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You are receiving this email because of your affiliation with the Multicultural Student Center and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. As a member of one of UW-Madison’s cultural groups, you will receive a listserv message on the 1st and 15th of every month notifying you of subjects relating to scholarships, volunteer and employment opportunities and special events and activities.

For more information about these activities, please contact the organization hosting the event/activity directly. If you would like the MSC to send out to its Listserv members information pertaining to the categories listed above, please e-mail Suzi Pyawasay, at smpyawasay@wisc.edu.

We appreciate your comments and suggestions regarding our listserv. Please send your comments to Suzy Pyawasay at the email address above. The materials included reflect diverse perspectives of the MSC Listserv participants and do not necessarily reflect a position of the Multicultural Student Center.

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Fall Career Forum 2007 - Monday, September 17, 2007 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Kohl Center, 601 West Dayton St.

All UW-Madison students are welcome to attend this FREE event. This fair offers students the wonderful opportunity to connect with approximately 500 representatives from over 200 organizations who are eager to talk about their full-time, part-time, and internship positions, as well as offer students a chance to research careers and network.

Please feel free to post the attached flyer and share the attached list of organizations attending with your students. Your assistance in sharing the invitation to all of your students who are currently seeking positions (full-time, internship, or part-time) is appreciated. We want to ensure that EVERY student who may find this event beneficial is aware of this invitation. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

*The Fall Career Forum is sponsored by Letters & Science/Human Ecology Career Services and the Business Career Center.

For more information about this event, please visit: www.lssaa.wisc.edu/careers or contact:

Elesha Belke, Letters & Science/Human Ecology Career Services
(608) 263-5055
belke@wisc.edu

Duane Cooper, Business Career Center
(608)262-4393
dcooper@bus.wisc.edu

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Job Opening at the YWCA: Program Coordinator, Application Deadline: September 21, 2007

Program Coordinator needed for Training Partnerships for the Skilled Trades TPST program. Ideal candidate will have the ability to plan, organize, and direct students, as well as instructors in coordinating a program to prepare participants for successful entry into skilled trades apprenticeship programs and employment opportunities. Serve as central link between community based recruiting, apprenticeship training programs and test centers. Candidates must support the mission of the YWCA: elimination of racism & empowerment of women; demonstrate cultural competency & the ability to work with diverse populations. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required. Must be willing to work some evening hours. Knowledge of construction industry and case management experience desired. Women, people of color, & those bilingual in English/Spanish are encouraged to apply. .75 FTE may lead to full-time. Competitive salary, great benefit package, generous paid time off.

Send a resume to and cover letter to YWCA, 101 E. Mifflin St., Madison, WI 53703. No phone calls please. Preference willbe given to applications recieved by 9/21/07. Resume accepted until position is filled. AA/EOE

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Princeton University Society of Fellows in the Liberal Arts, Three-year LGBT Postdoctoral Fellowship, Application Post Mark Deadline: October 8, 2007

The Princeton Society of Fellows, an interdisciplinary group of scholars in the humanities, social sciences, and selected natural sciences, invites applications for the 2008-2011 fellowship competition.

Applicants for any of the specialized fellowships may also apply for an Open fellowship. Please see website (listed below) for application details and relevant disciplines.

Hosted jointly by the Humanities Council and academic departments, Postdoctoral Fellows pursue their research and teach half-time for a term of three years. The postdoctoral fellowship carries with it an appointment as Lecturer. In each of the first two years, Fellows typically teach one course each semester, following the requirements of the fellowship. In their third year, Fellows teach only one course while remaining in residence in Princeton.

Fellows must reside in or near Princeton during the academic year. The stipend for 2008-2009 will be approximately $66,500. Non-US citizens may apply. Recipients of Ph.D. degrees from Princeton University are not eligible.

Exception: those candidates who will not meet the October 8, 2007 deadline but expect to have fulfilled all conditions for the Ph.D. degree by June 15, 2008 may apply for a Postdoctoral Fellowship with the support of a letter of confirmation from their department chair. See website for details.

Candidates are asked to submit an application form (online) and a full dossier, postmarked by October 8, 2007.

