McBurney Student Newsletter

First Posted: December 12, 2008

Recent Updates:

McBurney's office hours for December 22 through January 2 have been adjusted. The office will be closed December 24, 25, 31 and January 1 and open from 8:30 to noon and 1 - 4:00pm on the remaining workdays.

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Overview of Content

Calendar of Key Dates and Deadlines

Don't miss important events or deadlines!

McBurney Reminders

Use "Ten Traps of Studying" to help prepare for finals.
Confirm finals week test accommodations with faculty.

Campus Events and Information

Campus Budget Forums Request Your Input
Accessibility Advocates Leadership Opportunities

Community Events and Information

CHADD Support Group Meeting January 5
Madison Metro Offers Rider Alerts via Cell Phone and Email

Jobs/Internships/Scholarships

Apply for Positions Next Summer as New Student Leaders, Orientation Assistants, and Counseling Psychology 125 Peer Leaders
Hold February 3 for Workforce Recruitment Program Internship Interviews
Entry Point Internships
$5,000 Scholarship Toward Landmark College's Bridge Semester Program

Calendar of Key Dates and Deadlines

See related articles below for more information.

December 14-20: Final Exam Period. You can check final exam locations on the Registrar's website.
December 15: Campus Budget Forum, 4:30-5:30pm, Room 109, Union South
December 16: Campus Budget Forum, noon-1:00pm, On Wisconsin Room, Red Gym
December 19: Campus Budget Forum, 2:30-3:30pm, F.B. Powers Commons, Rennebohm Hall
December 21-January 19: Have a happy and restful winter break!
January 5: Adults with ADD/ADHD and Their Supportive Partners Group Meeting
January 28: Applications due for New Student Leaders, Orientation Assistants, and Counseling Psychology 125 Peer Leaders

McBurney Reminders

As you prepare for final exams, don't forget those "Ten Traps of Studying". Use the suggested study strategies and quick tips to help you be more prepared.

Confirm finals week test accommodations with faculty. See test accommodations tips and reminders.

Campus Events and Information

Important Message on Campus Budget Forums From John Lucas, University Communications:
The opportunities and challenges facing higher education in today’s slumping economy will be the focus of three campuswide educational and brainstorming sessions during the week of Dec. 15.

Chancellor Carolyn "Biddy" Martin is inviting all students, faculty and staff to participate in the sessions to share ideas about the role of higher education in a recessionary economy and beyond.

"I think it's important that we all understand the current economic backdrop and recognize that in addition to posing challenges for the university, it also brings opportunities that we could seize on to enrich our mission and build Wisconsin's economy," Martin says.

The sessions offer a chance to think creatively about the future of higher education and the role UW–Madison will play. Economic, budget and policy experts will be on hand to answer questions and provide context.
The sessions will be held on:
- Monday, Dec. 15, 4:30–5:30 p.m., Room 109, Union South
- Tuesday, Dec. 16, noon-1 p.m., On Wisconsin Room, Red Gym
- Friday, Dec. 19, 2:30–3:30 p.m., F.B. Power Commons, Rennebohm Hall
The forums are co-sponsored by the University Committee.
Accessibility Advocates is recruiting new members, especially those interested in taking on leadership positions for the graduating seniors who've been successfully guiding the group for the last 2-3 years. Join now to meet new people, have fun, and make a difference on campus! Complete the Accessibility Advocates Interest Form or email Accessibility Advocates for more information. Continuing members are also encouraged to fill out the interest form to help determine the best meeting time for Spring 2009.

Community Events and Information

The Madison Area Satellite of CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) will hold their next Adults with ADD/ADHD and Their Supportive Partners group meeting on Monday, January 5, from 7-8:30 pm at Edgewood College. See CHADD's web site for updates.

Want to sign up to receive Madison Metro Rider Alerts? You can get detour and other service text alerts on your cell phone. You can also sign up to receive specialized Rider Alert e-mails relating to weather, paratransit service, detours, UW campus, and supplemental school services.

Jobs/Internships

Become a part of the Center for the First Year Experience team! Help welcome new students to campus during SOAR and Wisconsin Welcome! Apply for positions as New Student Leaders, Orientation Assistants, and Counseling Psychology 125 Peer Leaders. Applications for these paid summer and 2009-2010 school year positions are due by noon on January 28!

Hold February 3 if you interested in a paid internship this summer! A federal representative from the Workforce Recruitment Program will visit the UW-Madison campus to conduct interviews for a variety of internships that are located throughout the United States. A limited number of interview times will be available, so if you are interested, email Jennifer Wersland and start preparing your application. Participants will be determined on a first come, first served basis. You can also visit the Workforce Recruitment Program web site to gather additional information.

Looking for an outstanding PAID summer internship? The American Academy for the Advancement of Science’s Entry Point Program is recruiting students for internships with Google, IBM, NASA, Merck, Lockheed Martin, NAVAIR, Pfizer, Infosys, and Proctor and Gamble. Apply online to Entry Point today. After submitting the application materials, you will be contacted for a phone interview. For more information, email Dan Nordstrom at Midwest STEM.

Interested in attending Landmark College's Bridge Semester for Struggling Students Program next spring? The Association of Higher Education and Disability is taking recommendations for a $5,000 scholarship that they will award. Contact your accommodations specialist if you have applied for the program, or are considering attending, to discuss getting a recommendation.

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Overview of Content

Calendar of Key Dates and Deadlines

McBurney Reminders

Campus Events and Information

Community Events and Information

Jobs/Internships