Fall 2008 Events:
Minnesota Trip
When: October 18, 2008 5:45 am - October 19, 2008 11:00 pm
Event Description: Join other WISE women in a weekend full of great events! The zoo, The Mall of America, a great theatre performance, a home-cooked meal, and time spent with new friends!
Distinguished Lecture Series Presents:
When: October 20, 2008, 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: Union Theatre
Event Description: Dr. Shirin Ebadi is one of the world's most distinguished human rights activists. Recipient of the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize,
Dr. Ebadi is an Iranian lawyer who advocates tirelessly for women's and children's rights. She is also a bestselling author, whose volumes include Iran Awakening. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear one of the most captivating and important women of our time.
Avenue Q
When: October 24, 2008, 6:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Where: Leaving the Resource Room at 6:30pm, performance at Overture Center at 8:00pm
Event Description: The most exciting time of the year is NOW! Homecoming is just around the corner! Why not spice up your homecoming weekend with AVENUE Q. This musical is playing at the Overture Center. We will be going on Friday October 24th at 8 pm. Save that evening to attend this amazing Broadway musical!
Synposis:
AVENUE Q is the story of Princeton, a bright-eyed college grad who comes to New York City with big dreams and a tiny bank account. He soon discovers that the only neighborhood in his price range is Avenue Q; still, the neighbors seem nice. There's Brian the out-of-work comedian and his therapist fianceé Christmas Eve; Nicky the good-hearted slacker and his roommate Rod -- a Republican investment banker who seems to have some sort of secret; an Internet addict called Trekkie Monster; and a very cute kindergarten teaching assistant named Kate. And would you believe the building's superintendent is Gary Coleman?!? (Yes, that Gary Coleman.) Together, Princeton and his newfound friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life.
Professor Dinner
- Featured Event -
When: October 28, 2008, 5:15 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: Gordon Commons, room A1
Event Description: Don't be just another face in the crowd, get to know your professor, TA, or advisor at the Professor Dinner! Take this opportunity to learn about their research and their life outside the lab!
Horseback Riding at Kettle Moraine
When: November 01, 2008, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Where: Kettle Moraine
Event Description: Love Horses? Travel beautiful Kettle Moraine on Nov. 1st for a fun day of trail riding, hay riding, and maybe pumpkin picking! Kettle Moraine Ranch will be a gorgeous place to be at this time in autumn. They also have a Western-themed “town” with gift shops. A petting zoo with over 50 animals, a fool’s gold mine, and walking trails are also available to check out during free time. All of this for only a $10 activity fee! Mark your calendars for this date and keep an eye out for a sign up sheet on the door of the Resource Room. Want more information? Check out their website at http://www.kettlemoraineranch.com/index.html or email Peer Mentor Sarah at sruplinger@wisc.edu.
Women in Science and Engineering
The Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Residential Learning Community provides an environment where women interested in science,
technology, engineering, or math can make strong academic and personal connections with students, staff, and faculty who share their interests.
Participants benefit from having a small academic and social community within the setting of a large research university.
WISE participants have the opportunity to develop mentoring relationships with faculty members as well as friendships that can last a lifetime.
To learn more, check out the about WISE page. Incoming students, are you interested in WISE? Learn how to join!
This year, Trina McMahon, one of our faculty directors received one of the Distinguished Teaching Awards for 2008. Visit the Wisconsin News page to read more.
We are excited to be moving to Sellery Hall for the 2008-2009 academic year. Find out more about Sellery Hall.
WISE Annual Reports
Each year, WISE produces an annual report that summarizes the programs and events held during each school year.
Check out the annual reports from the following years:
The WISE Weekly
Check out the WISE Weekly newsletter for 10/3/08 [pdf] online!
