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January 13, 2014



All-SoHE Retreat: Jan. 16 

Come to the Michael Axelrod Collaborative Learning Hall, 2235 Nancy Nicholas Hall, on Thursday, Jan.16, to learn about Design Thinking and other exciting SoHE initiatives and discover the identify of recipients of the SoHE's Excellence in Outreach and Engagement Awards. Come for coffee and bagels at 7:45 a.m. Presentations begin at 8:00 a.m. 
Carolyn Kallenborn Exhibition, 'Storms and Dreams
Design Studies Associate Professor Carolyn Kallenborn's latest exhibition, Storms and Dreams, runs through Feb. 19 at The Fashion Gallery, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong. With assistance from the SoHE and other supporters, the exhibition speaks to the beauty of the interaction between opposites. The opening reception on Jan. 9 included a screening of Kallenborn's film, Woven Lives, her artist's lecture, and comments by Aureny Aguirre, representative of the Consular General of Mexico to Hon Kong. Read more.  

Lower Interest for Timeliness Project: Jan. 14  

The Center for Financial Security is sponsoring a webinar on the Lower Interest for Timeliness Project (LIFT) on Tuesday, Jan. 14, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The project is a partnership between the Center and the Filene Research Institute, with funding from the Center for Financial Services Innovation's Financial Capability Innovation Fund I. Read more. Register online. 

 

Call for Proposals: Teaching & Learning Symposium

The UW-Madison 2014 Teaching and Learning Symposium: Transforming Education is set for May 19-20 at Union South. The organizers are seeking proposals for engaging sessions that spotlight transformations in all corners of UW-Madison's teaching and learning experiences. Faculty, staff, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students are all welcome to submit proposals. Proposal forms are available at:  www.learning.wisc.edu/tlsymposium/. The deadline is Jan. 24.

  

Call for Pre-proposals: Wisconsin Idea Endowment

Pre-proposals for the annual Reilly Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment grants are due Jan. 29. Read the details.
    

Crafting Canoes: Art & Science of Hydro-Dynamic Design

A new exhibition, Crafting Canoes: Art & Science of Hydro-Dynamic Design, runs in the Ruth Davis Design Gallery from Feb. 2 through Apr. 6. Accompanying events include a Curator's Talk with Liese Pfeifer on Jan. 30, a Wednesday Nite @ The Lab presentation, a Gallery Talk with Akshay  Sarathi, and Design Summit 2014, and much more.Read more

 

Call for Beckner Proposals: Feb. 14  

The SoHE's Outreach Planning Council is now accepting proposals for the 2014 Meta Beckner Awards. Deadline is Feb. 14. Decisions will be made by Feb. 28, with funding period to begin July 1, 2014. Complete guidelines are available on the SoHE website. 
Congrats to...

Jill Riley on her recent appointment as the Early Childhood representative on the Governor's Read to Lead Literacy Council. The Council is a public-private partnership formed to support and expand reading programs around the state, as well as identify what works. Read more.

7 SoHE students who received $5,000 scholarships:
The Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF) committee reviewed approximately 255 applicants from 45 participating schools, selecting 131 winners to receive a $5,000 Scholarship. Congratulations to these deserving SoHE students!
  1. Naomi Skaggs
  2. Emily Osterbauer
  3. Alexandra Ambur
  4. Amy Bohnenkamp
  5. Kelly McCamley
  6. Morgan Loomis
  7. Sydney Sua
They attended a VIP cocktail reception and awards dinner on Jan. 8, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. The following day, FSF hosted an internship fair at the Harmonie Club. 
 

9 SoHE faculty who received research grants from the UW Graduate School, totaling more than $250,000! Kudos to:

  • Jenny Angus
  • Brian Christens
  • Sarah Halpern-Meeking
  • Mary Hark
  • Heather Kirkorian
  • Mark Nelson
  • Kevin Ponto
  • Anya Samak
  • Shannon Sparks
Anya Samak, quoted in The New York Times on Dec. 21. 
   

Ellie Feldman, new Consumer Sceince alum, photographed on a very snowy commencement day by her father, Michael Feldman and a Wisconsin State Journal photographer. 

 

Karen Bogenschneider, who has received the 2013 Presidents Award from the National Council on Family Relations. Read more. 


Clif Barber, who received the 2013 Career Impact Award from his National Cooperative Extension Service peers, given through the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture's Division of Family and Consumer Sciences. Past recipients include Steve Small and Karen Bogenschneider.   

Sarah Halpern-Meekin, first author on an article, "Relationship Churning, Physical Violence, and Verbal Abuse in Young Adult Relationships," published in The Journal of Marriage and Family.  

Brett Eby



Brett Eby, SoHE student and volunteer with ABC for Health, was recently named a Backyard Hero by Community Shares of Wisconsin. Read more.





Marquis Mason, a student majoring in Community and Nonprofit Leadership, was featured in The Capital Times, highlighting his volunteer work on Vera Court. The UW-Madison wide receiver grew up just down the street from the Neighborhood Center where he now interns.

Professor Majid Sarmadi

Majid Sarmadi, seen demonstrating his generosity and holiday spirit by volunteering for the Salvation Army in front of Macy's at Hilldale Mall.

Anya Samak, quoted on Channel 3000 about why she gives at this time of year.


Wei Dong,  profiled on the Division for International Studies website. Read the story.   


Jerry O'Brien, featured on Wisconsin Public Radio (regarding the Sears' decision to spin off Lands' End) and who will be quoted in the January issue of InBusiness Magazine--watch for it!
 
Lynet Uttal, recognized on Dec. 5 by the UW Center for Educational Opportunity Program with a Dr. Brenda Pfaehler Award of Excellence. These awards are based on nominations by students of people who have made a significant difference in their success at UW Madison.  

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Students in Maria Kurutz's patternmaking class competed in an outerwear competition sponsored by Lands' End. The students began their assignment with a tour of Lands' End facilities in Dodgeville, learning about the company's heritage, style and brand.

Left: Maria Kurutz  with Andrew Trester and Sarah Nasgowitz (center), recipients of $500 scholarships, and Sadie Laing, who received a $1,000 scholarship.  
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