Society of Fellows in the Liberal Arts                        www.princeton.edu/~sf
The Joseph Henry House                                          fellows@princeton.edu
Princeton University                                                  tel: 609 258-4717
Princeton, NJ 08544                                                  fax: 609 258-2783

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Job Opportunity at the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, Communications Specialist

The Organization:
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) serves the University of Wisconsin-Madison scientific community by patenting the discoveries of UW-Madison researchers and licensing these technologies to leading companies in Wisconsin, the United States and worldwide. In addition we provide competitive compensation and benefits package. For more information please visit: www.warf.org.

The Opportunity:
WARF is seeking a Communications Specialist responsible for researching and coordinating projects; developing and recommending processes and technical, editorial and graphic design solutions to meet department needs; handling logistics and monitoring oversight for events and sponsorships; and providing administrative support to the Communications Director and staff. This position will also serve as a liaison and project coordinator with IT staff and technology consultants; as well as serve as the initial resource and point of contact for the department with internal and external audiences.

Candidate Requirements:
Successful candidates must demonstrate excellent customer service skills, initiative, strong attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task and prioritize. Candidates must have at least two years of office experience and an Associate’s degree or higher in graphic design, journalism, public relations, communications or equivalent experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Photoshop and familiarity with databases is required. The successful candidate must be committed to WARF's mission to support world-class research at the University of Wisconsin. Ability to effectively communicate, work within cross functional teams, and maintain confidentiality is essential.

Maureen O’Neil, WARF HR Manager, PO Box 7365, Madison, WI 53707-7365, moneil@warf.org. WARF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The 4th Annual Campus Conference on Sexual Violence, sponsored in part by UW Systems and the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault, will be held this September 17-18 at the Madison Marriott West Hotel. All campus and community parties are welcome to attend. Past participants have been impressed with the depth of the material as well as the applicability to their daily work on and with campuses. Students are strongly encouraged to attend!

Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Inc. (WCASA)
600 Williamson Street, Suite N-2 • Madison, WI 53703
Telephone: 608-257-1516 • TTY: 608-257-2537 • Fax: 608-257-2150
Email: wcasa@wcasa.org • Website: www.wcasa.org

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ASM is the Associated Students of Madison, the official student government of UW-MADISON. It represents the needs and voices the concern of over 45,000 students. As a student you are already a member, and have a right to voice your opinion on decisions made by this university affecting student life. You also have the right to make that voice be heard.

THERE ARE LIMITLESS WAYS TO GET INVOLVED!

Volunteer, intern, get course credit...

or you can APPLY FOR A SEAT ON STUDENT COUNCIL, SSFC (Student Services
Finance Committee), or STUDENT JUDICIARY!

As a student council member, you will be able to implement decisions made about student concerns on campus and work on issues affecting student life. You will serve as the official voice of over 45,000 students! THESE APPLICATIONS ARE DUE OCTOBER 5TH, 2007.

As an At-Large Appointee of SSFC, you will be able to take part in the allocation of over $19 MILLION in Segregated Fees. Seg Fees are part of the tuition you pay to be a UW student. SSFC provides substantial funding to student and non-student run organizations that provide an non-academic but educational service to campus. THESE APPLICATIONS ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2007.

On Student Judiciary you will be able to oversee elections and resolve disputes between ASM (UW-STUDENTS) and other parties. THESE APPLICATIONS ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2007.

ALL APPLICATIONS ARE DUE AT 5PM ON EACH DUE DATE IN ROOM 511 OF MEMORIAL
UNION.

For questions please contact Nicole Soulier, Nominations Board Chair, at
nssoulier@wisc.edu.
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Do you have a cold? The Asthma/Allergy/Pulmonary Research group at the University of Wisconsin is recruiting men and women for their National Institutes of Health sponsored study titled Viral Induced Asthma Exacerbations (VIAX). This cold study involves 11-outpatient visits over approximately 6-12 weeks. Reimbursement is provided.

To be eligible for participation in VIAX you must:
* Be between the ages of 18-45
* Be free of other medical problems
* Have been a nonsmoker for at least 1 year
* Have a History of asthma and allergies OR have No History of
asthma and allergies
* Have a flexible weekday schedule

If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please contact the research nurses for more information at (608) 263-0524. You can also view the consent for VIAX and learn more about the Pulmonary Research program by going to <http://www.uwasthma.com>.

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WSUM is looking for on-air DJs, news reporters, sports reporters, and talk show hosts. Training begins the third week of the semester. They are looking for people who are serious about being part of our radio experience. WSUM is particularly interested in freshmen and sophomores as new trainees, but the experience is open to students and non-students (students have preference).

