GRADUATE STUDENT LIFE 2017–2018 Graduate Student Life

2017–2018

2017–2018 edition of Graduate Student Life was updated and published in May 2017 as a service to graduate students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Table of Contents

Introduction Welcome to Graduate School at UW–Madison

1. University of Wisconsin–Madison...... 7 UW–Madison History, Getting Started, Studying, Planning Ahead

2. City of Madison...... 20 Weather, Government, Staying Informed, Getting Involved, City Events, Accommodations for Visitors, Beyond Madison

3. Student Services and Organizations...... 30 Graduate Student Involvement, The Wisconsin Unions, Diversity and Multiculturalism on Campus, Students with Disabilities, Family and Parent Resources

4. International Students...... 43 International Student Resources, New International Students

5. Finances and Employment...... 53 Tuition, Student Accounts, and Bills, Graduate Student Funding, Financial Information, Help with Money Management

6. Housing...... 63 Campus Area Housing, Campus Housing

7. Transportation...... 70 Cars, Bicycles, Mopeds and Scooters, Madison Metro, Walking, Taxis, Travel Out of Madison

8. Shopping, Services, and Dining...... 78 Basics, Groceries, Clothing, Pharmacies and Drug Stores, Books and Supplies, Dining Out

9. Recreation and Entertainment...... 91 The Outdoors, Sports and Active Recreation, Museums and Galleries on Campus, Performing Arts, Nightlife, Movies, Fun Things to Do Around Madison

10. Living Well...... 104 Health and Wellness, Athletic Facilities, Safety, Community Involvement, Spirituality 4 Graduate Student Life

Contributors and Editors Graduate Student Life has been compiled over time by many graduate students and coordinated by the Graduate School Office of Professional Development and former Graduate Student Collaborative.

Front cover photo by University Communications

Welcome to Graduate School at UW–Madison

Congratulations on your admission to the University of Wisconsin–Madison! The Graduate School experience at UW–Madison opens doors as you open your mind to new opportunities and experiences. The Graduate School offers support and resources to help you transition to life as a graduate student. One of these essential resources is Graduate Student Life. Graduate Student Life holds information on important things like where to find housing, where to shop, what to do for recreation and entertainment, and tips for staying healthy while you’re here. Graduate Student Life is a valuable resource throughout your time at UW–Madison! 6 Graduate Student Life 7 Graduate Student Life

CHAPTER 1 The University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Pedestrians enjoy an autumn day in front of Bascom, the administrative home of the Graduate School. 8 Graduate Student Life

Congratulations! You are now an official graduate student at UW–Madison. This chapter contains useful information for new grad students about the university, the Graduate School, and life as a UW–Madison student.

UW–MADISON HISTORY critically, preserve and transmit the knowledge, wisdom and values that will help The University of Wisconsin–Madison has insure the survival of this and future genera- long been recognized as one of America’s tions and improve the quality of life for all.” great universities. A public, land-grant The university achieves these ends institution, UW–Madison offers a complete through innovative programs of research, spectrum of liberal arts studies, professional teaching, and public service. Throughout its programs, and student activities. Many of its history, UW–Madison has sought to bring programs are hailed as world leaders in the power of learning into the daily lives of instruction, research, and public service. its students through innovations such as residential learning communities and service- Origins learning opportunities. Students also partici- The university traces its roots to a clause in pate freely in research, which has led to the Wisconsin Constitution, which decreed life-improving inventions from more fuel- that the state should have a prominent public efficient engines to cutting-edge genetic university. In 1848, Nelson Dewey, therapies. Wisconsin’s first governor, signed the act that formally created the university. The first The Wisconsin Idea class, with 17 students, met in a Madison Students, faculty, and staff are motivated by school building on February 5, 1849. a tradition known as the “Wisconsin Idea,” From those humble beginnings, the described by university President Charles university has grown into a large, diverse Van Hise in 1904 as the compelling need to community, with over 40,000 students carry “the beneficent influence of the univer- enrolled each year. These students represent sity . . . to every home in the state.” The every state in the nation as well as countries Wisconsin Idea signifies the general principle from around the globe, making for a truly that education should influence people’s lives international population. beyond the boundaries of the classroom. It permeates the university’s work and helps Mission forge close working relationships among UW–Madison is the oldest and largest university faculty and students and the state’s campus in the University of Wisconsin industries and government. System, a statewide network of 13 comprehensive universities, 13 two-year colleges, and an extension service. One of two GETTING STARTED doctorate-granting universities in the system, Visit the Graduate School website (grad.wisc. UW–Madison’s specific mission is to provide edu) for information about academic pro- “a learning environment in which faculty, grams, graduate school policies and proce- staff and students can discover, examine dures, deadlines, professional development 9 Graduate Student Life Photo: University Communicaitons Photo: University opportunities, forms, publications, upcoming workshops, events, funding opportunities, and more. Graduate School 217 Bascom Hall 500 Lincoln Drive Madison, WI 53706 grad.wisc.edu

Campus and Visitor Relations Campus and Visitor Relations (CAVR) serves as the front door to UW–Madison, providing personalized information, experiences, and Union South connections for the campus and community. Friendly and enthusias- Saturdays. For a schedule, or to register for a tic staff members will answer your questions tour, visit admissions.wisc.edu/visitbucky. and help you find the information you need while making the campus and surrounding Contacting Programs area easier for you to navigate. You may Your program office is usually the best place reach them by phone (608-263-2400), chat, to find information on anything relating to or e-mail, or by stopping in at one of three your academic career. Most of these offices information and welcome centers: the Town offer orientation activities to help you Center Welcome Desk at the Wisconsin acclimate to your new campus home. To get Institutes for Discovery, (330 N. Orchard St.) contact information for your program, visit or the Campus and Community Information the Graduate School’s list of all graduate Desks at Memorial Union (600 Langdon programs online (tools.grad.wisc.edu/mas). Street) and Union South (1308 W. Dayton Beyond your program office, the Street). For more information, visit info.wisc. Graduate School (grad.wisc.edu), located in edu. Bascom Hall, is the hub of information for Campus and Visitor Relations also grad students on campus. Your first contact coordinates UW–Madison’s Campus Area with the staff in the Office of Admissions Housing Listing Service. Visit their website (grad.wisc.edu/admissions) is when you (campusareahousing.wisc.edu) to find a apply. The staff in the Office of Academic comprehensive and up-to-date online listing Services is there to help students understand of private housing vacancies, including and follow Graduate School policies for apartments, houses, roommate options, and satisfactory progress toward graduate cooperative living arrangements. See Chapter degrees and manage the official records for 6 for more information on housing both on all graduate students. The Office of Diversity, and off campus. Inclusion and Funding coordinates fellow- Finally, learn more about UW–Madison’s ship programs. If you have a question that rich history and traditions by taking a your program cannot answer, go to the general campus walking tour. Tours leave Graduate School. For steps to prepare your from Union South and are offered daily. doctoral dissertation, go to grad.wisc.edu/ Tours are not offered on holidays or football currentstudents/doctoralguide. 10 Graduate Student Life

Activating Your NetID For more information, call 608-262-3258 or One of the first things to do even before you visit the Wiscard website at wiscard.wisc. arrive on campus is to activate your free My edu. UW–Madison (My UW) NetID and e-mail Your first Wiscard is issued to you at no account (Office 365). The university uses cost, but you must present official photo your campus e-mail account to notify you of identification (valid driver’s license, passport, important information. In addition, you need or state ID) to receive it. Lost, stolen, or your NetID to register for classes, which you misplaced cards can be replaced for $25. If must do online via the My UW portal (see you wish, you can link your Wiscard with an below). account at the UW Credit Union in order to To activate your NetID, go to my.wisc. use it as a debit card on campus. edu, choose the “Activate your NetID” link, and follow the instructions. You will then WiscAlerts WiscAlerts is UW–Madison’s emergency receive your NetID and campus e-mail notification system. In the event of a campus address. For more information on activating emergency, students, faculty, and staff will your My UW NetID and UW–Madison receive timely information and updates. As a e-mail account, visit the DoIT webpage on student, you will automatically receive all NetID activation (mynetid.wisc.edu/activate). WiscAlerts that you are entitled to receive My UW except for WiscAlerts–Text Messaging. Text My UW–Madison (My UW) is your secure Messaging service requires you to enroll. online gateway to personalized campus WiscAlerts–Text Messaging is one part information and services. When you log on of the WiscAlerts emergency notification to My UW at my.wisc.edu, you get secure system. It’s designed to reach mobile users access to content based on your NetID and who may be away from their computer or password. My UW content includes: Office office. To subscribe to the service, log into 365, the Student Center, announcements, the My UW portal and search for UW–Madison headlines, weather, campus “WiscAlerts.” services, tech help, academic information, campus online library catalogs, information Enrolling For Classes Enroll for classes through My UW (my.wisc. on campus life, financial statements, and edu). To sign in, you will need your NetID your student record. My UW is also where and password. New or returning students you enroll for classes and update your must activate their NetID before signing in account information. to My UW (see “Activating Your NetID” Wiscard Campus ID above). If you are unsure of your NetID and Your Wiscard photo identification (Campus password, call the Division of Information ID) will be your official form of identifica- Technology (DoIT) Help Desk at tion on campus. It will give you access to 608-264- 4357. libraries, recreation facilities, and other Once you are signed in to My UW, go to campus services, including a student dis- the Student Center tab. Here, use Class count on food purchases at several campus Search/Course Catalog to look at a compre- eateries. You should obtain your Wiscard hensive list of course offerings. Course Guide after you have enrolled in classes. The and Class Search can also be accessed Wiscard Office is located in Union South. through the Office of the Registrar’s website (registrar.wisc.edu). Also available at the 11 Graduate Student Life

Office of the Registrar’s website is important before you enroll. enrollment deadline information and detailed enrollment rules and regulations. Note: Some departments or programs may require that STUDENT ACCOUNTS you meet with your advisor before you Office of the Registrar enroll. If so, there may be a “hold” status on your enrollment. Your advisor and enroll- The Office of the Registrar is available to ment status are listed in Student Center. provide you with official transcripts, enroll- Course Guide is an online, searchable ment verifications, diplomas, grade report- catalog of courses that includes the ability to ing, course enrollment deadlines, browse course sections offered each term. It information regarding the release and is updated six times per day. Clicking on any withholding of private information under the course section within Course Guide will take Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act you to Class Search, which offers real-time (FERPA), and more. Visit the Office of the updates of seat availability in the course Registrar’s website (registrar.wisc.edu) for section. From there, you can click on course more information on services, or visit the sections to add them to your “enrollment office in person at 333 East Campus Mall shopping cart.” This saves your choices for (Suite 10101). later consideration, but does not officially Your Addresses enroll you. You must return to your “shop- Keep your addresses current through the ping cart” later and go through a few more Personal Information section of Student steps in order to officially enroll in the Center in My UW (my.wisc.edu). Most courses. university mail will be sent to your UW For more details or if you have questions, e-mail address or to a U.S. postal mailing Enrollment Services at the Office of the address. You may specify different mailing Registrar can help (registrar.wisc.edu or addresses for mailing, home, and billing. 608-262-0920). Student account invoices will be sent to your How Do I Know What Courses billing address. Refunds and other communi- to Take? cation will be sent to your mailing address. To withhold your address information Once again, the first place to start is in your from public release, complete a withhold program. Your advisor should have some form at the registrar’s office. To authorize the suggestions. Also talk with continuing release of information to others, complete an students in your program. The earlier you academic information release form at the find people with similar interests, the sooner Office of the Registrar (333 East Campus you can learn from their experiences. Most Mall, Suite 10101, 608-262-3811). grad students are willing to share their opinions on courses they have taken. Be sure Student Account Invoices to ask specific questions relating to what you All enrolled students receive tuition bills via hope to get out of the class, since everyone email. The bill includes instructions for has different expectations and interests. online payment. Student tuition bills are sent Keep in mind that some programs have a in late August for fall term, early January for very rigid program of study, while others are spring term, and late May for summer term. more flexible. Make sure that you under- Students who initially enroll after the first stand the requirements of your program notification can expect to receive a bill 12 Graduate Student Life

shortly after they enroll. See Chapter 5 for the Tech Store. If you need to upgrade your more information about tuition, funding, computer, DoIT also sells memory, cables, and employment. Ethernet cards, hubs and routers, modems, hard drives, flash drives, video cards, COMPUTING AT motherboards, and many other parts at competitive prices. UW–MADISON Several service plans and warranties The Division of Information Technology provide a convenient, efficient, and economi- (DoIT) coordinates the computing, network- cal way to keep computer systems in good ing, telephone, video, and other information operation with a minimum of down time. technology services on the UW–Madison For details, see Repair Services at it.wisc. campus. DoIT offers expert consulting and edu/services/repair. advice to help you select and purchase computers, software and other IT-related Box products and services to achieve your Box offers unlimited, free storage to store academic goals. files and post personal web pages. Use this space to publish a personal home page; store DoIT Tech Store important files such as homework, notes, The DoIT Tech Store has three physical papers, theses, dissertations, and graphic locations for convenient shopping: images; or do team projects online. You can • Computer Sciences Building retrieve and store files at any time from any 1210 West Dayton Street computer with Internet access. Go to it.wisc. Hours: 7:45 a.m.–5:30 p.m. edu/services/box for more details about your Monday–Friday free account. • Health Sciences Learning Center 750 Highland Avenue Computer and Internet Connection Hours: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Options Monday–Friday You’re never far from a computer on campus. • 333 East Campus Mall More than 1,000 computers are available in 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Monday–Friday the 18 general-access computer labs conve- 12–4 p.m., Saturday niently located across campus. Printers, Shop online at techstore.doit.wisc.edu. scanners, DVD/CD-RW drives and digital Before purchasing any hardware or editing resources are available in the labs (see software, check out the variety of services doit.wisc.edu/services/computer-labs- and resources available to you. Go to doit. infolabs/). Laptops with wireless connections wisc.edu/students and click on Shop the Tech are available at many of the labs for free, and Store, or contact the DoIT Tech Store at can be checked out for 3 days by anyone 608-264-3648, [email protected], or by with a valid UW–Madison ID (see clicking on the Chat icon at the top of every doit.wisc.edu/services/equipment-checkout). online Tech Store page. You can also try out UW–Madison offers a variety of options a variety of computing products at the Tech for on-campus Internet access. Besides the Store. computer labs, there is an ever-growing In addition to computers and hardware, number of computer kiosks that provide easy you can buy the most popular software access to the Internet. For locations and packages at greatly reduced prices through more information on kiosks, see it.wisc.edu/ 13 Graduate Student Life Photo: Gallege Sajika services/kiosks. From your own laptop or one that you borrow from a campus computer lab, you can sign onto the university’s wireless network, UW-Net, which is available in most campus buildings. You will need to sign in with your NetID in order to access the wireless network. If you have questions about Internet connection options, contact the DoIT Tech Store at 608-264-3648 or info@ Students in a computer lab. doit.wisc.edu If you live in Eagle Heights or University Houses, you will have • 333 East Campus Mall access to the University’s Ethernet connec- Monday–Friday: 10 a.m.–7 p.m. tion called ResNet. Saturday: 12–4 p.m. See Chapter 6 for information about LiveChat: helpdesk.wisc.edu, off-campus Internet service providers. 7 days a week: 8 a.m.–10 p.m.

Help Desk Free Computer and Software DoIT provides full Help Desk services. Phone Workshops and email support is accessible seven days a Take advantage of free workshops, taught by week, or you can go to the walk-in Help students for students. DoIT’s Software Desk at any of our three locations. At Help Training for Students (STS) offers classes Online (helpdesk.wisc.edu), you will find that vary from basic desktop applications to answers to most common computing ques- advanced web design. You can pick up a tions. You can also send a request for more workshop schedule at campus computer labs, assistance or chat with a technologist in real campus libraries, or the DoIT Tech Store. time with LiveChat (8 a.m.–10 p.m.). Schedules and other program details are also Help Desk services are available: available on the STS website at sts.doit.wisc. Phone: 608-264-HELP (4357), edu. Want to acquire some new software 7 days a week: 7 a.m.–11 p.m. skills on your own time? Log in to the STS Email: [email protected], 7 days a week: website with your NetID to access an 7 a.m.–11 p.m. enormous library of professional-quality HelpOnline: 7 days a week: 7 a.m.–11 p.m. online video tutorials that you can stream with an internet connection anytime, Walk-in Help Desk: anywhere. • Computer Sciences Building, 1210 W. Dayton St. Be A Good Net Citizen Monday–Friday: 7:45 a.m.–5:30 p.m. As a UW student, you are expected to adhere • Health Sciences Learning Center, to campus IT policies that govern the use of 750 Highland Ave. the campus network and other electronic Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. devices. Failure to follow these policies may 14 Graduate Student Life

Protect Your Computer and Identity The security tips below are key to practicing safe computing. See cio.wisc.edu/security for more information.

• Install the free Security Software (anti-virus and spyware protection) that is available at SOAR and the DoIT Tech Store and Help Desk locations. • Keep your operating system patches up to date. • Use the Virtual Private Network (VPN) when accessing the campus network from off-campus locations or when using wireless networks. • Choose strong passwords and do not share them with others. • Do not open e-mail or attachments from unknown sources. • Never give out personal information or account numbers (e.g., Social Security number) in response to an unsolicited “phishing” request. • Adjust your spam filters to ward off spam. • Back up your computer data on separate media (i.e., external hard drive, flash drive, CD, DVD, etc.) and store in a secure place. • Log out of applications fully, especially on public machines (e.g., campus kiosks) and quit web browsers. • Limit the amount and type of identity information you post on social networking and other websites.

result in loss of access privileges or other to study between classes or meetings, an disciplinary actions. empty classroom always works. For some • Respect copyright. Download only from popular study places off campus, you can legal sources. Turn off file-sharing. refer to Chapter 10’s section on Madison’s • Be civil in your electronic coffee shops. communication. • Be respectful of others’ privacy online. Campus Libraries • Use computing resources legally. library.wisc.edu The UW–Madison Libraries support students, faculty, and staff by providing the STUDYING AT resources, services, spaces, and expertise UW–MADISON they need to be successful. Whether it’s guidance in conducting a literature review; The university offers a variety of environ- help organizing citations for a dissertation; ments for studying and research. Below, we advice on how to manage your data, equip- have listed some campus libraries and other ment and technology; or just a space that study spots that grad students prefer. Many allows you to get your work done, the departments also have grad student lounges. libraries are here to support you. These can be great areas for group meetings Distributed across campus in locations or for interacting with other students in your large and small, the Libraries’ collections program. If you are looking for a quick place include over 7 million print volumes and 1.3 15 Graduate Student Life Photo: Gallege Sajika million eBooks representing human inquiry throughout history. In addition, the libraries house more than 6 million microform items and more than 7 million items in other formats, including maps, musical scores, government documents, and more.

Researching at the Libraries • The UW–Madison Libraries’ website is the gateway to its many digital and physical resources (library.wisc.edu). • Via its catalog, you can quickly find books, journals, or other items at any UW–Madison or UW System location. Don’t have time to trek across campus? Request to have an item delivered to a library closer to you for pick-up, or have a book chapter scanned and emailed to you as a PDF. You can also renew items online. • If UW–Madison Libraries do not have what you need, or if the item is checked out, don’t worry: UW System search Students studying at Memorial Library. allows you to search the library holdings of all UW schools in the state and out the Graduate Support Series that request that an item be delivered to you focuses on research skills for graduate at the UW–Madison library of your work: library.wisc.edu/help/events. choice. Items typically take 2 to 4 • Need funding for your education or business days to arrive. research? Visit the Grants Information • If a UW System school doesn’t have what Collection on the second floor of you need, you can request materials from Memorial Library or attend a hands-on all over the world through the Libraries’ workshop: go.wisc.edu/grants (see p. 59). Interlibrary Loan service. • Subject librarians serve as liaisons to • The Libraries provide access to more programs to provide specialized assis- than 1,400 databases, where you can tance with subject-specific research and find everything from full-text articles in course support. Find your program’s scholarly journals and eBooks, to subject librarian and schedule a one-on- newspapers and streaming audio and one research consultation on the video. You can access them anytime, Libraries’ website. anywhere, using your NetID. • Library seminars and workshops are offered on a diverse range of research, data, and funding-related subjects each year to support students, faculty, and staff in their work. In particular, check 16 Graduate Student Life

Libraries on Campus on hand to assist you with your research. library.wisc.edu/libraries/campus-libraries College Library is the main undergradu- The campus libraries are some of the most ate library on campus. Providing a social, popular places for grad students to study. food-friendly study space, some grad stu- Easy access to power outlets for laptops, dents prefer it for its coffee-shop-like noise high-speed internet, large tables on which to level and lovely views of Lake Mendota. spread out, and good reading light—not to College Library also provides some unique mention having key research resources and services on campus that are useful for grad expert assistance nearby—make them students. The InfoLab on the second floor is attractive alternatives to local coffee shops. a one-stop shop for many of your technology Moreover, most campus libraries allow needs. In addition to high-resolution scan- beverages as long as the container has a lid. ning, video-editing, and large-poster printing In addition to the spaces described below, capabilities, it has a vending machine that most libraries also offer group study rooms sells everything from flashdrives to rain that you can reserve online at library.wisc. ponchos. On the first floor, Room 1250 edu/libraries/library-study-rooms. houses the Open Book Café which offers a Memorial Library is the main library on quick bite to eat and a well-stocked vending campus for the humanities and social room featuring a notoriously elusive campus sciences. With more than 3.25 million commodity: a microwave oven. volumes, it houses the largest single library collection in the state of Wisconsin. Grad Music, Movies, and Games Like everything else in the libraries, music, students can apply at Memorial Library after films, and other audiovisual materials can be their first year of study for personal study located using the UW–Madison Libraries carrels, commonly known as “cages.” Both online catalog. There are a few central film carrels and—alternatively— lockers are and game collections on campus. On the first available for rental free-of-charge. The floor of College Library, Room 1250 houses Graduate Room in the Memorial Library the Open Book Collection in addition to the opened in 2016. Located in room 464 of the Café. Intended for leisure use, the Open library, this space is dedicated to graduate Book Collection includes popular fiction, students working alone or in groups. Once in board games, mainstream movies, music Memorial Library, venture up to the ninth CDs, and video games (including PS4 and floor to visit the Department of Special Xbox One). (Video game consoles can be Collections. There is always an amazing rare checked out from the near-by InfoLab in collection on display that may inspire your Room 2250.) intellect in unexpected ways. Looking for more esoteric films? A likely Other larger campus libraries frequented place to find what you want is the extensive by graduate students include: film collection at theMicroforms/ Media • Ebling Library for health sciences Center (MMC) in Memorial Library (Room • Steenbock Library for agriculture 443). For musical theater, opera, and con- and life sciences certs on DVD and VHS, try the Mills Music • Wisconsin Historical Society Library Library located in the lower-level of for North American history and Memorial Library (Room B162). government publications Whether it’s for research or entertain- All these locations have excellent study ment, you can find music collections on spaces and computers, as well as librarians 17 Graduate Student Life

campus to fit your needs. The Mills Music comparable study space to the Capital Cafe. Library contains aisles of sheet music, music The Memorial Union Terrace (800 Langdon scores, as well as an extensive behind-the- St, union.wisc.edu/visit/terrace-at-the-memo- desk collection of CDs, LPs, and other rial-union) can be a good place to knock audiovisual materials. back an article or two when the weather is See Chapter 2 for more leisure and study pleasant, while other students have discov- materials available through the Madison ered the hushed study nooks at the Student Public Library. Activity Center (333 East Campus Mall, 3rd and 4th floors,asm.wisc.edu/sac ). More Study Hangouts Besides the main study areas above, some grad students have found their own niche of PLANNING AHEAD concentration heaven elsewhere: • The Art Library nestled on the ground floor underneath the Chazen Art Graduate Student Professional Museum, has a quiet, spot-lit, and cozy Development atmosphere. In addition to opportunities provided by • The Law Library attracts students who your program and discipline-specific profes- like the ample natural lighting and sional organizations, the Office of efficient, silent intensity. Professional Development (OPD)—located in nd • The Library & Information Studies the Graduate School on the 2 floor of Library is known for its quiet, relaxed Bascom Hall—coordinates, develops, and surroundings and spectacular view of promotes learning opportunities to foster the Lake Mendota academic, professional and life skills of the • The Geology Library on the south side of graduate education community. OPD campus is another hidden gem for provides many options for advancing your studying. professional and personal development. This includes workshops on a wide variety of Besides libraries, the campus abounds with topics designed to assist you in your eventual other study-friendly public locations. The transition from student to professional in bright, well-kept, open spaces of Grainger academic and other careers. Workshop topics Hall (975 University Ave), the home of the range from career exploration and planning Wisconsin School of Business, draw students to scholarly integrity and research skills. from nearby departments. Its main attraction OPD operates a clearinghouse of infor- is the first-floor Capital Café (union.wisc. mation and resources to help you navigate edu/dine/find-food-and-drink/crossroads- the array of opportunities that are available cafe), which has nice tables and seating, an on campus. The office also serves as a outlet of Peet’s Coffee & Tea, and a coffee- resource for faculty and campus personnel shop-like environment during peak hours. A who work with grad students. For more vending machine alcove near the cafe information on professional development and provides a microwave oven for public use. other helpful resources for graduate students, Slightly quieter, the main atrium and cafe visit the OPD online resource page at grad. of the newly-renovated School of Education wisc.edu/pd. (1000 Bascom Mall, union.wisc.edu/dine/ find-food-and-drink/crossroads-cafe) offer a 18 Graduate Student Life

