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The Writing Center is a great resource for all writers. No matter where you are in the writing process or what you are writing- applications, theses, literary reviews, media projects- the UW Writing Center has a workshop for you! Below are JUST A FEW examples of the great workshops offered! See a complete list here . Please pre-register at writing.wisc.edu A Writer's Retreat Saturday, April 18, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.  Tuesday, April 28, 6:30-10:30 p.m. (Gordon) Writing with Scrivener! Software to Keep Your Long Projects Organized Friday, April 24, 1:00-3:00 p.m.  Writing Personal Statements for Medical School Applications Friday, April 10, 1:00-2:30 p.m. OR Thursday, April 30 4:00-5:30 p.m.   Writing Your Way to a Fulbright: Advice on the Application Essays Monday, April 20, 3:30-5:00 p.m.  Writing Resumes and Cover Letters Friday, May 1, 1:30-3:00 p.m.  The UW Writing Center also does retreats and individual instruction ! 

Interested in the Peace Corps? Check out the upcoming information session, workshop, and advising hours for the spring!  Peace Corps 101: General Information Meeting Tuesday, February 24 th 5:00-6:00pm 206 Ingraham Hall Come learn about how anyone can gain international experience through the Peace Corps. We'll talk about the history of the Peace Corps, the benefits of service, how to apply, what makes a competitive candidate and much more.  Languages and Peace Corps Info Session Monday, February 23rd   12-1:00pm 254 Van Hise Hall Campus Representative Eric Luckey will be talking about all things Peace Corps: the importance of language, the application, program eligibility and much more!     Peace Corps Drop-in Advising Hours Tuesdays 1pm-3pm  Wednesdays 10am-Noon 106 Red Gym (Study Abroad Office) See the Peace Corps website for more information on their mission and how to get involved.

Teach for America is a national nonprofit organization that works to recruit recent college graduates as well as people from any sector to work in an underserved, low-income community as public school teachers for a period of two years in 1 of 50 different locations across the United States. They are looking to close the education gap in this country and believe that UW-Madison students are instrumental in this cause. Considering this opportunity? Fill out an interest form here .   Check out the Teach for America Website for more  information on application dates, compensation, their mission, and where they do their work.  2015 Application Timeline Online Application due: March 6, 2015 Phone Interviews: March 14-17 Online Activity: March 23-25 Final Interviews: April 6-9 Final Admissions Notification: April 23

Have an interest in History? Want to pursue an advanced degree after graduation but are not sure where? Check out World Class, The Dual Master's Degree Program in International and World History!    The MA/MS program in International and World History seeks talented applicants for its Fall 2015 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 transnational forces that have shaped and continue to remake our world: migration, trade, war, technology, epidemic disease, and environmental change.The innovative curriculum includes a two-year sequence of reading and research seminars, interdisciplinary electives, and intensive foreign language training, providing the students with new frameworks and tools to understand our past. At the heart of the program is the two-year dissertation, an original scholarly work based on empirical research and

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, consider applying to be a writing fellow! The Writing Fellows program is looking for articulate, highly motivated undergraduate students from all majors (not just English) in the College of Letters and Science to participate in a peer tutoring of writing program that places undergraduates in positions of intellectual leadership. By working closely with professors to improve student writing in carefully selected classes, Writing Fellows serve as role models for other students on campus and gain invaluable experience as readers and writers themselves.    To learn more about the program and to find out how to apply, visit their website:  http://writing.wisc.edu/writingfellows/index.html .  (Follow the links to the online application form.) There will also be four information sessions: Mond

The Federal Government Job Search Part One- Find and Apply for Internships and Jobs in Federal Agencies Friday, February 13th 12:30- 1:30 Have you always thought it would be cool to work in the field of intelligence, helping to ferret out and stop terrorists before they strike?  Or perhaps you've been secretly harboring a desire to serve as a Naval, Marine, Air Force or Army Officer? Or maybe you dream of working in intentional diplomacy? Perhaps you'd like to work for the Federal Reserve Banks, or prosecute financial crimes, or manage government real estate?  If a desk job doesn't suit you, you could work outdoors in a national park or monument or perform field research into environmental threats?  Or maybe you could see yourself working to keep America's food supply or offices and work-sites safe and disease free?  If education is more your thing but you dream of living abroad, maybe you'd like a career teaching the children of our service men and women on mil

Embrace the cold and snow and participate in Winter Carnival!  Winter Carnival is a fun week (February 2nd -- February 8)  of wintry activities put together by Hoofers in conjunction with The Wisconsin Union Directorate.  There will be a wide variety of activities and events that include everything from a Bonfire at Picnic Point to Horse-drawn Carriage Rides to  Pond Hockey to a Ski & Snowboard Rail Jam on Observatory Hill!! There really will be something for everyone! Check out the Hoofers Website for a list of events and mark your calendars! 

Attend the Spring Career and Internship Fair! All UW-Madison students and alumni are welcome to attend this FREE event. This fair offers students the wonderful opportunity to connect with approximately 525 representatives from over 175 organizations who are eager to talk about their full-time and internship positions, as well as offer students a chance to research careers and network.  When: Thursday, February 5, 2015; 4:00-8:00 p.m. Where: Kohl Center See HERE for a list of participants! 

The Journal of Undergraduate International Studies is now accepting submissions for the Spring 2015 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, culture, history, comparative politics and economics, development and trade, global security and international health. To view previous issues, please visit:  www.juis.global.wisc.edu . Our submissions generally range in length from 5 to 20 pages. Submissions must not have been published in any other publication. Current undergraduates and recent graduates (one semester out or less) are eligible to submit their work. To submit your work, email it as an attachment to  juis@global.wisc.edu , following these guidelines: 1. Use an easily read font, such as Times New Roman 2. Double-space your document 3. Follow the Chicago Manual of Styl

Have you ever thought about an internship abroad? Check out some of the programs offered by IIP! The internships listed below are just a few examples of the multitude of programs offered.  Take a look at the IIP website for more internships and information on funding for these great opportunities. Opportunity Title: UAS7 Science & Engineering Research Internship Organization: UAS7:German Universities of Applied Science Alliance of Excellence IIP Term: Summer or Fall 2015 Location: Berlin, Bremen, Hamburg, Cologne, Munich, Munster or Osnabruck, Germany Fields: Bioengineering, Computer Science - Other, Lab Technician/Testing/Analysis, Process Engineering (Chemical), Research, Supply Chain Management/Logistics Primary Internship Duties: Varies by project, please visit their website for open research project descriptions. They are in the following fields: Aeronautical Engineering Architecture Biomedical and Bioengineering Chemical Engineering Computer Science Electrica