WSUM is your campus community radio station. It operates at 91.7 FM and is licensed to the University of Wisconsin. Your station manager, program director and other executives in charge of programming and other aspects of the station are students.WSUM is now in their sixth year and have already become one of the best free-form stations in the state, if not the country. With your time and commitment, they will establish and maintain their position as the best free-form radio station in the U.S.

Here is what you need to do to qualify for training (they have 60 open slots) – PLEASE NOTE THESE CAREFULLY:
1) Write a concise but illuminating statement of interest (why I want to be a part of WSUM) and send it to gm@wsum.wisc.edu;
2) In that email, include your availability during evening hours Sunday-Thursday. Please be as flexible as you can be in setting your availability schedule;
3) Come to the station at 8, 8:30, 9, or 9:30 any weeknight between September 4th and September 18th for a tour. Ask for the ‘traffic director.’ Tours are given on the half-hour.
Make sure that the traffic director gets your name.

Here is the training schedule for the Fall:
W Sep 19 7-9PM, TITU – Large group training session with important introductory training information. This meeting is mandatory – for this session only, no makeups are possible. If you miss the meeting, you cannot join our staff until January at the earliest. At this meeting, you will be assigned to a lab time.
Su, M,T,R Sept 23-27; Su, M,T,R Sept 30-Oct 4; Su, M,T,R Oct 7-11; Su, M,T,R Oct 14- 18 (these meetings are on-site at WSUM’s studios) – You will be assigned to attend 1 one-hour session per week to be trained as a DJ or other on-air person (e.g., news, sports, talk host). This will mostly deal with technical skills and internal policies that will prepare you to be on the air on WSUM.
Oct 19-Nov 14 – You will ‘shadow’ an existing show and work on making an air-check tape (a sample show to be reviewed by our program director). We will have staff available to help you through this process of creating your own show proposal.
W Nov 14 7-9PM OR Su Nov 18 6-8PM (your choice), TITU – Final large group training session, including a test, aircheck tape and show proposal turn-in and certification as a WSUM training graduate.

Key Information:
TITU – This means “Today in the Union,” which means the room for this meeting has not been assigned until the day of the meeting. Most likely, it will be held in 1111 Humanities, but check the TITU board at http://www.union.wisc.edu to verify.
Directions to the station: By now, you have probably found Urban Outfitters. If not, then you have found State Street Brats. Urban Outfitters is across from State Street Brats. Enter through the glass door next to Urban Outfitters, take the elevator to the second floor. Enter the brown door next to the elevator and ask for a ‘traffic director.’

Dave Black
General Manager
WSUM-FM 91.7
University of Wisconsin-Madison
602 State St #205
Madison, WI 53703
608-262-9542 (no sales calls, please)
gm@wsum.wisc.edu
http://wsum.wisc.edu
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IEDR Request for Proposals

Innovation & Economic Development Research Program (IEDR) (formerly Industrial & Economic Development Research Program) Graduate School Technology Transfer Grant Programs
Fiscal Year 2008-2009 (Funding period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009)

Dates to know:
- Notice of Intent to submit a proposal deadline (web site closes):
September 30, 2007
- Application web site opens: Monday, October 1, 2007
- Proposal deadline: 12:00 noon, Wednesday, November 7, 2007

The Graduate School promotes and advances UW-Madison research that benefits Wisconsin's economy by awarding grants through the Innovation & Economic Development Research (IEDR) program competition. We invite proposals for fiscal year 2008-2009 that focus on research that is technically innovative, of interest to a broad economic sector, and has a high potential to benefit Wisconsin's industrial and economic development in the near term. All faculty and academic staff members who will be in residence on the Madison campus during the period of the research support are eligible to apply.

IEDR grants allow UW-Madison to engage in innovative research, generate additional private-sector and public-sector support for their research programs, and promote technology transfer between the university and industry. The majority of IEDR grants are awarded as seed money to support early stages of applied research.