GradConnections Weekly e-mail, call, or stop by the center. GradConnections Weekly is the newsletter Writing Center courses designed for grad produced by the Graduate School’s Office of students include: A Dissertator’s Primer, Professional Development (OPD). It is Writing Critiques of Research Articles and distributed to all graduate students each Reviews of Literature, Writing Graduate week and is a link to funding and profession- Research Proposals, Developing and al development opportunities and important Delivering Conference Papers, and many graduate student information. more. For an up-to-date schedule of the current semester’s courses visit writing.wisc.edu. The Writing Center 6171 Helen C. White Hall Program in Writing 608-263-1992 Across the Curriculum writing.wisc.edu The L&S Writing-Across-the-Curriculum Email: [email protected] (WAC) program helps faculty, instructional The Writing Center provides assistance to staff, students, and teaching assistants in all hundreds of graduate and professional disciplines to develop writing assignments students every semester, as well as under- that help students learn the subject matter of grads. Master’s and doctoral candidates a course. To that end, the WAC program working on theses and dissertations can sign staff sponsors cross-disciplinary workshops up for an “ongoing appointment” for on designing effective assignments and individual instruction or take classes to help responding efficiently to student writing; with the thesis/dissertation process. Teaching develops workshops for programs; and assistants can also get advice on how to consults individually with instructors about integrate writing into the classes they teach. the writing component of their courses. Over 300 faculty and teaching assistants have Writing Center Workshops attended WAC-sponsored workshops. The Writing Center offers free noncredit The WAC program also helps programs workshops throughout the semester. Some and individual instructors design courses meet just a single time; others meet once a that are designated as Communications-B or week for two weeks. Each class will give you Writing-Intensive. And the WAC program the chance to pick up valuable writing skills leads the training sessions required for new in a supportive, small-group environment. teaching assistants in Communications-B These short-term classes are not, however, courses. substitutes for regular semester-long writing In addition to workshops and consulting, courses. They do not provide the sustained the WAC program maintains a library of practice with writing and the critical sample assignments and articles about response that good writing courses do. writing assignments in different disciplines. Rather, they briefly review general principles The WAC staff also publishes a sourcebook about writing and give students opportuni- of teaching materials and a newsletter; both ties to read and discuss models of particular the sourcebook and the newsletter are types of academic writing. available to all interested instructors. For If you cannot find a class to fit your more information, check out their website at needs, let them know. If you aren’t sure writing.wisc.edu/wac. which class is right for you, or if you have questions about a specific class, send an 19 Graduate Student Life

Resources for Dissertators choosing a school to finding a job. Chapters The publishing industry has discovered a on the dissertation deal with the committee, large market for books aimed at helping topic, proposal, writing, and defense. Ph.D. candidates overcome writer’s block. Students looking for more general article- The rate of publication is so rapid that publishing help should consult Writing Your choosing from among the advice books has Journal Article in Twelve Weeks: A Guide to become the subject of much online debate. Academic Publishing Success by Wendy A request for recommendations set off a Laura Belcher. lively, lengthy discussion on the e-mail list of the Modern Language Association’s Graduate School Thesis Graduate Student Caucus. Several students and Dissertation Guides recommended Writing for Social Scientists: grad.wisc.edu/currentstudents/degree How to Start and Finish Your Thesis, Book, Dissertation Databases or Article by Howard Becker; or David library.wisc.edu/find/dissertations Sternberg’s book, How to Complete and Browse through entire dissertations and Survive a Doctoral Dissertation. Texts such dissertation abstracts completed at as Writing Your Dissertation in Fifteen UW–Madison and other institutions. Minutes a Day by Joan Bolker focus on creating a writing regimen and appeal to Association for Support students who are looking for structure. of Graduate Students Another helpful publication for all asgs.org graduate students is Robert Peters’ Getting Includes archives of Thesis News, a bulletin What You Came For: The Smart Student’s for students writing master’s theses or Guide to Earning a Master’s or Ph.D. It’s doctoral dissertations. packed with practical advice ranging from 20 Graduate Student Life

CHAPTER 2 City of Madison Photo: University Communications Photo: University

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Welcome to Madison, Wisconsin! You will find the best of all worlds in Wisconsin’s vibrant capital city and picturesque surrounding towns: natural beauty and outdoor recreation, stimulating cultural offerings, distinctive restaurants and shops, and an irreverent spirit of fun. Built on an isthmus between lakes Monona and Mendota, Madison is renowned for its beautiful scenery. A total of five area lakes and over 200 parks provide an abundance of year-round outdoor activities, from hiking, biking, swimming, and sailing to cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice fishing. Urban culture, natural beauty, small-town charm— the greater Madison area offers it all!

WEATHER festivals each year, people are out enjoying the spring and summer. For many people, one of the first things that come to mind about Madison is the weather. Generally known for very cold and snowy STATE AND LOCAL winters, you might be surprised by how GOVERNMENT sunny Madison is throughout the year—and Madison is not only home to the University how hot it is in the summer! If you come of Wisconsin, it is also the state capital. from a warmer climate, Madison summers Wisconsin’s state government features will feel just like home, though it is likely to separate legislative, executive and judicial take a bit of adjustment when snowstorms branches. Constitutional officers include the and below-zero temperatures arrive. governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of Thick gloves, scarves, and hats are state, attorney general, state treasurer, and essential for those walks to class in the superintendent of public instruction; each winter. Long underwear is also a good elected to a four-year term. The legislature is investment. See Chapter 8 for information divided into two houses: the Senate with 33 on where to find winter gear. From members and the Assembly with 99 November to about April it can be quite representatives. chilly, and most students quickly learn to Because it is the center of state govern- layer their clothes to adjust to varying ment, Madison is home to a number of temperatures. political groups with student affiliates on One remarkable thing about Wisconsin is campus. Check the Center for Leadership that people really appreciate the weather and Office (cfli.wisc.edu) for listings. For more take advantage of it. In general, Madisonians information on student organizations, see are very active, participating in many winter Chapter 3. Other useful information regard- sports, including skiing, ice-skating, and ing local government: snowshoeing. Once the weather gets warmer, • Proceedings of the state legislature, outdoor activities abound. From sailing on county board, and city council are open the lakes, to biking through the Arboretum, to the public. to participating in the numerous local 22 Graduate Student Life Photo: University Communications Photo: University

Memorial Union Terrace.

• To find information about voting in the • To learn more about city government and City of Madison, visit cityofmadison. services in Madison, visit the city’s com/election/voter. Use Wisconsin.Gov website (cityofmadison.com). It offers (maps.legis.wisconsin.gov/) to determine information about trash removal, who your elected officials are. parking, snow removal, special events, • You can tour the Capitol and the schools, and the mayor. Governor’s Mansion. Free tours are • Many Madison neighborhoods have offered at the Capitol year round and formal organizations in which you can depart from the ground-floor informa- get involved. Check with your neighbors tion desk. Free tours of the Governor’s or at the nearest community center. To Mansion run April through August on learn more about specific neighborhoods, Thursdays and during the holiday season check out the Greater Madison Chamber (firstlady.wi.gov/executive-residence/ of Commerce’s Living Here section of tour-information). their website at visitmadison.com/ • To learn more about Wisconsin govern- plan-your-trip/living-in-madison. ment. visit wisconsin.gov. This site will keep you up to date on Wisconsin news and what is happening in state government. 23 Graduate Student Life

Getting Involved by Lauren Michael, Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics Graduate Program

As the home to UW–Madison, the state political center, and a generally active community, Madison also houses multiple major volunteering organizations, with 40% of Madison-area residents participating in volunteer activities each year. Want to get involved? Here are a few ways to get started: If you’re looking to get involved in a variety of activities or to get help looking for the right cause, the RSVP of Dane County (rsvpdane.org) coordinates and advertises for numerous volunteer organizations, efforts, and events, providing a gateway for interested volunteers. Madison also has local chapters of some of the major national volunteer organizations including The United Way of Dane County (unitedwaydanecounty.org) and the Kiwanis Club of Downtown Madison (madisonkiwanis.org). For those interested in volunteering with Madison-area youth, there are multiple opportunities through the local school districts or through local chapters of Big Brothers Big Sisters (bbbsmadison.org) and Boys and Girls Club (bgcdc.org). Briarpatch Youth Services (youthsos.org) blends programs helping runaway and at-risk teens by fostering youth networking and job development. Also provided is temporary shelter for youth fleeing abusive situations. If you’re interested in making a difference for animals, there are local volunteer opportunities with the Wisconsin Humane Society (wihumane.org) and with Madison’s Henry Vilas Zoo (vilaszoo.org). There are also a multitude of outdoor volunteer activities with Madison City Parks (cityofmadison.com/parks), Habitat for Humanity of Dane County (habitatdane.org), and the UW Hoofers (hoofers.org). For leadership and professional experience through volunteering, there are the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce (greatermadisonchamber.com) and opportunities with the City of Madison (cityofmadison.com/hr). Opportunities to support a political cause or campaign are also quite accessible via websites for the democratic and republican parties of Wisconsin (wisdems.org, wisgop.org) or for non-partisan organizations like the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign (wisdc.org). On campus, the Morgridge Center for Public Service (morgridge.wisc.edu/students) provides other opportunities for volunteerism and involvement. See more about the Morgridge Center and other campus organizations in Chapter 3. This is just a short list of ways to get involved. 24 Graduate Student Life

STAYING INFORMED Photo: Claudia Calderon Irene

Newspapers • Madison has two daily newspapers, the Wisconsin State Journal and the Capital Times. Both of these can be accessed online at madison.com. • Isthmus is Madison’s free weekly newspaper. Both the print and online versions (at thedailypage.com) are great sources to find out what is going on in the area Campus skyline. every week. • UW–Madison has two student newspapers, the Daily Cardinal (dailycardinal. Other News Outlets • Stay up to date on UW–Madison news com), published in print Monday and through University Communications, Thursday, and the Badger Herald which can be accessed online at news. (badgerherald.com). wisc.edu. • The Madison Times weekly newspaper is • WisPolitics.com and the Wheeler Report a community newspaper that focuses on (thewheelerreport.com) are digests of positive news in multicultural communi- state news and press releases from state ties and can be accessed online at and local government. themadisontimes.com. • Progressive Magazine, originally founded Madison Public Library in 1909, is a monthly magazine that When you need a break from studying and offers insight (if not objectivity) into research, why not read a book for fun? local Madison politics. Find it at pro- The Madison Public Library gressive.org. (madisonpubliclibrary.org) is an additional • The Onion, a popular news satire paper, library resource available to UW–Madison was founded in and operates from students. Besides books and other print Madison. It is available online at materials, the public libraries also offer theonion.com. music, movies, group study spaces, and Radio community events. See the website for the branch location nearest you. The central • WSUM is the web-based campus radio branch, Central Library, is right downtown station that broadcasts live on the web at at 201 W. Mifflin Street (608-266-6300). wsum.org. You can also hear WSUM by tuning to 91.7 FM. • WORT (89.9 FM, wort-fm.org) is an CITY EVENTS independent, listener-sponsored, community radio station that offers a The city of Madison holds myriad events variety of news programs and music. throughout the year for both students and • A full listing of radio stations in the residents. Madison area, including popular music The Farmers’ Market (dcfm.org) showcas- stations, is available at ontheradio.net/ es the rich resources of Dane County and brings a bounty of area farmers to the stations.aspx. 25 Graduate Student Life

championships. In addition, there are multitudes of UW–Madison sporting events (see Chapter 9).

Photo: Sajika GallegePhoto: Enjoy the sights and sounds of the city and learn more about Madison events at cityofmadison. com.

ACCOMODATIONS FOR VISITORS Madison is a beautiful city with so Halloween in Madison. much to do throughout downtown and the surrounding areas. When family and friends come to visit, and community. One can buy produce, dairy your one bedroom apartment can’t accom- products, pastries, plants, and other goods modate them, there are a variety of hotels local from vendors. See Chapter 8 for more and inns available in the downtown area and information. beyond. Taste of Madison (tasteofmadison.com), In addition to the Madison hotels you can where local restaurants showcase tastes of find through an online travel service or by their fare, is a major weekend-long summer searching “hotels” at wisc.edu, there are event held on The Square. Additional events several options for guest lodging on campus. held on Capitol Square include the Madison Winter Festival (winter-fest.com), Art Fair on The Lowell Inn and Conference Center the Square (travelwisconsin.com/events/ 610 Langdon Street fairs-festivals/art-fair-on-the-square-41298), Madison, WI 53703–1104 and Concerts on the Square (wcoconcerts.org/ 608-256-2621 (Front desk) performance-listing/category/concerts- 866-301-1753 (Reservations) on-the-square). conferencing.uwex.edu/hotel-accommodations There are many seasonal charity events, such as run/walks and other physically active Wisconsin Union Guestrooms fundraisers, which offer a great way to stay in Memorial Union shape and meet new people. For those gutsy 800 Langdon Street enough, the Polar Bear Plunge (polaplungewi. Madison, WI 53706 org) into the icy water of Lake Mendota is a 608-265-3000 popular fundraiser held each winter. There are also multiple races for cyclists, Wisconsin Union Hotel runners, cross-country skiers, and other Union South athletes held throughout the year. In fact, one 1308 W. Dayton Street of the national Ironman triathlon competi- Madison, WI 53715 tions (affectionately termed IMOO) is held 608-263-2600 each year in Madison at the end of the summer. union.wisc.edu/wuhotel Multiple statewide athletic events are often held in Wisconsin including high school state Discounts apply for students and Union 26 Graduate Student Life

members at Memorial Union and Union suburb along Fish Hatchery Road with South. More information about availability multiple residential neighborhoods, an and room rates is available online at union. extensive shopping district, and its own movie wisc.edu. theatre. Verona, which connects with Fitchburg’s west edge and is located along Highway 151, quickly transitions into farm- BEYOND MADISON land to the south. Neighboring Towns Directly to Madison’s west, following and Villages University Avenue, is the city of Middleton. Beyond the neighborhoods in the city of Another large suburb of Madison, Middleton Madison, you might find yourself living in is known as the Good Neighbor City and is one of the “suburbs” of Madison or hear consistently voted one of the best places to live mention of them in the news. The following by Money magazine. It is also home to the section provides a clockwise overview of National Mustard Museum and the Capital communities surrounding Madison. Brewery. Just north of Madison, on the other side of Lake Monona is the village of Waunakee, Other Popular Wisconsin Events which can be reached via Highway 113. and Locations Known for being the only Waunakee in the If you need a break from studying, there are world, it is a vibrant community with a small many opportunities for outdoor fun in town vibe hosting annual festivals including Wisconsin. You can tour a brewery or cheese Waunafest and Wauktoberfest. factory, go biking on a road or mountain bike To Madison’s northeast, along Highway trail, hike in a state park, ski or snowboard, 151 (East Washington Avenue), is Sun Prairie, or explore Wisconsin’s Native-American known for its parks, historic downtown, and heritage. The Wisconsin Department of affordable real estate. One particularly Tourism offers free publications focusing on interesting community event includes the bed-and-breakfasts, state park information, annual Christmas light competition for which and special-interest attractions. A little- you can print a map of participating houses. known fact is that there are more than 100 Monona is located to the southeast across wineries in the state, most of which offer Lake Monona from the isthmus. With its tours and tastings. Find them at the Wisconsin proximity to the amenities of Madison, Winery Association (wiswine.com). small-town feel, and location along the lake, Like Madison and its surrounding areas, it is one of the larger suburbs of Madison. the rest of Wisconsin is full of festivals, Further to the southeast you can find the starting in early May and continuing through city of Stoughton along Highway 51 (also the fall. You can go to the Big Whopper known as Stoughton Road), which hosts one Weekend in New London, Spring Festival of of the largest Norwegian Independence Day Beers in Stevens Point, Tater Toot in Almond, festivals outside of Norway. West of or Twin-O-Rama in Cassville. The festivals Stoughton, and directly south of Madison on usually feature delicious ethnic and regional Highway 14 (following Park St. south) is the cuisine, local music, parades, and sometimes a village of Oregon, with the ‘gon’ portion queen coronation and/or tractor pull. You can pronounced like the word “gone.” find a Wisconsin festival within an hour of To the west of Oregon is the city of Madison any weekend during the summer, Fitchburg and, just past that, the city of and they provide a great source of free Verona. Fitchburg is a rapidly-growing entertainment! 27 Graduate Student Life

The Essential Wisconsin Dictionary If you are new to the state you may notice people saying things in conversation that don’t seem to make much sense. We have compiled a handy phrase book to help you communi- cate with the locals and those of us who have been here awhile! Contributors to this section are Lauren A. Michael (Biophysics) and Colin Fitzpatrick (Ethnomusicology).

BELTLINE:The common name for U.S. engineering buildings, also on the west Highway 12/18, the expressway that side of campus. skirts the city. Washington, D.C., has an CHEESE CURDS: Very young curds of expressway that circles the capital city cheddar cheese, considered a Wisconsin called the Beltway. It is only fitting that as delicacy. They are available at grocery the capital of the great state of Wisconsin, stores and, in fried form, at many restau- Madison has the Beltline. It also offers rants and pubs. Fresh cheese curds squeak Wisconsin newspaper editors the ability when you bite into them. Fried cheese to refer to state political shenanigans as curds, like mozzarella sticks, are served happening “inside the Beltline.” The hot with a side of dipping sauce. Beltline is a limited-access road; you don’t FROZEN CUSTARD: This is a unique have to worry about traffic lights. ice-cream-like treat that is found only in a CAPITOL SQUARE: The four streets handful of cities around the country. that surround the State Capitol building. Made with cream and eggs, frozen The “Square,” as it is commonly known, custard has become one of the area’s sits on the opposite end of State Street noteworthy foods. Michael’s Frozen from campus. It is the site for many Custard and Culver’s both supply Madison events including the renowned Madison with this tasty treat. Farmers’ Market, Concerts on the Square, BRAT: Short for bratwurst, rhymes with and the Art Fair on the Square. “rot” not “rat.” In any other state, a brat CAPITOL LOOP: Also known as “the is a sassy, upstart kid. In Wisconsin, it’s a loop,” it is the square of streets located food of almost religious stature. This one block outside of the Capitol Square. spicy German sausage (in white or red Make sure to check it out as there are varieties) can be found at the grill on the prime restaurants and gathering places Union Terrace, or at almost any picnic or tucked in every corner. public event. Backyard chefs like to boil LIBRARY MALL: The open area their brats in beer and onions prior to between Memorial Union and the library, browning them on the grill to create a at the corner of Lake and State Streets. true Wisconsin delicacy. This area is home to many food and SCONNIE: A catchy and prideful term vendor carts, especially when the weather for the Wisconsin native or, at times, is warm. This is one of several “malls” on UW–Madison students at large; shorter campus. Henry Mall is the centerpiece of and easier to remember than the agricultural campus on the west side “Wisconsinite.” Gained popularity after of the university. Engineering Mall is the two graduates opened a clothing store area with the fountain outside the based on the “Sconnie” tag. Many 28 Graduate Student Life

self-proclaimed Sconnies, including UW or soda is the traditional Wisconsin way students and supporters, are often seen in of describing soft drinks. We have no red shirts with this word across the chest. hard-and-fast rule on this one, except to At times used in opposition to Coastie. encourage diplomacy all around. CHEESEHEAD: Many consider this a BUBBLER: A drinking fountain. derogatory name for the state’s residents, Specifically, it refers to drinking fountains but some Wisconsinites are actually proud that feature a stream of water in the to wear foam-rubber cheese wedges on middle that bubbles upward. In their heads. Don’t be surprised if you see Wisconsin, however, the term is frequent- them on State Street, in Camp Randall ly used for any kind of drinking fountain. (the football stadium), or outside the Kohl You can find an example in most build- Center (the basketball arena). ings on campus. According to the COASTIE: A contested term used in Dictionary of American Regional English Madison to describe transplants from the (which is written by researchers at East or West coast. The term gained UW–Madison), “bubbler” has been used popularity and national media attention since 1914, with the most widespread in the fall of 2009 because of a student- usage in Wisconsin and northern Illinois. produced “Coastie Song.” COTTAGE: Term for a second home. As opposed to the bundled up, snow “Cottage” may refer to a fishing shanty or boot-donning natives, “coasties” are a huge mansion. Often, people will go identifiable by attire that is somewhat out “up north” (see below) to their “cottage.” of place for Wisconsin’s blustery winter UP NORTH: Where Wisconsinites go climate. Some people proudly self-identify on vacation (sometimes the location as coastie despite its negative connota- technically may be south, west, or east). tions. At times used in opposition to Usually refers to the resort areas, includ- Sconnie. ing the Wisconsin Dells and Door County FLATLANDER: A reference to people (home to Door County cherries). from Illinois. During the ice age, glaciers WILLY STREET: The common name for did not reach much beyond the southern the near-eastside neighborhood around border of Wisconsin. This meant that the Williamson Street, known for being the rolling hills and valleys created by the ice most liberally-minded in Madison. This is in Wisconsin ended abruptly before a popular area for grad students, with Illinois. This is a point of Wisconsin several good restaurants and shops. The pride, even though Wisconsin didn’t exist neighborhood also hosts the Willy Street during the ice age and the glaciers proba- Fair in early fall. bly didn’t stop at the border out of sincere ST. VINNY’S: Officially known as the Badger pride. Society of St. Vincent de Paul, this is a POP vs. SODA: Many Wisconsin charitable resale shop that outfits many residents from varying parts of the state students and furnishes their apartments. take strong stances on whether saying pop 29 Graduate Student Life

Beyond the festivals held by various Located an hour northwest of Madison, the Wisconsin cities and townships, there are Wisconsin Dells is known as the Waterpark popular tourist attractions scattered through- Capital of the World, with dozens of attrac- out the state. Here are a few of the most tions, amusement parks, and hotels. Visit popular tourism and vacation hotspots: wisdells.com for more information. Door Mount Horeb, in particular, is a popular County, home of the Door County cherries daytrip destination. Located 12 miles to the you can buy at the farmer’s market, is located west of Verona, this city is rich with in the sharp peninsula at the northeast part of Norwegian heritage and known as the Troll the state that juts into Lake Michigan. In the Capital of the world. As a result, Mount summer, the peninsula is flooded with visitors Horeb hosts multiple festivals such as the staying in any of the numerous lodges and Thirsty Troll Brewfest. Currently, the Planet hotels along the lake. A variety of other Trek project connects a string of bike trails attractions are available; see doorcounty.com between Madison and Mount Horeb, repre- for listings. senting the to-scale distances between the sun Whether you have out-of-town guests or (a marker at Monona Terrace) and the planets you want to be a tourist yourself, the state of of our solar system out to Pluto (spaceplace. Wisconsin has a lot to offer. To find out more wisc.edu/planettrek.htm). about this great area, check out the following Another popular Wisconsin tourist spot is places for more information. New Glarus, located 30 miles southwest of Association of Wisconsin Tourism Madison and home to the popular New Attractions Glarus Brewing Company, with tours and 44 E. Mifflin Street, Suite 900 tastings available daily. Known as “Little Madison, WI 53703 Switzerland,” New Glarus hosts multiple food 608-250-4873 and cultural festivals, many of which empha- wiattraction.com size the city’s Swiss heritage. Green Bay and Milwaukee, two of the Greater Madison other largest cities in Wisconsin, are popular Chamber of Commerce in part because they are home to the Green 615 E. Washington Avenue Bay Packers football team and Milwaukee P.O. Box 71 Brewers baseball team. Milwaukee has all the Madison, WI 53701–0071 amenities of any big U.S. city and Green Bay is 608-256-8348 known for its industrial history, making these greatermadisonchamber.com two cities popular for weekend or day trips. Greater Madison Convention & Devil’s Lake is a popular nearby camping Visitors Bureau destination. Carved out of rock formations by 615 E. Washington Avenue glaciers, the lake is narrow, clean, and Madison, WI 53703 surrounded by steep hiking trails. Camp 608-255-2537 grounds, with and without electricity, are visitmadison.com located around the lake, with canoes and paddleboats available for rent, making Devil’s Wisconsin Department of Tourism Lake great for a weekend camping trip. See 201 W. Washington Avenue devilslakewisconsin.com for details. Madison, WI 53708–8690 For extended vacations, many 1-800-432-8747 Wisconsinites and out-of-state visitors travel travelwisconsin.com to the Wisconsin Dells or Door County. CHAPTER 3 Student Services and Organizations

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Academics are the priority while you’re in graduate school, but there are also many other opportunities and services available on campus to enhance your social, academic, and professional development. We encourage you to reach outside of your department and explore all the resources and services the university has to offer.

Conference Presentation Funds Intramural Sports If you are in need of financial support for Meet grads from all over campus by playing an conference travel, you can apply for Conference intramural sport! Intramural teams are admin- Presentation Funds. Historically, funding in the istered through the university’s Division of amount of $600 is available to dissertators and Recreational Sports. Some teams get together to final-year MFA students. Sometimes other play outside of the league or meet socially after award levels may be added and eligibility may games. One grad student volunteers to captain, be expanded to include all graduate students. which requires registering the team and commu- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with nicating with players. Visit recsports.wisc.edu/ multiple deadlines within the fiscal year at: intramuralsports.htm to learn more. grad.wisc.edu/studentfunding/grantscomp/ conference. GRADUATE STUDENT Research Travel Award INVOLVEMENT If you are traveling to conduct research support- Listed below is detailed information about ing your dissertation, thesis, or final project, several well-known opportunities for involve- you may apply for the Research Travel Award. ment on campus. Historically, funding in the amount of $600 and a limited number of $1,500 awards (for interna- Multicultural Graduate Network tional research travel) are available to disserta- (MGN) tors and final-year MFA students. Sometimes The Multicultural Graduate Network is your other award levels may be added and eligibility resource for social networking, learning and may be expanded to include all graduate professional development. Housed within the students. Applications are accepted on a rolling Graduate School at the University of basis with multiple deadlines within the fiscal Wisconsin–Madison, we focus on the needs year. For specific review deadlines, visit grad. of graduate students of color, and also serve as an inclusive network for ALL graduate wisc.edu/studentfunding/grantscomp/research. students! MGN has three major goals for Graduate Student Peer Mentor Awards supporting graduate students of color: The Graduate Peer Mentor awards provide students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to 1. Bridging the gap between admissions and honor graduate students who demonstrate enrollment; stellar mentorship qualities. Awards recipients 2. Creating multicultural spaces through are selected based on their ability to mentor which graduate students can build communi- undergraduate and/or graduate students in their ties across campus; departments, and honored at a reception held in 3. Providing learning and professional the spring. development opportunities to support graduate students from the beginning to end of 32 Graduate Student Life their graduate program(s). Photo: GSC Photo: Contact: [email protected] or 608-890-4731.

