Events/Seminars

Biosciences Opportunities Preview Weekend — by Berndt, Kelly — last modified Jun 11, 2013 10:14 AM

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is hosting their Biosciences Opportunities Preview (BOPS) Weekend, September 26-29, 2013. This is perfect for those interested in biological science graduate programs at UW-Madison.

Women's and Gender Studies Pedagogy (Women Center, from Apr 25, 2013 12:00 PM to Apr 25, 2013 01:00 PM) — by Prange, Christine

The Women's Studies program is going through the formal approval process to change its name to Women's and Gender Studies. Apropos of that impending change, we are closing our spring 2013 Brown Bag series with a roundtable discussion focused on the teaching of gender. Please join us on Thursday, April 25th from noon-1 p.m. in the Women's Center for: "Untangling the Gender Matrix:" A Panel on Teaching featuring WS teaching faculty members Stephanie deMontigny, Jodi Eichler-Levine, and Erin Winterrowd.

Philosopher of Biology Dr. Elliott Sober: Did Darwin Write the Origin Backwards? (Sage Hall 1214 , from Apr 18, 2013 05:00 PM to Apr 18, 2013 06:00 PM) — by Prange, Christine

The two big ideas that figure in Darwin’s theory are common ancestry and natural selection. Sober argues that common ancestry plays a more fundamental role than natural selection in the theory, since arguments about natural selection assume common ancestry. Yet Darwin put natural selection first and foremost in the Origin and allowed his views about common ancestry to emerge only gradually and as a secondary theme. This raises the question of whether the argument in the Origin is indeed backwards. Please join us when Professor Sober presents this fascinating argument! The lecture is free, open to the public, and will be followed by a Q&A session.

African American Studies Spring Speaker Series (Reeve 202, from Apr 18, 2013 03:00 PM to Apr 18, 2013 04:00 PM) — by Prange, Christine

Dr. Chia Youyee Vang "The Need for a New Approach to Understanding Race in America: Connecting Asian/Hmong and African American Struggles in the Midwest" Thursday, April 18th 2013 3:00 p.m. Reeve 202

EAP Brown Bag Presents Ancentry (Student Success Center Room 100, from Apr 29, 2013 12:00 PM to Apr 29, 2013 01:00 PM) — by Prange, Christine

Bring a lunch and come learn how to interweave records with history to discover your families story using free resources found on our campus! WHEN: Monday, April 29, 2013 TIME: 12:00 pm until 1:00 PM. WHERE: Student Success Center Room 100 PRESENTED BY: Josh Ranger, Archivist Polk Library RSVP: eap@uwosh.edu or call the Counseling Center at (920) 424-2061

EAP Brown Bag Presents: Psychological First Aid (Student Success Center Room 100, from Apr 26, 2013 12:00 PM to Apr 26, 2013 01:00 PM) — by Prange, Christine

EAP Brown Bag Presents the following presentation: PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID In time of crisis, learn how to care for others as well as caring for yourself! WHEN: Friday, April 26, 2013 TIME: 12:00 pm until 1:00 PM. WHERE: Student Success Center Room 100 SPONSORED BY: UW OSHKOSH CIVILITY WORKS & UW EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM RSVP: eap@uwosh.edu or call the Counseling Center at (920) 424-2061

EAP Brown Bag Presents Active Shooter (Student Success Center Room 101, from Apr 18, 2013 12:00 PM to Apr 18, 2013 01:00 PM) — by Prange, Christine

EAP Brown Bag Presents Active Shooter incidents are unpredictable and evolve quickly. Will you be prepared to respond? This brown bag will offer information and discussion with the University Police Department and Counseling Center about how to respond to this type of a situation. WHEN: Thursday, April 18, 2013 TIME: 12:00 pm until 1:00 PM. WHERE: Student Success Center Room 101 SPONSORED BY: UW OSHKOSH CIVILITY WORKS & UW EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM RSVP: eap@uwosh.edu or call the Counseling Center at (920) 424-2061

The Snowmastodon Site - A Death Trap for Late Pleistocene Animals, Snowmass Village, Colorado (Harrington Hall Rm 217, from Apr 18, 2013 04:10 PM to Apr 18, 2013 05:10 PM) — by Prange, Christine

Paul Carrara, U.S. Geological Survey, Denver, CO will present "The Snowmastodon Site - A Death Trap for Late Pleistocene Animals, Snowmass Village, Colorado" Thursday, April 18th at 4:10 pm in Harrington Hall Rm 217

Dr. Elliott Sober to Present "Did Darwin Write the Origin Backwards?" (Sage 1214, from Apr 18, 2013 05:00 PM to Apr 18, 2013 06:00 PM) — by Prange, Christine

The two big ideas that figure in Darwin’s theory are common ancestry and natural selection. Sober argues that common ancestry plays a more fundamental role than natural selection in the theory, since arguments about natural selection assume common ancestry. Yet Darwin put natural selection first and foremost in the Origin and allowed his views about common ancestry to emerge only gradually and as a secondary theme. This raises the question of whether the Origin is indeed written backwards. Please join us when Professor Sober presents this fascinating argument! The lecture is free, open to the public, and will be followed by a Q&A session.

Big Ten+ Grad Expo (Purdue's Lafayette, Indiana campus, from Oct 20, 2013 12:00 AM to Oct 21, 2013 12:00 AM) — by Prange, Christine

At the Big Ten+ Graduate School Expo October 20 & 21, 2013, students will: Get an inside look at graduate school and the application process Receive advice about funding opportunities from experts Network with representatives from more than 75 of the nation’s top graduate institutions Attend a premier graduate school fair This two day mini-conference is especially designed for students interested in graduate education in: Science Technology Engineering Mathematics Other science-related disciplines.

Green Medicine, Science, Peace and War (Reeve Union Theatre and Steinhilber Gallery, 3rd Floor, from May 08, 2013 06:00 PM to May 08, 2013 06:30 PM) — by Prange, Christine

What began as a simple story of a young man and his research turned into a heart-rending and inspirational tale about science, family traditions, honor, sacrifice, peace and war. Join us for an evening of discovery as Grace Lim and her journalism students present Green Medicine: From the Mountains of Laos to the Labs at UW Oshkosh, a multimedia, cross-cultural project. Green Medicine tells the story of University of Wisconsin Oshkosh biology major Sitha Thor and the plants, the “green medicine” of the Hmong people. See how the past connects with the present and how the dream for a better future transcends geographic boundaries and culture.

University of Michigan - Rackham Graduate School Summer Open House (Rackham Graduate School – Fourth Floor (915 E. Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109), from Jun 28, 2013 03:00 PM to Jun 28, 2013 05:00 PM) — by Prange, Christine

Graduate study at the University of Michigan offers an opportunity to engage in research that informs and shapes the world around us. We invite you to explore our graduate degree programs, our resources, our people, and our community. What you can do at the Open House: · Learn about graduate departments and programs at U-M · Speak with a department or program representative · Receive information about: Admission requirements Funding opportunities Student resources (academic and professional development) Summer programs for undergraduates interested in research To register, please visit: https://secure.rackham.umich.edu/Recruitment/summer_open_house/student/