To download information about the IEDR program and the application instructions, visit the IEDR web site:
http://info.gradsch.wisc.edu/research/researchfunding/IEDR.html

Applicants are required to send a Notice of Intent to apply using the on-line form at this web site:
https://my.gradsch.wisc.edu/gc/iedr/index.html

For more information, contact:
Program Manager: Jane Sherwood, program manager, 263-7274, iedr@bascom.wisc.edu or
Your technology transfer representative on campus.
         Agricultural and Life Sciences: Irwin Goldman, 265-5274, ilgoldman@wisc.edu
         Engineering: Lawrence Casper, 265-4104, casper@engr.wisc.edu
         Letters & Science:Bill Barker, 263-0540, barker@ls.admin.wisc.edu
         Medicine and Public Health: Steve Harsy, 262-7866, harsy@wisc.edu
         Pharmacy, Vet School and other science departments not listed above:
                 Phil Sobocinski, 441-8005, pzsoboci@wisc.edu
         Non-science/engineering departments not listed above:
                 Allen Dines, 262-2797, ajdines@wisc.edu
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Student jobs w/ HOMELESS CHILDREN in Madison

CASPER- an after school program for Homeless & at risk children here in Madison. CASPER 3 sites all super close to campus serving Kindergarten- 5th graders @ Lapham, Marquette & Emerson elementary. CASPER for UW students who can commit a minimum of Tuesdays & Thursdays afternoons each week to working for the entire semester- if not the whole year.

The children in the CASPER program come from diverse backgrounds, national & international origins and a wide variety of family, racial & cultural identities. Each of them is looking for strong passionate role models. CASPER also qualifies for workstudy student placement if any students who are looking for that as well (but workstudy is not required). CASPER is looking for staff to start almost immediately.

Application Process: Resume, 3 references, and work availability emailed to: jcase@madison.k12.wi.us.

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ASM Shared Governance helps students participate in almost 50 campus committees and boards. They range from the Campus Planning Committee, which sets long range development plans for the University, to the University General Education Committee, which determines the general education requirements.

The complete list of committees with openings is available here: http://www.asm.wisc.edu/cms/content/view/83/153/

If you would like to apply to any of these committees, see the application process described here:
http://www.asm.wisc.edu/cms/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=276

For more information please contact: Travis Weller, Shared Governance Appointment Coordinator, Associated Students of Madison, tweller@wisc.edu
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That would be SOOO great! Thank you!!!
Julie

CASPER Coordinator
204-2023
www.mmsd.org/mscr/casper/casper.html
>>> Sasanehsaeh Pyawasay <smpyawasay@odos.wisc.edu> 09/12/07 1:50 PM >>>
Hello Julie
I can send this out via our listserv, which goes to faculty and staff who are affilated MSC (student of color) which goes out on Sept. 15th if that is ok with you.
~Suzi

----- Original Message -----
From: Julie Case <jcase@madison.k12.wi.us>
Date: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 9:08 am
Subject: Student jobs w/ HOMELESS CHILDREN in Madison
To: cmmcdowe1@odos.wisc.edu, smpyawasay@odos.wisc.edu

> Candace & Suzi-
> Hello. I coordinate CASPER- an after school program for Homeless & at
> risk children here in Madison. I have 3 sites all super close to
> campus serving Kindergarten- 5th graders @ Lapham, Marquette & Emerson
> elementary. I'm looking for UW students who can commit a minimum of
> Tuesdays & Thursdays afternoons each week to working for the entire
> semester- if not the whole year. The children in the CASPER program
> come from diverse backgrounds, national & international origins and a
> wide variety of family, racial & cultural identities. Each of them is
> looking for strong passionate role models- so I immediately thought of
> your work and your students. I was hoping you could share this job
> opportunity with them. CASPER also qualifies for workstudy student
> placement if you have any students who are looking for that as well-
> (but workstudy is not required). I'm looking for staff to start
> almost immediately. Application Process: Resume, 3 references, and
> work availability emailed to me: jcase@madison.k12.wi.us
>
> CASPER program hours:
> Mondays 12:30-5:30pm
> Tuesdays-Fridays 2:00-5:30pm.

Byron Hurt, a filmmaker who loves hip-hop and is the co-founder and former associate director of the United States Marine Corps gender violence prevention program, will address students and community members about sexual violence on Monday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Union Theater.

The event is part of the two-day conference on sexual violence on college campuses, sponsored in part by the University of
Wisconsin-Madison Subcommittee on Sexual Assault and Dating Violence, the UW System and the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault.

The event is free, open to the public, and does not require tickets for entrance. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

Hurt will show parts of his film, "Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes," and will challenge audiences to interrogate the damaging effects of racism and sexism in American culture.