Delta Program In Research, Teaching, and Learning If you are a graduate student in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) at the University of Wisconsin– Madison, you are learning to be an excellent STEM researcher. In your future career you will also need to develop teaching excellence, whether it is in academia, industry, or else- ALPS Leadership Ropes Course where. How can you learn to be both a forefront researcher and a What opportunities does Delta offer? superb teacher? The Delta Program in • Graduate courses for credit Research, Teaching, and Learning can help! • Authentic teaching opportunities through What is Delta? the Delta internship program The Delta Program is a professional develop- • Delta Certificate in Research, Teaching, ment program that prepares graduate and Learning students in the natural and behavioral • Monthly Roundtable Dinners sciences, engineering, and mathematics for • Teaching and learning portfolio success as future faculty. workshops • Many workshops and seminars through- Who will benefit from out the year participating in Delta? Read more about the Delta program at Individuals who want to become better delta.wisc.edu. Contact them for more teachers, seek a competitive edge in the information at 608-261-1180 or e-mail academic or industry job market, desire [email protected]. deeper engagement in a community of people who care about teaching and learning, or Associated Students of Madison want to learn about ways to address issues of (ASM) diversity in their classrooms. Wisconsin state law allows students at the We welcome students at all stages of their University of Wisconsin–Madison to partici- graduate careers: master’s and Ph.D. stu- pate in the administration of the university. dents, dissertators, TAs, PAs, RAs, and The Associated Students of Madison (ASM) postdocs. Anyone interested in improving is the campus-wide student governance their teaching in the college classroom, organization at UW–Madison. Graduate and informal science education or outreach undergraduate representatives are elected to contexts, or elsewhere in their professional the 33-member ASM Student Council based lives is invited to join. on their respective college or school. The 33 Graduate Student Life

operations. The SSFC, in contrast, only offers operations funding for the following year, but it funds the operations of student organizations and services from several

Photo: Claudia Irene Calderon Claudia Photo: thousand dollars all the way up to several hundred thousand dollars. Individual grants can top over $500,000, such as those awarded to the Child Care Tuition Assistance Program, that provides UW student parents assistance in paying for quality childcare.

Graduate students, faculty, and staff mingle Graduate Research Scholars (GRS) at the Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Graduate Research Scholar (GRS) communi- Honor Society awards ceremony. ties are organized by the various schools and student council has regular biweekly meet- colleges within UW-Madison to support ings open to all students. There are two underrepresented students. Students receiv- other branches of ASM. The ASM Student ing Advanced Opportunity Fellowships are Services Finance Committee (SSFC) submits brought together in these GRS communities budget recommendations to the ASM throughout their graduate school career for a Student Council and the Chancellor as to range of social, academic, professional how your student fees should be spent. The development, and research-related activities. ASM Student Judiciary oversees the ASM Strong faculty and peer support augment the elections and acts as the dispute resolution funding provided by the fellowship. GRS arm of ASM. communities also offer a wealth of assistance When you get your student account to underrepresented graduate students invoice, you will notice a line for “segregat- through individual advising and referrals to ed” or “seg” fees. Students pay approximate- campus resources. Schools and Colleges with ly $570 in seg fees per term (as of Spring Graduate Scholar communities include: 2016), depending on credit load, and interna- • Graduate Engineering Research Scholars tional students pay an additional $75 for per (GERS): The College of Engineering’s semester. If you happen to be a graduate Graduate Engineering Research Scholars student employee, you may get a tuition program is a unique fellowship program waiver, but you still pay these fees. Some designed to offer students much more fellowship awards may pay these seg fees; than monetary support. Through GERS, contact your personnel office for informa- students become members of a support- tion. Seg fees are basically students’ self- ive community of UW–Madison engi- imposed taxes used to fund neering graduate students, faculty and student-determined, non-academic activities, staff. and ASM is the student organization respon- Contact: Kelly Burton, sible for distributing this money. [email protected] During the year, the Finance Committee • School of Education Graduate Research regularly awards from hundreds up to a few Scholars (Ed-GRS): Ed-GRS is a com- thousand dollars to registered student munity of graduate students from diverse organizations. These awards fund events, socio-economic and cultural back- travel, and everyday organizational grounds receiving Advanced 34 Graduate Student Life

Opportunity Fellowship in the School of promote diversity and inclusion in Education. In addition to a stipend, American business. Contact Binnu Palta tuition, and health care benefits, the Hill, [email protected], 608-263-3462. program strives to assist our fellows with • Environmental Graduate Research first year transition, community build- Scholars (EnviroGRS): EnviroGRS ing, and professional development. Visit: provides resources to targeted graduate education.wisc.edu/sdp/programs/edgrs students in the Nelson Institute for • Letters & Sciences Community of Environmental Studies. Contact Jim Graduate Research Scholars (L&S Miller, [email protected], C-GRS): The L&S C-GRS includes all 608-263-4373. first-year Advanced Opportunity Fellows • Nursing Graduate Research Scholars: (AOF) who are pursuing graduate Nursing GRS is a community of gradu- degrees in a Letters & Science program. ate students from diverse socio-economic C-GRS students develop and participate and cultural backgrounds receiving in professional and community pro- Advanced Opportunity Fellowships in grams and events that include graduate the School of Nursing. Recipients receive fellows, faculty and staff. a stipend, tuition, and health care Contact: Brian Bubenzer, benefits. Contact Carol Aspinwall, [email protected], 608-265-0603, Coordinator of Doctoral Student ls.wisc.edu/cgrs.html Academic Services, caaspinwall@wisc. • Science and Medicine Graduate Research edu, 608-263-9109. Scholars Program (SciMed GRS): The • School of Human Ecology Graduate Science and Medicine GRS Program was Research Scholars (SoHE GRS): The established to enhance the experiences School of Human Ecology’s Graduate and opportunities of our targeted Research Scholars community is graduate students in the College of designed to offer students a strong Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS), cohort-based experience in addition to the School of Pharmacy, the School of monetary support. Through SoHE GRS, Veterinary Medicine, and the School of students become members of a support- Medicine and Public Health. This ive community of UW-Madison graduate program provides resources to both students, faculty and staff. Contact students and faculty mentors to enrich Professor Constance Flanagan, the graduate experience at UW– [email protected], sohe.wisc.edu. Madison. Visit: scimedgrs.wisc.edu • Business GRS: The Graduate Business Research Community is a community of ADDITIONAL students who come from diverse back- GRADUATE STUDENT grounds including varying ethnicity, ORGANIZATIONS race, socio-economic status, gender, sexual orientation and ability. The There are more than 750 student organiza- Wisconsin School of Business is a tions on campus. The best way to seek out founding member of the Consortium for current organizations is to visit the Center Graduate Study in Management, an for Leadership and Involvement (CFLI) organization whose mission is to website, cfli.wisc.edu, and visit the Registered Student Organization directory. 35 Graduate Student Life This list will not include unregistered student THE WISCONSIN organizations, and you may find that there are groups in your department that you UNIONS would like to get involved with as well. There are two student union buildings on If you are interested in officially register- campus: the older Memorial Union, on Lake ing an organization, you must register at cfli. Mendota, and the newer Union South near wisc.edu. Once registered through CFLI, Camp Randall. Union delis are also found at your organization is eligible for funding from several locations across campus. Most ASM, and your group can reserve rooms in students refer to Memorial Union simply as the Union and access other resources. “The Union,” while Union South is known You will find that many departments by its full name. The unions are social, have their own graduate student organiza- cultural, and recreational centers of the tions, but here is an incomplete list of a few campus. Membership is automatic for groups which will appeal to students across students taking at least three credits, but departments: community members and alumni can also Association of Asian American Graduate buy union memberships. Students (AAAGS): Brings together Asian- Americans for fellowship, education, and a Memorial Union better understanding of what it means to be 800 Langdon Street, Madison, WI 53706 Asian-American. Graduate Women in Science (Sigma Delta Union South Epsilon), Beta Chapter: Provides a local 1308 W. Dayton Street, Madison, WI 53715 support network for women scientists through a variety of events, such as monthly seminars Hours for both unions: about issues faced by women scientists. Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–midnight Indian Graduate Students Association Friday 7 a.m.–1 a.m. (IGSA): Promotes Indian culture on the UW Saturday: Memorial Union 8 a.m.–1 a.m.; campus. IGSA helps new Indian graduate Union South 7 a.m.–1 a.m. students to get settled into life in Madison. Sunday: Memorial Union 8 a.m.–midnight; Q-Grads: Provides social events around Union South 7 a.m.–midnight LGBTQ graduate students’ needs at union.wisc.edu UW–Madison. 608-890-3000 Slow Food UW–Madison: Brings together students who care about their food, and Over 1,000 events are offered at the Union how what we eat affects the world around each year, including theater, dance, music, us. Among other events, UW Slow Food also films, and other programs. These are gener- organizes a weekly Family Dinner Night, ally inexpensive or free for students. TITU featuring made-from-scratch meals from a or “Today in the Union” is the daily calendar different chef every week. of events taking place at either union. TITU Be sure to check out cfli.wisc.edu for a postings can be viewed online or at the complete list of registered student entrances of either union. For more informa- organizations. tion see union.wisc.edu/TITU. The Memorial Union Terrace is a can’t-miss feature of the UW–Madison campus. 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service, and a spectacular view of Lake • Music Committee: Produces and pro- Mendota, the Terrace is a timeless hangout motes concerts on the Terrace and in Der for the entire community. It is also one of the Rathskeller. few places close to campus that draws a large • Publications Committee: Issues two number of grad students and professionals high-quality publications and sponsors from the area, which can be a nice change of events in the arts, humanities, and music. pace on a campus dominated by undergrads. • Performing Arts Committee: The committee is responsible for the Concert Wisconsin Union Directorate Series, World Stage Series, Travel Film WUD (pronounced “wood”), the Wisconsin Series, and other exciting events. Union Directorate, are student committees For more information on WUD, visit wisc. that run all Union programs. WUD brings edu/union/wud. prominent speakers to campus, shows classic and current films, offers a wide variety of Wheelhouse Studios Wheelhouse Studios provide a pleasant entertainment, and plans service events. It is alternative to regular university classes. a great opportunity to get involved in Sponsored by the Wisconsin Union, these planning events, meeting people with similar courses are short, fun, and informative interests, and taking a leadership role. Some courses for personal and professional devel- of the WUD committees grad students are opment. If you want to learn how to cha-cha, invited to participate in are: carve wood, taste wine, or navigate the real • Alternative Breaks Committee: Members estate market, check out Wheelhouse classes. plan and participate in service-learning The course offerings are posted on the web trips throughout the U.S. during semes- at union.wisc.edu/wheelhouse.htm, and ter breaks. printed copies are available at the unions. • Art Committee: Programs gallery exhibitions in three galleries as well as throughout Memorial Union. DIVERSITY AND • Society & Politics Committee is a non- MULTICULTUR ALISM partisan group that organizes events covering a wide range of topics. ON CAMPUS • Distinguished Lecture Series Committee: Below are services and organizations on Brings big-name lecturers to the Union campus that cater to different groups. Please Theater and plans educational programs. find more information about diversity and • Film Committee: Schedules several film adjusting to life on campus in Chapter 4 on series in both unions, from classic international students. More is available on cinema to cutting edge. the web through the office of the Vice Provost for Diversity and Climate • Global Connections Committee: Strives provost.wisc.edu/climate.htm. to foster awareness of global issues and opportunities within the UW communi- Services for Women ty through creative, social, and educational programs. Women’s Clinic University Health Services (UHS) has a clinic • Hoofers: Teach and participate in outdoor for women, located on the third floor. UHS activities, from sailing to snowboard- offers services directly related to women’s ing, horseback riding to rock climbing. 37 Graduate Student Life

organizations on campus, many catering to graduate students and staff, at womenstudies.wisc.edu/ CRGW.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) Services LGBT Campus Center The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) Union South. Campus Center’s mission is to strengthen and sustain an inclusive campus community for LGBTQ and allied health including contraception, emergency students by eliminating heterosexism, contraception, testing for pregnancy, routine homophobia, and gender identity oppression. gynecological exams, health issue counsel- The center’s goal is to provide the services ing, health education, and more. Visit uhs. and resources necessary to meet the social, wisc.edu/services/medical/womens-health or emotional, academic and cultural needs of call 608-265-5600. LGBTQ students. The LGBT Campus Center is located on the second floor of the Campus Women’s Center Memorial Union and can be contacted at The Campus Women’s Center (CWC) was 608-265-3344. Hours, programs, and events founded in 1983 to confront the oppression can be found at wisc.edu/lgbt. women may face on the basis of race, gender, sexuality, class, and ability. The CWC works Historically Underrepresented toward this goal by providing a variety of Racial and Ethnic Minorities’ women-centered support services, educating Services the campus community on a number of women’s issues and serving as a resource and Multicultural Graduate Network referral center for all students. The Center (MGN) aims to empower women, strengthen the The Multicultural Graduate Network entire community, and promote social justice (MGN), located in the Graduate School’s overall. The office of the Campus Women’s Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Funding Center is located on the fourth floor of the brings together graduate students from Memorial Union. Visit the Campus Women’s across UW–Madison to foster community Center website at win.wisc.edu/organization/ and relationships. MGN seeks to address the campuswomenscenter. needs of students of color through professional development opportunities, social Other Resources and Organizations networking, and continued dialogue.. There are a number of women’s graduate Contact: [email protected] or organizations specializing in business, 608-890-4731. science, sociology, political science, engineering, curriculum and instruction, history, and Other Groups more. The Center for Research on Gender & A complete list of resources available for Women maintains a list of women’s underrepresented and minority groups can 38 Graduate Student Life

be found at diversity.wisc.edu. Photo: Ana Collares

African American Student Academic Services (AASAS) African American Student Academic Services (AASAS) provides support services to African and African American undergraduate students at the University of Wisconsin– Madison. All students benefit from a culturally, economically, geographically, and academically diverse campus. Contact: Craftshop at the Union. [email protected] or 608-263-2698.

American Indian Student Academic Minority Affairs Program Services (AISAS) in Pharmacy (MAPP) American Indian Student Academic Services An active student organization, the Minority (AISAS) assists undergraduate, graduate, and Affairs Program in Pharmacy (MAPP), professional students in their academic, provides a network for students of color and professional, and personal growth. They work their allies who are interested in issues of to develop a sense of community among diversity in pharmacy. They organize a students from reservation, rural, suburban, and number of community service events urban backgrounds with diverse interests. The throughout the year. Contact: pharmacy. shores of Lake Mendota have been home to wisc.edu/MAPP or [email protected]. Indigenous Nations and peoples for 11,000 edu. years, and AISAS celebrates the continued presence of this community at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Contact: amindian.wisc. edu/academics.htm or use this form to send STUDENTS WITH emails diversity.wisc.edu/pathways. DISABILITIES Consortium for Graduate McBurney Disability Resource Study in Management The mission of the organization is to increase Center The McBurney Disability Resource Center numbers of African American, Native works with students, faculty, and staff to American, and Hispanic American partici- provide students with reasonable academic pants in our schools and in American accommodations. Information on qualifica- business. Any individual in the MBA pro- tions, available accommodations, procedures gram with a demonstrated commitment to for requesting accommodation, and more, the consortium’s mission of diversifying both can be found at mcburney.wisc.edu, by the school enrollments and the ranks of calling 608-263-2741, or by visiting the management in corporate America is eligible McBurney Center on the 2nd floor of 702 W. for the program. Contact: bus.wisc.edu/mba/ Johnson St. why-wisconsin/diversity or 608-265-5105. If you think you may need accommodations, start early! Your instructors and the McBurney center will be able to 39 Graduate Student Life

accommodate you most effectively if they and education centers that operate to serve have plenty of time. In many situations, this campus faculty, staff and students. The means starting the dialogue before the OCCFR works with the University Child semester starts. Accommodation is a shared Care Committee, the CCTAP Advisory responsibility between you, faculty, and the Board, the Campus Planning Committee, a university. variety of academic and administrative Disabilities come in many forms, both programs, student groups, and existing child visible and invisible, and disclosure of care resources to ensure that the child care disability is always a personal choice. The needs of students, faculty, and staff are met. McBurney Center and the entire university Additionally, the office oversees parent respect this and ensure that information support and education services, participates in about a student’s disability is kept confiden- fundraising events, and administers two tial unless otherwise discussed with the financial assistance child care programs: the student. Child Care Tuition Assistance Program The McBurney Center also provides (CCTAP) for student parents and the Classified students with opportunities to engage with Staff Family Child Care Grant for permanent the campus community on disability related classified staff who work at UW–Madison. issues through education and advocacy. The You are always welcome to drop by the center hosts two affiliate programs to help office and the office will do their best to this mission: the McBurney Speakers Bureau serve you; however, a call ahead is always and Accessibility Advocates. See the website appreciated to ensure availability. for more information. The office is easily accessible on the Are you teaching? Do you want help Route 80 campus bus, about a 15-minute making your instruction as accessible as ride from the Memorial Union. Take the bus possible? McBurney has resources for to Eagle Heights and get off at the sign for instructors as well. the Community Center. For information about non-academic The OCCFR is located at 611 Eagle accessibility issues such as employment Heights, Rm. 148, on the north side of the accommodations, facilities accessibility, etc., University Apartments Community Center; visit wisc.edu/accessibility. This page con- look for the banner and enter in the doors tains information on all campus accessibility immediately underneath the banner. Take an resources (including the McBurney Disability immediate right. Resource Center). Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call OCCFR at 608-265-4060 FAMILY AND PARENT or visit occfr.wisc.edu. RESOURCES Child Care Tuition Assistance Program UW–Madison Resources (CCTAP) The Office of Child Care and Family The Child Care Tuition Assistance Program provides partial financial assistance for child Resources (OCCFR) care (with a licensed or accredited provider) The OCCFR promotes the development and to income-eligible student families. More implementation of a coordinated child care information about CCTAP can be accessed and family support system on campus. At through the Office of Campus Child Care present, the office coordinates six early care 40 Graduate Student Life

and Family Resources website. Visit Photo Ana Collares the CCTAP Portal (occfr.wisc.edu/ cctapinfo.htm) and log in using your NetID to use the eligibility calculator and to apply. Funds are limited and are granted on a first-come, first- served basis. Consider contacting OCCFR to join the CCTAP mailing list, so that you are notified of upcoming application deadlines.

KIDS Kare Program McBurney Disability Resource Center. The Kids Kare Program provides subsidized sick, back-up and hourly care up for the parent listserv through the for eligible CCTAP families. It requires a OCCFR. Contact the Parent Resource separate application form that must be Specialist at 608-265-9123 or jen.templin@ renewed annually. Contact Jen Dittrich- wisc.edu to sign up. You will receive weekly Templin, Parent Resource Specialist & updates on activities for children as well as CCTAP Program Coordinator (608-265- special workshops and events for parents. 9123, [email protected]) to apply. School of Education Resources Child Care Facilities The School of Education has a website with The following child care facilities are affiliat- UW resources and opportunities for children ed with UW–Madison and provide high- in Pre-K through grade 12. Access the quality, developmentally appropriate, website at education.wisc.edu/soe/ nurturing, consistent child care environments pk-12-education. for children of UW students, faculty, and staff. Lactation Rooms There are a number of private spaces in Center Ages Served buildings across campus where lactating Bernie’s Place 6 mos – 6 yrs mothers are welcome to pump or nurse. Each Eagle’s Wing 6 mos – 12 yrs lactation room is operated by the building Little Chicks manager of the specific building, but an Learning Academy 6 wks – 6 yrs up-to-date list can be found at occfr.wisc. UW Preschool Lab edu/lactation.htm. Linden Drive 6 mos – 5 yrs Waisman Early Community Resources Learning Program 12 mos – 6 yrs Henry Vilas Zoo Henry Vilas Zoo is open year round. For more information on these centers, and Admission is free. Grounds open daily at for contact information, visit the OCCFR 9:30 a.m., buildings open 10 a.m.–4 p.m., website at occfr.wisc.edu/child_care.htm. with the grounds closing at 5 p.m. The zoo is Parent Listserv located at 702 S. Randall Avenue, and One of the best ways to find out what is limited parking is available. Visit vilaszoo. going on in and around Madison is to sign org to learn more. 41 Graduate Student Life

Madison Children’s Museum Madison Children’s Museum (MCM) offers hands-on exhibits and programs, designed to inspire lifelong learning through play, celebrating children’s imaginations. The Madison Children’s Museum is located at 100 North Hamilton Street, near the Capitol building. More information is available at madisonchildrensmuseum.org. Hours: 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Lion at Henry Vilas Zoo Tuesday–Sunday Photo: Sajika Gallege Admission: $7.95, adults and children; $6.95, seniors and grandparents; $1, Family Moms in Madison Access admission for adults and children Moms in Madison is a website dedicated to utilizing WIC, Head Start, free or reduced resources in Madison for parents of babies, school lunch, Birth to 3, SSDI, Fostercare, toddlers, and preschoolers. There is an events Big Brothers/Big Sisters, unemployment calendar, information about family friendly insurance, or other public assistance pro- dining, parenting classes, things to do in gram; free for museum members and chil- Madison, and more. For more information, dren under 1 year old. visit momsinmadison.com.

Madison Public Library Happy Bambino The Madison Public Library has nine Happy Bambino is a locally owned business locations around Madison. The libraries with a Pregnancy and Early Parenting offer programs aimed at all age groups Learning Center located at 4116 Monona (mostly free of charge), as well as resources Drive. They have retail space, a community for both parents and children. Visit: room where many classes are held, and a madisonpubliclibrary.org/kids to learn more listserv. Happy Bambino was voted about programming at your local branch. Madison’s Best Children’s Store by the readers of Isthmus. Visit their website at Madison School and Community happybambino.com, contact them by phone Recreation (MSCR) at 608-223-6261, or email@happybambino. The Madison School and Community com. Recreation (MSCR) program is the public Tips for Graduate Student Families recreation provider for the residents of • Introduce your children to campus. Take Madison (within the boundaries of the them to the Union, the library, and other Madison Metropolitan School District). places where children are welcome. MSCR is a department of the Madison Connecting your children to your Metropolitan School District has a wide experience as a student will help them range of recreation programs and services for understand what you are doing when all ages that are offered year-round. Visit they are away from you; likewise, mscr.org. allowing your classmates and professors to see you in the “parent” role may help them understand some of the demands 42 Graduate Student Life

you face as a student-parent. Photo: Claudia Calderon Irene • Set up your class schedule and program plan as soon as you can. This will allow you to arrange childcare that meets your needs, and will reduce your stress from semester to semester if you can plan ahead. • Be up-front from the start with your advisor, professors, and classmates about your dual role as a parent and a student. • Find ways to connect with other parents School of Human Ecology preschool lab. on campus and introduce your children to other children of grad school parents. The Office of Childcare and Family Resources offers a listserv, and many programs have informal programs to connect parents with other parents. These networks will help you maintain perspective and provide a great social outlet to relieve stress and minimize feelings of isolation. • Take breaks from school every once in a while to dedicate some time to your children and vice versa; take breaks from your children every once in a while to completely dedicate some time to your school work and yourself. CHAPTER 4 International Students

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International Student Farm Outing at the Schultz Family Farm in Cottage Grove, Wis. 44 Graduate Student Life

Of the over 9,000 graduate students on campus, nearly 2,000 are international students. While all grad students face certain challenges, the lives of international students can be more complicated than those of students who grew up in the United States. This chapter focuses on the resources available to help international students succeed at UW–Madison.

