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WI BAND TOGETHER.
ONE WISCONSIN. ON, WISCONSIN!

Band Together - UW–Madison's television commercial Whether it’s educating the next generation of teachers or helping landowners preserve and maintain forestland, UW–Madison is proud to work with people across...

APPLY for LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
The Tommy G. Thompson Leadership Scholarship application is open to continuing and transfer students in all schools and colleges (not first-year freshmen). Student applicants are asked to expound upon their public leadership and how it reflects the legacy of former governor, and now Interim UW-System President, Tommy R. Thompson. Applications are due on 10/26/2020 using the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub system (WiSH). Each campus forwards 3 finalists that are then reviewed by a committee one awardee per campus is selected. A scholarship of $2,300 will be awarded to a UW-Madison student for the spring 2021 term.

APPLY AT:
https://wisc.academicworks.com/opportunities/46273

TODAY is CHEM CONNECTIONS DAY!
Tuesday, October 20th, 4:30-5:30 PM on Zoom!
In addition to the live presentations, we invite you to visit the Chem Connections Canvas page, which includes additional chemistry major resources and presentations from:
Undergraduate Research
American Chemical Society (ACS) UW-Madison Student Chapter
Alpha Chi Sigma (AXE)
Chemistry Library
Students Participating in Chemical Education (SPICE)
Study Abroad
SuccessWorks
Join Zoom Meeting
https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/99457784266...
Meeting ID: 994 5778 4266 Passcode: 933125
You can visit the Chem Connections Canvas page at any time: https://canvas.wisc.edu/courses/226190

Wisconsin Science Festival 2020
New ways of thinking, probing, working, learning, living—the Wisconsin Science Festival explores science from every possible angle. Staged in venues across Wisconsin, with connections well beyond, the festival welcomes people of all ages to look, listen, feel, touch, taste, and discover the wonders of all aspects of the sciences, arts, and more through interactive exhibits, hands-on workshops, lectures, demonstrations and conversations with leading researchers and creative thinkers. So unleash your curiosity and discover your inner scientist.

Have a great week, TALCO Scholars!

TALCO Pre-Health Scholars!!

The UW School of Medicine and Public Health - Office of Multicultural Affairs and The Medical Students for Minority Concerns invite you to attend Pre-Health Careers Day on Saturday, April 28th from 9:30-3PM!

Register online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XTRKRHX

TALCO Pre-Law Scholars:

The Center for Pre-Law Advising will be offering four LSAT Workshops. See below for details! Scholarships are available!

Spots are limited so register early: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSgqZ-RjYXjqD74MrNAMPsr12zHffwzg3OU2Ah5G894XCIvw/viewform

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY!!

PPD, Inc. is hiring 10 interns for this summer in the following areas Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Cellular and Molecular Biology. Students in all bioscience majors can apply to each area. Attached you will find the position description for all areas. Below is the link to their online application systems. Students should search for the corresponding Job Number to apply online.

https://ppdi.taleo.net/careersection/ppd_north_america_united_states/jobsearch.ftl
Chemistry Internship: 145038
Biochemistry Internship: 145041
Cellular & Molecular Internship: 145044

PPD recruiters will be at the STEM Career Fair and Careers in Biohealth lunch next week, April 12.

INTERNSHIP/EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY!!!

The annual UW STEM Fair will be taking place this Thursday, April 12 (1-4pm) in the Engineering Centers Building – Main Lobby.

This just-in-time end-of-the-year hiring engagement will feature 62 employers from a variety industries, seeking STEM-focused students for internships, Co-ops, and full-time/part-time employment opportunities.

List of employers and positions types here: https://bus-wisc-csm.symplicity.com/events/846d9502c7ad0f808b1dd9c59df5caa3/employers

Happy Monday, TALCO Scholars!

Last chance to register for the UW Health Emergency Room Tour. RSVP by 5PM today to reserve your spot! Hope to see you there!

https://uwhealthertour.eventbrite.com

Join us as we tour the UW Health Emergency Room! Get an inside look at the intricacies of how the ER functions on a day-to-day basis! Register here: https://uwhealthertour.eventbrite.com. Space is limited, so register today!