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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 .