of students to become leaders in responding to the challenge. The teach-in takes place today and tomorrow, Jan. 30-31.
Living & Learning
Students take leadership venture to South Africa
After more than 40 hours of traveling, 30 UW-Madison students arrived in Cape Town to start a two-week adventure in South Africa's capital city that included a leadership seminar and service projects. The engineering and genetics students are paired with 30 University of Cape Town students for the 2008 Leadershape Institute, a national leadership program held annually at the UW-Madison College of Engineering.
Study: Negative campaign ads contribute to a healthy democracy
Political attack ads, widely demonized by pundits and politicians, are instead a kind of multivitamin for the democratic process, sparking voters' interest and participation, according to a new book by a UW-Madison political scientist.
Working smoke detector = free pizza
Ian’s Pizza has partnered with the Madison Fire Department and the Offices of the Dean of Students to raise awareness of the importance of working smoke alarms. Place a delivery order with Ian's between 5-7 p.m. today, Jan. 30, or Thursday, Jan. 31, and you could get your entire order free if the folks from the City of Madison Fire Department show up and find your smoke alarms in working order.
New Web site a guide to sustainability efforts
A new Web portal created by the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies documents all the ways in which UW-Madison advances the pursuit of environmental, social and economic sustainability.
Around Campus
Concerts, exhibits, plays among spring events
There’s no end in sight for the strike at the Writers Guild of America, but that doesn’t mean sitting around watching reruns or mind-numbing reality TV. Campus arts groups will present the works of the world-renowned as well as student artists-in-the-making. See a play, visit a gallery, take in a film and attend a concert, or two or seven.
World Stage series hosts South African Masekela
Hugh Masekela has played with Miriam Makeba, Fela Kuti, Abdullah Ibrahim, Paul Simon and many others, and his 1987 hit "Bring Him Back Home" became the anthem for Nelson Mandela's world tour following his release from prison in 1992. 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31, Wisconsin Union Theater. Cost: $34-18 general, $10 UW-Madison students with ID, $27 pre-concert dinner.
Tammy Baldwin on campus to discuss health reform
In a special Population Health Seminar, member of Congress Tammy Baldwin will discuss options for reform of the nation's health care system in the next session of Congress. Noon-1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 4, 1335 Health Sciences Learning Center.
Enjoy free cake to celebrate UW-Madison's birthday
WAA and University Housing invite all students to enjoy a free piece of birthday cake on Tuesday, Feb. 5, the university's 159th birthday. Stop by the dining halls at Chadbourne, Liz Waters, Gordon Commons or Frank's Place from noon until it's gone. Faculty, staff and students can also join UW graduates for cake and a free talk on the history of UW-Madison, given by Art Hove, special assistant emeritus, at 2 p.m. in Memorial Union's Tripp Commons.
Faculty work on display in Chazen Museum
A major new exhibition showcases the work of faculty in the Department of Art, who not only teach but also create their own art. The 2008 Art Department Faculty Exhibition will be held at the Chazen Museum of Art from Saturday, Jan. 26–Sunday, March 30.
Focus on the Humanities Lecture: 'Evil and Inexcusable Wrongs'
Claudia Card, professor of philosophy, asks such questions as what distinguishes evils from ordinary wrongs and whether some evils are unforgivable, and Card offers a secular theory of evil that responds to these questions and more. 5 p.m. today, Jan. 30, Auditorium, Wisconsin Historical Society.
Notable
Registrar: Important deadlines approaching
Today, Jan. 30, is the last day to drop courses without DR or W notation on transcripts; Friday, Feb. 1, is the last day to add a first class without the department or the dean's permission, the last day for all students to add courses without departmental approval, and the last day for 100-percent tuition adjustment on dropped classes; and Friday, Feb. 8, is the last day to pay tuition and fees without the $100 late-fee penalty.
City seeks to clarify parking policy during snow emergencies
The city of Madison recently made changes to its free-parking policy during snow emergencies and has provided additional information to ensure that residents understand winter parking rules and other snow-emergency policies.
Students urged to register to vote for state primary
The Wisconsin primary election will be held Tuesday, Feb. 19, and students are encouraged to preregister to vote and obtain an absentee ballot if they will be unable to vote in person on the day of the election.
Opportunities
Engineering Career Services hosts three days of career fairs
From Tuesday-Thursday, Feb. 5-7, students interested in engineering jobs and internships will have the chance to meet with hundreds of potential employers. The Civil Engineering Job Fair takes place Tuesday from 2-6 p.m., followed by Spring Career Connection 2008 on Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., which caters to all engineering professions as well as physics and computer science. Atrium, Engineering Centers Building.
Students urged to apply for Hirsch Family Awards
Undergraduates and their professors can still apply for an annual cash award presented for creative projects that link disparate segments on campus. To win the award, undergraduates and their faculty advisers must link an artistic endeavor to current research from another department on campus. The $5,000 award is to be split among the student or students and advisers, and to be eligible, entrants must have completed their projects by this spring.
Orientation and New Student Programs invites applicants
Orientation and New Student Programs (ONSP) is looking for 18 undergraduate students to serve as new student leaders starting in summer and fall 2008. Anyone interested in one of these positions is encouraged to visit the ONSP Web site to learn more and complete an online application, which is due by noon on Feb. 11.