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The L&S Honors Program is now hiring Honors Peer Advisors for SOAR 2014! Honors Peer Advisors work in a dynamic team setting with a professional academic advisor to provide one-on-one and small group advising related to academic and co-curricular life at UW-Madison during SOAR. Peer Advisors help students select and register for fall classes, as well as develop and implement additional advising resources and Honors programming.

Hilldale Undergraduate/Faculty Research Fellowships and Holstrom Environmental Scholarships  provide support for collaborative research between undergraduate students and faculty or research/instructional academic staff members. Each provides a grant of $3,000 to the student and $500 to the faculty/staff mentor (up to $1,000 under exceptional circumstances) to help offset research costs. Students must have at least junior standing at the time of application, and the Holstrom Scholarships require an environmental focus.  The application deadline is February 17, 2014 . To learn more and to access the on-line application, visit the UAA website . 

The University Bookstore Academic Excellence Awards provide $1,000 to undergraduate students who have distinguished themselves by completing outstanding projects, such as a senior thesis, at UW-Madison. Students must be enrolled in a degree program during the 2013-2014 academic year (but December 2013 graduates may apply).  Applications are due March 24, 2014 . To learn more and to access the online application, visit our website . 

Thinking about applying to law school? L&S is offering a low-cost mini LSAT Prep course this spring! It will include 22 hours of preparation for the content of the LSAT (reading comprehension,logical reasoning, and analytical reading). There will be two course options:  February 15-March 2, 2014 March 29 - April 13, 2014 The cost of the course is $200.00 and applications are available online . Question? Contact wisconsinprelaw@gmail.com

Join the Honors Student Organization (HSO) for a night of ice skating on Saturday, December 14 at 7:00 p.m.! Come to the Camp Randall Sports Center Ice Rink (the "Shell") to ice skate while enjoying free hot chocolate! We hope to see you there!

Are you interested in biology and writing? The International is a news website that features articles from a variety of sources on issues of public interest. We are currently looking for reporters of biology topics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Interns are provided with training on how to write for the online environment while maintaining high journalistic standards, a skill that proves invaluable for anyone who may want to break into journalism or write a blog in the future. If you are interested in learning more about what the International is and offers, you can take a look at our vision and product . If you are interested in applying for one of our internships, please visit our opportunities page . Please contact Jenny Peek , Managing Editor, with questions!

The Morgridge Center for Public Service is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2014-2014 Wisconsin Idea Undergraduate Fellowship (WIF). The final deadline is Friday, February 14, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.

Planning to graduate in May 2014? The L&S Honors Program will be hosting graduation checks at the Honors Program Office in Washburn Observatory next week at the following times to make sure that you are on track to complete your degree requirements:  Wednesday, December 11 from 1:00-4:00 p.m.   Thursday, December 12 from 1:00-4:00 p.m.   Friday, December 13 from 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Want to learn more about the AmeriCorps program College Possible ? Attend our College Possible information session at L&S Career Services! The information session will take place on Tuesday, December 10 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. at 1305 Linden Dr., Suite 205. Questions? Feel free to contact Carolyn Vidmar , the Campus Recruitment Associate at 414-220-9450

Drew Birrenkott, a 5th year senior at UW-Madison and a student in the L&S Honors Program, was recently awarded a 2014 Rhodes Scholarship. Read the UW News article to find out more about his experience at UW-Madison and his future plans! 

Ben Meyer, a graduate of the L&S Honors Program, is currently working as a news and sports reporter, producer, and anchor with WJFW Newswatch 12, the NBC affiliate in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. Read about his experiences and his reflections on his time at UW-Madison here ! 

Join International Academic Programs (IAP) for their Study Abroad Open House! Study abroad opportunities are valuable experiences that can enhance your resume and increase your marketability in a competitive job market.  This open house will be geared towards summer programs, but students interested in all types of programs are welcome!  Stop by and learn more about programs, enjoy FREE PIZZA, and chat with study abroad staff members. Study Abroad Open House Wednesday, December 4 4-6PM 106 Red Gym Note: Study Abroad 101 presentations (lasting 20 minutes) will take place at 4PM & 5PM.

Join us for December's Wednesday at Washburn! The Honors Student Organization (HSO) has invited Professor Luis Populin , of the Neuroscience Department, to speak with students about his work and research on  Wednesday, December 4 . The session will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Washburn Observatory and dinner will be provided.

Join the Honors Student Organization (HSO) for a movie night social this Monday, November 25 at 7:00 p.m. ! Come to the Education Building, room L173, to watch the Thanksgiving comedy " Planes, Trains, and Automobiles " while enjoying a pizza dinner! We hope to see you there!

Do you have a great idea to enhance the UW-Madison campus and/or the larger Madison community? Apply for the L&S Honors Leadership Trust Award! The Leadership Trust Award provides up to two students with an award equal to two semesters of resident, full-time tuition plus project funds up to but not to exceed $3,000 as justified in the submitted project budget. The awards and the project funds provided are intended to be used by the student(s) to help plan, develop, and implement projects designed to improve the UW-Madison, the university community, and/or the university student body. To learn more, attend an informational workshop on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 from 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. in the Washburn Observatory conference room! (Attendance is not required for the application or award, but it will help!)