INTERNATIONAL All new international students must attend the ISS Mandatory Orientation Program. STUDENT RESOURCES This is required by both the university and International Student Services (ISS) the federal visa regulations. At the ISS An essential resource on campus for interna- mandatory orientation, new international tional students is International Student students will register their arrival on the F or Services. Throughout your stay here, ISS J student visa and obtain information on staff is available to help you with particular maintaining legal visa status while attending issues that you may face as an international UW–Madison. Additionally, orientation also student. You can contact ISS in the following offers information on how to get involved in ways: ISS and campus programs, and how to take • Office hours: Weekdays 10 a.m.–4:30 advantage of services available both on and p.m. at 217 Red Gym (716 Langdon St.) off campus. • Online: iss.wisc.edu. ISS Programs and Services • Phone: 608-262-2044, weekdays • Individual advising: Walk-in advising is 9 a.m.–4 p.m. available. Visit iss.wisc.edu for specific • E-mail: [email protected] times. ISS also provides programs and work- • Programs and workshops to facilitate shops for all international students and their social, cultural, and academic adjust- family members to help ease adjustment to ment in addition to intercultural this new cultural, educational, and social exchange include but are not limited to environment. the following: international coffee and Another major function of the ISS office is conversation hours; assistance applying to assist international students and their for scholarships and grants; career families in maintaining their non-immigrant advising and writing assistance; group visa status and to inform them of all the outings to UW sporting events; U.S. programs and services available. In addition, diversity and culture workshops. ISS collaborates with other student service • Programs designed to bring U.S. and offices and academic department/programs to international students together, such as: design and provide international education • Taste of Cultures Series, which are programs for all members of the university presentations over dinner highlighting community in order to advance the university a particular country or region of the strategic goal of internationalizing the campus. world. • BRIDGE: International Friendship Program (iss.wisc.edu/bridge) 45 Graduate Student Life PHOTO: ISS PHOTO: • International Reach (iss.wisc.edu/reach), which facilitates presentation opportunities for international students, scholars, and family members who are interested in sharing their culture, experiences, and perspectives to a variety of audiences both on and off campus. This is an especially good opportunity for spouses or partners of international students and scholars to get involved with the campus ISS ice-fishing event. and community. • Assistance to university programs concerning issues faced by international family for a Thanksgiving meal students. • Furniture Loan • Support to international student organi- • Other social activities with local commu- zations and to Madison Friends of nity members International Students (MFIS). • Together, ISS and MFIS offer many types of programs, services, and resources. Madison Friends of International International students and their families Students (MFIS) are strongly encouraged to take advan- Closely affiliated with ISS is Madison Friends tage of both ISS and MFIS. of International Students (MFIS), which is a community organization that, for over 50 Student and Exchange Visitor years, has been connecting UW–Madison Information System (SEVIS) international students, scholars, and their The Student and Exchange Visitor families with individuals from the Madison Information System (SEVIS) is an Internet- community as a way to create global good- based system that allows schools, U.S. will, understanding, and friendship around consulates, U.S. ports of entry, and other the world. The MFIS website is mfismadison. U.S. government agencies to exchange data com. on the visa status of international students and scholars. Consequently, it is extremely MFIS Programs important for international students to • Fall Welcome Picnic and Spring Capitol report changes in their student and visa Reception statuses in a timely manner. • Temporary hosting program: Madison- It is very important for an international area residents open their homes to student to let ISS know about changes of international students for 2 to 3 nights address, major or degree level, funding when they arrive in Madison. This is an source, and changes in enrollment, such as invitation to provide welcome and failing to enroll or enrolling less than full friendship; there is no charge to students time. A student who drops below a full and no funding for volunteers. course of study without prior approval of an • English Classes and English Conversation ISS advisor will be considered in violation of Partners legal visa status. There are, however, accept- • Thanksgiving Hospitality, which invites able reasons for taking a reduced course international students to join a local load. You should see an ISS advisor to 46 Graduate Student Life

• Update address changes in your My UW account within ten days of moving. This information and more is discussed at the Photo: Nishant Sule ISS Mandatory Orientation (iss.wisc.edu/ students/orientation) upon arrival at UW– Madison. ISS staff is also available year-round to give advice and clarification on visa regulations. Please do not rely on the advice of other UW advisors or friends for visa information. International students must take responsibility for their visa status and be The Red Gym houses many student services proactive. Planning ahead is critical. Access offices. ISS, the bi-weekly e-mail newsletter from ISS, is a valuable resource for visa status reminders discuss these options. and policy changes. Maintaining legal visa You are required to enter your current status is the responsibility of international foreign address into your My UW account students, but ISS is available to help. under “home address.” Your My UW “mailing address” should be your current Reporting Requirements address where you are living in the U.S. You UW–Madison is required to report the must change your addresses in My UW following events within 21 days: within 10 days of moving, so ISS may report • Any student who fails to maintain status your change of address to SEVIS in compli- or complete his/her program ance with visa regulations. • A change of the student’s or dependent’s For changing or adding a major or for legal name or address changing degree level, please contact the • Any student who has graduated early or appropriate academic department/program prior to the program end date listed on first. The academic department/program will the SEVIS I–20/DS–2091 file paperwork with the Graduate School, • Any disciplinary action taken by the which will forward the final authorization to school against the student as a result of the Registrar’s Office. Meanwhile, please the student being convicted of crime notify ISS about the pending change to your • Any other notification request made by academic program, so ISS can update your SEVIS to UW–Madison with regard to SEVIS record accordingly. Depending on the the current status of the student change, it may also be necessary for new • Visa status violations financial support documentation to be • Failure to begin classes submitted to ISS. • Failure to process an extension to the Maintaining your legal status is impor- program end date listed on your I–20 or tant. Please remember the following: DS–2019 • Enroll full-time each fall and spring • Failure to notify Immigration Services of semester. addition or change of major or degree • Accept employment only as authorized. level • Maintain a valid passport at all times. • A reduced course load without prior • Keep your I–20 or DS–2019 form valid authorization and up-to-date at all times. • Not reporting an address or name change 47 Graduate Student Life

With the new SEVIS system in place, Photo: Gallege Sajika international students must take responsibility and be proactive. It is advised that you contact ISS with any questions you may have.

International Crisis/ Emergency Resources

Division of Student Life 75 Bascom Hall Phone: 608-263-5700 Email: [email protected] Taste of Iran. Drop In: Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.– 4 p.m. (fall & spring semester) harassment of any kind, whether it is by a staff member or another student. If you UW–Madison Police experience or witness harassment based on and Security race, sex, religion, creed, disability, sexual Non-emergency: 608-264-2677, orientation, ancestry, or age, contact the 608-262-COPS Division of Student Life in person (75 Emergency: 911 Bascom Hall), by e-mail (dean@studentlife. uwpd.wisc.edu wisc.edu), or by phone (608-263-5700). International Committee of the Red Cross NEW INTERNATIONAL The ICRC directs and coordinates interna- STUDENTS tional relief activities in situations of conflict, including visiting detainees, protecting The University of Wisconsin–Madison civilians, and reuniting families. More welcomes you to campus. Below is informa- information is at icrc.org. tion that will be helpful to you and your family. Although as a graduate student you UHS Counseling and Consultation will be primarily engaged in study, research, Services teaching, or other academic activities, a University Health Services offers many types successful and fulfilling stay also requires of counseling and consultation services, on involvement in campus and community life. an individual or group basis. Call 608-265- 5600, 608-265-3300 (TTY), to arrange an ESL Requirements at UW–Madison appointment. More information on these The university maintains an English as a services is available at uhs.wisc.edu. Second Language (ESL) program that adminis- If you have an urgent mental health need, ters the English as a Second Language please call University Heath Services: 608- Assessment Test (ESLAT). The ESLAT is 265-5600, extension 1 (business hours). required for many new graduate students as a Mental health crisis: 608-265-5600. condition of admission. If you are unsure about whether you are required to take this test, check Bias Incident Reporting your Graduate School admission documents. All students are encouraged to report The ESLAT determines which, if any, 48 Graduate Student Life

Academic Integrity and Honesty Jan Sheppard, Senior Academic Planner with the University of Wisconsin System, gives some advice on academic differences among cultures: Every culture has many rules and expectations. In American university culture one of the highest values is placed upon academic integrity and honesty, and you are required to follow university rules regarding academic honesty. Here you will be expected to do your academic work independently and be very careful to clearly indicate when you use the words or ideas of another person or a published source. Be sure to ask if you have questions about whether you can work on a project collaboratively, or how to adequately give credit for the ideas you are using to write a paper. Inappropriate assistance to another student or insufficient citation of sources may be academic misconduct. For the definition and rules regarding academic misconduct, see students.wisc.edu/student-conduct/academic-integrity. Graduate students who commit academic misconduct can be suspended for up to two years. Sometimes the stress of school can cause students to cheat, thinking it will prevent a bad grade. Unfortunately, when students are facing suspension for cheating, they usually realize too late that one poor grade is much better than being suspended.

ESL courses you may need to take. Foreign Language Difficulties Departments cannot waive ESL require- Although the TOEFL is the standard mea- ments. Contact the ESL Office (5134 Helen sure of English proficiency and is widely C. White Hall, 608-263-3780, askesl@wisc. administered and required, students arrive edu, english.wisc.edu/esl) for full details. with varying degrees of expertise. You might Every applicant whose native language is have trouble with written or spoken compre- not English, or whose undergraduate instruc- hension. In addition to the ESL Office, there tion was not in English, must provide an are several sources of assistance, ranging English proficiency test score. For specific from free conversation partners through information on your country, refer to the list Madison Friends of International Students available at grad.wisc.edu/admissions/ (MFIS) or the Greater University Tutorial requirements/. Service (GUTS), to courses at the university The required minimum scores are and private tutoring. TOEFL: 580 for paper test, and 92 for The GUTS (Greater University Tutorial internet (iBT); MELAB: 82; IELTS: 7. An Service) Conversational English Program offers applicant who receives a TOEFL paper-based drop-in sessions all over campus and work- test score between 550-579; TOEFL internet- shops on study skills, etc. They can be reached based test (iBT) score between 80-91; IELTS at [email protected], 608-263-5666. score of 6.5; or MELAB between 77-81 must The Writing Center at 6171 Helen C. White take an English assessment test upon arrival. Hall (writing.wisc.edu, 608-263-1992) also Depending on your score, you may need to offers several services for international stu- register for any recommended English as a dents. See Chapter 1 for more about the Second Language (ESL) courses in the first Writing Center. semester you are enrolled. 49 Graduate Student Life Photo: Gallege Sajika Academic Differences You might be accustomed to a different education system that requires different study skills and has different types of tests and classroom experiences. The most common educational differences between the U.S. culture and others are informal attitudes toward instructors and casual interaction with faculty and staff. Another dimension particular to the American system of higher Slow Food UW. education is a requirement to take courses from different disciplines that would not be part of your curriculum Adjusting back home. Talk to your advisor or profes- There are typical stages of acclimating to a sors in your program for assistance on new culture that may occur. Initially, excite- choosing these classes, if you are interested ment and elation are very typical as you plan in or required to take these classes. for your trip. Feelings of adventure, seeing University culture relies on student new sights, and meeting new people often independence and is expected in many lead to a sense of contentment; maybe you faculty and programs. You should be pre- experienced that “high” upon arrival. pared to talk openly with program adminis- However, these feelings of satisfaction trators and your instructors about any might diminish when you change from problems you are facing. Many people are tourist to student and resident. This stage of not aware of what it is like to be an interna- adjustment is commonly called “culture tional student. It is not that people do not shock.” Feelings of control and satisfaction want to help; rather, they are most likely might be lost. You might have trouble finding unaware that you need more information or food you like, and you might feel homesick, assistance. isolated, or overwhelmed by your course Academic pressures can be very high, so work. Prolonged feelings of helplessness and don’t wait until the last minute to talk with a lack of attachment or belonging can someone about any issues you may have. If interfere with academics and may lead to your professor is unable or unwilling to help depression. You might even reject the new you, you can also consult the program chair. culture and consider your home culture to be You can always seek assistance from the superior. Division of Student Life (students.wisc.edu, However, usually after several weeks (or [email protected], 608-263-5700) more), you will begin to settle into your new or from the Office of Graduate Admissions settings and feel more comfortable solving and Academic Services new problems and addressing challenges. ([email protected], 608-262-2433) This ability to cope may help you move into in the Graduate School. Do not hesitate to a more positive attitude. In time, you will ask for help. adjust to your new life, become productive, 50 Graduate Student Life

“If you are an international student and thousands of miles away from your family, it is important that you find a grad school and a program in which you can feel at home. I was so lucky with the excellent professors and fellow grad students I met that over the last 3 years, UW–Madison and the German department became a second home to me.” Nicola Schmerbeck, Department of German

and feel happier in your new environment. Making Friends, Getting Involved, Take the time to recognize how far you have and Finding Social Support come, and what you have accomplished. You are more likely to be satisfied with your The cultural gap, or the similarity or experience here if you build a social net- dissimilarity between your host and home work. Studies have found that connecting country, can predict the length and intensity with students from your country or region, of acculturation. If your new surroundings other international students, and Americans are very different from the culture you are is important in fulfilling and even accelerat- used to, it may make for a longer adjustment. ing the adjustment process. Differences in social relationship norms, Getting involved in campus organiza- political climate, language, economy, and tions and activities or trying new things are technology all influence the cultural gap. easy ways to meet people who share your Describing all of the possible issues that same interests. Getting involved also helps might affect you in one book would be you learn to balance your time and can nearly impossible. By educating yourself, you actually boost your productivity as you are can understand problems or difficulties you more likely to feel satisfied, connected, and might be facing and make progress. The happy. Luckily, there are many opportunities following section should help you to make a to get involved and meet people on campus. successful transition. There are almost 750 student organizations, including 100 international student Survival Skills organizations registered with the Center for When you first arrive, take the time to Leadership and Involvement (CFLI). You can familiarize yourself with everyday issues such get contact information for each organiza- as immigration, currency, housing, banking, tion at the CFLI website (cfli.wisc.edu). See mail services, transportation, climate, cloth- Chapter 3 for more information on student ing, and food. Tips on many of the above organizations. areas are provided throughout this book. You will also meet people at ISS Attend the ISS Orientation for interna- Orientation and the MFIS Welcome Picnic, tional students and the MFIS Welcome as well as in your classes and at various Picnic. You will receive information about university events. If you live in University these events after you are admitted to the Apartments or Eagle Heights, there are staff university. ISS can also direct you to other members who will help organize events and resources to learn more about the campus activities. See Chapter 3 for more informa- and the culture of the United States and the tion on where you can meet people, get University of Wisconsin–Madison. involved, or find things to do. 51 Graduate Student Life Photo: ISS Photo: Americans are friendly and inquisitive, but it is sometimes hard to tell whether they are just being nice or if they are really interested in being your friend. They ask lots of questions and are curious about different cultures, so just be patient. With time, you will develop close friendships.

Homesickness, Isolation, and Being Mentally Healthy Because of the unique situations that international students face, they may be more likely to have symptoms of mental stresses like depression or isolation. This can have a strong impact on your quality of life, so if you think you are experiencing feelings of depression, isolation, or other mental stress, it is important to address this. It is essential for international students to

be aware of the role of counseling in the MFIS Welcome Picnic. United States. Research has shown that many international students are likely to avoid seeing a counselor until a crisis stage, are resource. Some people are offended by the uncertain about the role of a counselor, or do idea of seeing a counselor, but in fact, not understand the benefits of traditional counselors may be the most qualified to counseling. In the United States, it is quite understand your issues and help you find common and normal to seek counseling, but solutions for problems. this is very different from many other nations Counseling and consultation services are and cultures of the world. In some cultures, confidential, and you will be provided seeking counseling can be status-diminishing information about confidentiality during or seen as invading personal or family privacy. your session. University Health Services Professional counseling might not be (UHS) (uhs.wisc.edu/uncategorized/schedule) appropriate for everyone. In fact, your friends always has someone to respond to crisis and trusted advisors, staff or faculty members situations at 608-265-5600. could probably provide you with excellent If you are certain that you are not advice and guidance on most issues that arise. interested or would not benefit from seeing a However, in the United States, counselors are counselor, it is still very important to find the people who are best trained to handle avenues to address your unique transitional issues that persist and interfere with your issues. You might share your concerns with daily life and responsibilities. trusted friends and family. If you are hesitant to see a counselor, consider asking a friend, faculty member, or advisor to go with you. At some point, someone close to you may mention counseling to you in an attempt to offer you a 52 Graduate Student Life

“UW offers awesome opportunities for graduate students to escape from their unending duties: workshops, lectures on relevant topics, mini-courses . . . and let’s not forget the activities waiting to be lived in Madison, from salsa dancing to windsurfing on Lake Mendota, from fresh sushi on Library Mall (as fresh as it can get in the Midwest), to organic beef and frozen custard. If you dare, come and experience Madison!” Eulàlia Puig Abril, Life Sciences Communication

Racial Discrimination communicating verbally and nonverbally and Ethnocentrism about romance and even friendship. Madison is a liberal campus and it is unlike- Co-nationals and people that you trust ly that you will experience open discrimina- could be helpful in discussing this issue with tion or harassment. Nonetheless, combating you. It is an important area to consider in stereotypes can be very challenging as you your cultural transition. Another alternative attempt to broaden your social circle and is to consider a group counseling session at keep a positive self-image. UHS (uhs.wisc.edu/uncategorized/schedule). The university has a zero-tolerance You might also want to contact the Campus policy on discrimination. If you ever feel that Women’s Center, or the Lesbian, Gay, you are being discriminated against, you are Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Campus encouraged to contact the Division of Center (lgbt.wisc.edu). Student Life in person (75 Bascom Hall), by e-mail ([email protected]), or by Finances phone (608-263-5700). ISS works very closely with international As an international student, you might students and their respective academic also have stereotypes and prejudices about programs on funding issues. Some interna- Americans that can interfere with adapta- tional students seek part-time employment. tion. You should reflect on those beliefs and Be aware that current law forbids you to ask yourself what those assumptions are and work off campus and allows a maximum of where they came from, and then test whether 20 hours a week on campus during the those views are compatible with what you academic year. Students can work full-time are experiencing. during summers and break periods. International students sometimes experi- Gender Roles ence anxiety about monetary problems, so Social relationships with members of the please be aware that there are resources to opposite sex (or of the same sex) and adapta- help you. For further assistance, contact tion to gender roles in a new culture are often International Student Services at iss@ difficult for international students because studentlife.wisc.edu. You can also refer to the topic is not always discussed openly. Chapter 5 for more general information Most international students are young and about finances and employment on campus. single, and relationships are often frustrating because of different roles, norms, and ways of CHAPTER 5 Finances and Employment

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Mathematics teaching assistant works with students from his second-semester calculus class. 54 Graduate Student Life

Funding your education can be a difficult and perplexing process, especially if you are unaware of the resources available in the community. We hope this chapter answers your basic questions about finances and gives you a better idea of available funding opportunities. If you have more questions, we suggest you contact the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Funding at grad.wisc.edu/diversity/OEID.

TUITION, STUDENT bussvc.wisc.edu/bursar E-mail: [email protected] ACCOUNTS, AND BILLS Hours: Weekdays 7:45 a.m.–4 p.m. Three offices are involved in assessing tuition • Sends student account invoices and fees, disbursing financial aid, and • Receives and processes tuition and fee processing bills and payments. payments to student accounts • Posts financial aid and some scholarships Office of the Registrar: Tuition toward student tuition and fee charges Assessment Section on student accounts 333 East Campus Mall, #10301 • Authorizes and distributes tuition and fee 608-262-4031 refund checks registrar.wisc.edu • Invoices third-party sponsors for tuition E-mail: [email protected] and fee payments Hours: Weekdays 7:45 a.m.–4:30 p.m. • Handles tuition payments that were paid • Assesses tuition and fees with bad checks • Maintains the schedule for payment of • Assesses late-payment fees on accounts tuition and fees not paid in full by due date • Hears appeals of late enrollment fees • Monitors students with unpaid tuition and corresponds with them to ensure Office of Student Financial Aid payment 333 East Campus Mall, #9701 • Places tuition and fee holds on student 608-262-3060 records and enrollment finaid.wisc.edu • Hears appeals of late-payment fees E-mail: [email protected] Hours: Weekdays 7:45 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Tuition and Fee Payment • Processes applications for financial aid You may pay student account invoices in • Determines eligibility for financial aid several ways: online, by mail, or in person. awards The tuition payment deadline is 4 p.m. on • Disburses financial aid into student the Friday of the third week of classes for fall account and spring terms. For most summer students, • Adjusts financial aid awards when needed the deadline is 4 p.m. on the Friday of the • Authorizes emergency short-term loans first week of the eight-week summer session. Check with the Bursar’s Office to confirm Bursar’s Office these dates. Remember: these dates are 333 East Campus Mall, #10501 receipt deadlines, not postmark deadlines. 608-262-3611 Payments received after the due date will be 55 Graduate Student Life Photo: University Communications Photo: University

University Square and the adjacent 333 East Campus Mall.

assessed a $100 late payment fee. Students Tuition Account Summary/Make a Payment. who fail to pay tuition and fees in full will Click the Make a Payment button and follow have a hold placed preventing the use of the instructions. student records services and future enrollment. Mail-in Payment UW–Madison does NOT have an (Bursar’s Office) installment payment plan, nor does it accept Bursar’s Office debit or credit cards for payment of tuition 333 East Campus Mall, #10501 and fees. Tuition is due in full by the pay- Madison, WI 53715-1383 ment due date. If a student is unable to meet The following may be mailed to this address: the due date, s/he should contact the Bursar’s check payments without the lower portion of Office at 608-262-3611 before the due date the tuition and fee bill; check payments to explain the student’s circumstances. accompanied with a tuition bill printed off Checks should be made payable to the my.wisc.edu website, which does not UW–Madison. Always write the student’s contain the bank scan line; registered or name and university student ID number on express mail service (such as overnight mail). the front of the check for easy identification If sending a single payment for more than and application of payment. one student, the lower portion of the tuition and fee bill must be included for each student. Online e-Check Payment Note: Allow at least five business days Payment can be made online from a regular mailing time for domestic mail. Consult with checking account. Log onto My UW at the Post Office to determine adequate my.wisc.edu. Click on Student Center. Under international mailing time. the Finances section of My Account, click on 56 Graduate Student Life Photo: Claudia Irene Calderon Claudia Photo:

Working in a lab is a popular employment option. Dropbox Payment Refunds Use the Bursar’s Office dropbox at 333 East The date a course is dropped determines if a Campus Mall. The dropbox is located in the tuition adjustment will occur for fall and lobby of the building and is accessible 24 spring terms: hours. Do NOT place cash in the drop box. • 100% tuition adjustment weeks 1 and 2 Make your check payable to UW–Madison. • 50% tuition adjustment weeks 3 and 4 Include the lower portion of your tuition and There are no refunds after week 4. fee bill, or fill out a blank form, which are available with envelopes at the dropbox site. The above adjustment and refunding Seal the envelope before depositing. schedule applies to the Regular (A1) session only. Modular courses and special-fee In-person Payment courses may have different adjustment Tuition and fees can be paid in person with schedules. cash or check at the Bursar’s Office, which is Refunds are generated by the Bursar’s located at 333 East Campus Mall, #10501. Office, generally within three to five business Business hours are 7:45 a.m.–4 p.m., days following the date of the credit balance. Monday–Friday. Bring your complete Tuition Refund checks are mailed to the students’ and Fee bill and student ID card. If you did current mailing address. If there is no not receive or lost your tuition and fee bill, current mailing address, it will be mailed to blank forms are available at this location. their current home address. Students can also sign up to have refunds automatically 57 Graduate Student Life

deposited in their bank accounts (bussvc. payment of charges due will be mailed to the wisc.edu/bursar/qryerefund.html). student at their current mailing address. Students’ names are not automatically dropped from the list of enrolled students if Tuition Payments by a Company, they do not pay their tuition and fees or do Government, not attend class. Students do not have to pay or Other Agency tuition and fees if they drop all of their The agency must provide a letter authorizing courses before the first day of classes of the the university to bill the agency directly. The term or the earliest summer session for which letter must be delivered to the Bursar’s Office they are enrolled. Once the term begins, before the due date. The letter must specify enrollment for the term will be noted on the student’s name, amount they will pay, which transcript, and students who are attending terms they will cover, and the agency’s will have to withdraw in order to terminate mailing address. The student’s tuition and their enrollment. fees are then deferred to the third party. If the agency is only paying a portion of the Financial Aid Payments and student’s tuition and fees, it is the student’s Scholarships responsibility to pay the balance by the Financial aid checks made payable to the payment deadline. If the third party ulti- university will be directly applied against the mately does not pay, the student will be held student account without intervention by the responsible for payment. student. Financial aid funds will be applied against any outstanding tuition and fee charges according to financial aid eligibility GRADUATE STUDENT requirements. Any remaining funds will be FUNDING mailed to the student at their current mailing address. Graduate Assistantships Scholarship checks are either sent directly There are several assistantships offered to to the university and applied against the students within programs categorized as student account through the Bursar’s Office, teaching, research, or project assistantships. or sent to the students but payable to the Graduate assistantships across departments University of Wisconsin. Students should are posted on the web at jobcenter.wisc.edu. contact the organization awarding the Select “Job Categories” and “Graduate scholarship checks to find out when and Assistant” (research, teaching, and project where their checks will be sent. assistant hourly). It is also a good idea to If mailed to the university, scholarship keep in contact with your program adminis- checks will be directly applied against any trators and faculty who can provide informa- outstanding tuition and fee charges accord- tion about assistantship openings, letters of ing to the scholarship agency instructions. reference, and contacts beyond those listed Any remaining funds will be mailed to the on the job center website. student at their current mailing address. If mailed to the student but payable to Fellowships the university, the student should bring the How do fellowships work? Who nominates? check along with any instruction letter Individual graduate academic programs received from the scholarship source to the control almost all nominations for universi- Bursar’s Office. Any funds left over after ty-funded fellowships and graduate 58 Graduate Student Life

