The Wisconsin Week Wire — November 8, 2006
Top News
Wiley: Access, budget top university’s priority list
Access is UW–Madison’s No. 1 challenge, Chancellor John Wiley told the Faculty Senate on Nov. 6.
Veterinary medicine student establishes animal rescue organization
Tracey Hageny, a fourth-year veterinary medical student, recently attained federal nonprofit status for an animal rescue group she started several years ago.
On Campus
Events calendar
Offices of the Dean of Students to host safety forum
Students who live in off-campus apartments and houses are invited to a special campus forum to discuss safety issues. The forum will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Memorial Union.
Political science alums agree on value of UW–Madison education
Leading politicians from both ends of the political spectrum contributed brief essays to the Department of Political Science’s alumni newsletter, noting how important their UW–Madison degrees have been in their lives and public service careers.
Panel to highlight schooling around the world
A group of doctoral students in the Department of Educational Policy Studies will offer global perspectives on education at “Schooling Around the World: Sights, Sounds, Stories and Travels” on Wednesday, Nov. 15.
Waisman Children’s Theatre presents Twain classic
The Waisman Children’s Theatre will present “The Prince and the Pauper” on Sunday, Nov. 12.
Cinefest to feature civil rights, spoken word
A four-day extravaganza of documentary and politically charged filmmaking will be held Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 16-19, as a part of Cinefest.
PAVE trains students in sexual assault awareness
A one-credit course offered through the social work department is specially designed by students, for students, to educate their peers on sexual assault and domestic-violence issues.
Life sciences communication welcomes student radio station
This fall, the Department of Life Sciences Communication welcomed WSUM, the university’s student-run radio station, and its 150 student volunteers to the department.
Milestones
Top investment managers named distinguished business alumni
Phill Gross and Paul Leff were named winners of the Distinguished Business Alumni Awards, given by the School of Business.
Osher Reentry Scholarships help adults return to college
The Division of Continuing Studies awarded scholarships to 11 adult students who have returned to school to complete their first bachelor’s degrees.