McBurney Student Newsletter

First Posted: April 3, 2009

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Overview of Content

Help ensure accessible campus technology by completing the DoIT Tech Survey of Students with Disabilities by Wednesday, April 8 at noon!
DoIT's Student Technical Training (STT) Program - Free!
Never miss a bus with Madison Metro's Transit Tracker
Campus Disability Lectures in April

(4/9/2009 Update) The DoIT Tech Survey of Students with Disabilities is now CLOSED. Thank you to all of you who took the time to provide your feedback through the survey! The drawing for the iPod or gift certificate will occur soon, and we plan to include a quote from the winner of the drawing in the next newsletter. If you completed the survey, but were unable to enter the drawing, please email Todd at McBurney.

See related articles below for more information.

April 6: CHADD "Adults with ADD/ADHD and Supportive Family Member" Meeting
April 8: Last day to complete Complete the DoIT Tech Survey of Students with Disabilities
April 8: Orthopedic Grand Rounds: A History of the Hip Replacement
April 10: The Science of Examination: Blindness and Inspection in Ireland, 1920-1935
April 10: Deadline to apply for Educational Outreach Specialist position.
April 15: McBurney General Scholarship Applications Due
April 18: DoIt Student Technical Training Applications Due

Submit your McBurney General Scholarship Application by April 15. Visit McBurney's web site to download the scholarship application.
Graduating in May? If you or any of your guests need any accommodations for commencement ceremonies (e.g., accessible seating and parking, assistive listening devices, etc.), please see commencement information on McBurney's web site.

(4/9/2009 Update) The DoIT Tech Survey of Students with Disabilities is now CLOSED. A lucky participant in the survey is about to win an iPod or TechStore gift certificate. The survey results will help identify both what is working, as well as the problems students are experiencing with campus kiosks, computer labs, registration and more. Survey results will be published after data has been analyzed. Results of previous Technology Use Surveys - Students with Disabilities can be viewed via links on DoIt's accessibility resources web site.
DoIT's Student Technical Training (STT) program is actively recruiting students for its free summer technical training sessions. These intensive one- to two-week programs will cover Web Design and Core IT Support. To apply, submit your résumé to stt@doit.wisc.edu no later than April 18, 2009. Please indicate the training for which you are applying. Interviews for the positions will take place starting April 20th.
Try Madison Metro's Transit Tracker to get real-time bus arrival estimates and bus locator map information for every bus stop. View text-based arrival time information or track actual bus location on Google Maps or Virtual Earth.
UW Orthopedics, Medical History, and Holtz Center for Science and Technology Studies are sponsoring two disability-related lectures featuring Julie Anderson, Ph.D., University of Manchester:

Orthopedic Grand Rounds: A History of the Hip Replacement, April 8, 7:00 am, UW Hospital, K4/745
The Science of Examination: Blindness and Inspection in Ireland, 1920-1935, April 10, noon, Memorial Union (see Today in the Union for room location)

CHADD "Adults with ADD/ADHD and Supportive Family Members" will meet on Monday, April 6 from 7-9 pm in Room 308, Predolin Hall, at Edgewood College.

McBurney is currently recruiting for the following positions: Notetaking Service Coordinator, Educational Outreach Specialist (with the McBurney Speakers Bureau), Technology Support Specialist, and Disability Program Aides. For more information see McBurney's Job Seekers web page.

The DoIT Tech Survey of Students with Disabilities. (4/9/2009 Update) The survey is now CLOSED. Thank you to all of you who took the time to provide your feedback through the survey! The drawing for the iPod or gift certificate will occur soon, and we plan to include a quote from the winner of the drawing in the next newsletter. If you completed the survey, but were unable to enter the drawing, please email Todd at McBurney.