Student NewsLink
Oct. 31, 2007
The News
Alumni give $85 million to School of Business
The School of Business has received an unprecedented gift totaling $85 million from a small group of alumni who have formed the “Wisconsin Naming Partnership” to support the school’s mission.
Budget stalemate ends, offers 'major victories' for higher ed
Gov. Jim Doyle ended Wisconsin's protracted budget stalemate at the Memorial Union on Friday, Oct. 26, signing into law a 2007-09 state budget that he said "opens the door of opportunity at our university campuses like never before." The governor underscored the importance of the budget for higher education across Wisconsin.
Provost on domestic partner benefits: 'We will keep trying'
To the disappointment of UW-Madison administrators, faculty and staff, a provision authorizing domestic partner benefits was not included in the final state budget that was signed into law last Friday. Provost Patrick Farrell says, "Our advocacy will not end here."
Men's cross country wins record ninth straight Big Ten title
The men’s cross country team had five runners finish in the top 10 to win its ninth-consecutive Big Ten Conference title. With the win, the fifth-ranked Badgers set a new conference record for consecutive conference championships.
Class of 2011 brings talent, diversity to campus
Admissions Director Rob Seltzer says the Class of 2011 is an exceptional group of talented and diverse students. The university received the most applications in university history last year and record-high enrollment by students of color. In addition, 1,230 freshmen, or 20.5 percent, are first-generation college students, and numbers of international freshmen are rebounding after a lull in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks.
Living & Learning
UW-Madison, College of the Menominee Nation team up
Students from the College of the Menominee Nation will have a new and easy path to transfer to UW-Madison as a result of a historic new partnership between the two institutions.
New classes explore environmental film's mobilizing power
Gregg Mitman believes in the power of a well-told story. This semester the professor of history of science is teaching two new courses on the environment from a cinematic perspective: a class on environmental film in history and a hands-on production class in documentary storytelling.
UW-Madison students earn a number of Fulbright Awards
Students on campus have fared well in landing 2007-08 international fellowships with the prestigious Fulbright Program. In all, 24 students were offered Fulbright awards, and 18 accepted.
Film Center shares online Kirk Douglas collection
For the first time, letters, photos and other documents Douglas donated to the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research are available online through a new Web site that tells the story of his career both in front of the camera and behind the scenes.
Around Campus
Festival shows environmental films from around the world
Tales From Planet Earth is a three-day festival featuring 22 environmental films from around the world as well as lectures and discussions by author Bill McKibben, several award-winning filmmakers and more than a dozen scholars. Free admission; donations welcome. Friday-Sunday, Nov. 2-4. See Web site for film descriptions, times and locations.
MFA directors debut with plays outside the comfort zone
Two plays dealing with uncomfortable topics, including racial stereotypes, family dysfunction and discrimination against disabled people, mark the University Theatre directorial debuts of Talish Barrow and Sheri Williams-Pannell, second-year MFA directing students. "Yellowman" and "A Nervous Smile" will run in repertory style in the Hemsley Theatre from Nov. 17-Dec. 9.
Sustainability strategist to keynot business forum
Stuart Hart, one of the world’s leading authorities on the implications of sustainable development and environmentalism for business strategy, will be the keynote speaker at a free public forum on business, environment and social responsibility at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, at Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center.
Wisconsin Singers show celebrates 40 years
The Wisconsin Singers celebrate their 40th anniversary with "On Campus," a show choreographed by professional New York dancers and featuring favorites of American music from the past 40 years. 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 9-10, Wisconsin Union Theater. Cost: $10-$22.
Enjoy a spooky Halloween in the Memorial Union
The Wisconsin Union Directorate is sponsoring several Halloween events tonight, Oct. 31, in the Memorial Union, including an open-mic series of Ghost stories, a Buccaneer's Costume Ball, improv comedy with The Understudies and a screening of "The Shining."
Notable
Friday, Nov. 2: Last day to drop classes
The last day to drop classes for all students except graduate students is Friday, Nov. 2.
Opportunities
Volunteer for an Alternative Winter Break
The Alternative Breaks program gives students an opportunity to participate in volunteer and educational trips to culturally and economically diverse communities throughout the United States. Information sessions will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, TITU Union South, and 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, TITU Memorial Union. Applications are due Wednesday, Nov. 14.
Workshop provides job, internship search strategies
Want to find that dream job without the hassle and hours of endless searches? Learn how to make searching for a job or internship more effective. 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 7, TITU Memorial Union.