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Law School Expo

Interested in pursuing a career in law? In the process of applying to law school, or even just considering the possibility of law school? Attend the Law School Expo! Representatives from over 100 law schools around the country are coming to the expo to recruit students. They will be there to answer questions about their programs, questions about the application process and questions about life as a law student. Any student who is either currently in the process of applying to law school, intending to apply to law school in the future, or even just thinking about a possible career in law is welcome and, in fact, encouraged to attend.  WHEN: Monday, October 5; 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. WHERE: Varsity Hall, Union South 2nd Floor Click HERE to see a list of all the schools attending the expo!

Career Exploration Center Workshops

The Career Exploration Center (CEC) is hosting a series of workshops concerning the career development process and major selection. Workshops are presented in group format and include activities and discussions.  FALL 2015 CEC WORKSHOPS:  Careers in Sustainability, Design and the Environment Tuesday, November 3; 3:30-4:30 p.m. What You Can Do with a Degree in Economics Thursday, November 5; 3:00-4:00pm  Fall 2015 workshops will all be held in 6 Ingraham. To reserve a spot in one of the workshops, click HERE .

School of Pharmacy Open House for Undergraduate Students

Want to learn more about the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) program? Attend the School of Pharmacy open house for undergraduate students! WHEN: Saturday November 7, 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: School of Pharmacy, Rennebohm Hall Those who attend the open house will participate in a mini-lecture and various lab demonstrations, as well as learn about the admissions process. Students will also get the opportunity to engage with faculty and current Pharm.D students. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED . For more information, click HERE .

Princeton in Asia Information Session

Seniors, looking for the job of a lifetime? Before you start grad school, spend the rest of your life in a cubicle, or go back to living in your parents’ basement, take a second and envision yourself…as a university teacher in beautiful rural China, exploring floating markets in Thailand, working for the Wall Street Journal in Hong Kong, waking up each morning in a Buddhist temple in Japan, or working for a democracy-building organization in Cambodia. Princeton in Asia sponsors over 165 fellowships in 21 countries. PiA arranges fellowships and internships with Asian host organizations in the fields of education, health, international development, environmental advocacy, journalism, engineering, technology, law and business. If you feel like adventure is in store for you next year, please join us for this brief, fun Q&A session! WHEN: Thursday October1, 5:00-6:00p.m. WHERE: 336 Ingraham Hall  For more information about Princeton in Asia, click HERE .

UW Campus SAFEwalk is Hiring

SAFEwalk is looking for additional student workers for the UW campus. They are looking for sophomores, juniors and seniors who are outgoing, enthusiastic, care about their fellow Badgers and don't mind being out at night in Wisconsin weather. SAFEwalkers are always with their partners and carry a two-way radio for emergencies.  $10 an hour 2 nights a week 2 Fridays and Saturdays a month To apply, click HERE . Interested in SAFEwalk services? How to Request Service Call 262-5000. Give your first name and UW ID number to the dispatcher. If you are a guest to the university you are eligible for a SAFEwalk, please just mention to the dispatcher that you are a guest without an UW ID. Depending upon your location and destination, the dispatcher will determine whether you are eligible for SAFEwalk services. Tell the dispatcher the phone number you are calling from and be available to answer calls. Dispatcher will send a SAFEwalk team to your location. SAFEwalk Hou

The Journal of Undergraduate International Studies is accepting submissions

The Journal of Undergraduate International Studies is accepting submissions! The Journal of Undergraduate International Studies (JUIS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal with national distribution. JUIS is committed to publishing the best undergraduate work on a variety of topics, including culture, conflict, economics, international relations, and others relating to the field of international studies. You can view past issues and find more information at our website:   www.juis.global.wisc.edu . If you would like to be considered for publication in JUIS, our fall deadline for submissions is Sunday, October 11 th at midnight. Please visit our website, www.juis.global.wisc.edu , and look under the “Submissions” for paper guidelines. You can send your submissions to our email, juis@global.wisc.edu . We also offer the opportunity to become an editor for JUIS, and help to select articles for publication. This is a great opportunity to be a part of an academic jo

Master of Science-Occupational Therapy Program Information Session

Interested in pursuing a Master of Science-Occupational Therapy at UW-Madison upon graduation? Attend one of the MS-OT group advising sessions! The sessions will offer prospective students an opportunity to learn about the admission requirements, application procedures, and curriculum of the MS-OT program. Prospective applicants will be provided with information and resources in regard to composing a strong application, and they will also have the opportunity to meet a current MS-OT student. WHERE: 3130 Material Sciences Center WHEN: Tuesday, October 6th; 4:45-5:45p.m. OR Wednesday, October 21; Noon-1:00pm For details, click HERE .

Multicultural Career and Internship Fair

Take advantage of the opportunity to connect with over 30 local and regional employers who are interested in connecting with diverse students looking for internship and full-time positions. Attend the Multicultural Career and Internship Fair! WHEN: Thursday, October 8; 4:00-6:00p.m. WHERE: Varsity Hall, Union South Resume critiques and career fair preparation help with also be offered on-site. For a list of registered employers attending the fair, click HERE .

Wisconsin Energy and Sustainability Challenge

The Wisconsin Energy and Sustainability Challenge (WESC) is a student competition aimed at advancing creative ideas in energy and environmental sustainability. The 2015-16 WESC will be held on November 13 at the 2015 Energy Hub Conference. More than $10,000 in prizes will be awarded to students competing in the WESC. All students need to do is submit a proposal for an idea to improve energy or sustainability! They can work in teams, with faculty or alone. The topic can be food, water, transportation, education, social initiatives, new gadgets, anything! Any student, any field, any solution, maximum 20 pages but less is more!   Upcoming infomation sessions: WHERE: Wisconsin Energy Institute (1552 University Ave.) Room 1150 WHEN: Wednesday, September 23rd at 2:30PM and repeating again at 4PM              Monday, October 5th at 2:30PM and repeating again at 4PM Submission Deadline: October 23rd, 2015 at Midnight   Register today: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/embedd

Harry S. Truman Scholarship

Apply for the Harry S. Truman Scholarship! Do you hope to be an activist or "change agent" who improves how government, non-profit organizations, educational or research institutions serve the public? Are there conditions in our society or the environment that trouble you? Learn about the prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship, which provides $30,000 for graduate study in any field leading to a career in public service. (Apply as a junior--planning to graduate between December 2016 and August 2017.) Successful candidates have extensive records of campus and community service, outstanding leadership potential, and are committed to a public service career, broadly defined. In recent years eight UW-Madison students have won Truman Scholarships. You could be next! Interested? Attend the information session! When: Thursday, October 15; 2:15-3:15 Where: Room 1199 Nancy Nicholas Hall (SOHE)  Who: Truman Scholars Liz Doyle and Phoenix Rice-Johnson Campus Application