September 2009 Archives

Attention: First-Year Students Interested in Business

The School of Business Undergraduate Academic Services (UAS) is offering small Group Advising Sessions throughout the fall semester to help first year students interested in business prepare for spring course selection.
Group Advising Sessions are mandatory for any pre-business student who graduated from high school in 2009 and will cover the following topics:

• UW-Madison Business-type Majors


• Major/Career Exploration


• How to read and run your DARS Report


• Pre-Business Curriculum


• School of Business Admissions and Application Information


• Resources


• Strategies for Success


• Spring Courses


• Advisor Expectations


• And more...

Here's how to sign up:
It is suggested that you make your reservation early, as sessions tend to fill up quickly before registration for the spring semester (typically around mid-Nov.).
First year students are required to attend group advising before any individual appointments are scheduled.

To access the Group Advising sign up, click here:
http://www.bus.wisc.edu/undergrad/groupadvising/signup/
Sessions begin September 29, continuing through November 18. They are held on the following days at these varying times to accommodate students' schedules:

• Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m.


• Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.


• Every other Friday (Oct. 2, Oct. 16, Oct. 30, Nov. 13), 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Students who want access to the undergraduate student lounge on the first floor, must swipe their student ID card (Wiscard) to gain access. Students can request access at: https://secure.bus.wisc.edu/buildingrequest/

The Brittingham Viking Organization (BVO), a group that sponsors study-abroad programs in Scandinavia, is accepting scholarship applications for Summer 2010. Scholarship programs provide summer study-abroad opportunities to UW undergraduate and graduate students in Norway and Denmark.

The chosen scholars will take classes at world-renowned universities. The scholarship covers tuition, housing and a travel stipend for the transatlantic flight. Students will also have the opportunity to travel to other destinations in Scandinavia with other members of the BVO.

Each BVO scholarship focuses on a different area of study. The opportunities
include:

Copenhagen Viking Scholarship
The Madison (CBS) Viking Scholarship is awarded annually to two UW-Madison students (US citizens). The Madison (CBS) Viking Scholarship includes tuition, room, and board at the Copenhagen Business School (CBS) in Copenhagen, Denmark http://www.cbs.dk/cbs_international/summer_university. CBS is Northern Europe's largest business school. Classes at CBS range from International Business to Marketing, etc. All classes are taught in English.

Madison (Oslo) Viking Scholarship
The Madison (Oslo) Viking Scholarship is awarded annually to two UW-Madison students (US citizens). The Madison (Oslo) Viking Scholarship includes tuition, room, and board at the International Summer School (ISS) in Oslo, Norway (http://www.uio.no/iss/). Study at ISS is a one-of-a-kind, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Classes at ISS range from Norwegian language to International relations, etc. All non-language classes are
taught in English.

These scholarships, like all Viking scholarships, include travel within Scandinavia, with a standing invitation to visit BVO members and their families throughout the region. Travel is pre-arranged and a requirement of the scholarship experience. Scholars are encouraged to pursue the advantages of the BVO network including learning more about individual interests in careers and hobbies through meeting other BVO members. In addition, scholars can attend the annual BVO convention following the summer
scholarship experience. The 2010 BVO convention will be in Finland in September 2010.

Important notes:

• Commitment requires scholar availability from mid-June through mid-August


• All UW majors and standings are welcome to apply (undergraduate & graduate students)


• Scholars must be US citizens.


• Scholars must be returning to Madison the following fall semester for study or employment.


• The scholarship will cover room, board, and tuition at ISS; roundtrip airfare; and travel fare to visit BVO alumni


• Scholars should assume responsibility for additional study abroad expenses (entertainment, metro, personal expenses, etc.). Please note that the cost of living in Scandinavia is significantly higher than in the US.

To qualify for the scholarships, students must be available for travel during the selected programs, be in good academic standing and return to Madison the following year for school or to work. Those who are interested can visit uwalumni.com/brittingham-viking to download an application form and application instructions. Questions can be directed to
VikingScholarships@gmail.com, Scholarship Coordinator.

Scholarship Selection Timeline

• October 28th - applications due (print and electronic versions)
• November 3rd - all applicants are notified via email of his/her interview status
• November 21st - first interview for selected applicants
• December 5th - second interview for selected applicants
• December 5th - (evening)—formal selection dinner for scholarship winners

The Brittingham Viking Organization has been making academic, social and professional connections between UW-Madison and Scandinavia for more than 50 years. The organization was founded in 1953 by Thomas E. Brittingham Jr. to bring Nordic students to UW-Madison. Soon after, a program was instituted that provided scholarships for UW-Madison students to study in Scandinavia, and since then, hundreds have benefited from the program. Once students participate in a BVO program, they become members of the organization, which raises funds to sustain the scholarships for future generations.

Exploring majors? Considering a career in a specific field? Come to the various workshops offered by the Exploration Center. All workshops are free but space is limited so sign up soon! Call 265-4497 or visit the Exploration Center in 6 Ingraham Hall. See the following link for a complete list of Fall workshops: http://www.ccas.wisc.edu/files/expCenter.pdf

Graduating in December?

Apply to graduate* by 4:30 PM on Friday, October 2nd to avoid delays in receiving your diploma!

To apply go to:
Student Center / Academics / Apply to Graduate