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Center for Pre-Health Advising Workshops

Interested in a career in Healthcare? Check out these workshops hosted by The Center for Pre-Health. To register please email: questions@prehealth.wisc.edu Getting Started in Research  This workshop will introduce you to research on campus: the purpose  of research, how to get involved, etc.       Wednesday, October 8; 3:00- 4:00pm      Middleton Building Rm 120 Volunteering for Pre-Health Students Members of the CPHA and Morgridge Center will discuss the importance of service in and beyond the healthcare field. We will also discuss different ways to get involved, how to be a good volunteer, and different opportunities available.       Wednesday, October 15; 3:00- 4:00pm      Ingraham Rm 6 Med School Application Process Only open to students applying in summer 2015. This workshop will go over the components of the application and how to prepare. The workshops are identical.      Friday, October 17; 2:00- 3:00pm      Middleton Building Rm 120 AND      Friday, December

Majors Fair

Undecided? Not quite sure which major is for you? Or are you just curious about the wide variety of majors offered at UW?  Visit the Majors Fair! When: Tuesday October 21, 2014;  3:30-6:00 p.m. Where: Union South, Varsity Hall Be sure to bring your Student ID! For a full list of majors, see the Undergraduate Catalog

Voter ID will not be needed to vote on November 4th

Make your voice heard by voting in the federal, state, and local elections on November 4th! As of 10/09/2014 the United States Supreme Court has ruled that Wisconsin's Voter ID law will NOT be implemented for the November 4th election. Not registered to vote? See the Associated Students of Madison to do so and to learn more about the recent changes.  If you have additional questions, contact the Madison City Clerk's office. phone: (608)-266-4601  email: voting@cityofmadison.com  or see their website.

The Fall Government Workshops Series

Interested in working for the government but aren't sure where to look or how to apply? Attend The Fall Government Workshops Series! Finding and Applying for Jobs in State Agencies October 3, 2014-- 11:30-12:30 (with Q&A to follow) at Union South (TITU) Erika Ryerson from the Office of State Employment Relations will discuss how to find your fit with the many opportunities available in State Goverment Agencies. Information in this workshop will be most relevant to a job search in Wisconsin, but the basic concepts are applicable to agency job searches in most US states.  The Federal Government Job Search Part One: Find and Apply for Internships and Jobs in Federal Agencies October 10, 2014 --11:30-12:30 (with Q&A to follow) at Union South (TITU) Whether you are only slightly familiar with federal agency opporunities, or you have just begun to think about them and know absolutely nothing yet: THIS is the workshop you need to attend. Students will gain an understand

Career Exploration Center Fall 2014 Workshops

The Career Exploration Center (CEC) is hosting a series of five workshops that will engage students in the career development process as well as aid in their major selection.  Choosing A Major -Multiple dates/times offered in 6 Ingraham Hall For details and registration, see here. Careers in Physical Therapy - Wednesday Oct 8, 2014 from 3:30-4:30 in 6 Ingraham Hall For details and registration, see here. Which Bioscience Major is For Me? - Multiple dates/times/locations offered For details and registration, see here. Pre-Health Workshop: Volunteering and Service Opportunities -Wed. October. 15, 2014 from 3:00-4:00pm in 6 Ingraham Hall For details and registration, see here. Careers in Food & Nutrition -Tues. October 28, 2014 from 3:30-4:30 in 6 Ingraham Hall For details and registration, see here. Please forward any questions to Jonathon Ferguson at jferguson4@wisc.edu.

College of Letters & Science Scholarships for Continuing Students

Are you a sophomore, junior or senior? Consider applying for the L& S Scholarships for Continuing Students. All majors are encouraged to apply! To be eligible, students must be enrolled full-time, have completed 2 semesters of college work (no first-year students), have a minimum 2.75 GPA and be enrolled in Letters & Science to receive a degree. Award amounts vary from $500 -$3,000. The application deadline is midnight October 16, 2014 . APPLY HERE:  https://scholarships.wisc.edu/ScholarshipApp Many scholarships are tied to one application for the general college scholarship process. Students can attend an information session to learn more: 9/23/2014, 4-5 pm, Union South (TITU) 10/2/2014, 4-5 pm, Memorial Union (TITU) For more information, see  here.

Volunteer at the Lakeshore Nature Preserve with HSO

The Honors Student Organization invites you to join us in volunteering at the Lakeshore Nature Preserve! We will be doing grounds work such as planting, preparing fire breaks, and invasive plant removal. Tools, gloves, and a small snack will be provided.  Mark your calendars for Sunday October 19; 9-12. We will meet at Picnic Point parking lot 129 !  Please join us for this exciting opportunity to help out in the beautiful campus resource that is the Lakeshore Nature Preserve. 

HSO Scavenger Hunt

Join the Honors Student Organization (HSO) for a scavenger hunt!  When: Sunday October 12; 11am -1pm Where: Washburn Observatory lawn After organizing into teams of 4-6 people, students will receive a set of clues relating to campus landmarks. The team to successfully locate the most landmarks within an hour will  receive bragging rights and a prize! Afterwards we will all meet and have pizza!  So bring your friends, and join HSO for this fun event!