The MA/MSc program in International and World History seeks talented applicants for its fall 2014 entry. This unique two-year program offers students an opportunity to work with preeminent historians at Columbia University and the London School of Economics to explore the transnational forces that have shaped and continue to remake our world: migration, trade, technological revolutions, epidemic disease, environmental change, wars and diplomacy.

Applying to Law or Graduate School? Put your best foot forward and take a writing workshop! The Writing Center is offering a variety of workshops to help prepare you for graduate school, law school, and the professional world!  A sample of the workshops available include: Writing Personal Statements for Law School Applications Writing Resumes and Cover Letters Email (N)Etiquette for Professional Communication  And more! Check out other workshops and register for a workshop at writing.wisc.edu  

The application for the Mathea and Lawless Louis Mollere Scholarship is now open. This scholarship provides $4,500 for the Spring semester for two Letters & Science juniors or seniors with financial need, who are taking pre-med course work, and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.  There is a preference for students who demonstrate breadth outside of the biological sciences. The donor prefers that the recipients do not smoke, or use alcohol or drugs. Complete applications are due on December 6, 2013 and require short answer questions, a resume, and 2 recommendations. 

Are you interested in research on campus, but not sure where to start? Are you currently working with a faculty member on research, and looking for a way to continue your progress over the summer? The Welton Honors Summer Sophomore Apprenticeship Research Grant is the perfect opportunity to get involved with research for the first time - or to build on your current experience - by working with a faculty member over the summer.

Are you a strong writer who enjoys helping peers with writing? Are you interested in joining a diverse group of students committed to mentoring others and serving as campus leaders? If so, apply to be a Writing Fellow! To learn more about the program or to find out how to apply, please attend our upcoming information session on Tuesday, November 19 at 6:00 p.m. , Room 7191 Helen C. White Hall, 600 N. Park Street.

We are happy to announce a new scholarship opportunity for current freshmen who are intending to pursue STEM careers. Thermo Fisher Scientific selected UW-Madison and the College of Letters & Science to select recipients.  (The College of Engineering was also selected.) Eligible first-year students in the College of Letters & Science must be planning for careers in one of the following: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Molecular Biology,Geophysics, Geology, Zoology or Mathematics.  Students can  apply now  through December 2, 2013 .

The Madison Undergraduate Society for English (MUSE) is now accepting submissions to Literati 2014! Literati is an undergraduate conference on language, literature, and the humanities that accepts papers in literary criticism, creative writing, and digital projects.

Thinking about applying for Biocore ? Join us on Tuesday, November 19th at 4:45 in the conference room in Washburn Observatory for a special honors program info session about Biocore.  Janet Batzli, Associate Director of the Biocore program, will be there to tell you more about the program and answer your questions. She will be able to talk to you about what the Biocore experience is like, how the application process works, and why you might want to do it! 

Leah Mason, Assistant Director, Project GO & Language Training Centers IIE will hold an information session on campus about the Boren Scholarships.  Boren Scholarships provide up to $20,000 to U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and under-represented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded.   For more information visit the website .  The UW-Madison campus application deadline for the 2014-15 scholarship award cycle is December 2, 2013 .  Students with questions can contact Matt Geisler .

Planning your Biology coursework? Consider Biocore for the next academic year! Biocore is an integrated course sequence fulfilling requirements for any biological science major. It includes introductory to intermediate level honors courses that build over four semesters, with smaller class sizes and and high instructor to student ratio. There is a strong emphasis on critical thinking, scientific communication, and process of science. The Biocore program includes peer mentoring opportunities, outreach, and directed study options, all in a collaborative, supportive learning community. 

Applications are now being accepted for the  Spring 2014 Inter L&S 260 Internship in the Liberal Arts & Science  course! Are you looking to pair academic credit with a Spring internship? Or does your spring internship "require" academic credit? Do you want to learn how to connect with other interns in an innovative way? Then the Inter LS 260 course is for you!

Are you passionate about global issues? Come to the International Resource Fair! This fair will bring together academic units, campus offices, as well as student organizations with an international focus. Meet representatives to learn about all you can do on campus and abroad to bring an international perspective to your Wisconsin Experience! There will be international themed food and a raffle for prizes. Monday, November 11 from  4:30-6:30 PM in the  Sonata Room, Gordon Event & Dining Center

The Community Environmental Scholars are coordinating a  bike maintenance workshop this weekend. This FANTASTIC opportunity is for grads, undergrads, faculty and staff! Learn how to do basic maintenance on your bike. FREE bike maintenance swag for the first FIVE people to come to the event! This event will take place Saturday, November 2, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. in room 15, Science Hall.