Selected for the 2006 Sundance Film Festival, "Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes," examines representations of manhood, sexism, and homophobia in hip-hop culture. Conceived as a "loving critique" of certain disturbing developments in mainstream rap music culture, the film features interviews with famous rappers such as Fat Joe, Chuck D, Jadakiss and Busta Rhymes, along with cultural commentary from Michael Eric Dyson, Beverly Guy-Sheftall, Kevin Powell, and Sarah Jones. The film also features on-the-street interviews with aspiring rappers, as well as interviews with young women at Spelman College and hip-hop events.

Kelly Anderson, director of the Dane County Rape Crisis Center, will offer opening comments along with a short performance by First Wave spoken-word artists from the Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives.

For more information please contact: John Lucas, (608) 262-8287, jplucas@wisc.edu.

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Assistant Community Director position at Arizona State University, Deadline September 28, 2008

Arizona State University, comprised of nationally ranked colleges and schools, award winning academic programs, to faculty, student and support services, serves 60,000 plus students and is pioneering the New American University – a new gold standard for the American research university.

Residential Life at ASU is striving to be the premier housing and academic support services in the nation. Join a progressive and innovative organization committed to diversity, excellence, student-centered services, staff development, and collaboration serving approximately 7,000 students in 19 residence halls.

The Assistant Community Director is a 50% time, 10-month, live-on position that is directly supervised by a Community Director and provides the following services to a community of approximately 300-900 residents:

*assist with the selection, training, supervision and evaluation of student staff

*counsels, advises, and provides appropriate referrals for residents in need of professional services

*assists with the responses to crisis within residential communities in collaboration with appropriate University agencies

*assists with the implementation of academic success initiatives within the residential communities

*assists with reporting facilities maintenance problems to ensures building safety and security guidelines are met

*collaborates with Student Affairs and/or Academic Affairs offices that provide services within the residential community as part of outreach programs

To apply: Visit http://www.asu.edu/asujobs and apply on-line. Reference Job ID 12484. HR title of position is Assistant Community Coordinator. As a part of the on-line application process, you will need to submit a resume and cover letter. At the time of the interview, contact information for three professional references will be requested if the information is not included on your resume. Close date is September 28, 2008.

For further information and/or questions, please contact: Rob Perez, Coordinator of Recruitment, Staff Development, and Multicultural Initiatives for ASU Residential Life at (480) 965-1654 or Robert.A.Perez.1@asu.edu

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PA for the WI Coastal GIS Applications Project (2 positions)
Duties: Provide technical assistance to the Wisconsin Coastal GIS Applications project. Implement web mapping sites for visualizing and disseminating geospatial and observational data for Wisconsin and the Great Lakes. Develop geospatial technologies that assist coastal communities to adopt and implement comprehensive plans.
Requirements: * Knowledge of, and research experience in, geographic information science and environmental management. * Experience with ArcGIS version 9.x and Adobe Flash software, and a willingness to learn additional software and programming languages, as needed. * Knowledge of Open Geospatial Consortium standards and protocols that support interoperability of geospatial data. * Knowledge of FGDC and ISO metadata standards. * Outstanding written and oral communication skills. * Ability to work independently, as well as collaborate effectively with academic staff, faculty, administrative staff, and professional GIS specialists and resource managers. * Self-directed, energetic, and organized work habits.
Salary: 50% project assistant appointment for the Fall 2007 Semester. $1,370.88/month starting September 1, 2007. This appointment includes a six-month probationary period. Successful completion of this probationaryperiod is dependent upon job performance. Any appointment beyond December 31, 2007 is dependent on availability of funding and job performance. Salaries are set by the 2006 contract between the State of Wisconsin and the Teaching Assistant's Association (TAA). Health insurance, tuition remission, and other benefits will accompany each position.

To be considered for this position, please provide a letter describing your
qualifications, a resume, and a list of 3 references. These should be
addressed to:
David Hart
GIS Specialist
UW Sea Grant Institute
Room 201, Goodnight Hall
1975 Willow Drive
Madison, WI 53706
email: dhart@aqua.wisc.edu

Informational Video Production PA
Primary Duties: Assist with producing an informational/educational video about excessive algae on Lake Michigan beaches. Assist project leader in all aspects of video production. (Video will primarily contain one-person interviews.) Draft and/or edit narration for video. Research may include learning about nuisance algae and other stormwater runoff issues, synthesizing perspectives of scientists, state and local officials, farmers, and environmental groups, and identifying appropriate interview subjects.
Additional Duties: Depending on your experience and interest, work may include developing, designing, or creating associated exhibit ideas or materials. May also include producing short "video vignettes" about research and outreach activities at the Aquatic Sciences Center.

