Announcements

Call for Artists to Exhibit in Overture Gallery
The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters is issuing a call for artists to exhibit in its new gallery in the Overture Center, which is named after artist and art historian James Watrous. The James Watrous Gallery of the Wisconsin Academy opens in September. It will continue the current Wisconsin Academy Gallery’s mission of focusing on Wisconsin visual art and artists.

The curators invite professional Wisconsin artists working in all media to apply for exhibition opportunities. Artists selected from this call for entries would be offered exhibitions from March 2005 through June 2006. Most of the exhibitions will be in the form of two solo exhibits running concurrently (but separately) in the gallery space. Artists must be Wisconsin residents at the time of application. Wisconsin Academy policy precludes showing student work.

To apply, artists should include eight slides of recent work, a resume, a short exhibition proposal, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of slides. Send all materials to: James Watrous Gallery Selection, Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters, 1922 University Ave., Madison, WI 53726. Applications must be received by Jan. 31 to be considered. Artists will be notified of exhibition jury selections in April.

Nominations Sought for Director of the Institute for Cross-College Biology Education
An internal campus search for the first director of the Institute for Cross-College Biology Education is under way. The newly established ICBE will serve as an administrative umbrella for cross-college undergraduate biology education programs and majors, and includes efforts to improve the quality of undergraduate biology education on campus and a variety of biology outreach programs.

Names of faculty members to be considered or nominated for the position should be sent to: Cherie Krenke, 150 Bascom Hall, or clkrenke@wisc.edu. Individuals are welcome to nominate themselves. Deadline for nominations and applications is Monday, Jan. 26.

The position vacancy listing is posted on the Office of Human Resources Web site: http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_46482.html.

For a copy of the report of the Committee on Cross-College Undergraduate Programs in Biology Education, which contains recommendations for establishing the ICBE, contact Peyton Smith, 127 Bascom Hall, or plsmith@wisc.edu.

Lectures Committee
The Lectures Committee is soliciting applications from departments, academic programs and registered student organizations for support of public lectures to be held during the 2003-04 academic year. As stated in Faculty Policies and Procedures, the function of the committee is to consider “requests for lectures of general interest that are not primarily supplementary to or extensions of programs of instruction provided by colleges, schools or departments.”

Potential applicants should read the document “Policies and Guidelines for Requesting Lectures Committee Support.” To be considered by the committee, applications must conform to specifications in this document and must be submitted on current (2003-04) forms. For the document and the support request form, visit: http://wiscinfo.doit.wisc.edu/secfac/lectures/lectcomm/General.htm. For paper copies, call 262-3956.

New applications will be reviewed by the committee once each month. Refer to the schedule below for application deadlines. These dates are the latest date by which an application can be submitted for consideration; the committee urges applicants to submit applications well in advance of the deadline dates. When requesting support for an international speaker, additional preparation time may be needed to allow sufficient time for the visa application process.

Applications will be accepted as long as funds are available. For additional information, contact Joe Farrenkopf at farrenkopf@mail.bascom.wisc.edu or 262-3956.

For lecture date	Application deadline
March 1	Jan. 15
April 1	Feb. 15
May 1	March 15
June 1	April 15

Stop-Smoking Medication Tested
The Medical School’s Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention is testing an investigational stop- smoking medication and is looking for smokers in the Madison area who want to quit. Approximately 100 people are being recruited to participate in the research study.

Participating smokers will receive individual counseling and may receive the experimental stop-smoking medication. Likely participants are daily smokers who want to quit, are 18 or older, and will follow the treatment procedures. They will be asked to attend several sessions at the CTRI clinic and will be followed up for seven months. Participants will receive a small payment to cover the time and expense of making clinic visits.

To volunteer, call (877) END-CIGS (363-2447) toll free. The study is being conducted at CTRI offices at 1930 Monroe St., Suite 200.

Psychology Study Needs Participants
A study of cognitive and emotional functioning in adults between the ages of 25 and 60 is being conducted in the PATHS Lab at the psychology department. This study explores the ways in which individual differences in personality factors, such as impulsiveness and sociability, affect performance on behavioral tasks. Participation involves completing questionnaires, performing computerized tasks and undergoing a confidential interview. A brief phone screening is required. Testing involves one session of two and a half to three hours and can take place evenings or weekends. Qualifying participants receive $35. Information: Christie Matts, 263-2791 or cwmatts@wisc.edu.

