Student NewsLink
Jan. 31, 2007
The News
Regents consider admissions policy proposal
To allow for additional education and public input on comprehensive admissions, the UW Board of Regents held a special statewide public forum on Monday, Jan. 29, at the Pyle Center in anticipation of the proposal's consideration at the February board meeting. Comprehensive admissions reflects numerous nonacademic factors, but the consideration of race was the central topic of discussion.
Meet dean of students candidates at student forums
Students will have to chance to meet the second and third candidates for the dean of students position during forums scheduled for 4:15-5:45 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 1) and 4:15-5:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5. Both forums will be held in the MSC Lounge in the Red Gym.
DeWalt to lead PEOPLE college prep program
Jacqueline DeWalt has been named director of the UW-Madison Pre-college Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE) in the School of Education, where she has been assistant director since 2005.
University's Annual Report now online
"The Wisconsin Idea: Setting the Agenda," UW-Madison's annual report for fiscal year 2005-06, is now available online. The report includes an introductory message from Chancellor John D. Wiley; a Year in Review section that provides a sampling of research findings, teaching and learning initiatives, building projects, leadership appointments and key events; and a Facts and Figures section that covers budget trends and benchmark statistics. Visit http://chancellor.wisc.edu/AR2006/ to view or print the report.
Living & Learning
Baldwin grants continue legacy of Wisconsin Idea
Nine faculty projects funded by the Ira and Ineva Reilly Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment will extend the university's impact throughout the state.
Ash tree removals head off the emerald ash borer
Staying one step ahead of an aggressive, wood-boring beetle that is threatening ash trees in several states is the aim of a plan that will gradually remove many ash trees on campus. Officials have begun selectively removing trees and scouting for the emerald ash borer, which has yet to be found in Wisconsin.
UHS Health Tip: Get money for student organizations
University Health Services gives Collaboration (mini) Grants to student organizations that collaborate on a project. This year the maximum grant amount has been raised to $500. The spring deadline is Friday, Feb. 9. Collaboration (mini) Grants are all about encouraging relationships and identifying goals shared with other groups. Any combination of Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) is eligible. For grant criteria and to apply: http://www.uhs.wisc.edu/home.jsp?cat_id=110
Around Campus
Tango Dance Night includes free lessons
Come at 8 p.m. for an hour of lessons followed by an open dance with a live band from 9-11 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1. Tripp Commons, Memorial Union. Snacks provided.
Flooding the hood with dreams
The spoken-word duo Flood the Hood With Dreams brings socially conscious poetry to campus. Kwabena Antoine Nixon and Muhibb Dyer are leaders in the Milwaukee community, not just artists, and the two are fast becoming the faces of a growing youth movement. 6-7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, 1800 Engineering Hall.
Lecture addresses sustainable urban, regional planning
Asli Gocmen, urban and regional planning, discusses her research in the areas of urban environmental sustainability, the role of planners in promoting environmental stewardship, and the application of spatial analysis and geographic information science and systems in urban, environmental and regional planning. 3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, 180 Science Hall.
Notable
Friday, Feb. 2: Important registrar deadlines
Friday, Feb. 2, is the last day to add a first class without the department or the dean's permission. Friday is also the last day for all students to add courses without departmental approval, and it is the last day for 100-percent tuition adjustment on dropped classes.
Intramurals: Floor hockey and volleyball
Floor hockey entries are taken on Monday-Tuesday, Feb. 5-6, and volleyball entries are taken Tuesday-Wednesday, Feb. 6-7, in the Natatorium Program Office. See the Intramurals Web site for details about fees and league rules.
Opportunities
Study Abroad offers open house
Stop by the Study Abroad Open House to learn about the many study abroad programs available to students. Learn how to select the program that meets your needs, talk to returned study abroad students and learn about available financial resources. Refreshments will be provided. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, Study Abroad Resource Room, 250 Bascom Hall.
Information: http://www.studyabroad.wisc.edu
AIESEC helps students work abroad
Dedicated to building international understanding by connecting students to organizations worldwide for global internship experiences, AIESEC is the world's largest student-based organization. The group is seeking new members; attend information sessions to join or to learn more. 5:30 p.m. today, Jan. 31, in Grainger Hall, and 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, also in Grainger Hall. (Check lobby for room number.)
Students learn leadership through activities, conference
This campuswide session is a production of the Student Leadership Program, a student organization providing leadership training to both emerging leaders and students already involved in leadership positions. The conference, titled "Make the Action Happen," features Michael Miller, a California-based leadership consultant, as its keynoter. 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, Wisconsin Union Theater.
Information: http://soo.studentorg.wisc.edu/slp/
SOAR student advisor applications available
Anyone looking for an exciting summer job should apply to be a student adviser for the Cross-College Advising Service/College of Letters & Science. Student advisers work collaboratively with CCAS/L&S professional advisors to help incoming freshmen and transfer students select and register for courses during the eight-week SOAR program. Applications are due by noon on Friday, Feb. 9, in 10 Ingraham Hall.