College Possible, The Year of Service that Lasts a Lifetime College Possible is currently recruiting to fill AmeriCorps and VISTA positions for Fall 2014. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit making college admission and success possible for low-income students through an intensive curriculum of coaching and support.  Our after-school services include academic support through ACT/SAT test preparation, college application assistance, financial aid consulting, guidance in the college transition and support toward college degree completion.    In 2008, we were named one of Princeton Review's Best Entry Level Jobs in the country, and in 2009 we were recognized by President Obama at an event on Social Innovation!

Come to the City Year Information Session on Monday, November 4 in room 2235 Nancy Nicholas Hall from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. ! Learn how you can make a difference while working for the Forbes 2012 #9 Top Employer. Learn how City Year allows you to gain leadership and real world experience while also securing $5,646 for student loans and qualifying for over $3 million in scholarships.  The next City Year application deadline is November 15 ! The program is not limited to seniors, it is also great for students earlier in their collegiate careers looking for alternatives to teaching options!

Study Social Entrepreneurship in the Global Economy in Oxford, England this summer! The program is three weeks long from July 7 - July 25 and will count for three credits (AAE 375). All majors are welcome to apply and the class counts toward the International Business degree at the Wisconsin School of Business as an elective for the Entrepreneurship Certificate at the School of Business.  The course will examine how innovative social ventures are tackling some of the world's most pressing problems with lectures, case studies, and group work. Experienced social entrepreneurs will guide student teams to develop real solutions to actual social entrepreneurship initiatives.  The application deadline is January 23 . See the website for more information and application materials.

On November 8th , the Working Class Student Union will host a performance and panel to examine student debt and "for-profit" colleges. At 8:00 p.m . , Aaron Calafato, activist and theater performer, will perform his solo-portrayal play, FOR PROFIT, examining the exploitation of the American college student and the $1.2 trillion student debt crisis. It tells the story of how he was forced to work as an admissions adviser at a for-profit institution in order to pay off his student loans. The play will be followed by a panel discussing student debt and the increasing cost of college.   This event is co-sponsored by the WUD Committee on Society & Politics, the Bipartisan Issues Group, the Labor and Working Class Studies Project, and the Havens Center.  

Are you interested in pursing a project abroad after you graduate? If so, attend an information session to learn more about the Fulbright Program!   If you are a Freshman or Sophomore, it is not too early to learn about this program. Are you a Junior or Senior? Then it’s not late (or too early) to begin preparing for Fulbright application deadlines in the fall (early September)! Tuesday, November 12, 2013 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Union South TITU.

Are you considering School Psychology as a career? Do you like working with kids? Do you want to learn more about what you should be doing now to improve your chances of admission and test out the field? Come to the School Psychology Information Session on Wednesday, October 30 at 5:30 p.m. This session will cover what a career in School Psychology looks like, the difference between a PhD and EdS, prerequisite coursework, recommended coursework, and experiences you should be working towards now. Whether you know this is the field you want to enter or are just considering it, this session will provide you with a lot of helpful information.  Both PhD and EdS programs will be represented.  This session will take place in the Berkowitz Room (338 Psychology). Register for this session here !   

Join us for November's Wednesday at Washburn! The Honors Student Organization (HSO) has invited Professor Donald Downs , of the Political Science Department, to speak with students about his work and research on  Wednesday, November 6 . The session will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Washburn Observatory and dinner will be provided.

The L&S Honors Program will be going to see Tosca , performed by the Madison Opera, on Sunday, November 3 at 2:30 p.m. at the Overture Center for the Arts. Tickets can be purchased for $15.00 ( cash only , please) at Washburn Observatory. Students may bring one guest, but limited tickets are available and they are first come first serve. This is a great chance to get to know some of your fellow Honors students, and enjoy a great show! Read more about Tosca here ! Stop by Washburn Observatory this week between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to get your tickets!

Come hear Phi Beta Kappa visiting scholar Professor Lee Epstein speak about our government in a lecture titled, "The U.S. Supreme Court Today - And Tomorrow." This will take place Thursday, November 7, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. in Lubar Commons, Room 7200.

Greening the Greeks, Recycling the Romans: Environmental Perspectives from the Classical and Modern Worlds Apply for the Spring 2014 Honors Colloquium! This year's colloquium will draw together the disciplines of Classics and Environmental Studies in order to think critically about mankind's relationship with nature metaphorically, historically, philosophically, and scientifically. Students participating in the colloquium in Spring 2014 will take two courses together: an upper-level Classics seminar (Classics 568) called “Eco-Classics: Greening the Greeks, Recycling the Romans,” and a special honors section of Principles of Environmental Science (Environmental Studies 126). Students in the colloquium will receive 7 credits of automatic Honors (H), including 3 literature credits and 4 physical science credits.  Visit  this page  to learn more about the two courses (including detailed course descriptions) and to see when they are offered! Details on the application pro

If you are trying to decide which honors classes to take this spring, check out our spreadsheet of the Spring automatic honors classes!  You can either scroll through the spreadsheet, or download it in order to filter your search. You can download the spreadsheet by clicking "File" and then "Download As..." (excel spreadsheet) or you can click "File" and then "Make a copy" if you are signed in to a gmail account. Once you have downloaded or copied the spreadsheet, you will be able to sort by Department, Course Number, etc.!  Be sure to check the online version of the spreadsheet often because we will continue to update it!