assistantships. Contact your program for Targeted minority students: funding information and don’t be afraid to • African American or Black be persistent. Students apply directly for • American Indian or Alaskan Native national fellowships. Most programs control • Hispanic/Latino,-a which fellowships they administer, so ask • Cambodian, Vietnamese, Laotian, or your program. Hmong The Graduate School’s Office of • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Diversity, Inclusion and Funding administers Islander university-funded fellowships, and informa- OR tion about funding resources can be found Economically disadvantaged students: online at grad.wisc.edu/ • First-generation college-bound studentfunding/currentstudents. Some Wisconsin residents who participated in fellowships target beginning students, one of the following TRIO programs: dissertators, or underrepresented students; Upward Bound, Talent Search, others are restricted to University of Educational Opportunities Centers, Wisconsin graduates. Below are some Student Support Services, or who examples. graduated from the PEOPLE Program OR Stipends for University-Funded McNair students. Fellowships • Eligibility is reviewed every year. The stipend depends on the type of fellowship. Most awards pay tuition and include External Fellowships eligibility for health insurance. Some awards The Graduate School’s Office of Diversity, also pay segregated fees. Awards may be for Inclusion and Funding also payrolls students a semester (4.5 months), for an academic and handles information for federal and year (9-month), or annual (12-month). national fellowships. Fellowships for Targeted Students For information about external fellow- UW–Madison is committed to increasing the ships, apply directly to the granting agency. pool of ethnic minority scholars and profes- Keep in mind that most deadlines are in sionals in the United States. The Advanced early fall. For a complete list of external Opportunity Fellowship Program (AOF) is fellowships, visit kb.wisc.edu/gsadminkb/ designed to increase the number of students page.php?id=34761. of color and/or educationally disadvantaged, Foreign Language Requirements and non-minority students at any stage of Study Abroad Fellowships graduate study. Programs nominate students The Office of International Studies and for the AOF program. Programs administers the Foreign Language To be considered for AOF funding, and Area Studies Fellowships (FLAS/HEA prospective students must be new to the Title VI), Fulbright Grants, and Warwick Graduate School, and be admissible to a Fellowships. For information on funding a graduate program at UW–Madison. In study abroad program go to: studyabroad. addition, they must be a U.S. citizen or wisc.edu. Permanent Resident. Preference is given to those who claim Wisconsin as their legal Tax Information for Fellows residence. In addition, the following criteria A fellow’s stipend is not considered wages apply: (although it is reportable income). Therefore, 59 Graduate Student Life

the university does not withhold taxes from funding once they get to campus. Whether the stipend. As a result, you may have to pay you want a part-time job for a few hours estimated taxes on a quarterly basis directly each week or more substantial experience to to the Internal Revenue Service and the state augment your education, the university and Department of Revenue in order to avoid greater Madison area offer a diverse range of penalties for late payment of taxes. employment opportunities. To help you prepare annual income tax forms, the office of Payroll Services and Student Job Center Analysis, ohr.wisc.edu/benefits, 21 N. Park The UW–Madison Student Job Center Street, Suite 5101, will send each appointee (jobcenter.wisc.edu) posts job listings for an information letter reporting the amount students, including graduate assistantships. of stipend paid the previous tax year. You The Job Center lists jobs by category, with will receive an I–99 letter in January. You special listings for graduate students and will not receive a W–2 form because W–2 those who qualify for work study. forms are for wages only. If you have ques- There are different types of jobs available tions regarding the I–99 letter or other to graduate students on campus. Many withholding issues, call 608-262-5650. graduate students hold a teaching assistant, The Graduate School cannot provide tax research assistant, or project assistant advice. Students should contact a private tax position that offers tuition remission as well consultant or the Internal Revenue Service at as a salary and health insurance. For current irs.gov for federal tax information. For state rates see the Graduate School website on tax information, contact the Wisconsin tuition, fees, and stipends at grad.wisc.edu/ Department of Revenue at revenue.wi.gov. admissions/cost. Graduate students are also eligible for Grants Information Collection student hourly positions on campus. Memorial Library’s Grants Information Minimum wage on campus is $9 per hour Collection is a helpful place to go for infor- effective September 1, 2016 for student mation on grants targeted to almost any hourly and work-study students. Hourly pay group or individual. This is the place to go to rates on campus vary. look for research, travel, or conference funding. Since grad students never have Off-Campus Jobs in Madison enough money for all of the opportunities In addition to campus employment resources, available, this is a great resource. The Grants the university is adjacent to a vibrant down- Information Collection is located in the town and several outlying business districts Reference Department on the second floor of that make it easier for students to “pound the Memorial Library, Room 262. You can also pavement” in search of employment. call 608-262-6431 or look online at go.wisc. Madison also boasts two daily newspapers— edu/grants. the Capital Times (online only) and Wisconsin State Journal—plus several alternative publications (Isthmus and the FINANCIAL Onion, among others), and a host of web- INFORMATION sites. See jobsinmadison.com for a comprehensive view of the local job market. Employment Madison also has an abundance of Some graduate students arrive on campus independent and government employment with funding or employment already lined agencies with free or low-cost services. Here up. Many students, however, look for jobs or is a brief list of agencies with offices in the 60 Graduate Student Life

metro area that offer temporary, seasonal, forms-pubs. and permanent placement with area State of Wisconsin tax forms and infor- companies: mation can be obtained from the Wisconsin • South Central Wisconsin Job Centers: Department of Revenue at revenue.wi.gov. scwijobs.com The Department of Revenue office can also • Drake and Company: help with federal income tax. There is also drakeandcompany.com an IRS office in Madison on the west side; • Office Team: officeteam.com their services are also free. • QTI Group: qtigroup.com If you are a UW employee looking for • Spherion: spherion.com help, check out the schedule of seminars and This is just a sampling of what is avail- workshops sponsored by the Office of able. A basic online search also brings up Human Resource Development, ohr.wisc. dozens of agencies that can help you find edu, or check out the useful resource links work. provided by Payroll and Benefits Services, ohr.wisc.edu/benefits/employee. Financial Literacy Education Learn good financial habits early. To get you Banks and Credit Unions started, the UW–Madison Graduate School Many UW students choose to join the UW compiles financial resources atgrad.wisc. Credit Union, uwcu.org, when they arrive in edu/studentlife/financialeducation. Madison, but there are many other credit The UWell section on Financial Wellness unions and banks as well. An online search at uwell.wisc.edu/financial connects financial can help you determine which banks or credit fitness to your overall well-being, and unions will be most convenient for you. includes many local and national resources for effective financial management. Money-Saving Tips The Center for Financial Security is a For Graduate Students research center housed within the School of • Hate to pay your bills? In lieu of buying Human Ecology. The Center offers helpful personal checks, most bank and credit events and webinars and financial tools:cfs. unions will let you pay your bills online wisc.edu. for free (a.k.a. no stamps!) — most will also send a paper check to your land- Tax Information lord/lady for no additional charge. Tax questions can be utterly overwhelming • In need of a little culture? The Overture for graduate students. By law, university staff Center (overturecenter.org) frequently members are not allowed to give individuals offers Student Rush tickets a few days tax advice, but there are some places where before the performance often for as little you can get help. as $10. You can purchase two tickets at Graduate students have different types of the student rate at the box office when funding, which may require different proce- you show your Campus ID. dures for filing taxes. Tax forms and instruc- • Are you a movie buff? Marcus Theaters tions are available online and may be offers $5 tickets all day on Tuesday, and available at local libraries. The Internal student discounts on Thursdays. If you Revenue Service has information on the sign up for their free Movie Rewards Lifelong Learning Tax Credit Federal Tax program, and get coupons for free Forms and IRS Publications at irs.gov/ 61 Graduate Student Life

HELP WITH MONEY MANAGEMENT by Ben Broeren, School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Want to learn more about stretching food budgets, managing federal student loans, or avoiding identity theft? The Financial Education Center addresses such issues through a smorgasbord of free classes. “Anyone who is interested can set financial goals for themselves,” says Pat Ludeman, the family living educator for Dane County UW–Extension. More than 600 people have taken classes to date. The program is also geared for students who want to secure their financial future. The center started in the fall of 2005 as an addition to an existing program offering income tax assistance. Classes are sponsored through partnerships with groups including the Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative, United Way, and Great Lakes Higher Education. The Financial Education Center is located at 2300 S Park Street, Suite 101. For more information on classes and services, call 608-283-1261 or visit dane.uwex.edu/ family-living/financial-education-center.

popcorn (marcustheatres.com/rewards). Software Training for Students (STS) • Looking for an exercise class with a offers free training in many popular lower ratio of undergraduates? Madison programs (sts.doit.wisc.edu), and free School and Community Recreation personalized assistance to small groups (MSCR) (mscr.org) offer a variety of • Computer dead, but you can’t afford a classes, including yoga, tai chi and boot new one? You can rent computers and camp. As a Madison city resident, you laptops through DoIT on a daily, weekly, are eligible for reduced fees. monthly or semester basis (it.wisc.edu/ • In need of a few essentials to make your services/rentals). A semester long rental apartment feel like home? St. Vincent de costs only $150. The DoIT Tech Store Paul (svdpmadison.org) on Williamson sells Apple and Dell computers as a Street offers a great selection of house- discount to UW students. wares as well as a spectacular selection • In desperate need of a haircut? If you of 50¢ paperbacks. UW SWAP (Surplus have some time to spare, the MATC with a Purpose) shop sells used furni- Cosmetology School (madisoncollege. ture, computers and housewares. Open edu/salon) offers very inexpensive to the public twice a week, you can haircuts and other salon services. Be preview items at swap.wisc.edu. warned: all services are performed by • Need new software to complete a proj- advanced student cosmetologists — ect? The DoIT Tech store (techstore.doit. which means that your haircut or wisc.edu) offers significant discounts on pedicure might take a while. many software packages. Alternatively, • Can’t find parking/can’t afford car the software you need may be available insurance? Zip Car offers a cost effective at one of the 18 campus computer labs. solution to owning your own vehicle by 62 Graduate Student Life

renting fuel-efficient cars by the hour to home/average-use-cost. its members, and offers special discounts • Buying lunch on campus? You can get a to university students, and special 10% discount the many Badger Market pricing for Eagle Heights residents. delis and cafés on campus by using your (zipcar.com/universities/ WiscCard as a debit card: wiscard.wisc. university-of-wisconsin-madison) edu/deposit-options.html. • Thinking about biking to campus? • Love a fancy night out? Every year, Instead of immediately investing in your Madison restaurants participate in own bike, consider a student member- “Restaurant Week” and offer discounted ship at B-cyle, which runs at about $20/ meals – usually starting at $15 for lunch year and has numerous pick-up/drop-off and $25 at around 50 upscale Madison location on campus and around town: eateries. madison.bcycle.com/station-map • Contemplating a move off-campus? If you have to pay all or part of your own utilities at your new place, check out the Average Energy Use and Cost feature at Madison Gas & Electric (MG&E) tool, which allows you to view the twelve month energy usage history at individual addresses: mge.com/customer-service/ CHAPTER 6 Housing

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A family near Bernie’s Place, university childcare on the west side of campus near University Apartments. 64 Graduate Student Life

Where you live during graduate school is an important part of the overall Wisconsin experience. Finding housing that is a good fit is one of the first steps in establishing your academic success. UW–Madison provides on-campus housing options and campus-area rental resources, depending upon what may be the best fit for you. This section gives an overview of housing options geared specifically toward graduate students, and includes other useful information that can help you find a place to call home while pursuing your graduate studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

CAMPUS AREA 2015–2016 Average Monthly HOUSING Rental Rates Size Rent Range Average Since this is not your first time going off to Efficiency/Studio $200–1300 $700 college, you probably already know that it is 1 Bedroom $575–1700 $900 a good idea to start looking for housing 2 Bedrooms $600–3000 $1325 early. Some students sign leases up to six 3 Bedrooms $900–3550 $1700 months in advance, while others wait until 4 Bedrooms $1100–3550 $2200 the weeks before classes begin. In either case, 5+ Bedrooms $1450–4500 $3000 be assured that rentals for single students or students with families are plentiful. Many Campus Resources property owners start advertising vacancies The university maintains a searchable for the Fall semester between November and database of nearby rentals including apart- April. Most leases near campus run from ments, houses, single rooms for rent, efficien- August to August, however, you may be able cies, co-ops, and roommates-wanted in the to negotiate a semester or academic-year long campus area. To do a free search, visit: lease, if that would suit your needs better. campusareahousing.wisc.edu. Information about the different neighbor- If you are looking for support in search- hoods around campus can be found at: ing the website, or to ask additional ques- campusareahousing.wisc.edu/search. tions, feel free to call the Campus For your reference, below are rent ranges Information line (608-263-2452). and averages taken from a sample of rentals listed with Campus Area Housing for the Other Local Resources 2015–2016 lease period. The student newspapers, The Daily Remember that many factors may affect Cardinal, dailycardinal.com, and The Badger rent and overall living expenses including the Herald, badgerherald.com, also include location and size of the apartment, the lease advertising sections for rentals. Free, printed length, the number of occupants, inclusion versions are available campus-wide. (or exclusion) of utilities (heat/electricity, The two daily Madison newspapers, The telephone, internet, cable). Capital Times and the Wisconsin State Journal, both at madison.com, and the 65 Graduate Student Life Photo: University Communications Photo: University

Eagle Heights community garden.

Isthmus, Madison’s free weekly newspaper, noise, cell service, and more. If you absolute- also print housing listings in the classifieds. ly can’t visit yourself, send a trusted friend. Craigslist is a popular resource for finding housing or roommates in the Madison area. Madison Neighborhoods Many of the major rental companies in Near West: The Vilas neighborhood is a Madison even use it to list their available mostly quiet residential area near the UW rentals. Though it can be a great resource, Arboretum and Vilas Zoo. This neighbor- one should use caution when doing business hood is home to a good mix of UW under- over the web, and should be especially grads, graduate students, and staff, and skeptical of anyone asking you to send seems to attract more families with small money (security deposit, first-month’s rent, children than do some of the areas closer to etc) before meeting the property owner and downtown. Nearby Monroe Street is home viewing the property. For more information to several eclectic shops with a number of about avoiding scams when looking for pleasant coffee shops and restaurants as well housing, see craigslist.org/about/scams. If as Trader Joe’s. you are unsure about the legitimacy of a Isthmus/Near East: Lots of older rental particular listing, you may contact Campus properties, and a healthy number of small Area Housing at campusareahousing@ parks, bike paths, and coffee shops make this uwmad.wisc.edu or 608-263-2452 for area attractive to many grad students. feedback. Though both sides of the isthmus are well- served by public transportation, the Mendota Renting Across the Miles—Signing side (Johnson and Gorham Streets) is on a Lease Sight-Unseen several particularly high-traffic bus routes, All students are encouraged to visit their making for easy travel to campus and around prospective rental in person before signing a Madison. Closer to Lake Monona, the lease. There are many things that photos and Williamson and Jenifer Street areas are floorplans don’t convey, including size, odor, within easy reach of two Madison food 66 Graduate Student Life

co-ops, and numerous restaurants and coffee participate in the house’s meal program houses. The Atwood area, which is a little without being a member of the housing beyond Willy Street and somewhat quieter, co-op. To find out more, contact Madison seems to be gaining in popularity. Community Cooperative, the local associa- Downtown: Inexpensive rentals closer to tion of housing co-ops, at 608-251-2667 or State Street and the Capitol tend to attract visit their website at madisoncommunity. more undergraduates than do areas farther coop. out, but there are still plenty of graduate students who enjoy being centrally located. Transportation and Parking Many find the area just south of the Capitol Parking on and around campus is limited (near Bassett Street) convenient—it is a little and expensive (see chapter 7). Most rentals more residential, but still a short walk from around the campus area do not include the university. parking, or may be available at an additional West Madison: Newer housing and more charge. Be sure to ask about this when doing of a suburban feel. The Hilldale Shopping your housing search, if you’ll need it. Center is nearby, and there are lots of great There are several city buses that run restaurants and other shops in the area. Lots directly to campus from neighboring com- of engineering and medical students like this munities, on very frequent routes. Ask your neighborhood. perspective property owner about access to Near South: You can find lots of afford- bus service from their location. able housing along the various offshoots of A central resource for information about Park Street as you head south. This part of long term parking options—both on and off town may look tame at first, but it is home to campus—is available at: kb.wisc.edu/vip/ many ethnic supermarkets, Mexican eateries, page.php?id=20483. and a couple terrific coffee shops. It’s popular amongst grad students, young profession- TENANT RIGHTS AND als, retirees, and young families who want to live close to downtown, in a quiet neighbor- RESPONSIBILITIES hood, and on a budget. It is also close to the Renting property in Madison affords student UW Arboretum and Monona Bay, which tenants some legal rights as well as responsi- make for great running routes. bilities, as stewards of real estate property. Here are two great resources for learning Housing Co-ops more about what this entails: Madison is home to over a dozen cooperative • Tenant Resource Center of Madison, houses, wherein the residents of the house tenantresourcecenter.org own and collectively manage and maintain • UW–Madison Neighborhood Law Clinic the house. Co-op housing is a very good way (run by the Law School), law.wisc.edu/eji/nlp. to meet engaging Madisonians, build community, and live economically in the Renter’s Insurance process. Co-op houses typically have a meal No matter where you live it is a good idea to program so that you can enjoy homemade, purchase renter’s insurance to cover the value tasty meals that are often made with locally of your personal property. Before signing any grown or organic food. Members may share lease make sure you understand what it says cooking and cleaning responsibilities. At about liability. The university, a property some downtown co-ops you can even owner, a neighbor or University Housing is 67 Graduate Student Life

not liable if your property is lost, stolen, or Cable, Internet, & Satellite Television damaged in any way. Usually, your family’s Note: If installation of any of these services insurance agent can assist you with rental requires equipment to be affixed to the insurance while you’re in Madison. exterior of the building, drilling of holes, installing jacks, etc, please inquire of your Utilities property owner before the planned date of Not all utility companies service all areas. installation. Check with your property owner about • Charter Spectrum: 855-757-7328, companies that service your new home. It spectrum.com/contact-us.html may be helpful to visit the company’s website • DIRECTV: 888-777-2454, before you call to inquire about service. directv.com Gas and Electric • DISH Network: 844-805-3414, dish.com • Madison Gas and Electric (MG&E): Madison also has a citywide wireless 608-252-7111, mge.com service throughout the downtown area that • Alliant Energy: 800-255-4268, is available for a small fee (student rates are alliantenergy.com available). It covers a 10-mile area of the Water isthmus, near-east and near-west sides, the • City of Madison Water Utility: 608-266- airport, and the Alliant Energy Center. Plans 4641, cityofmadison.com/water are in place to expand this coverage. More information can be found at Telephone supranet.net/about/madcitybroadband.

Landline and VOIP Carriers • AT&T: 800-225-5288, att.com CAMPUS HOUSING • MCI/Verizon: 877-502-2876, UW–Madison has a long-established apart- verizon.com ment community especially for graduate • Sprint: 866-275-1411, sprint.com students and their families. Together, the areas • Vonage: 800-608-5590, of Eagle Heights, University Houses, and vonage.com Harvey Street Apartments are referred to as • Skype: skype.com “University Apartments.” Residency priority Cellular Providers for Eagle Heights and University Houses is Many national and international cellular given first to student families with or without service providers service the campus area. children; however, single graduate students, Visit these companies’ websites to find out postdoctoral appointees, academic staff, and the location of the company store most faculty also live there. The Harvey Street convenient to you. Also, you may find other complex is reserved exclusively for single options for service on the Internet. graduate students. There is a deposit of $300 • AT&T, att.com required once a lease is accepted, but no • Verizon, verizonwireless.com payment needed to submit an application. You • Sprint, sprint.com are encouraged to submit an application to live • US Cellular, uscellular.com in University Apartments as soon as possible, • Cricket, mycricket.com even with your application to graduate school. This will greatly improve your chances of getting to live in campus housing. 68 Graduate Student Life

University Apartments number of three-bedroom apartments. The The University Apartments community is apartments are unfurnished, except for known for its cultural diversity, with resi- refrigerator and stove. Water and heat are dents from over 50 countries. A gathering included in rent, and residents are responsi- spot for the entire community, the ble for paying electricity. Free laundry Community Center has a gym with a facilities are conveniently located throughout basketball/volleyball court, and rooms that the complex. Each apartment has one free you can rent for meetings and parties. The parking space and parking lots are located UW Police has a community-based office in near the apartment buildings. There is the building. There are on-site child care limited second-car parking available on a centers (see Child Care in chapter 3), and first come, first served basis for an additional Resident Managers who provide help with monthly fee. Designated visitor parking is after hours emergencies. There are numerous also available. programs and services that are geared You really don’t need a car to get into specifically toward the interests and needs of campus since the #80 Metro bus provides graduate students and their families. If you service seven days a week from approximate- are inclined and have the time there are ly 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. or 2 a.m. in the morning numerous ways to get involved in the com- (the frequency of the bus is every 7–8 munity, such as through the Resident minutes at peak times on weekdays and Assembly, recreational programs, and a 30–45 minutes during weekday evenings, variety of events and classes (e.g., ESL and weekends and holidays). There is a scenic the international cooking class). walking and bike path that will take you into Residents are encouraged to decorate campus along the lakeshore, and many their apartments according to their own students prefer to walk or ride their bike taste, but within the guidelines established when the weather permits. by the Division of University Housing. Every To find out more about living in Eagle apartment has free access to University Heights, visit the website: housing.wisc.edu/ Housing’s high-speed Internet and cable apartments-neighborhoods-eagleheights.htm. television service. Air conditioners are not You can also call 608-262-2522 or visit the provided but personally-owned units may be University Apartments Office, 611 Eagle installed. Window sizes and electrical Heights, Madison, WI 53705. capacity are limiting factors in most apartment buildings, so we suggest that you wait University Houses until after you move in to purchase an air University Houses is a community of approxi- conditioner. Each apartment is assigned a mately 150 apartments located next to Eagle storage locker; the size varies by location and Heights. There are 31 two-story buildings apartment size. containing approximately 52 one-bedroom, 90 two-bedroom and 8 three-bedroom Eagle Heights apartments. The layout of the two-and Eagle Heights is a community of approxi- three-bedroom apartments is in the style of a mately 1050 apartments, located on the townhouse, with bedrooms and bath on the northwest end of campus at the intersection second floor, and kitchen, dining and living of Observatory Drive and Lake Mendota areas on the first floor. One-bedroom apart- Drive (near Picnic Point). ments are located on either the first or second There are one-, two-, and a limited floor. Each apartment has one bathroom. 69 Graduate Student Life

These are larger than the Eagle Heights students only. There are 47 apartments and apartments, with correspondingly higher students can choose to live alone or with a rental rates. All of the apartments are roommate. The entire complex is smoke-free. unfurnished and have outdoor entrances. One nice advantage of living in Harvey Apartment interiors are light and airy with Street is that the apartments come partially comfortable-sized rooms. The exteriors are furnished with a sofa, chair, bookcases, brick and stone with white trim. Buildings beds, chest of drawers, dining table and are not equipped with elevators. chairs, desks, and end tables with lamps Although not large, the kitchens are (nothing fancy—you may be reminded of equipped with appliances (refrigerator, your undergraduate dorm room). The cost of electric stove). Residents may bring portable water, heat, and electricity are included in dishwashers. Apartment floors are wood, your housing contract. Onsite laundry parquet and vinyl tile; bathrooms are tiled facilities are free. and have a tub with a shower. There are a limited number of parking Heat and water are provided by the spaces available for a fee, but you may find university. Residents pay separately for that you don’t need a car. The Madison electricity and landline phone service. Five Metro bus line is just steps from your door, buildings (approximately 20 apartments) and since all students get a free city bus pass, share a laundry room, which has multiple you can ride the city bus almost as easily as washers and dryers. Personally-owned you can the campus bus. laundry equipment is not permitted. For more information, call 608-262-2522 Each apartment is assigned one parking or write/visit University Apartments Office, space, free of charge. There is limited 611 Eagle Heights, Madison, WI 53705. second-car parking available on a first come, Information can also be accessed online at: first served basis for an additional monthly housing.wisc.edu/apartments-neighborhoods- fee. Designated visitor parking is also harveystreet.htm. available. To find out more about living in University Apartments’ University Houses, call 608-262-2522 or Community Gardens visit the University Apartments Office, 611 Some graduate students might argue that one Eagle Heights, Madison, WI 53705. of the best aspects of University Apartments Information can also be accessed online at is the community garden located on Lake housing.wisc.edu/apartments- Mendota Drive across from Eagle Heights. neighborhoods-universityhouses.htm. These gardens are the oldest and one of the largest community gardens in the country. Harvey Street Plots are available for a nominal fee, and the If you like easy access to bagels, ice cream, gardeners volunteer their time to keep the coffee, movies, and culturally diverse cuisine, gardens in operation. (See gardens in Chapter then this is the complex for you! The Harvey 9.) Street Apartments, located off University Avenue about a half-mile from the southwest end of campus, serves single graduate CHAPTER 7 Transportation

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There are many transportation options for getting around on campus and in town. This chapter is filled with information that can help you reach your destination—in Madison and beyond. You will find helpful tips about parking, bicycling, navigating the Metro bus system, getting travel information, and more.

CARS Student and Visitor Parking Students are strongly encouraged to leave Having a Car their car at home when traveling to campus. Madison is an easy town to get around in Student parking on campus is extremely without a car. So if you don’t have one, there limited and only available in Lot 60 on the are many options for getting places. west side of campus. Priority is given to Alternative forms of transportation such as students who are commuting from outside taking the bus, biking, and walking are easy, Madison. If you park illegally on campus enjoyable, and free. Just think how much you will be ticketed and subject to towing. money you could save on car payments, Meters are available at some of the lots insurance, maintenance, and gas! on campus. Time limits range from 25 If you do have a car, we recommend minutes to 10 hours. Most city or university biking, taking the bus, walking, or carpool- lots charge an hourly fee. Use the university ing when traveling to the campus or down- map at map.wisc.edu to find the best location town area. Parking downtown is limited and to park. Some lots are very popular and can costly, and you will most likely have to park fill up early in the day, so plan accordingly. far from your destination. More detail on You can also find parking-related infor- parking follows. mation at cityofmadison.com/parking-utility The City of Madison does not require A limited number of full- and half-day any permits for street parking, but most visitor parking permits are available for some university lots do require permits, so be sure lots on campus. They can be purchased at to check signs. Residential parking permits one of the university’s Transportation can be purchased to allow residents to exceed Services offices. More information is avail- the posted one or two hour parking limit on able at transportation.wisc.edu. some streets. Information can be found at cityofmadison.com/get-around/parking. Other Options and Resources for Some neighborhoods clean the streets during Drivers the warmer months—typically April through Carpooling November—and signs should indicate when Many graduate students do not live on or you cannot be parked on that side of the near campus and often commute from street. Emergency snow plowing may take locations beyond the Madison metro area. place during the winter months to remove The City of Madison offers a Ride Share vehicles so streets can be plowed. program that can be utilized by students to Information is announced through the media help defray some of the financial and envi- prior to and during the snow season ronmental costs of driving. For more details (November 15–March 15). 72 Graduate Student Life

check out the following link: Photo: Ana Collares madisonareampo.org/rideshare.