International Institute Faculty Development Program
The International Institute announces a competition for faculty development awards to provide faculty with opportunities to work closely with an institute member program on research or course development activities to strengthen area and international studies programs.

Member programs, or research circles in conjunction with a member program, may nominate faculty and are encouraged to commit matching funds to support the endeavor. The institute anticipates making about $30,000 available during the next 18 months, and hopes to support a minimum of three or four faculty during this period. (The number may vary depending on the matching funds made available).

Programs may nominate faculty for awards this spring or summer for research or course development costs. Nominations for the academic year 2004-05 may be for research or course development costs, or one course release. Plans for providing lecturer replacement costs must be negotiated with the appropriate department and college. Proposals that contemplate a full course buyout at 20 percent of the academic year salary must show significant matching funds.

Full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty who have been nominated/endorsed by an institute member program are eligible.

Interested faculty should contact one of the International Institute member programs to discuss this opportunity and how the proposed activities could aid the program (see http://www.intl-institute.wisc.edu for contact information). Institute member programs and research circles should circulate this call to their faculty to solicit interest. Faculty applicants should indicate the semester for which they are requesting the fellowship: spring 2004, summer 2004 (July-August), fall 2004 or spring 2005.

Proposals for course development should include a two-page description of

the course to be developed or reworked;
how the course relates to the needs of students, an area studies program or research circle, or the applicant’s home department;
how the course will affect the education offered in international studies;
new pedagogical, technological or teaching approaches adopted by the course;
nomination letter from an institute member program indicating how the proposed course fits its curricular needs and priorities;
a0 brief letter or e-mail note from departmental chair supporting the proposed course development and indicating that the department is willing to release the faculty member from teaching one course for the period of the grant (if appropriate);
curriculum vitae.

Proposals for research should include:

a two-page description of the applicant’s research project/s and outcomes;
a letter of nomination from an institute member program indicating how the faculty member has contributed to the program through teaching, outreach activities and service, and why the program thinks this faculty member is deserving of research support;
a brief letter or e-mail note from departmental chair indicating that the department is willing to release the faculty member from teaching one course for the purposes of research for the period of the grant (if appropriate);
curriculum vitae.

Applications for all semester options should be submitted with a cover/nominating letter from the member program (or program in conjunction with research circle) by Friday, Feb. 6. Applications should be sent electronically to Associate Dean Aili Tripp at atripp@wisc.edu.

Announcements will be made by the end of February. Spring 2004 award funds need to be used by June 2004. Summer and 2004-05 award funds can be used between July 1, 2004 and June 30, 2005.

Undergraduate Scholarships
Faculty and staff are encouraged to invite undergraduate students to apply for the Wisconsin Hilldale Fellowships, Holstrom Environmental Scholarships and the University Book Store Academic Excellence Award.

The Hilldale and Holstrom awards provide opportunities for undergraduates with at least junior standing to participate in collaborative research with faculty or academic staff members. The awards provide a grant of $4,000 to the student, plus $1,000 to the faculty/staff supervisor, to help defray research costs. Proposals may be made inside or outside the student’s major. The Holstrom scholarships require an environmental focus. Applications, due Friday, Feb. 6, are available at http://www.provost.wisc.edu/undergrad/scholarship.html.

The University Book Store Academic Excellence Awards provide $1,000 each to undergraduate students who have distinguished themselves by completing outstanding projects at UW–Madison. Students must be enrolled in a degree program during the first and second semesters of the 2003-04 academic year. Applications, due Friday, Feb. 27, are available at http://www.provost.wisc.edu/undergrad/bookstore2004.pdf.