Required Experience: * Professional or educational experience in video production (including pre- and post-production); writing for print, radio, or video/film; * Graduate and/or undergraduate degree in journalism and mass communication, communication arts, or life sciences communication desirable, but other degrees and experience will be considered. * Outstanding written and verbal communications skills.
Desirable Experience: * Interest in science communication, public education, science outreach, or educational exhibits * Interest in and knowledge of aquatic or environmental sciences * Software: Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Sound Forge, Microsoft Word.
Salary: 50% project assistant appointment for the Fall 2007 Semester. $1,370.88/month, starting September 1, 2007, or as soon after as possible. This appointment includes a six-month probationary period. Successful completion of this probationary period is dependent upon job performance. Any appointment beyond December 31, 2007 is dependent on availability of funding and job performance. Salaries are set by the 2006 contract between the State of Wisconsin and the Teaching Assistant's Association (TAA). Health insurance, tuition remission, and other benefits will accompany each
position.

To be considered for this position, please provide a letter describing your qualifications and interest, a resume, and a list of three references. Please address these to:
John Karl
Science Writer
UW Aquatic Sciences Center
1975 Willow Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
Email: jkarl@aqua.wisc.edu

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Graduate Funding Available in Dr. Long's Lab

Dr. Sharon Long currently has funding in hand for at least 3 semesters, and perhaps a total of 5 if her submissions go well. The ideal student applicant will have had a number of hands-on labs as part of undergraduate classes (intro chem and intro biology with a lab), particularly a micro course with a lab (intro micro or environmental micro). Applicants need to be hard-working and tolerant of dirty conditions.

For more information contact Dr. Long:

Sharon C. Long, Ph.D.
Dir. of Env. Micro. and Assoc. Prof. of Soil Science
WSLH/University of Wisconsin
2601 Agriculture Drive
Madison, WI 53718
608-224-3803 WSLH phone
608-890-1487 Soils phone

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The Internationl Fellowship Office, an activity of the International Institute, serves as a resource center and provides information and support to faculty, students and staff interested in identifying international research grants, scholarship and other funding opportunities.

Fulbright-IIE US Student Program 2008-09 competition is open.
Campus deadline for submission of materials is NOON on Monday, September 17, 2007.

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Graduate Project Assistantship: UW School of Human Ecology, Covering Kids & Families, Application deadline: September 20

Covering Kids & Families-Wisconsin is housed within the UW School of Human Ecology and is a statewide coalition focused on making sure those who are eligible for Medicaid and BadgerCare know about and can easily enroll in those health insurance programs. This 50% graduate student position is available to begin immediately and would continue through the end of Spring semester 2008.

Duties: Use ArcGIS mapping software and InDesign desktop publishing software to produce pamphlets describing uninsurance rates and data related to being at risk for being uninsured, specific to each of Wisconsin’s 72 counties. Identify and pursue ways in which to enhance the content and design of the pamphlets to better serve advocates throughout the state. Secure opportunities to present the findings within the pamphlets to local organizations throughout Wisconsin. Identify and implement a plan for active dissemination of CKF’s work beyond the mapping project through earned media, poster and workshop presentations at state, regional and national health and poverty-related conferences, academic journals and other publications and via the web

Qualification: Experience with ArcGIS or other similar data-mapping programs. Familiarity with InDesign or other similar desktop publishing programs. Familiarity with Excel spreadsheets. Familiarity with census and other web-based data, including means for importing and cleaning for use with data-mapping software. Experience with social science data and terminology. Interest in public program or consumer outreach. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Self-directed and organized. Experience with media relations, academic journal publication processes and Wisconsin community-based organizations preferred

To apply: Applications for the position will be considered through September 20 or until the position is filled. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply. Send or e-mail a resume and a letter describing your qualifications for and interest in the position to:

Michael Jacob
Covering Kids & Families-Wisconsin
1300 Linden Drive, Room 18
Madison, WI 53706
mbjacob@wisc.edu
608-261-1455
http://www.ckfwi.org

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Project Assistant 33 1/3% for 9 months. This is a position for a graduate student who has excellent skills working in a Mac platform and some experience with Windows. The ideal candidate must be able to work well independently or as part of a team, under supervision, and will need to be able to handle urgent deadlines as well as stay on top of long-range projects. Having a flexible personality with a strong sense of responsibility is essential as well as an interest in Performance/Dance/Theater. Ability to work with some of the following kinds of software is required: Final Cut, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Excel, Quick Books. Job duties are to assist Professor Li with the production of creative work under a variety of conditions. To apply, send the following to Professor Li Chiao-Ping at chiao-ping@education.wisc.edu: 1) Cover letter of application stating interest and outlining qualifications, 2) CV/resume, 3) Work samples, and 4) Names and contact information for 3 references.