Are you interested in getting involved in research on campus? Wish there were students available with research experience and mentor training who could advise their peers about why and how to find a research opportunity? Look no further!  We are pleased to announce that Peer Research Mentors are available for drop-in sessions at Steenbock Library on Tuesdays from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Wednesdays from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. from October 22 - December 11 - 2013 (no session 11/27) . Sessions are held in study room 108 on the ground floor. These mentors have expertise in bioscience research. This programming is presented as part of the BioCommons , an effort sponsored by Institute for Biology Education and Steenbock Library to create common space to support students across the biological sciences.

The Harvard College Undergraduate Research Association (HCURA) is inviting undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-Madison to attend their National Collegiate Research Conference (NCRC) on January 22-25, 2014 .

Profound questions about possible futures - precipitated by a changing climate, shifting energy resources, and the movement and displacement of people across the globe - will be explored during the Tales from Planet Earth film festival in Madison, November 1 - November 3 . More than 35 new and classic films will examine how past and present modes of living have either intentionally or inadvertently contributed to different "futures" for the planet. Discussions with filmmakers will follow several of the screenings.

The admissions deans from Stanford Law School, Duke Law School, Cornell Law School, and Georgetown Law School will be coming to campus to speak with students about the law school application process and financial aid options. All students interested in attending law school are welcome and pizza will be served. Tuesday, October 29, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. 3250 Law Building, 975 Bascom Mall

"The Admissions Process: What Happens After You Apply?" Immediately following the Law School Fair on Thursday, October 24 , a panel of four law school admissions representatives will discuss the process by which law school applications are reviewed and evaluated. They will also address law schools' increasing use of wait lists and "holds" in the face of a steep decline in the number of law school applicants.  Thursday, October 24, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Union South, Industry Room

Experience the life of a Badger Student Pharmacist by attending our Undergraduate Student Open House on November 2 ! Our Open House is a fantastic opportunity for any undergraduate student from any institution to explore the life of a UW-Madison Pharmacy Student. Undergraduate students will have the opportunity to meet and connect with School of Pharmacy faculty, staff, and current students, see the School of Pharmacy facilities with lab demos and tours, and learn more about the PharmD admissions process.

Please join us for the Careers in Student Affairs workshop, October 22, from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at Gordon Dining & Events Center ! This is an event for undergraduate and graduate level students who may be considering a career within the realm of student affairs. Students will be given the opportunity to engage with professionals across the Madison area who are working in different student services roles in a "round-robin" style round table discussion. Pizza will be served! Questions? Email us!

Join the History Department's David Rodriguez in discussing internships and career opportunities in Washington, D.C. Mr. Rodriguez has served the U.S. Department of State in several capacities, most recently as the Staff Assistant to the Senior Advisor for Hemispheric Security Policy. He has placed students in internships in Congress, the State Department, and U.S. embassies around the world.  This one-hour session will explore specific opportunities in the federal government, think tank, and non-profit sectors. No registration is required. Open to undergraduates of ALL majors. For more information, please email Mr. Rodriguez . This event is being sponsored by the Department of History and the Wisconsin Union Directorate-Society and Politics Committee. Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. TITU-Union South

Considering graduate school in foreign languages and literature? This panel is for you!  UW-Madison faculty will share their perspectives on what to consider before applying as well as how to select a program, get accepted, get funding, and find a job afterwards. This event is hosted by the Language Institute and will take place on October 29, 2013 from 12:00pm-1:00 pm in 253 Van Hise Hall. Learn more 

Join us for a special Honors lunch with Ruth Ozeki, author of this year's Go Big Read selection, A Tale for the Time Being . The lunch will take place on Tuesday, October 29, at 12:15 p.m. in Gordon Dining and Events Center. This will be a great opportunity to ask the author questions about the book, and enjoy a free lunch! No registration is required, but space is limited. Don't have the book yet? Don't worry! Stop by the Washburn Observatory to pick up a coupon for a free copy.

Vast inequalities prevent people around the world from accessing decent care. Partners In Health is an organization relentlessly committed to delivering high-quality health care to the poor. For over 25 years, PIH has challenged assumptions about what is morally acceptable and pushed the boundaries of what is technically possible by successfully controlling diseases and conditions deemed too expensive and complicated to treat in resource-poor settings. Throughout our work, we strive to give voice to marginalized people who demand the right to health.

The Willis Jones Leadership Center will be holding its first program on Thursday October 24th, 2013 from 6-8PM in Tripp Commons at the Memorial Union. The program is FREE for all UW Students and will be an interactive seminar in which students will learn about their personal leadership traits and how to use them in leadership activities and everyday life.