Seasonal Affective Disorder Study
John Marshall is recruiting men and women to participate in a medication research study for the prevention of seasonal affective disorder. Study participation involves visiting the clinic and taking the study medication on a daily basis. Symptoms are:

Depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day
Decreased interest or pleasure in nearly all activities
Change in appetite or weight
Difficulty falling or staying asleep
Fatigue or loss of energy
Feeling worthless or guilty nearly every day
Trouble concentrating or remembering, or being indecisive

These symptoms are present during the fall and/or winter months and come back every year around the same time. All study procedures are provided at no cost. Travel reimbursement is available. For information visit http://www.psychiatry.wisc.edu/research/clinicaltrials.htm, or contact Heather Botts at hlbotts@facstaff.wisc.edu.

Wisconsin Idea Undergraduate Fellowships Applications Available
Wisconsin Idea Undergraduate Fellowships, sponsored by the Provost’s Office and the Morgridge Center for Public Service, support innovative projects involving undergraduate students, faculty, instructional academic staff and community organizations in collaborative service and community-based research activities to meet a pressing community need. The program provides a great opportunity for students to play a creative role in shaping their education, work more interactively with faculty and members of the larger community, expand their academic horizons outside the classroom, become more civically engaged and make an impact on the world.

Students receive three academic credits and up to $3,000 ($5,000 for group projects), depending on project length. The supervising faculty/staff member and the participating community organization each receive $1,000 ($500 for summer-only projects) to support the project.

Applications are available for proposals for work during the 2004-05 academic year. Projects may begin as early as summer 2004. Project areas include, but are not limited to, community development, health issues, the arts, economic development, education, environmental issues, criminal justice and poverty/hunger issues. Community organizations eligible to serve as partners in these projects include private nonprofit organizations, government agencies, the K-12 school system, and business and trade organizations that deal with the kinds of issues mentioned above. While the majority of projects have occurred in the Dane County area, proposals may address community issues anywhere in the world.

Undergraduate students with at least sophomore standing may submit a project proposal. Students who receive fellowships must maintain their undergraduate status throughout the course of the project. Information: http://www.morgridge.wisc.edu/wif.html or contact Randy Waller, Morgridge Center assistant director, at jrwallar@facstaff.wisc.edu or 262-5781.

Applications and brochures are available at the Morgridge Center and the associate vice chancellor’s office, 117 Bascom Hall. More specific information, the application and instructions are also available at http://www.morgridge.wisc.edu/wif.html. The deadline for 2004-05 proposals is Friday, Feb. 20.

Radfest 2004 Call for Proposals
The Havens Center is accepting proposals for workshops and panels for RadFest 2004: Midwest Social Forum, June 4-6, an annual weekend conference organized by the A.E. Havens Center for the Study of Social Structure and Social Change. RadFest enables progressive activists and academics to come together to discuss issues of mutual interest and concern, strengthen networks, and devise strategies for progressive social, economic and political change. For a description of last year’s program, visit http://www.ssc.wisc.edu/havenscenter.

To propose a workshop or panel, submit a title and short description, the names and institutional affiliations of the proposed workshop or panel participants, as well as your own name, institutional affiliation and contact information. Subject matter should be timely, relevant and likely to interest progressive activists and academics. Send proposals or ideas to Patrick Barrett, havensce@ssc.wisc.edu or Havens Center, 8221 Social Science.

Waisman Center Language Research Needs Participants
The Waisman Center is seeking individuals with cognitive disabilities that meet the following criteria: between the ages of 12 and 20; with a mild to moderate cognitive disability, whose cognitive disability is of unknown origin, not associated with Down syndrome, autistic spectrum disorder, fragile X syndrome, cerebral palsy or fetal alcohol syndrome; and who use spoken English to communicate.

Participation will involve one two-to-three hour visit to the Waisman Center, Monday through Saturday. Individuals will participate in activities that explore vocabulary, language, storytelling, memory and problem-solving. Families are paid $30 for their participation. Information: Heidi Sindberg, 263-1511 or sindberg@waisman.wisc.edu.

Caregivers Assessment Survey
The Center for Health Systems Research and Analysis is researching family caregiver needs during the course of cancer illness. Results will help develop a non-commercial, university-based computer information and support system. Individuals 18 or older who are or were the main people assisting in care and support of loved ones with cancer can participate. A one-time mailed survey is involved; it takes less than one hour to complete. Participants receive a reimbursement of $20. For information or to participate: 262-8441 or (866) STUDY-60; http://chess.chsra.wisc.edu/Chess/.