Vanpooling The State of Wisconsin has a van-pooling system for passengers who commute to Madison from outlying areas. For detailed information, visit doa.state.wi.us and search “van pool,” or call 1-800-884-VANS (or 1-800-884-8226).

Short-Term Rentals Zip Car (zipcar.com/universities/university- of-wisconsin-madison) offers different arrangements for residents who do not own cars but would like to use a car occasionally. Bikes parked outside of Memorial Union. UW Rental Fleets UW students and staff can rent UW cars/ minivans for program or university travel Madison and Wisconsin laws recognize needs. You have to become a university- bicycles as vehicles and give bikes the right to authorized driver before you can drive a UW use most roadways. With this right comes the fleet vehicle. For academic travel needs, this responsibility to obey the same laws as other is a cheaper option than car rentals. For drivers. Be predictable, visible, and aware of more information, contact transportation. traffic hazards. Obey all traffic signs and wisc.edu/fleet/fleet.aspx or call signals, and always ride with traffic, never 608-263-6666. against it. Also, be sure to go the right way down one-way bike lanes. You are permitted to ride on sidewalks in Madison as long as BICYCLES buildings do not directly abut the sidewalk. Biking is a great way to get around Madison. If on a sidewalk, remember that the law and The city maintains over 100 miles of bike motorists now consider you a pedestrian and corridors composed of recreational and you must act like one. commuter trails, and bike-friendly roadways. While not required, you should always City and campus bike routes are marked by wear a helmet. You’ll need your brain to get easy-to-follow green and white “bike route” through graduate school. When riding at signs. These signs indicate off-street paths or night, the law requires that you have a bike-friendly roadways with shared traffic forward-facing white light and a rear-facing lanes or designated bike lanes. If you’re red reflector, and more lights and reflectors looking for interactive maps and directions, are always recommended. For more informa- Madison bike routes are now supported by tion on biking legally and safely in Madison, Google Maps. You can also get a complete visit cityofmadison.com/bikeMadison/. map at any public library, or download it at All bicycles are required by law to be cityofmadison.com/bikeMadison/planTrip/ registered (see below), and this can be your map.cfm. best insurance policy for seeing your bike again if it is stolen. 73 Graduate Student Life

Following a few common-sense precau- Retailers and Repair tions will minimize the chance of having • Budget Bicycle Center (actually four your bike stolen. Invest in a high-quality bike shops catering to specific needs) lock and use it whenever possible; lock your Used Bicycles: bike to a rack located in a populated and 930 Regent Street: 608-251-1663 well-lit area; and remove expensive items Parts, Accessories, Service: such as bags and lights prior to leaving your 1124 Regent Street: 608-251-8413 bike. Avoid leaving your bike locked in one Specialty (Road, Tandem, Folding, etc) place for extended periods, except outside at 1201 Regent Street: 608-286-9111 designated overnight storage racks. Your General (New: Mountain, Hybrid, bike could be considered abandoned and be City etc.) impounded if it is left unused in one place on 1230 Regent Street: 608-251-8413 campus. budgetbicyclectr.com Racks are located near most buildings on • Cronometro (Bike Fitting And High-End campus and at many local businesses. Only Custom Bikes) park your bike at these designated racks; 338 West Lakeside Street, 608-243-7760 locking your bike to trees or stairways is not cronometro.com permitted. • Erik’s Bike And Board (All-Purpose Many people use the U-shaped locks, Dealer) locking the bike to a rack through the frame 795 University Ave. 608-250-2701 and front tire. Using a sturdy U-lock with a 1654 Thierer Rd. 608-244-9825 thick cable extending through the rear tire 6610 Seybold Road, 608-278-9000 can help you keep your quick-release wheels. eriksbikeshop.com • Machinery Row Bicycles (Madison’s Registration Largest Independent Trek Dealer) UW Transportation Services and the city of 601 Williamson Street, 608-442-5974 Madison require that all bicycles be regis- machineryrowbicycles.com tered. Bicycle registration costs $10.00 for • Trek Bicycle Store (Check website for four years. You can register several ways: coupons) online at cityofmadison.com/epayment; 8108 Mineral Point Road, 608-833-8735 request a paper application by calling 1706 Eagan Road, 608-442-8735 608-266-4474; or in person at any bike shop TrekStoreMadison.com or at the city Treasurer’s Office, Room 107, • Yellow Jersey (Bikes, Parts And Service) City County Building, 210 Martin Luther 219 Main Street, Arlington, Wisconsin, King Boulevard, off the Capitol Square. Visit 608-257-7733 cityofmadison.com/bikeMadison for yellowjersey.org information. Biking is a great way to get around Rentals Madison. While more popular in the warm Several bike shops in Madison offer long months, many bundle up and ride all year. and/or short-term rentals. Rates and dura- It’s more flexible than the bus. If you’re tions vary frequently, so a quick phone call within 5 miles of your destination, it’s faster will be your best source of information. than going by car, especially downtown and Whether you want to try out a high-perfor- near campus. Here’s how to get yourself a mance racer, or just need a couple bikes to bike and enjoy the benefits. show visiting friends around town, you can rent it in Madison. 74 Graduate Student Life

List Of Shops Offering Rentals: and license plate to verify that it is registered • Williamson Bicycle Works correctly with the state of Wisconsin. Some • Machinery Row vehicles look like mopeds but might legally • Budget Bicycles be considered motorcycles, depending on their speed and engine capacities (50cc or Need A Season-Long Solution? more). Because the laws governing mopeds Madison B-cycle is an urban bike-sharing and motorcycles are completely different, it’s program designed to encourage short trips by important to know the category into which bike, in which students get a discounted rate. your vehicle fits. For more information, Learn more here: madison.bcycle.com. check the Wisconsin Department of The “Red Bikes Project” is run by Budget Transportation website at wisconsindot.gov/ Bicycles. The program loans refurbished used Pages/home.aspx. bikes for free. A cash deposit or credit card Moped drivers must register their mopeds imprint is required for a bike and lock. You and, if they wish to park on campus, obtain can pick up a bike from the 930 Regent St. a parking permit, which can be found at location in the spring and use it all season transportation.wisc.edu. Mopeds may only until late November. If you return the bike be parked at the lot designated on your by the due date, any cash deposit will be parking permit. A moped can receive parking refunded. While you have the bike, any citations just like an automobile, so it is required maintenance is provided free of important to park wisely: do not block charge. For more information go to redbikes. pedestrian or handicap access areas, and do org or call 608-251-1663. not park in loading zones or on natural areas. For more parking information visit the Organizations UW Transportation Services website at Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin is a “state- transportation.wisc.edu. wide, nonprofit, bicycle advocacy organiza- Mopeds are motor vehicles and should tion” involved in legislation, education, and respect pedestrians at all times. It is illegal to bicycling promotion efforts. The website at drive a moped on a sidewalk or in a bike bfw.org includes info on big rides and several lane. Since mopeds ride with traffic it is links to other organizations, trail maps, and essential to respect motor vehicle laws, as do a variety of bicycling resources. all other vehicles on the roadway. Moped drivers will be ticketed for ignoring traffic MOPEDS laws! Also, since you will be operating your AND SCOOTERS moped on city streets, it is important to have Mopeds and scooters are another way to get the proper protective gear. We suggest around campus and save money on gas. wearing protective headgear and eyewear to Many models have ample seat storage for avoid injury. Also, please note that it is illegal backpacks and other items. While scooters to ride a moped with a passenger. Carrying a and mopeds are fun to ride and fuel-efficient, passenger is dangerous and can result in a riders need to take precautions on the roads. hefty fine. For additional safety information There are many mopeds and scooters on please contact the UW Police Department. campus these days, and if you have one, it is Retailers and Repair important to understand the rules and • Scooter Therapy regulations that apply to you. Before bring- 12 N. Few St., 608-255-1520 ing your moped to campus, check your title scootertherapy.com 75 Graduate Student Life Photo: Sajika GallegePhoto:

Busing to class is easy and reliable.

Popular scooter models available organization. The bus pass allows you • Vespa Madison/Dunn’s Import unlimited rides on the local bus system. Your 6510 University Avenue, 608-829-6400 bus pass is good seven days a week, whenev- vespamadison.com er the buses are running. It allows you to get Vespas, Piaggios, Aprilias, and other around Madison, to grocery stores, shopping imported models malls, various businesses and restaurants throughout the city. Bus passes can be picked up at two MADISON METRO campus locations: the box office on the first TRANSIT floor of Union South or the Caucus Room, The Madison public transportation system, 4th floor of the Student Activity Center, 333 commonly known as “Madison Metro,” is East Campus Mall, and are issued twice a one of the most commonly used resources by year starting just before classes begin in the students here on campus. Madison Metro fall and spring. The spring semester bus pass route and schedule information is available is also valid through the summer. Check the by calling the Metro Info Line at 608-266- ASM website at asm.wisc.edu for more 4466, or at cityofmadison.com/metro/. specific information about bus pass distribu- tion and replacement information. Free ASM Bus Pass As a student at UW–Madison, you are Bus Tickets for Non-Students entitled to an Associated Students of Nonstudents can ride the Metro bus, too. It Madison (ASM) Student Bus Pass. ASM is costs $2 (at time of publication) for a two- the university’s student government hour pass, which can include a maximum of 76 Graduate Student Life

three transfers. Make sure to ask for your the campus. Lightway paths are marked with transfer ticket as soon as you board the bus. reflective logos affixed to light poles. If you Non-students planning to travel regularly on cannot find a walking buddy, call SAFE the Metro bus may want to buy monthly Nighttime Services at 608-262-5000 for free passes or 10-Ride Cards. Current fare walking escorts to any location on campus. information and pass options can be found SAFEwalk provides walking escorts at cityofmadison.com/metro/fares or by throughout the entire campus except the far calling 608-266-4466. west side (UW Hospital and Eagle Heights). SAFEwalk hours are from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Ride Guide and Website (October 1–March 31) and 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. The Ride Guide is a booklet available on all (April 1–September 30). For more informa- Metro buses and at ASM bus pass counters, tion, visit transportation.wisc.edu/ listing the schedules for each bus route. transportation/safeservices_walk.aspx. There is also a map available for quick reference of the entire system. See cityofmadison.com/metro/ for more informa- TAXIS tion on the Ride Guide and bus routes. There are four main taxicab services avail- The website includes several useful able in and around Madison: features. A handy “trip planner” will help you find the best routes to take to any Badger Cab: This is shared cab service, so it destination. The “Transit Tracker” found at is often cheaper than other cab companies. cityofmadison.com/metro/planyourtrip lets 608-256-5566, badgercab.com you see real-time arrival estimates for any Madison Taxi: 608-255-8294, madtaxi.com bus at every stop, and even see the current Union Cab: 608-242-2000, unioncab.com location of your bus on Google Maps. Green Cab of Madison: Shared ride/hybrid There’s even a mobile device-compatible cabs/24-hour service. 608-255-1234, version at cityofmadison.com/metro/Apps/ greencabofmadison.com index.cfm so you can check the information from anywhere. TRAVEL WALKING OUT OF MADISON The main campus has more than 200 Long-Distance Bus Services buildings and is spread out over more than 900 acres. Most of your campus travel will Van Galder Bus The Van Galder Bus Company runs daily be on foot. Walking is a terrific way to get buses from the UW–Madison campus to around and the only way to really experience Chicago’s Midway and O’Hare airports and the State Street pedestrian mall. downtown Union Station (Amtrak). A In general, Madison is a very safe city, convenient pickup location at UW Memorial but for your personal well-being it is impor- Union and intermediate stops in Janesville, tant to remember the age-old concept of Beloit, and Rockford make this an attractive safety in numbers. If it is dark and you have travel option. For route schedules and more to walk somewhere on campus, find a friend information, see coachusa.com/vangalder, or or two to accompany you. Use one of the call 800-747-0994. Lightway walking paths that run throughout 77 Graduate Student Life

Mega Bus Another bus option is us.megabus.com, offering convenient and low-cost daily Photo: Ana Collares Ana Photo: express bus service throughout the US and Canada. If you’re lucky, you could even get your rate for as low as $1. Buses feature free wi-fi and at-seat plug ins, so you can make the most of your time on the road.

Air Travel The Dane County Regional Airport Connects to Chicago O’Hare and many Convenient bus stops across campus. other gateway cities in the United States. If you wish to save money on a taxi, you can use Metro bus services (Route 20 from Badger Bus North Transfer Point) to reach the airport. Provides regular transportation to and from For information about the airport, visit Milwaukee and Mitchell Airport. More msnairport.com. information at badgerbus.com or call Tip: Dane County Regional Airport is 877-292-8259. You can buy tickets online small, and ticket prices are often higher there and at the Memorial Union. than at larger airports. If you have enough time, it is sometimes cheaper to travel to Better Bus Chicago or Milwaukee by bus and take a Run by and for students who travel between flight from there. Madison and the Twin Cities (Minnesota), Better Bus usually operates for Thanksgiving, winter, spring, and Easter/ Passover breaks. They do not make frequent stops, and do offer free food and movies for the trip. Usual pick-up points in Madison are the Towers, the southeast dorms, and the Lakeshore dorms. Drop-off points in Minnesota are at the Ridgedale Mall in Minneapolis and the Best Western Kelly Inn in St. Paul. See betterbus.com for more information. CHAPTER 8 Shopping, Services, and Dining

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Purchasing vegetables from a local vendor during the first Campus Farmer’s Market on the north lawn of Union South. 79 Graduate Student Life

When you’re new in town, some of the first places you need to find are stores to help you furnish your apartment, fill your fridge, and prepare for classes. This chapter highlights everything from farmers’ markets and bookstores to thrift stores and malls.

BASICS Closer to campus are Metcalfe’s Market at Hilldale Mall (726 N Midvale Blvd; There are several Target stores in the shopmetcalfes.com), HyVee (3801 E Madison area located at 750 Hilldale Way Washington Ave and 675 S Whitney Way), (near Hilldale Mall), 6321 McKee Road (in and Copps (3650 University Ave and 1312 S. Fitchburg), 201 Junction Road on the west Park St locations). Trader Joe’s (1810 side, and 4301 Lien Road on the east side. Monroe St), which is a few blocks from Shopko stores are at 2201 Zeier Road Camp Randall, and Whole Foods (3313 (near East Towne Mall), 7401 Mineral Point University Ave) provide lots of organic and Road (near West Towne Mall), and 2101 W. natural products. Broadway (in South Towne Mall). You will find several additional Copps There are three WalMart stores in the stores in the greater Madison area, as well as Madison area: one on the west side at 7202 multiple Pick’N’Save stores. Watts Road adjacent to a Sam’s Club, one on There are other small grocery stores the east side at 4198 Nakoosa Trail, and a scattered about downtown that cater directly WalMart Supercenter south of the Beltline at to students, including the Triangle Market 2151 Royal Avenue in Monona. (302 State St), Capital Centre Market (111 N. Broom St; capcentremarket.com), and the GROCERIES Fresh Madison Market (703 University Avenue; freshmadisonmarket.com). Supermarkets There are also numerous international Woodman’s Food Market, with one store on groceries: Asian Midway Foods (301 S. Park the west side (725 S. Gammon Rd; St), Fraboni’s (822 Regent St), India House woodmans-food.com) and one on the east (709 S. Gammon Rd; indiahousemadison. (3817 Milwaukee St), is Madison’s largest com/index.php/en), Mercado Marimar (2102 grocery store. It is known for its cheap prices S. Park St), Yue-Wah Oriental Foods (2328 S. and wide variety. Woodman’s does not Park St), El Mercadito (916 S. Whitney Way), accept credit cards, just cash, checks and Oriental Shop (1029 S. Park St), and Viet debit, but does provide free ATMs. Both Hoa (4602 Monona Dr) to name a few. Woodman’s stores are located on bus lines; the east store is across the street from the Food Co-ops East Transfer Point. While it is hard to miss the chain supermar- Aldi, also famous for low prices (and kets like Copps and Sentry here in town, generics), has three stores in town: one on Madison is also home to a number of local the east side (3925 Lien Rd), one on the west food co-operatives. Food co-ops support a side (8222 Watts Rd), and one in Fitchburg sustainable food system and local businesses, (6261 McKee Rd). providing a selection of fresh, locally-grown food, without giving up the convenience of a 80 Graduate Student Life

regular grocery store. Co-ops are owned and Community-Supported Agriculture run by the people who shop there, and the (CSA) customers, as members, can actively participate Many grad students are interested in how the in the organization of the business, helping to choices they make about food could affect determine store policies and even influencing the regional economy and health of the land. the products that appear on the shelves. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Memberships at Madison’s co-ops range programs create partnerships between local from $25 per year for students to $58 for a farmers and local consumers where you, the lifetime. Although you do not have to be a consumer, can become a member of a farm. member to shop at a co-op, membership CSA members pay their farms an annual often means special members-only discounts. fee to meet the farm’s operating expenses; in Also, membership at one co-op usually exchange, members receive a weekly portion means you can receive member privileges at of the farm’s produce. Not only is this a great other co-ops. way to support local farms and socially and environmentally-sustainable production Madison is home to the following food practices, but it is also a great way to meet co-operatives: new people and receive an amazing variety of really fresh, organic food throughout the Willy Street Co-op growing season. Depending on the farm, the willystreet.coop growing season could be as long as eight • 1221 Williamson St., Madison months, from May to December. 608-251-6776 Many health insurance providers in the • 6825 University Ave, Middleton area provide discount or cash-back incentives 608-284-7800 to those who consume produce from CSA • 2817 N. Sherman Avenue, Madison programs. To find out more about CSA 608-709-5445 farms and health insurance discounts in the area, contact the Fair Share CSA Coalition Opened in 1974, the Willy Street Co-op (csacoalition.org, 608-226-0300). Fair Share (often referred to simply as “the co-op”) is maintains an annually-updated map to all the largest member-owned cooperative in the participating farms, which can help you Madison with over 20,000 members includ- decide which to join. ing Willy West. All locations are open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m Farmers’ Markets Madison is lucky to have farmers’ markets Regent Market Co-op going on in some part of the city or sur- regentmarketcoop.org rounding community virtually every day of • 2136 Regent St., 608-233-4329 the week. The largest (and the place to be on Open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. a Saturday morning in the summer) is the Dane County Farmers’ Market (DCFM, Formerly the Regent Food Market, the dcfm.org) on the Capitol Square. Over 300 Regent Market Co-op became a cooperative vendors sell the freshest local produce and in 1998 with support from the Willy Street homemade Wisconsin products at this Co-op and Madison Community Co-ops. popular market that runs on Saturday and This co-op serves the Monroe and Regent Wednesday mornings. The DCFM runs Street neighborhoods on the near west side year-round, though it is at its biggest when it 81 Graduate Student Life Photo: Sandy Sulzer

Dane County Farmers’ Market.

is outside during the summer months. See • Eastside Farmers’ Market madisonfarmersmarket.com or dcfm.org for Tuesdays, 4–7 p.m. more information. Central Park, 202 S. Ingersoll St In late April, the Saturday DCFM opens eastsidefarmersmarket.org on the Capitol Square and runs every week • Fitchburg Farmers’ Market through early November from 6 a.m. to 2 Thursdays, 3–6 p.m., early May through p.m., rain or shine. On Wednesdays, the late October market is held from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., late 5511 E. Cheryl Pkwy (Agora Pavilion) April through early November, on the 200 fitchburgmarket.wordpress.com block of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. right • Hilldale Farmers’ Market off the Capitol Square. In winter, the market Wednesdays and Saturdays, 7 a.m.–1 moves indoors, first to Monona Terrace p.m., late April through early November (November and December) and then to the Hilldale Shopping Center, west parking Madison Senior Center (January-April). lot behind Macy’s at Segoe and During the winter, delicious breakfasts are Heathercrest. (Winter Farmers Market, prepared by local chefs using only ingredi- Saturdays, 9 a.m. –1 p.m. in the Hilldale ents available at the market. All locations are Atrium.) easily accessible by bike, car, or bus. hilldale.com/info/farmersmarket In addition to the market on the square, • Middleton Farmers’ Market each part of the city has its own market with Thursdays 8 a.m.–1 p.m., May through its own neighborhood flavor. Most of them October are open from May through October. Check Downtown at Greenway Station, off the websites for more information. Deming Way, behind Hubbard Ave. 608-824-9111 82 Graduate Student Life

• Monona Farmers’ Market Antonova Jenya Photo: Sundays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., May through October Ahuska Park between Monona Drive and Highway 51. mononafarmersmarket.com • Northside Farmers’ Market Sundays, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 1865 Northport Dr. northsidefarmersmarket.org • South Madison Farmers’ Market Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 2–6 p.m., Students on Library Mall. Sundays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Location varies by day, but is usually Saver’s (savers.com) is also located near on or near S. Park St. See website for East Towne Mall at 2002 Zeier Road details. (608-441-1380). southmadisonfarmersmarket.com Ragstock (329 State St, ragstock.com) is • Westside Community Market a midwestern chain that sells new and used Saturdays, 7 a.m.–1 p.m., April through clothes. A popular stop for Halloween November costume shopping, the store has a funky Hill Farms Department of atmosphere and a wide variety of men’s and Transportation Building parking lot; women’s clothing. University Avenue and Segoe Road. facebook.com/WestsideCommunityMarket Boutiques A wide variety of clothing and specialty CLOTHING shops are located in the downtown area, especially on State Street and the streets Bargain Shopping around Capitol Square. While some national Society of St. Vincent de Paul (svdpmadison. chains have moved into State Street store- org), popularly known as St. Vinny’s, is great fronts in recent years, there are still many for bargains on clothes as well as furniture locally owned shops downtown. and used books. St. Vinny’s also offers free In addition to downtown shopping, pick-up of donated items (call 608-278-2920 Madison’s many neighborhoods often have to schedule). Their east side location is at their own “shopping districts” with small 1309 Williamson Street (608-257-0673), and shops that may meet your needs. Explore the their “Dig and Save” outlet, which is just local businesses in your neighborhood; you what the name implies, is at 1900 S. Park may be surprised by what you find! Street (608-250-6370). Goodwill (goodwillscwi.org) has three Winter Clothing locations in Madison: on the east side at If you’re desperate to find cold-weather gear 2127 East Springs Drive, on the west side at for those Madison winters, consider the 4530 Verona Road, and in Fitchburg at 6291 following stores (beyond those previously McKee Road. listed):

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• Fontana Sports Specialties about 30 miles east of Madison off I–94 216 N. Henry St. or 231 Junction Rd. (Exit 276). fontanasports.com • Land’s End Stores West Towne Mall PHARMACIES AND or 209 Junction Rd. (outlet) DRUG STORES landsend.com In addition to prescription pharmacies at • REI-Madison supermarkets and stores like Target or 7483 W Towne Way WalMart, there are a few downtown options rei.com/stores/madison.html and a locally-owned pharmacy co-op. Community Pharmacy (341 State St, 608- Shopping Malls 251-4454, communitypharmacy.coop) is a East Towne Mall (shopeasttowne-mall.com) local co-op with books, homeopathics, is the main east-side mall located off E. natural body care, and lots of organic Washington Avenue and I–90/94. supplies from vitamins and teas to beauty Department stores J.C. Penney, Sears, and products. They often have good sales. Boston Store are the “anchors,” with the Walgreen’s (walgreens.com) drug stores usual mall regulars in between. West Towne are located all over Madison and, except for Mall (shopwesttowne-mall.com) is the big the State Street location, most have prescrip- mall on the west side, at the corner of tion pharmacies. The closest full-service Gammon Road and Mineral Point Road. It location to campus is at East Campus Mall. has similar department stores and shops as There is also a CVS Pharmacy (2 S. Bedford East Towne. St, cvs.com) downtown near campus. Hilldale Shopping Center (hilldale.com) Mallatt’s Pharmacy and Costumes (3506 is a smaller, more upscale mall on the near Monroe St., and 1255 Williamson St.) is a west side, located at the corner of University local favorite. Avenue and N. Midvale Boulevard. Hilldale Beyond these larger pharmacies, there includes Macy’s, Metcalfe’s Market, a are often smaller locally-owned pharmacies University Book Store, the first Sundance within certain neighborhoods of Madison. movie theater in the country, and a number Look around to find one near you. of smaller specialty shops. South Towne Mall (2301 W. Broadway, 608-222-5624) is a strip mall that, while BOOKS AND SUPPLIES technically located in Monona, is just a quick trip down the Beltline. It includes a Textbooks Hobby Lobby, Kohl’s and ShopKo. Westgate You won’t be ready for class until you buy Mall is another smaller mall, located at your textbooks. Here are some of the easiest Whitney Way and Odana Road. It includes a local options: TJ Maxx and specialty shops. Many students purchase their books at Johnson Creek Premium Outlets The University Book Store (711 State St., (premiumoutlets.com/johnsoncreek) features 608-257-3784, uwbookstore.com). You can 60 outlet stores, including many popular also order your books online. name brand clothing and shoe stores as well The Underground Textbook Exchange is as housewares, gifts, and more. Located at another textbook store nearby (664 State St, 575 E. Linmar Lane, Johnson Creek, WI, 608-251-4444). 84 Graduate Student Life