Thinking about going to law school? Come to the Law School Fair, Thursday, October 24, 11 am-3 pm in Union South, Varsity Hall!   The Law School Fair is the pre-law event of the year! Representatives from more than 100 law schools will be present to speak with students one-on-one about the law school admissions process and about the schools represented. In addition, there will be an adjacent campus resource area with information on pre-law student organizations, LSAT prep courses, gap year service opportunities (Teach for America, Peace Corps), volunteering options (the Morgridge Center) and internships abroad (IIP). The campus resource area may be of particular interest to pre-law freshmen and sophomores interested in increasing their campus and community involvement; juniors who are starting to research LSAT preparation; and seniors who are considering taking time between college and law school. More information about the fair is available here !

Learn more about Teach for America (a national non-profit that aims to combat educational inequity and provide more children the opportunity to attain an excellent education) at upcoming campus events! All majors are considered! 

Are you undecided about your major? Thinking of adding another major or certificate? If you answered yes, you won't want to miss the Majors Fair. Majors Fair Wednesday, October 23 3:30-6:00 p.m. Union South

Looking for the job of a lifetime? If you feel like adventure is in store for you next year, please join us for a brief, fun Q&A session!  Monday, October 14th, 5-6pm. Union South, Alumni Room, 2nd floor.

The Morgridge Center for Public Service will be holding information sessions for the Wisconsin Idea Undergraduate Fellowships (WIF) for 2014-2015.  The information sessions will take place Monday, October 14, 4:00- 5:00pm and Tuesday, October 15, 5:30 – 6:30pm

Interested in Attending Graduate or Professional School? Attend the Graduate School Fair! This fair offers all UW-Madison students a chance to meet with recruiters and learn about graduate and professional schools and programs from more than 70 schools across the country.  Monday, October 14, 2013 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Varsity Hall, Union South To view schools attending the fair, click here ! 

Thinking about Law School and TFA? Teach for America is sponsoring a panel that will include three TFA alumni who went on to law school. In addition to discussing why they made the choice to teach, the panelists will also discuss the TFA admissions process and TFA's law school partnerships.  This event will take place Tuesday, October 15 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. TITU

Brazilian Studies Association announces the 2014 Brazilian Initiation Scholarship (BIS) Competition! The deadline for the application is November 15, 2013 . The Brazilian Initiation Scholarship (BIS) is a key component of BRASA’s agenda to expand Brazilian Studies in the United States. BRASA invites applications from graduate and undergraduate students for a one-time $1,500 travel scholarship to do exploratory research in Brazil. This scholarship targets aspiring Brazilianists with relatively little or no experience in Brazil. It seeks to contribute to the student’s initial trip (for a period from six weeks to three months), to heighten the student’s interest in Brazil, and deepen her/his commitment to Brazilian studies in the United States. Students are encouraged to combine this scholarship with other grants or awards. You could be the 1st UW-Madison student to win a BIS! For more information please visit

Dean Andrew Cornblatt of the Georgetown University Law Center will be in Chicago next Thursday, October 10th and would love to take advantage of this trip to meet current applications by way of two group interview opportunities. 

The Brittingham Viking Organization is taking applications for study abroad scholarships to Denmark and Norway for Summer, 2014! Applications are due November 1st . 

Interested in the Certificate in Business? Attend an information session to learn more about the application process and curriculum, and get your questions answered! Thursday, October 17, 2013 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. in 4151 Grainger   or Monday, November 11, 2013 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in 4151 Grainger

Are you starting the job hunt? Learn techniques for setting yourself apart in the application process and have your resume reviewed!  This workshop is for students in all majors and is co-sponsored by the Madison Undergraduate Society for English (MUSE) and the Writing Center.  October 8, 2013, 6-8 p.m. Room 7191 Helen C. White To learn more, visit: museuw.com/upcoming-events and register by October 7, 2013. 

Do you want an internship in a psychology related field? This workshop will help students explore their interests, goals, and skills and learn how to start searching for related-experiences. L&S Career Services Internship Coordinator Stephanie Salazar- Kann & Psychology Advisor Valerie Johnson will challenge students to think about their academic interests and career goals to help guide their search for an internship. This event will take place Wednesday, October 9, from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. in the Berkowitz Room (338 Psychology Building) . No registration required!

The Kohl's Department Stores Center for Retailing Excellence and the School of Human Ecology has extended an invitation for participation in the  Future Perfect Retail Conference , to be held  Wednesday, October 2 , from  8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  (Varsity Hall, Union South).  Please visit this website  to register for sessions and learn more about the event. This conference will examine how relationships between retailers and consumers are transforming, as well as explore how the retail experience is transitioning through changing consumer expectations and the infusion of technology. Additionally, on  Thursday, October 3 , from  10 a.m. - 2 p.m.  in Union South, there will be an opportunity to take a deeper dive into the changing retail market by participating in an invitation only board meeting luncheon with partnering CEO's from select retail companies who want to interact directly with a diverse demographic - they are interested in learning more about attracting and rec

Thinking about studying abroad? The Soils of the Tropics program in Costa Rica is a great option during winter break! Soils of the Tropics, Costa Rica This program will offer exposure to professional field work with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with different soil types and locations in the tropics. Students will combine technology with field work to sample soil, gather data and provide diagnostic ideas for different soil conditions. No previous experience required. All majors are welcome. No prerequisites. Knowledge of Spanish is not required. See the website for details!