The Associated Students of Madison

Do you want to make decisions about campus life and policies instead of reading about them in the newspaper? Every year, dozens of committees across campus make important decisions about almost every aspect of UW-Madison. According to Wisconsin State law and UW System Board of Regents policy, students like you are guaranteed representation on all committees that affect student life, activities, and interests on campus. The Associated Students of Madison (ASM) Shared Governance Committee is accepting applications for open student seats on a wide variety of campus committees governing areas like: campus transportation, residence hall life, campus libraries, and registering for classes.

UW Leadership Certificate

Have you been thinking about completing the UW Leadership Certificate? The Center for Leadership and Involvement (CfLI) would like to invite all UW-Madison students, undergraduate and graduate, who are interested in learning more about the Leadership Certificate to attend one of three upcoming Informational Orientation Sessions.  FIRST SESSION: When: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 Time: 7:00-8:00 pm Where: Masley Media Room, 1st Floor, Red Gym SECOND SESSION:  When: Wednesday, September 24, 2014 Time: 7:00-8:00 pm Where: Masley Media Room, 1st Floor, Red Gym THIRD SESSION: When: Tuesday, October 7, 2014 Time: 5:30-6:30 pm Where: Tong Auditorium, Engineering Centers Building For further information about the Leadership Certificate please visit the Center for Leadership and Involvement website.

Bonding Undergraduate and Graduate Students (BUGS)

The Greater University Tutoring Service has launched a new program--Bonding Undergraduate and Graduate Students (BUGS).  The purpose of this program is to match undergraduate students with interest in graduate school with graduate students in the same field. They will meet twice a month to discuss relevant topics, such as GREs, how to pick schools, research, etc. More information can be found here.   Undergraduate students can sign up here.

Tropical Conservation in Ecuador- Honors Study Abroad

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Want to study abroad and receive HONORS CREDIT for your work done overseas?? Apply for the Tropical Conservation Semester: Galapagos, Andes and Amazon" in Ecuador this spring semester! It is one of a handful of Honors study abroad programs at UW. Students will receive 16 UW Honors credits! This academically rigorous learning adventure focuses on field-based instruction in terrestrial ecology, marine biology and conservation biology, and is a great fit for students in biological and environmental sciences. Students live with host families in Quito and Galapagos, study Spanish and participate in a month-long internship, deepening their awareness of Latin American culture and conservation in practice.  Application can be found on the Study Abroad- International Academic Programs website . Application deadline is Friday, October 3, 2014.

Join Mock Trial!

Like debating? How about acting? If you’re interested in pursuing a legal career, acting, learning more about how a courtroom works, or improving your public speaking skills in a fun and engaging extracurricular, we may be just the group for you. If you’'re a Law & Order fan, then you know the basics. But mock trial is more than dramatic TV lawyers showing off their style. Here’s how it works:  Each year, the American Mock Trial Association releases a fictional case for trial, and mock trial teams across the country play witness and attorney roles to argue the case. We compete in tournaments around the nation (judged by real judges, often in real courtrooms) and we consistently place at the top of the competition. Think you could be a mocker? Email Alicia Luedtke at aaluedtke@wisc.edu for information about our team and tryouts!

Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) Open House

You are warmly invited to the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) Open House on Friday, September 19th from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. in Bascom Hall, Room B47 . Refreshments and food will be served, so stop on by to connect with fellow students/staff, grab a bite to eat and learn more about the various opportunities offered through the Center and the College of Letters and Science.  Brief remarks and a welcome will be shared at noon, but guests are encouraged to come and go as their schedule allows.There is no need to RSVP; just stop on by. Information on the Academy (a pre-law, Grad School, Medical/Dental School Preparation Program), the L&S/CAE S.T.E.M(SySTEM). Initiative, the Lawton Undergraduate Retention Grant, Peer Mentoring and Academic Mentoring will also be available at the event. We hope to see you at the CAE Open House. If you have any questions, please call 608-263-5068 or email cae@saa.ls.wisc.edu.

Senior Thesis Writing Groups

Are you writing a senior thesis? Congratulations on undertaking such a daunting and rewarding project! If you would like support, encouragement, and in-depth critical feedback from your peers during this challenging process, please join a senior thesis writing group. The Writing Center organizes these small, student-led groups that bring together senior thesis writers from across the university. At welcoming and relaxed weekly meetings, you will share and discuss drafts of your thesis and hold each other accountable for making progress. A Writing Center instructor will organize the groups and facilitate each group's first meeting, help the group decide its goals and meeting schedule, and check in occasionally with the group over the course of the semester.  If you're interested in joining a group or just learning more, please register for and attend an introductory meeting: http://www.writing.wisc.edu/Workshops/UndergraduateStudents_SeniorThesis_WritingGroup.html

International Internship Program

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Interesting in  Interning Abroad but aren't sure where to start?  See the flyer below on UW's International Internship Program workshops and Advising.