Local Bookstores that sells course packs. In addition to many local libraries and large chain bookstores, there are a variety of local Electronics independent booksellers in the Madison When it comes to computers and supplies, area, many of whom sell used books. UW’s DoIT Tech Store and Showroom (see Downtown, some great little shops to Chapter 1; techstore.doit.wisc.edu) is a good wander around are Avol’s Bookstore first stop. Madison has its fair share of office (315 W. Gorham St, avolsbooks.com), Paul’s supply stores and other computer retailers, Book Store (670 State St., paulsbookstore. including an Apple store in West Towne Mall com), and A Room of One’s Own (315 W and Willy Tech Shop (804 Williamson St, Gorham St., roomofonesown.com). Away willytechshop.com). from the downtown area, some bookstores Madison is also home to the electronics worth a visit are Frugal Muse (235 Junction big box store Best Buy with stores on the east Rd, frugalmuse.com) and Half-Price Books and west sides of town. A Madison original, (4250 East Towne Blvd, 626 S. Whitney The Brothers Main Appliance and TV Way, hpb.com). (brothersmain.com) also offers a wide selection of electronics, and you can’t forget other Photocopies chain stores such as Sears, Target, and With all of the journal research that many WalMart. grad students do, you will probably find yourself making lots of copies. The libraries UW SWAP Shop on campus have copy machines that work The UW Surplus With a Purpose (SWAP) using your Wiscard or a copy card. The Shop (1061 Thousand Oaks Trail in Verona, white copy cards are easy to lose, so make swap.wisc.edu) is a fun place to look for a sure you write your name on your card! bargain. The SWAP Shop recycles items from Also, don’t add more money than you are UW–Madison, as well as from state agencies willing to lose. located in the Madison area. They offer More and more campus libraries have items such as computers, lab equipment scanner/copier machines that allow you to (from centrifuges to test tubes), office scan your material for free and then e-mail it furniture (desks, filing cabinets, chairs), to yourself as a PDF. Ask a librarian where office supplies (binders, file folders, staplers), you can find one of these great contraptions. home furnishings (couches, bicycles) and Since printing on campus is cheaper than building materials (bricks, electrical equip- photocopying, scanning is a good way to go, ment). SWAP is open to the public on especially if you want a PDF backup anyway. Tuesdays, Fridays, and some Saturdays, so Many professors assemble packets of check online before you go. readings, assignments, and/or other course materials to be purchased at one of the DINING OUT nearby copy shops. If you are a TA, you may You can enjoy familiar favorites or travel the be asked to assemble these packets for culinary world without ever leaving Madison. printing. Bob’s Copy Shop (710 W. Wingra This section of Chapter 8 features unique Dr., bobscopyshop1.com) seems to have a local restaurants and eateries while highlight- tight grip on much of the copy packet ing budget options and grad student favorites. business, but ASM Student Print (333 E. Many of the restaurants have websites, Campus Mall, stuprint.org) is another place but if they do not, the Isthmus’ Food and 85 Graduate Student Life

Drink section (isthmus.com/food-drink) is a N. Frances St, dottydumplingsdowry.com). reliable source for prices, menu highlights, Its cozy atmosphere, creative burger options, and contact information. You may be able to and sampler basket make for a satisfying find a menu at MenuPix’s Madison section night out. The Plaza Tavern and Grill (319 (menupix.com/madison). N. Henry St, theplazatavern.com) is also in Delicious options await your wandering the area. Home of the famous Plazaburger palate. Bon appétit! and its secret sauce, this dive bar is old and dingy, but it is a long-time Madison favorite. Gastropubs & Microbreweries Go for pool, pinball, and a pint of beer. Welcome to Wisconsin! We love beer, Somewhat out of the way but worth the trip especially when it’s served with burgers or is the Ale Asylum (2002 Pankratz St, brats. We are also proud of our local brew- aleasylum.com). They offer brewery tours pubs. Check out some of the favorites below. and a pizza-and-sandwich deli menu. Note that all bars and restaurants in Finally, if you like your pubs with a Madison, except for cigar bars, are cross-Atlantic twist, Madison will not smoke-free. disappoint. Brocach Irish Pub (7 W. Main St, You can find some great brewpubs right brocach.com) on the Square has a great on the Square. Both The Old Fashioned (23 happy hour menu, live music on Fridays, and N. Pinckney St, theoldfashioned.com) and entrees that will stick to your ribs (in a good the Great Dane Pub and Brewing Company way). Just east of the Square is the efferves- (123 E. Doty St; see website for other cent Essen Haus German Restaurant (514 E. locations, greatdanepub.com) Wilson St, essen-haus.com), famous for its have set the Madison gold standard for king-size plates of German-American vittles, years. You can’t go wrong with either place, two-liter “boots” of ale, and live polka music and both have delectable options for vegetar- and dancing every night. ians. Also on the Square is Cooper’s Tavern (20 W. Mifflin St,thecooperstavern.com ). Asian Restaurants Cooper’s specializes in gourmet versions of Euro-American comfort food. On top of the South Asian fantastic array of microbrews that is par for For fantastic Indian cooking in abundance, the course in Madison, they have an excel- Maharani Indian Restaurant (380 W. lent wine list. Washington Ave, maharanimadison.com) is On the east side, you can find an excel- your stop. Indian and non-Indian residents lent meal and wonderful ambiance for very of Madison flock there alike for the all-you- good prices at the Weary Traveler Free can-eat lunch buffets that run seven days a House (1201 Williamson St, week. Whether you are a vegetarian or wearytravelerfreehouse.com). Mickey’s meat-eater, you will find plenty of variety to Tavern (1524 Williamson St., satisfy your palate. Bring your Wiscard so facebook.com/MickeysTavern) is a hipster you can get the 10% student discount off dive bar with creative takes on pub and your meal! comfort food. Be sure to get the Sexy Southeast Asian Fries—white truffle oil may be an empty Laotian food gets a star turn at Lao Laan- pretension at most places, but in this case it Xang (1146 Williamson St, llx-restaurant. is worth coming back for. com; 2098 Atwood Ave, laan-xang.com). Right downtown between campus and Both locations are run by the same family, the Square is Dotty Dumpling’s Dowry (317 and the food is equally fantastic at both. 86 Graduate Student Life

Traditional sticky rice comes with the fuguasian.com) is located just off of State specials. The level of spiciness you choose Street, and Ichiban (610 S. Park St., will actually be delivered, so don’t be macho. ichibanmadison.com) is slightly farther from People claim that Sa-Bai Thong Thai campus but due south. Price-wise, both Restaurant (2840 University Ave; 6802 restaurants are about mid-range for a grad Odana Rd; sabaithong.com) has Madison’s student’s budget. most authentic Thai, while Saigon Noodles For delicious Cantonese-style noodles, go Vietnamese Restaurant (6754 Odana Rd., to Wah Kee Noodle House (600 Williamson 608-827-9120) offers every kind of pho you St, 608-255-5580). They make their signa- could want. ture egg noodles at their own noodle factory If you are hungering specifically for in town. The noodle dishes come “dry” or in Indonesian, you can find full dining year- broth, and they offer a variety of other round at Bandung Restaurant (600 stir-fried, braised, steamed, and soup dishes. Williamson St, bandungrestaurant.com) or enjoy it picnic-style at the Kakilima cart on Japanese & Korean Library Mall during the warm-weather For tasty and good-value Japanese lunch months. specials near campus, you need look no further than the State Street branch of the Chinese Takara Japanese Restaurant (315 State St; The most authentic Chinese food available in takaramadison.com) or the Wasabi Japanese Madison’s restaurant scene is either Restaurant & Sushi Bar (449 State St, Cantonese or Szechuan. Both of Madison’s wasabi-madison.com). Wasabi is on the Szechuan restaurants serve the cuisine second floor, so keep an eye out for it! wonderfully hot, spicy, salty, and greasy, as it Seek out excellent sushi by heading typically is on the other side of the Pacific. farther away from campus to the Edo Oddly enough, both restaurants have Japanese Restaurant (532 S. Park St, Japanese names. Fugu (411 W. Gilman St, edojapaneserestaurant.com). Choose Edo or

Grad Student Favorites: Around the Square, the two favorite Places to Get Fish Fry Madison brewpubs, The Old Fashioned (23 Almost every place with a deep fryer will N. Pinckney St, theoldfashioned.com) and offer fish fry on Fridays, but here are some the Great Dane Pub (123 E. Doty St, places that grad students prefer to get this greatdanepub.com), offer fewer but well- local specialty. prepared selections with excellent ambiance The most votes went to the Avenue Club to boot. (1128 E. Washington Ave, On the east end of the isthmus is avenueclubmadison.com) and Jordan’s Big Dexter’s Pub (301 North St, 10 Pub (1330 Regent St, jordansbig10pub. dexterspubmadison.com), where you can squarespace.com). The Avenue Club offers get your choice of fish lightly battered or Madison’s best-voted fish fry every day of with the traditional heavier beer batter. It’s the week, while Jordan’s Friday menu gives also known for its team trivia nights. you a variety of fish to choose from. 87 Graduate Student Life

Grad Student Favorites: Fast, For other options close by, Rising Sons Deli Cheap, and Good (617 State St.) has a hodgepodge menu of For those days when you didn’t have time Thai, Vietnamese, and Malaysian that will to pack a lunch, these are the places your get you your quick fix in time for seminar. more seasoned colleagues recommend. The Hole-in-the-wall Asian Kitchen (449 State Mediterranean Café (625 State St.) wins St, asiankitchenmadison.com) will satisfy hands-down in this category. Everyone you twice for the price of once. Ask about loves the fresh, healthy, and tasty food their loyalty reward punch cards. At East served very quickly for low prices. It’s only Campus Mall, the Fresh Madison Market open for lunch. (703 University Ave, freshmadisonmarket. Right outside Memorial Library’s doors com) has a fantastic hot food and salad bar. are the food carts that cluster on Library If you are nearer the west end or central Mall in the warm-weather months. You can part of campus, a lunch favorite is the get yourself a full lunch any day for $4 to Babcock Hall Dairy Store (1605 Linden Dr, $8. Carts offer a variety of cuisines, babcockhalldairystore.wisc.edu). Besides including Jamaican, Thai, Chinese, stocking UW–Madison’s famous dairy Indonesian, Mexican, Japanese, Greek, and products, Babcock also has a full deli Mediterranean. sandwich counter. Their lunch specials are only $5, and include a sandwich, side, pickle spear, and a half-pint of Babcock milk.

Takara to indulge in hibachi without break- Hacienda (515 S. Park St., 608-255-8227) ing the bank. and El Pastor (2010 S. Park St., Sujeo (10 N. Livingston St., pastorrestaurant.com). Both neighborhood sujeomadison.com) offers Korean and fixtures have remained well-reviewed and Korean-fusion fare from acclaimed local chef well-liked by Madisonians over the years. Tory Miller. The restaurant is also open as a late night noodle bar from 10 p.m.–1:30 a.m. Pizza Pizza—every college town overflows with it. Mexican Here are local pizzerias that discerning The gem of Madison’s Mexican restaurant palates may prefer! scene is probably the Taqueria Guadalajara Falbo Brothers Pizzeria (406 S. Park St, (1033 S. Park St, lataqueriaguadalajara.com). 608-255-9090; 1207 N. Sherman Ave, This hole-in-the-wall eatery offers the real 608-204-2723, falbobros.com) balances deal for low prices, along with an entertain- generous amounts of cheese with subtle ing hour of telenovelas or Latin American amounts of sauce. Try the pesto or spinach game shows on the tube. Try the tacos with stuffed pizzas. For pizza by the slice, you can beef tongue or seasoned pork, or get a couple find excellent options on State Street.Ian’s vegetarian sopes if you really want to fill up. Pizza (100 State St; 319 N. Frances St, Amazing enchiladas and other treats await! 257-9248; ianspizza.com) is a UW land- Also on South Park Street are La mark. From macaroni-and-cheese to Philly 88 Graduate Student Life

cheesesteak, Ian’s has every kind of pizza favorite. Options range from traditional concoction imaginable. Pizza Di Roma (313 Italian concoctions to more American- State St, 608-268-0900, pdrpizza.com/10) influenced pies. offers huge New-York-style slices. For outstanding authentic Neapolitan For gourmet, dine-in options, try Glass pizza, made with certified Neapolitan Nickel Pizza (5003 University Ave; 2916 techniques in a traditional wood-burning Atwood Ave; see website for more locations, oven, the only place to go is Cafe Alba Porta glassnickelpizza.com) or The Roman Candle (558 N. Midvale Blvd, cafeportaalba.com). (1054 Williamson St; 1920 Parmenter St in Also, Pizza Brutta (1805 Monroe St, Middleton; see the website for more loca- pizzabrutta.com) cannot be missed. tions, theromancandle.com). Glass Nickel is well-known for specialty pizzas, like Sacre Breakfast & Brunch Spots Blue and Fetalicious. At Roman Candle, you The perennial Madison favorite for breakfast get a funky atmosphere and great pizza any is Lazy Jane’s Café (1358 Williamson St). way you want it. Some say it’s the best pizza The line is out the door but decently fast- in Madison. Paisan’s (131 W. Wilson St, moving on weekend mornings. They have paisansrestaurant.biz) is another Madison terrific baked goods, and is a comfortable

Grad Student Favorites: But the real grad student hotspot in town is Coffee Shops Barriques (127 W. Washington Ave; 1825 When you need a change from studying in Monroe St; see website for more locations, the library, take refuge in one of Madison’s barriquesmarket.com). The branch on West local coffee shops. Most offer fair trade Wash, just a block from the Square, is coffees and free wireless internet. where you will find two floors of sanctuary, For sheer convenience, you can’t beat complete with mellow indie pop on the the independent coffeehouses on State sound system and the option to switch from Street. Heading from campus up to the caffeine to an elegant glass of wine as dusk Capitol Square, you will encounter four on approaches. the left side of the street: Espresso Royale Bradbury’s (bradburyscoffee.com), just (#650, espressoroyale.com), Fair Trade east of the Square, is another quiet study Coffee House (#418, fairtradecoffeehouse. haven. In the Willy Street area, Ground com), yet another Espresso Royale (#224), Zero (744 Williamson St) is a favored grad and then, right before you reach the Square, student joint, as is Indie Coffee (1225 Michelangelo’s Coffee House (#114, Regent St, indiecoffee.net) just south of michelangeloscoffeehouse.com). Also check campus. If you live in the near south side, out Colectivo Coffee at 25 S. Pickney St the Lakeside Street Coffee House (402 W. and 583 State St (colectivocoffee.com), Lakeside St, lakesidestcoffeehouse.com) is Johnson Public House at 908 E. Johnson St another coffee house with great food and (johnsonpublichouse.com), and Mother an alcohol license that lets you study in Fool’s Coffeehouse at 1101 Williamson St style. (motherfools.com).

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place to meet for breakfast or lunch. On the the freezer section of several local grocery other side of town, Mickie’s Dairy Bar (1511 stores. Monroe St) is a Madison must. They offer Locally-owned Chocolate Shoppe Ice hearty, cheesy breakfasts, milkshakes, and Cream (468 State St; 555 S. Midvale Blvd; the largest pancakes you’ve ever seen. 1726 Fordem Ave; chocolateshoppeicecream. Also good for breakfast and closer to the com) takes pride in their Madison-made super Capitol are Marigold Kitchen (118 S. premium ice cream. They rotate their 110 Pinckney St, marigoldkitchen.com) and flavors regularly. Their ultra-dark chocolate Plaka Taverna (410 E. Wilson St, flavor, Zanzibar Chocolate, will make a plakamadison.com). Marigold Kitchen is an chocolate convert out of anyone. Chocolate upbeat urban eatery with innovative break- Shoppe Ice Cream is also served in many local fasts and lunches. They bake in-house, and restaurants. are run by the same chefs who run Sardine Michael’s Frozen Custard (2531 Monroe (see Special-Occasion Restaurants below). St; 3826 Atwood Ave; 5602 Schroeder Rd; Plaka Taverna offers American breakfasts ilovemichaels.com) is a Madison original. with a delightful hint of Greek. If you think Custard uses more egg yolks than ice cream, gyros would be a great breakfast meat, this giving it a finer texture. It is also served at a is where you want to go. slightly warmer temperature. If you’ve never Lots of places in Madison put on spec- tried frozen custard, this is the place to go! tacular brunches. El Dorado Grill (744 Michael’s Frozen Custard is also available in Williamson St, eldoradogrillmadison.com) many grocery stores around the state. offers exceptional Southwestern food and an And finally, moving away from ice extensive margarita menu. Its location in a cream, Madison also boasts the Greenbush renovated warehouse makes the setting Bakery (1305 Regent St, 608-257-1151). unique and beautiful. Sardine has an excel- Everyone raves about their kosher homemade lent brunch menu, as does and Brocach Irish doughnuts. Take-out only! Pub (see Gastropubs & Microbreweries).

Sweet Treats UW–Madison makes its own ice cream with milk from its own dairy cattle. It is delicious! Ice cream, cheeses, and other dairy products are sold at the Babcock Hall Dairy Store (1605 Linden Dr, babcockhalldairystore.wisc.edu), just two blocks away from the Dairy Cattle Center where the milk originates. Babcock ice cream is also available at the Memorial Union and in 90 Graduate Student Life

Grad Student Favorites: For bistro-style fine dining, it doesn’t get Special-Occasion Restaurants any better than Sardine (617 Williamson St, Expensive restaurants can be found any- sardinemadison.com). They get rave reviews where, but these ones really give you year after year, and a three-course meal something special for what you spend. with drinks will probably run you about Ostería Papavero (128 E. Wilson St, $60 per person. Find Japanese-European facebook.com/papaveromadison) specializ- fusion at any of the three acclaimed es in the rustic cuisines of northern and Muramoto establishments (muramoto.biz), central Italy. Its small but exquisite menu where you can also get excellent sushi. gives you magnificent flavors for surprising- And finally, there are the slow-food, ly modest prices and in comfortable, organic, locavore, haute-cuisine havens that unpretentious surroundings. A full meal embody the Wisconsin environmentalist with drinks will take about $50 per person and farming traditions in small urban after tax and tip. Lombardino’s (2500 sophistication. Harvest (21 N. Pinckney St, University Ave, lombardinos.com) is harvest-restaurant.com) blends American another excellent Italian option that offers and French cuisines with fresh, seasonal delicious renderings of restaurant fare. Its local organic ingredients. range of prices gives you spending options For that truly special occasion that will from a moderate splurge to a truly indul- take you a while to save up for, head to gent affair. L’Etoile (1 S. Pinckney St, letoile-restaurant. Inching up a bit in price range, you can com). This national pioneer in the sustain- find a decadent meal at Samba Brazilian able food movement features local farms Grill (240 W. Gilman St, and French techniques in its splendid new sambabraziliangrill.com) for plentiful, modern venue. Take about $100 with you succulent meats fresh off the grill, cut if you plan on making an evening of it. directly onto your plate. At the Tornado Next door, its sister restaurant, Graze Room Steak House (116 S. Hamilton St, (grazemadison.com) is more casual and tornadosteakhouse.com), you can find modestly priced. steaks and all the ambiance you can digest in one sitting.

CHAPTER 9 Recreation and Entertainment

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Madison offers a huge number of options for fun activities throughout the year. When you’re not busy with academic and work responsibilities—and it is important to make some free time for yourself!—take the time to explore the many opportunities available in Madison. From enjoying the outdoors and playing or watching sports to trying new types of cuisine or seeing a show, the university and the city offer just about everything you could want!

THE OUTDOORS • Cherokee Marsh Three locations: 6098 N. Sherman Madison Area Parks Avenue, 5002 School Road, 104 W. Madison is literally packed with parks. Sauthoff Road While pedaling, walking, or driving around Largest wetlands in Dane County. Over town you are bound to encounter new parks seven miles of trails. around the city. Surrounded by 15,429 acres • Elver Park of lakes and over 6,000 acres of parkland, 1250 McKenna Boulevard Madison is a city where outside activities are The biggest park in Madison (227 acres). supported and encouraged. The Parks Excellent disc-golf course. Softball Division maintains over 260 parks, several diamonds, basketball courts, shelters, public swimming pools, 12 beaches, 4 BIG sledding hill, ice-skating, lighted premiere golf courses, 8 off-leash dog x-country ski trails. A favorite destina- exercise areas, several community-recreation tion for a weekend bike ride, only about centers, an award-winning botanical garden 45 minutes from campus! Simply follow and conservatory, and 14 conservation parks. the South East Bike Trail from Camp In the winter, the Parks Division maintains Randall to the Beltline, and then take the outdoor ice rinks and the cross-country bike-friendly Hammersly Road all the ski trails. way to the park. (There are also signs Below is just a sample of some of the along the bike path.) parks available in Madison. For more • Garner Park information, visit cityofmadison.com/parks. 333 S. Rosa Road • Breese Stevens Field Garner Park Shelter is an architectural 917 E. Mifflin St gem! This is a good park for those living Huge open grass field. Great for competi- on the west side or those looking for an tive soccer! excuse to explore that side of town. • Brittingham Park • Hoyt Park 829 W. Washington Ave. 3902 Regent Street Northwest shore of Lake Monona Bay A park for peace and quiet, or romantic Large, great views, a shelter, and grills; picnics. plus a bike path. Great place to begin • James Madison Park and end a three-mile jog around the bay. 614 E. Gorham Street Whether you want to people-watch with a pleasant Lake Mendota backdrop, or join the crowd for Frisbee, basketball, 93 Graduate Student Life

volleyball, swimming, or soccer, this is Communications Photo: University usually the busiest park in town. • Olbrich Park 3527 Atwood Avenue A big park on the shores of Lake Monona and across from Olbrich Botanical Gardens. • Olin Park 1156 Olin-Turville Court Right off John Nolen Drive on the south

shore of Lake Monona. Nice wooded The arboretum in fall. area and a great view of Madison. Rest here on your way around Lake Monona by bike, or foot, or rollerblade. A public garden that also serves as a • Tenney Park teaching garden for the Horticulture 1414 E. Johnson Street Department. Good place to volunteer if Beautiful park on the southeast shore of you have a green thumb. Lake Mendota. Good place for a stroll in • UW Arboretum the evening and ice-skating in the winter. Accessible from S. Mills Street or • Warner Park Manitou Way (off of Monroe Street) 2930 N. Sherman Avenue arboretum.wisc.edu Huge 180-acre park on the east side of This is an absolute must for anyone who Lake Mendota. Center for many social likes a walk in the woods. With multiple gatherings revolving around outdoor marshes and restoration projects, it is an recreation. ecologist’s Eden. • Vilas Park • Goodman Pool 702 S. Randall Avenue 325 W. Olin Avenue Adjacent to the Vilas Zoo and Lake cityofmadison.com/parks/pool Wingra. Worth the trip just to see the This public pool has a 1,000-person Old Lady in a Shoe slide! capacity, two waterslides, 8-lane 25-meter lap area with diving boards, Other Outdoor Attractions and a number of shallow water play in Madison features for pre-school aged children. • Aldo Leopold Nature Center The pool area is complete with a sand 300 Femrite Drive, Monona, WI play area, concessions, changing rooms, aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org deck chairs, umbrella tables, and shade In the spirit of the famed Wisconsin structures. conservationist, Aldo Leopold, the • Henry Vilas Zoo mission of the Aldo Leopold Nature 702 S. Randall Avenue Center is to “teach the student to see the vilaszoo.org land, understand what he sees, and enjoy A free zoo! None of the hustle and bustle what he understands.” of big city zoos, but still an incredible • Allen Centennial Gardens diversity of animals. 620 Babcock Drive allencentennialgardens.org 94 Graduate Student Life SPORTS AND ACTIVE RECREATION Photo: Sajika GallegePhoto: Hoofers UW–Madison’s Hoofers club is one of the oldest and largest outdoor recreational organizations in the country. Founded in 1931 as an outing club, Hoofers has grown from a single club to six separate clubs with over 3,000 active members. Hoofers got its name from a person being “on the hoof” or moving on their own power. Since its inception, Hoofers’ members have prided themselves on their ability to provide quality instruction and safe, reliable equipment for members to use. Who ever said that education couldn’t be fun? You do not need to be experienced in any of the activities in order to join Hoofers. For example, most of the people who join the Picnic Point. Sailing Club have little sailing experience, but they want to learn the skills and techniques necessary to be safe while having fun. Olbrich Botanical Gardens Many graduate students participate in 3330 Atwood Avenue Hoofers because it gives them an opportuni- olbrich.org ty to meet new people while engaging in a 16 acres of lush landscaping that creatively recreational activity. Hoofers’ six clubs are combines blooms, grasses, and more! Free Mountaineering, Outing, Riding, Sailing, admission to the gardens, where you can Scuba, and Ski & Snowboard. Students lounge with a book on one of the benches or (undergraduate and graduate) oversee all deck chairs tucked away in picturesque aspects of their respective clubs. nooks. To learn more about the various clubs, simply attend a meeting. Check out the Picnic Point website (hoofers.org) or call 608-262-1630. Peninsula on Lake Mendota west of campus UW Sports lakeshorepreserve.wisc.edu/visit/picnicpoint. At UW–Madison, some believe that the htm graduate student experience isn’t complete A great place to jog from campus, or simply until one learns about the proud tradition of to enjoy the lake and the woods on a sunny Wisconsin athletics. From basketball to afternoon after classes. A nice little forest in wrestling, over 20 men’s and women’s teams a prime location. compete each year. 95 Graduate Student Life

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A UW Badgers football game.