Chiao-Ping Li
133 Lathrop Hall
1050 University Ave.
Madison, WI 53706
ph 608-263-5735
ph 608-239-8125
fax 608-265-3841
Email: chiao-ping@education.wisc.edu

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If you are an enrolled UW-Madison student parent, you my qualify for financial assistance toward child care fees through the Child Care Tuition Assistance Program. (CCTAP) CCTAP financially assists eligible low-income student parents maintain quality child care for their children. CCTAP is funded through student fees recommended by the Student Services Finance Committee and approved by the Chancellor and the Board of Regents. Applications are now being accepted for the fall 2007 and spring 2008 semesters.

More information, deadlines, eligibility requirements and applications can be accessed on the CCTAP website at: http://www.housing.wisc.edu/occfr.

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Could you use $4,725 to help pay tuition or student loans? Are you interested in traveling the country for free while helping communities in need? Are you getting ready to graduate or considering taking a year off? If so, AmeriCorps NCCC may be for you!

AmeriCorps NCCC – a team-based national service program - is looking for dedicated 18- to 24-year-olds who want to commit 10 months to helping others. While you are in the program we provide you with training, leadership development, lodging, meals, health benefits, a living allowance, and travel expenses. You will complete a series of 6- to 8-week-long service projects that will focus on continued disaster relief, especially on the Gulf Coast, but may also include working with schools, helping the environment, building affordable housing, or supporting other community organizations. After successfully completing the program, you will receive a $4,725 education award.

A representative from AmeriCorps*NCCC will be in Madison September 17-19, 2007 ready to answer all of your questions. You can meet her at:

* Fall Career Forum – Monday, September 17 from 4:30-8:30 p.m. in the Kohl Center

* Information Session – Tuesday, September 18 at 5:00 p.m. (check Today in the Union (TITU) for location)

* Information Tables – Tuesday, September 18 and Wednesday, September 19 from 11:00-1:00 in Memorial Union

For more information or to apply online, visit www.americorps.gov/nccc. Application deadlines are March 15 for Fall Start and July 15 for January Start (DEADLINE EXTENDED to September 15 for January 2008 start).

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The purpose of this study is to examine physical activity preferences and barriers in a diverse sample of college students (18-40 years of age). If you decide to participate in this study, you will be asked to complete an informed consent form and three questionnaires. Once you have completed the questionnaires, you will be interviewed and asked about your current level of physical activity. Next you will be given a pedometer which is a small, unobtrusive unit that slips to a belt and is worn around your waist. You will be asked to wear the pedometer for five days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday)to record the number of steps you take during a normal day. After you have completed wearing the pedometer for five days, you wil return the pedometer to the Exercise Psychology Laboratory and you will be paid $10.00 for completing the study.

Participation in this study is voluntary, and there is minimal to no risk associated with participating in this study. All information collected will be treated in strictest confidence. You will not have to place your name on any of the questionnaires. You are free to discontinue involvement in this study at any time with no negative consequences.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Petrolina Sims via email at posims@wisc.edu.

To begin participation, please email Petrolina Sims with your TOP TWO choices for appointment dates. The entire session will last approximately 30-40 minutes. If you have completed and received payment for this study within the last 4 semesters, you are considered ineligible at this time.

Available times for week of 9/14/07 through week of 9/21/07
Wed 10:00am --- 6:00pm
Thurs 9:30am --- 12:30pm; 3:00pm --- 6:30pm
Fri 10:00am - 4:30pm

You can also email Petrolina Sims with dates and times outside of this schedule.

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The Multicultural Student Center
Office of the Dean of Students
2nd Floor, "The Old Red Gym," 716 Langdon St., Madison, Wisconsin, 53706-1495
Tel: (608) 262-4503 & Fax: (608) 263-3912