Please join us for Wednesday at Washburn! The Honors Student Organization (HSO) has invited Professor Cathy Middlecamp, from the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, to speak with students about her work and research on Wednesday, October 2 . The session will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Washburn Observatory and dinner will be provided.

Employment Opportunity! Work with new freshmen and transfer students. The Center for First Year Experience (CFYE) invites undergraduate student applicants to serve as interns with our various departmental programs. Serving in one of these leadership positions will reward students with experiences and skills that will enhance their career and personal development. Each position plays a critical role in the success of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s First Year Experience, including SOAR, Wisconsin Welcome, Transfer Transition programming, and first year seminars. 

Have you ever thought about working at SAFE walk?  Students say it is an important and meaningful student employment.  It gives students a chance to play an important role in maintaining a safe and friendly campus.  SAFE walk usually hires once a year in the late spring.  However, they are currently expanding the program in response to recent events. Applications will be due October 1 st , group interviews are October 6 th and final interviews will be the week after that.  Orientation will be October 20 th . Please consider applying! The application is available online .

If you are considering applying to the Peace corps, don't miss this workshop! Are you thinking of applying for "the toughest job you'll ever love"? This workshop, co-led by a Writing Instructor and a returned Peace Corps volunteer, will teach you how to draw on your experiences to write effective Peace corps application essays. The workshop will take place on Wednesday, October 23 from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Register online here !

Thinking about graduate school in library and information studies? The School of Library & Information Studies (SLIS) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will be hosting information sessions on our Distance Master's and our On-Campus Master's degree programs in October.

Visitor and Information Programs (VIP) is now hiring campus Tour Guides and Information Guides for spring 2014! Both positions offer great leadership opportunities, while helping students strengthen and enhance their communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.  Applications are due by 11:00 p.m. on Monday, October 7 and can be completed online . Questions? Contact VIP Hiring .

Interested in applying for the L&S scholarships this fall?  An information session is being offered to sophomores, juniors and seniors to review the scholarship application process for the current cycle (due October 18th at 5:00p.m). Info session dates: Wednesday, September 25th at 5:00 p.m. at Union South Tuesday, October 1st at 5:00 p.m. at Union South

We are currently looking for Honors students who are interested in sharing their honors stories for a few outreach and prospective student videos. You have unique stories about your personal honors experiences, and we want to hear how the Honors Program has made a difference in your journey here at UW, and how it might impact your future endeavors and careers. We appreciate the vibrant contributions you make to the Honors Program and culture, and it will be great for other students to hear from their peers about all that the L&S Honors Program has to offer.  If you would like to share your honors experience, please email us at honors@honors.ls.wisc.edu about setting up a brief (15-30 minute) interview time. We will be filming interviews in the afternoon on Friday, Oct. 4, Oct. 11, and Oct. 18.

Share the study abroad experience through digital storytelling! This workshop, led by DesignLab and Software Training for Students (STS), will provide returned study abroad students with resources to being to create and produce a digital story, a 3-5 minute long film of images, narration, and music. On November 13, students will have the opportunity to share their digital story with workshop participants in a mini film fest.  The workshop will take place on October 4, from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. in the DesignLab Media Studio A (College Library, 2nd floor). Register for the workshop here !

Get study abroad questions answered during the International Academic Programs Open House. Study Abroad 101 sessions offered at 4 and 5 pm. The Open House is open to all students, and we'll also be having colleagues from the Center for Pre-Health Advising at the event as well! Stop by the Red Gym, room 106, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. this Wednesday, September 25!

Are you curious about the physical therapy profession? Have you heard of a Doctor of Physical Therapy professional degree? In this session, you'll learn about the various aspects of physical therapy practice and the educational paths to becoming a physical therapist.  This workshop will take place on October 9, from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. in the Exploration Center, Room 6, Ingraham Hall. No registration is necessary, but students interested in saving a spot may signup online . Workshops will close when room capacity is reached. Questions? Please contact ec@ccas.wisc.edu or call 608-265-4497.

This workshop provides suggestions for beginning the process of choosing a major, and helps answer the questions: What is a major? Why do I need one? Once I choose a major, then what? This workshop is geared toward freshmen who are completely undecided. The workshop will take place on October 1, from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. OR November 13, from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. in the Exploration Center, Room 6, Ingraham Hall. No registration is necessary, but students interested in saving a spot may signup online . Workshops will close when room capacity is reached. Questions? Please contact ec@ccas.wisc.edu or call 608-265-4497.

The Center for Jewish Studies seeks a student intern to assist staff in maintaining and expanding the Center's digital communications, particularly in the areas of podcasting, social media, and website maintenance.

If you love studying languages, this workshop is for you! Come and learn about the many opportunities on campus and in the community to build on your language skills and international interests. This workshop is geared toward freshmen and sophomores. This workshop will take place September 25, from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in the Exploration Center (EC), Room 6, Ingraham Hall. No registration is necessary, but students interested in saving a spot may sign up online . Workshops will close when room capacity is reached. 

