Founders' Day Treats, Feb 6

The Wisconsin Alumni Association and University Housing wish UW-Madison a Happy Birthday with free cupcakes for students. UW-Madison held its first day of class on February 5, 1849 and celebrated its first Founders’ Day events in 1924.

On Monday, February 6, UW-Madison students can celebrate with free cake (cupcakes, etc.) beginning at 10:30 in front of Social Sciences OR in the dining halls at Frank’s, Gordon Commons and Rheta’s beginning at noon and continuing while supplies last. Bucky will be helping to celebrate at the dining halls.

Should you be looking to "sweeten your day" more, then tweet using the hashtag #HappyBirthdayUW, or post a birthday message on the WAA Hookup's Facebook page. The WAA will pick three people to win a gift certificate to a local business.

New! BookScan Stations

During the spring semester, the campus library system is piloting a new, self-service book scanning system. Three, public stations have been distributed to the libraries, one each to College, Memorial and Steenbock Libraries. Steenbock’s book-scanning station is located on its second floor (entrance level) and to the immediate right as one enters the building.

By means of an easy, step-by-step, touch-screen, one can scan the content from books (or other materials) to a variety of formats (PDF, searchable PDF, jpeg, text and Word) then save to flash drive or Google Docs, email, or print. The equipment includes flatbed and sheet-fed scanners capable of rendering images in color, grayscale and black/white. The printing feature (now only black/white) will communicate with the current "Go Print" release stations.

Come, give it a try and tell us what you think! Need assistance? Speak with staff at our service desks.

FARE (Forum on Animal Research Ethics)

Mark your calendar for two programs that will lend themselves to thoughtful discussion regarding the use of animals in research.

"Prosocial Primates: Empathy in Animals and Humans"
Who: Dr. Frans de Waal, Director of the Living Links Center, Yerkes National Primate Research Center
When: February 3, 2012 (7:00 PM)
Where: Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery, Forum

"Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Lessons Learned from Monkeys"

Who: Dr. David Abbott, Wisconsin National Primate Research Center
When: April 12, 2012 (7:00 PM)
Where: Biotechnology Center, Auditorium 1111

Print a flyer.

Free Voter IDs for Students

Don't miss an opportunity to exercise your right to vote! Given recent changes in state law that affect voter identification and registration, UW-Madison students who intend to vote and do not otherwise have Wisconsin state identification will be issued a free, supplemental ID for voting purposes. A student needing this card can obtain one from the Wiscard Office at Union South by presenting his/her Wiscard.

Do note that students who are Wisconsin residents and have a state-issued driver’s license, identification card, US passport, or US military ID will not require this supplemental identification and will be able to register and to vote using these other forms of identification.

Consult the campus Voter Information site for more information regarding eligibility, registration, and polling locations.

See the campus press release regarding Voter IDs.

ASM Bus Pass for Spring 2012, Where to Go...

PLEASE NOTE: Union South and the Student Activity Center are the pick-up sites for the ASM Student pass this spring semester 2012.

Distribution for the spring pass began on Tuesday, January 17 at Union South and the Student Activity Center, (333 East Campus Mall, 3rd Floor). With the first day of classes, January 23, and running through February 3, 2012, the hours of distribution will be from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM at both locations.

After February 3, the StudentPrint office will be the only location from which to obtain a new or replacement bus pass. The StudentPrint office is located on the 3rd floor of the Student Activity Center. Hours of operation during the spring semester are from 9:30 AM until 6:30 PM.

While most UW students qualify for an ASM Bus Pass, there are some conditions. See the ASM FAQ page to learn more. Do note that you must have a valid WisCard with you and be registered for spring semester classes before you can pick up your pass. If you have a brand new WisCard, you may need to wait overnight before your records are completely updated.