Did you know that most people do not apply for scholarships because they do not think they will receive one? There is a first time for everything!   Start your application for College of L etters & Science Scholarships today. The more you apply for awards and scholarships the more likely you are to receive them.

Have you written poetry, prose, or essays? Have you produced artwork? Illumination: The Undergraduate Journal of Humanities is accepting submissions in these areas for our fall issue. This is a chance to publish work that you are particularly proud of and show it to the student body. What’s more, the submission process is quite simple, and can be found here .   Illumination will be accepting poetry, prose, essays, and artwork until September 23 rd at midnight . Submissions can also be sent to illumination@library.wisc.edu . Submit your work, become a published author, and support the humanities! We look forward to reading your submissions!

The Mosse/Weinstein Center for Jewish Studies is now accepting applications for travel and research funding through the Mazursky Student Support Fund. Through the Charles and Gayle Mazursky Student Support Fund, the Center for Jewish Studies is able to offer a number of grants for research-related travel, including travel to resources (e.g., archives, oral history interviews, etc.), other venues essential for carrying out work on an undergraduate or graduate thesis, or travel to professional conferences. Funds may also be used for research materials, but not books or related materials for courses. Mazursky grants will typically amount to $500 for domestic travel and $800 for international travel, but more or less may be awarded at the discretion of the scholarships committee.  For more information and to download the application, please visit our website . Deadline: October 14, 2013 Eligibility: Both undergraduates and graduate students are eligible to apply.

Students who are completing senior honors theses and graduating in May 2014 or earlier are encouraged to apply for the Trewartha, Mark Mensink, and Ann J. Haney Infinite Boundaries Honors Research Grants. These grants are designed to provide financial support for students as they work on their senior thesis. You can download the application for the Trewartha and Mensink Grant here . You can download the application for the Infinite Boundaries Grant here . The application deadline is Wednesday, October 16, 2013 Please contact Matt Kohlstedt with questions regarding these funding opportunities.

Attend a Psych Major Info session and discover if an undergraduate major in psychology is a good fit for you! We will review the psychology major requirements, college degree requirements, research opportunities, and different ways to get involved. You will also learn about the skills you gain by studying the field of psychology and potential career paths. 

The Exploration Center for Majors and Careers will be holding an Open House this coming Tuesday, September 17. We encourage all undecided and exploring students to attend! Career advisors and career peers will be on hand to answer questions and explain our resources. The Open House will take place from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in Room 6 of Ingraham Hall. Free snacks will be provided!

The L&S Honors Program will be going to see Tosca, performed by the Madison Opera on Sunday, November 3, at 2:30 p.m. Tickets will be first come first serve and can be purchased for $15.00 at Washburn Observatory. Limited tickets will be available. Be sure to mark the date down in your calendar, and be on the lookout for an announcement about when the tickets will be available for purchase! Read more about the performance here .

Thinking about studying abroad? Check out the "Tropical Conservation Semester: Galapagos, Andes and Amazon" which is held each spring, in Ecuador, and is one of only two Honors study abroad programs at UW!

Apply to work for the Journal of Undergraduate International Studies this Fall! Editing and layout designer positions open!

There are two information sessions at Washburn Observatory this week for students interested in applying for the Trewartha, Mark Mensink, and Ann J. Haney Infinite Boundaries Honors Research Grants.  Students who are completing senior honors theses and graduating in May 2014 or earlier are eligible to apply. The sessions are: Tuesday, September 10 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 11 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. You can download the application for the Trewartha and Mensink Grant here . You can download the application for the Infinite Boundaries Grant here . The application deadline is Wednesday, October 16, 2013.

The Journal of Undergraduate International Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is currently accepting submissions for its Fall 2013 issue.  The journal seeks to publish the best undergraduate work across the country related to international themes and topics including, but not limited to: international conflict and conflict resolution, human rights, environmental issues, history, comparative politics and economics, development and trade, global security and international health.

IAP Scholars are competitive scholarships that provide students with financial awards starting at $2,500 towards the eligible IAP study abroad program of your choice, and the chance to share your experience to the UW community upon your return.  Students studying abroad during winter break 2013-2014, Calendar Year 2014, Spring 2014 or Spring Break 2014 are eligible to apply.  For the complete description of the scholarship, including how to apply, visit our website . The application deadline is October 15, 2013.

This scholarship provides a year's internship in an Asian country related to the scholar's interests. Any professional field will be considered, with the exception of Asian Affairs/Asian Studies. The program is designed to provide highly qualified young Americans, who lack extensive knowledge of Asian affairs and who would not gain this knowledge through their normal career trajectories, an extended period of exposure to an Asian country. To be eligible, a nominee must be a U.S. citizen, under the age of 30 at the beginning the program, and hold at least a B.A. Applicants should have little or no experience in the country of internship.

Become a better language learner and do well in your courses with help from this interactive workshop, designed for students at all language levels. Presented by Wendy Johnson (Assistant Director) and Michael Kruse (International Directions Advisor) of the Language Institute. The workshop will take place Monday, September 9 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. in Room 206 Ingraham Hall. For more information, contact advisor@languageinstitute.wisc.edu .

Join us today  Friday, August 30 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. for the annual L&S Honors Program Fall Kick-off. There will be brats, burgers and veggie options under a big tent on the Washburn Observatory Lawn. Come catch up with friends, meet new people, and enjoy the beautiful view.  We hope to see you there! 

Please join us for the first Wednesday at Washburn! The Honors Student Organization (HSO) has invited Professor of Psychology, Christopher Coe, to speak with students about his work and research on Wednesday, September 18. The session will begin at 6:00 p.m. and dinner will be provided.

Are you starting the application process for Graduate school? Attend a workshop at the writing center to learn valuable tips on how to compose a statement of purpose for master's and doctoral programs in the sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities. Visit the writing center website  to learn more and to register for one of the available sessions.  For professional school including medical school and law school there will be separate workshops. Stay tuned for details about those.

Starting a Senior Honors Thesis this fall?  The Writing center has a support group just for you. The workshop will provide you an opportunity to share and discuss draft, give and receive support, and help you make progress. Visit the Writing Center website  to learn more and sign up for an introductory session.

Interested in exploring Internships and Careers? Put on your business/professional clothes, bring your resume, and come ready to talk to interested employers on Thursday, September 26 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Kohl Center. This is a great way to begin exploring careers, and learn more about what different organizations do. All majors and fields are welcome! 

Interested in a career in public service? Check out the Fall Public Service Fair on T uesday, September 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Union South where you can connect with a variety of different organizations (government and non-profit) and learn more about careers in the public sector. 

The Fall 2013 Student Organization Fair will be Wednesday, September 11 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Kohl Center. This is a great way to learn more about the hundreds of student organizations at UW-Madison!  For tips on ways to make the most of your whirlwind tour of the Organization Fair, check out this video  and this handout  in which you will learn more about what to expect! 

Come to the Study Abroad Fair, Wednesday, September 18, 2013 from 4:00-7:00pm in Varsity Hall, Union South, to find out why the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a national leader in study abroad and why so many Badgers are making the experience a part of their UW career! The study abroad fair is a comprehensive information event for anyone interested in learning more about the many exciting study and intern abroad opportunities available at UW-Madison. Over 90 exhibits displaying information about UW sponsored programs, including IAP's more than 200 programs will provide a one-stop shopping experience!

History 283: Historical Memory History 500: Going Back to Suburbia History 500: The Ecology of Vision descriptions after the jump

We have finalized our Drop-in and Chat Advising Schedule for the Fall term (starting the first week of classes). All of these times can be found on our on-line calendar . Drop-in Advising  will be available on Mondays from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and Fridays from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Chat Advising  will be available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 p.m - 1:00 p.m. and Monday-Thursday from 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. For Welcome Week (August 26-August 30) we will have Drop-in Advising available on:  Monday, August 26 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 27 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  Friday, August 30 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Looking for an honors only social science course? This one may be for you!  This course is a basic introduction to the writings of Emile Durkheim, Karl Marx, and Max Weber. We will have two goals in reading and discussing this material during the course of the quarter. The first, not surprisingly, is to understand the theoretical arguments that these authors are making — the logic of their arguments, the underlying assumptions, the internal contradictions and difficulties the arguments encounter, and the ways in which the authors (sometimes) support their theoretical arguments with data. The second goal of the class is to use these readings as examples of how to construct theoretical arguments in sociology. Many courses in the social sciences and humanities ask students to use texts as vehicles for criticism — that is, to summarize what particular authors say about a topic and to critique or defend the assertions of those authors. The focus in this course will be on using the reading

UW-Madison is offering an early fall LSAT Prep Course to help students prepare for the October and December LSAT test dates. This shorter course can help students decide if they might need to pursue a more intensive (and more costly) commercial test prep course. Details: What: 22-hour course in preparation for the content of the LSAT (reading comprehension, logical reasoning and analytic reading) When: September 8-22, 2013 Where: UW Law School, classroom TBA Cost: $200.00 (a limited number of partial tuition remissions are available For more information contact: Wisconsin Pre-Law  

The International Internship Program (IIP) is seeking two undergraduate student interns to work with us this fall semester! Details after the jump...

The Morgridge Center for Public Service seeks an Outreach Intern for the 2013-2014 academic year! The Campus Outreach Intern is responsible for raising the visibility and understanding of the center on campus through tabling, presentations, and other forms of outreach. The Center seeks an outgoing and talented individual who wants to help UW students get involved in the Madison community through service! For more information, visit:  http://www.morgridge.wisc.edu/aboutus/employment.html

Want to do something meaningful with your summer break? The Morgrdige Center for Public Service is now recruiting student volunteers for a number of open positions through Badger Volunteers! For much more information and to check out over 200 positions with Madison area organizations, visit:  http://morgridge.wisc.edu/programs/WEBV/SummerVolOpps.html

If you plan on staying in Madison over the summer and are looking to volunteer you time and get involved see all the opportunities below!