Students who are interested in getting a unique gameday experience should consider Recreational Facilities on attending one of Wisconsin’s home football Campus games in Camp Randall stadium. The The university has several recreational red-clad fans, boisterous students, and UW facilities on campus that provide exercise Marching Band contribute to an experience facilities, fitness courses, and coordinate you won’t forget. Men’s hockey and men’s intramural and club sports. More informa- basketball games typically bring in the next tion on these services and other exercise largest crowds at the Kohl Center (601 W. facilities in Madison is provided in Dayton Street). If you’re looking for some- Chapter 10. thing new, women’s volleyball games at the UW Fieldhouse are always exciting and fun Madison Mallards to watch. The Madison Mallards (northwoodsleague. For ticket information, visit uwbadgers. com/madison-mallards) are a college-level com or call the Wisconsin Athletics Ticket summer baseball team that plays in Warner Office at 608-262-1440. The office is located Park (2920 N. Sherman Ave). The Mallards at 1440 Regent Street (Camp Randall are one of the most successful franchises in Stadium) and regular business hours are baseball, and probably the most successful Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. team on the summer-collegiate front. This Students can also attend certain games for makes the games a lot of fun! Tickets are free, thanks to many promotions offered by also very affordable and going to a game is a the Athletic Department. For more informa- great way to spend a summer evening. tion and to enter the student lottery for season tickets, visit uwbadgers.com. 96 Graduate Student Life

from 2300 B. C. to the present day. The museum boasts 24,000 square feet of gallery space and is open to the public every day except Monday. Free classical music concerts take place on the second floor of

Photo: UniversityPhoto: Communications the museum the first Sunday of the month. After browsing the exhibits, find some souvenirs or gifts in the Chazen Museum Shop. Special tours are available with a reservation. Admission is free.

Geology Museum Weeks Hall, 1215 W. Dayton Street 608-262-1412 geoscience.wisc.edu/museum Touch rocks from a time when there were volcanoes in Wisconsin; see corals, jellyfish

Chazen Museum of Art. and other sea creatures that used to live and swim where we now walk; and stand under the tusks of a mastodon while imagining MUSEUMS AND yourself in the Ice Age. Also on display are GALLERIES ON rocks and minerals that glow, a model of a CAMPUS Wisconsin cave, dinosaurs, and meteorites. Madison is a city with numerous art and L.R. Ingersoll Physics Museum cultural museums. They range from the 1150 University Avenue, Room 2130 larger instutitions like the Madison Chamberlin Hall Museum of Contemporary Art on State 608-262-3898 Street, to the small and quirky like the physics.wisc.edu/ingersollmuseum Mustard Museum in Middleton. A good The L.R. Ingersoll Museum is a public, place to find out what museums and current hands-on physics museum with exhibits exhibitions Madison and Wisconsin in primarily focusing on demonstrating basic general have to offer is PortalWisconsin.org. physical concepts, from mechanics to While there are many more museums to atomics. There are also historical instru- be found throughout Madison and the state, ments on display. Guided tours are available. here are some excellent university-affiliated Zoological Museum museums that often take grad students a L.E. Noland Zoology Building, while to discover: 250 North Mills Street Chazen Museum of Art 608-262-3766 750 University Avenue zoology.wisc.edu/uwzm 608-263-2246 The Zoological Museum is associated with chazen.wisc.edu the Department of Zoology. The museum One of the country’s leading university art consists of a 10,000-square-foot collections museums, the Chazen houses a permanent storage and research facility, and a small collection of 16,000 works of art dating exhibits gallery. The gallery is open to the public most weekdays. 97 Graduate Student Life

Wisconsin Union Photo: Gallege Sajika Galleries Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St. Union South, 1308 W. Dayton St. union.wisc.edu/get-involved/wud/ art The Wisconsin Union Galleries produce a wide variety of exhibits by faculty and students as well as regional and national artists. The Union’s art collection consists of 1,300 pieces, most on display A concert on the Terrace. throughout the Memorial Union. PERFORMING ARTS wisconsin-union-theater) or the Overture The Overture Center Center (201 State St, 608-258-4141, overture.org overture.org). The Overture Center often The Overture Center is the crown jewel of offers student rush tickets. Guest artists also the Madison arts community and easily perform at the School of Music, where accessible on State Street. A wide variety of concerts are held regularly in the Humanities events, ranging from concerts to broadway Building (see below). shows, are presented by local arts groups and traveling performers. There are also free For performances by Madison musicians, concerts and art exhibits. Students, rush try the following: tickets are frequently available at discounted Madison Symphony rates. madisonsymphony.org Wisconsin Union Theater The Madison Symphony performs regularly 608-262-2201 at the Overture Center. They offer $12-$15 union.wisc.edu/visit/wisconsin-union-theater student rush tickets on many of their perfor- The Wisconsin Union Theater is a multipur- mances. It’s one of the best-kept secrets in pose performing arts facility offering a town and a great way for students to access varied, quality program of dance, music, live classical music. theater, film and cultural events. The stu- School of Music dents of the Wisconsin Union Directorate 608-263-5615 (concert line) produce the Concert Series and Performance music.wisc.edu/events Series, Distinguished Lecture Series, music The School of Music offers a full complement and entertainment programs, art exhibitions, of performances by faculty, students, and and several film series. Student tickets are guest artists throughout the year. Most available at a discount with your ID. concerts are free and open to general admis- Classical Music sion. They are held in one of two auditoriums For touring national acts, go to the in the Humanities Building (455 N. Park Wisconsin Union Theater (800 Langdon St., Street)—Mills Concert Hall or Morphy 608-265-ARTS, union.wisc.edu/visit/ Recital Hall—or in the old Music Hall across 98 Graduate Student Life

nights. Their 8 p.m. Theatresports show EDITOR’S PICK: features company members in raucous theater games based around spontaneous SUMMER CONCERTS ON THE suggestions from the audience. The 10 p.m. SQUARE Showcase goes for the more dramatic side of wisconsinchamberorchestra.org live improv. Student tickets are $5. Join the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra as they present Concerts on Comedy Club on State the Square, free to the public on the madisoncomedy.com Capitol lawn over six Wednesday nights For a mix of national-profile comics and from late June to August. Their eclectic local acts, stop by the Comedy Club on mix of pop, light classical, jazz, and even State. Thursday nights are Students Nights, when you get discounted admission with polka music offers something for every- your ID. Admission prices are low, but there one to enjoy. is a two-drink minimum.

Park Street from the Humanities Building. Popular Music Opera productions are mounted every fall Madison boasts a number of venues that suit and spring. Opera tickets are modestly priced all tastes. Free live music is offered every and the performances take place in Music weekend at Memorial Union. Shows are on Hall. the Terrace during the summer and in Der Rathskellar during the rest of the year. Check Theater and Dance the website (union.wisc.edu) to see who is playing. Also check out the Union’s weekly University Theatre Wednesday Night Open Mic where students 821 University Ave (box office) showcase their talents, ranging from singers 608-265-2787 and bands to poetry readings. theatre.wisc.edu University Theatre serves as the practical laboratory for UW–Madison’s Department DOWNTOWN of Theatre and Drama and presents a variety ENTERTAINMENT of performances throughout the year. “Get out and enjoy the town, as there’s UW Dance Program more to graduate work than just school- 608-262-1691 work. Don’t just hang around the dance.wisc.edu/calendar campus area; also check out the great Founded in 1926, the UW Dance Program neighborhoods on the east and west side was the first in the country to offer a degree of town. There’s plenty of low-brow and program. Students, faculty, and guest artists high-brow things to find out about present formal and informal concerts throughout the year. Madison, and I’d recommend looking at them all.” Atlas Improv atlasimprov.com Jake Miller, For some quirky, side-splitting fun, drop by La Follette School of Public Affairs the Atlas Improv (609 E. Washington Ave., 608-259-9999) on Friday and Saturday 99 Graduate Student Life Photo: Gallege Sajika Orpheum Theatre 216 State St, 608-250-2600 madisonorpheum.com

Barrymore Theatre 2090 Atwood Ave, 608-241-8864 barrymorelive.com

Alliant Energy Center 608-267-3976 alliantenergycenter.com Meeting with friends on the Terrace. Located not far from campus (off John Nolen Drive), the center hosts numerous events year-round, ranging from big-name concerts as Madison’s, one finds a large number of and Brat Fest to cat shows and bridal bars. While many bars in Madison cater to bazaars. undergraduates, there are some places in Madison that are geared toward graduate Kohl Center and professional students. Many of these 601 W. Dayton St establishments are located around the The center hosts concerts as well as UW Capitol Square and are further from campus. Badger athletics and community events such Note that cigarette smoking is prohibited in as graduations. Concert tickets are available bars and restaurants in Madison. Cigar bars through Ticketmaster (ticketmaster.com). have a special exemption for cigar and pipe smoking. Many smaller venues are also popular for Genna’s Lounge (105 W. Main St, local and touring bands. A few popular gennaslounge.com) is known as a grad locations are listed here. student bar. Genna’s has an upper floor open on weekends, and makes the perfect setting Harmony Bar and Grill for a thoughtful conversation over a glass of 2201 Atwood Ave, 608-249-4333 wine. They also have friendly staff and free harmonybarandgrill.com snacks during happy hour. Maduro Cigar Harmony is popular for live blues, zydeco, Bar (117 E. Main St, facebook.com/ honky-tonk, and bluegrass bands. Maduro-176404202955) is another favorite High Noon Saloon among grad students and professionals. This 701A E. Washington St, 608-268-1122 1930s cocktail lounge boasts half a dozen high-noon.com leather couches and low-key live music Hosting a huge variety of bands from rock, several nights a week. metal, and punk to indie, emo, and world With no sign and no phone, Natt Spil music, High Noon often sponsors benefit (211 King St., nattspil.com) appears mysteri- concerts and features live-band karaoke ous and dark from the outside but is a warm, every Tuesday night. intimate place inside. Lit by candles and Chinese lanterns, dark wood decor and murals on the walls add to the allure of this NIGHTLIFE tiny bar. “Natt Spil” is Norwegian for “night Bars and Lounges play” and is a great place to either spend or In a city with as large a student population end your evening in style. 100 Graduate Student Life In the State Street area, too, there are a MOVIES few bars that attract a more mature crowd. Paul’s Club (204 State St, 608-257-5250) is a Film buffs will be happy to know that the great place to enjoy a drink, and is known Madison area is home to numerous movie for the tree that “grows” through the middle theaters and the annual Wisconsin Film of the bar. Blue Velvet Lounge (430 W. Festival (wifilmfest.org), which takes place in Gilman St, thebluevelvetlounge.com) will April. For first-run movies, there are several take you a hundred miles from Madison movie multiplexes, though many are far from with the feel of a big-city martini bar. The campus. Campus and downtown venues prices at this “upscale” place are comparable provide fun alternatives. to those at bars frequented by undergraduates. Mainstream Theaters In the south campus area, the Library Cafe Marcus Palace Cinema and Bar (320 N. Randall Ave, 2830 Hoepker Rd, Sun Prairie, 608-825-9004 librarycafeandbar.com) is another popular, Newly opened multiplex with plush seating low-key grad student haunt. They make an and plenty of food and drink options available excellent Dark ‘n Stormy and have happy-hour from their Lounge and Bistro. draft and rails specials. Their nachos are great for sharing. Looking for a sports bar? Wander Point Cinemas away from State Street and try out Jordan’s Big 7825 Big Sky Dr, 608-833-3980 10 Pub (1330 Regent St, jordansbig10pub. A mix of stadium and plusher seating with squarespace.com). They have daily drink 16 screens. First-run movies on the west side. specials and an extensive food menu. New Vision Fitchburg 18 + IMAX Dance Clubs 6091 McKee Rd, 608-270-9036 Multiplex with 18 screens, including one If it’s dancing you are after, try the following IMAX theater. First-run movies in venues: Fitchburg. 5 Night Club 5 Applegate Ct, 608-271-1768 Alternative Venues fivenightclubmadison.com AMC Dine-In Madison 6 Madison’s main GLBT bar and dance club. 430 N. Midvale Blvd (Hilldale Mall), Popular for line dancing. Just south of the 608-316-6900 Beltline, off Fish Hatchery Road. sundancecinemas.com The first Sundance Cinema location to open Plan B in the country, it includes six state-of-the-art 924 Williamson St, 608-257-5262 theaters, a restaurant, rooftop bar, and art planbmadison.com gallery. Mandatory reserved seating. A fairly new addition to the nightlife scene. Students get discounted tickets on Tuesday Popular as a gay bar and dance club and also nights. Bring your ID and a friend! has theme nights. Not far from the High Noon Saloon. Market Square Theater 6604 Odana Rd, 608-833-1500 Second-run movies at bargain basement prices! Prices vary by day and time, but they’re usually not more than $3 for a show. 101 Graduate Student Life

Campus Film Series The university is home to a number of groups EDITOR’S PICK: that bring films to campus. Most active and The university is also home to a diverse is the Wisconsin Union Directorate’s number of groups that bring films to Film Committee (union.wisc.edu/get- campus. Most active and diverse is the involved/wud/film). They present four to five Wisconsin Union Directorate’s Film different films each week that range from Committee which presents four to five recent releases to international cinema. Most different series each week, from recent films are inexpensive (with a student ID) or releases to international cinema. Most free, and they take place at both Memorial films are inexpensive (with a student ID) Union and Union South. or free, and they take place at both Cinemathèque (cinema.wisc.edu) is a Memorial Union and Union South. student-program collaboration that shows Cinemathèque is a student-program films at 4022 Vilas Hall. They organize their programming around a variety of themed collaboration that shows films at Vilas series that typically last a whole semester. Hall. In addition, periodic film festivals take place throughout the year, cap- stoned by the Wisconsin Film Festival FUN THINGS TO DO (wifilmfest.org) in the spring. AROUND MADISON 1. Visit the Henry Vilas Zoo. It’s free, it’s close to campus, and it’s a state-of-the- art conservation facility and zoo. Located Park on Highway M outside of at 702 S. Randall Avenue, the zoo is open Middleton; and Blue Mounds State Park year-round and is surrounded by open near Blue Mounds, down Highway parkland. 18/151 (Verona Road) off the beltline. 2. The Chazen Museum houses the universi- For information on specific parks, check ty’s collection of art work. Admission is out this great website, dnr.wi.gov/topic/ free, and the galleries are quiet and parks. pleasant. Since it is located right on 4. Go to a Badger sporting event. Whether campus, dropping by the museum for a you like watching the game, being a few minutes or a few hours makes a nice Badger fan, or listening to the UW break from graduate student life. They Marching Band, Badger sports are a have a great gift shop, too. Located at 750 Madison must. Don your red and white, University Avenue, 608-263-2246, the and head over to the Kohl Center or museum is open daily except Mondays. Camp Randall for a game. Students can 3. Wisconsin is a beautiful state and get great deals on season tickets to maintains a very vital state park system basketball, football, and hockey games. with modern facilities for camping and Individual seats can be purchased for hiking. There are four great parks within these sports and others. Visit uwbadgers. easy driving distance of Madison: Lake com for more information. If tickets are Kegonsa State Park between McFarland sold out, look for local websites or and Stoughton; Devil’s Lake State Park information on kiosks to find out who’s near Baraboo; Governor Nelson State selling. 5. Visit one of the largest farmers’ markets 102 Graduate Student Life

in the country. The Capitol Square is the you’re not sure where to start (morgridge. site of one of the largest farmers’ market wisc.edu). you may ever see, held Saturday morn- 10. Attend an outdoor theatre production at ings in late spring through early fall. American Players Theatre (APT) in Hilldale Mall also hosts a farmers’ Spring Green. Nestled in the beautiful market on Saturday morning in season. wooded setting of southwestern Wednesday morning farmers’ markets Wisconsin, APT is not to be missed. For are located at both Martin Luther King, a complete schedule visit Jr. Boulevard and Hilldale Mall. These americanplayers.org. For more informa- markets are unbeatable ways to find tion on theatre throughout Wisconsin, delicious fresh produce, flowers, crafts, take a look at madstage.com/html/links. and other Wisconsin delicacies such as html. cheese curds and fresh honey. (See 11. Tour our beautiful state Capitol. The Chapter 8) state capitol building is probably the 6. Small-town festivals abound during nice most prominent building in the city. Did weather in the surrounding communities. you know that the dome on the capitol is Particularly popular is Stoughton’s the second largest in the U.S., aside from annual Syttende Mai celebration, the Washington, D.C.? It is open to the largest of its kind outside of Norway. public, you can walk in and wander Many of the nearby communities cele- anytime, and free tours are offered daily. brate their German heritage: Germanfest, 12. Gaze at the stars at Washburn Oktoberfest, or Gemuetlichkeit festivals. Observatory. Opened in 1878 by funds New Glarus is proud of its Swiss heritage donated by former governor Cadwallader and has shops and restaurants open Washburn, the observatory sits on a year-round. campus hill overlooking Lake Mendota. 7. Attend one of Madison’s year-round Located at 1401 Observatory Drive, the festivals and celebrations. Taste of telescope is open for public viewing at Madison, Concerts on the Square, and various times. On a clear summer night, the Capital City Jazz Fest are just a few. a visit to the observatory and a look at For more information, check the local the constellations can’t be beat. See the papers or visit everfest.com/wisconsin/ website for specifics atastro.wisc.edu/ madison-festivals. the-public/public-observing-at-washburn. 8. Summerfest is one of the state’s most 13. Mini-golf at George Vitense Golfland, popular attractions. Held in late June just off the Beltline at Whitney Way. The and early July at the festival grounds in 18-hole Madison indoor landmark Milwaukee on the shores of Lake course allows you to mini-golf your way Michigan, Summerfest offers many around some of the sites and events of different entertainers, great food, and Madison at any time of year. Batting other attractions. See all the details at cages and a driving range are also summerfest.com. available. Call 608-271-1411 or visit- 9. Volunteer. Consider this an opportunity vitense.com for more details. to help yourself while helping others. 14. The Arboretum is one of the campus’s Volunteering is a great way to put your most celebrated features. This 1,260-acre life in perspective. Contact the arboretum is located just south of Morgridge Center for Public Service if campus and is very easy to get to. Before 103 Graduate Student Life

you go, check out the visitor information Communications Photo: University at arboretum.wisc.edu. 15. Go out to eat! Madison has the most restaurants per capita in the nation. Explore something you’ve never tried. Madison is the perfect place for it, and only its most upscale restaurants are very expensive. Tip: if you want to try a good restaurant but don’t want to pay for dinner, go at lunchtime. They often offer the same selections, but in smaller portions and lower prices! 16. Walk around campus. Don’t just go from your department to the library and back—explore some of the buildings! Go to the 13th floor of the Educational Studying on State Street. Sciences building on Johnson Street to get a view of the city (or, if you can finagle your way up there, see the view At 620 Babcock Drive, this gorgeous from the restricted 19th floor of Van garden is located on the west side of Hise!). Walk through historic Bascom campus and is open to the public. It’s and try to get a glimpse of the only 2.5 acres, but it provides a wonder- Chancellor. Check out North Hall, the ful setting to relax or go for a stroll. For oldest building on campus. Visit the free details, visit allencentennialgarden.org. Geology Museum in Weeks Hall, taking 21. Rent a copy of The War at Home, an special notice of the mastodon skeleton award-winning documentary about found not far from Madison. Contact activism at UW–Madison during the Campus and Visitor Relations for Vietnam era. This film is available at information about campus tours. many campus libraries and is a must-see 17. Bike! Trails weave throughout the city. for anyone attending the university. Ask around for some good suggestions, 22. Join Hoofers. Whether you ski or snow- or just get on your bike and discover your board, sail, scuba dive, or ride horses, own favorite trail. Hoofers has a group for you. For more 18. Meet up with friends, study, or just take information and to join go to hoofers. in the scenery on the rooftop of Monona org. Terrace. Catch the panoramic view of 23. Discover the nearly extinct local book- Lake Monona, the State Capitol, and the store. Up and down State Street, as well near east and west sides of the city in this as in other areas of the city, local book- free public space. stores sell new and used books. A Room 19. Walk the Lakeshore Path to Picnic Point. of One’s Own at 315 W. Gorham offers It’s approximately 3.1 miles from the great customer service, a slice of local Memorial Union to Picnic Point, so Madison, and they’ll even gift-wrap your remember you have to walk back! book for no additional charge. 20. Visit beautiful Allen Centennial Gardens. 104 Graduate Student Life

CHAPTER 10 Living Well

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For graduate students, living well means being able to balance your academics with your physical, emotional, and social needs. While you are in grad school, it is important to eat healthily, exercise, rest, find effective ways to deal with stress, and feel connected with your community. This chapter highlights some opportunities to help you take care of yourself and live a more balanced life.

HEALTH AND schedule.

WELLNESS Graduate Students’ Group—Topics may University Health Services include: time management, financial stress, 333 East Campus Mall relationship concerns, burnout, isolation, 608-265-5600 and maintaining balance. For the group uhs.wisc.edu counseling schedule go to uhs.wisc.edu/ mental-health/group-counseling/schedule. University Health Services (UHS) is the student health center on campus, open to all Graduate Women’s Group—Common topics students attending the University of include relationships, academics, stress, Wisconsin–Madison. Students do not have to depression and anxiety. For the group worry about spending too much on basic counseling schedule go to uhs.wisc.edu/ services. Most of the costs are already mental-health/group-counseling/schedule. covered from enrollment and tuition fees. Graduate Students of Color Support These services are provided by UHS: Group—A support group for graduate • Routine health care, medical treatment of students who identify as persons of color injuries and illnesses, flu and allergy (African American, African, Caribbean- shots, and travel check-ups. American, Latino/a, Indian, Asian, Asian • Counseling for stress reduction, smoking American Indian-American, Native cessation, nutrition, mental crises, and American, etc). Wednesdays, 12–1 p.m., more. EcoWell Studio (Room 1107) • Specialized care in Mental Health and Women’s Health. Let’s Talk—UHS offers drop-in consulta- • Confidential testing and treatment of tions at locations around campus. It’s free, STDs at the UHS Sexual Health Clinic. no appointment is necessary, and students are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. UHS Counseling Services for For more information go to uhs.wisc.edu/ Graduate Students mental-health/lets-talk. Dissertator’s Group—A supportive group environment focused on the emotional, Support for student military veterans—UHS behavioral, and organizational challenges tailors support to veterans including walk-in associated with the dissertation process. For access to counselors. Go to uhs.wisc.edu/ the group counseling schedule go to uhs. news/campus/student-veterans for more wisc.edu/mental-health/group-counseling/ information. 106 Graduate Student Life

Sexual Violence Prevention Photo: Gallege Sajika Program—UHS provides an online violence prevention program, which all incoming graduate students at UW-Madison are expected to complete. For more information go to uhs.wisc.edu/prevention/violence- prevention/grad-students.

Graduate Survivor Support Group— This is a confidential drop-in support group for graduate and Runners in the Ironman Triathalon. professional students who have experienced sexual assault, intimate disrupt the learning and working processes partner violence, stalking, and/or sexual of the entire campus community. Student harassment who want a place to speak with victim/survivors have many options and other student survivors. Tuesdays 5:30-7 p.m. starting February 21 through April 18; services available to them on and off campus, 319 Educational Sciences including victim advocacy, mental health counseling, and access to the criminal and Victim Advocacy Open Access Hours— campus disciplinary systems. Services are Drop-in support, information, and referral available to victims regardless of their choice with confidential UHS victim advocates for to report the incident to law enforcement, students who have experienced sexual and most are available at no charge. assault, intimate partner violence, stalking, University Health Services End Violence and/or sexual harassment. Located on the on Campus (UHS EVOC) provides confiden- 8th floor of UHS (333 East Campus Mall). tial victim advocacy and support to UW– Hours: Mondays 1–5 p.m., Wednesdays 1–5 Madison student survivors of sexual assault, p.m., Thursdays 9 a.m.–12 p.m. sexual harassment, dating/domestic violence, and stalking. UHS EVOC can provide UWell—This is a comprehensive wellness emotional support, assistance with arranging initiative aiming to advance the health and wellbeing of the entire campus community academic accommodations, and information by promoting existing resources. Visit the about reporting options. For more informa- UWell website at uwell.wisc.edu. tion about UHS EVOC, other confidential resources and offices designated to receive University Health Services End official reports, visit evoc.wisc.edu. Violence on Campus Health Insurance 333 East Campus Mall UHS provides some of the most common 608-265-5600, option 3 health services, but students who are looking evoc.wisc.edu for comprehensive health coverage may wish to enroll in the Student Health Insurance Sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating/ Plan (SHIP), which is the university-spon- domestic violence, and stalking are serious sored, comprehensive, and affordable health issues that can affect graduate students and 107 Graduate Student Life Photo: UniversityPhoto: Communications

Student relaxing at the Botany Gardens.

plan that provides additional coverage for Hospitals in Madison the services that UHS does not provide. UW Hospital and Clinics International students and J–1 scholars are The UW Health system features a distin- required to enroll in the SHIP Health Plan or guished staff of physicians and staff who are to file a waiver proving they are adequately passionate about their work. There are insured in some other way. For more infor- multiple hospitals, clinics, programs and mation, visit uhs.wisc.edu or call services which comprise UW Health, and the 608-265-5600. main hospital is located at 600 Highland PAs, TAs, and RAs with at least a Avenue. Please visit uwhealth.org or call 33.33%-time appointment are offered health 608-263-6400 for more information. insurance as a part of their benefits package. There are several different insurers to choose St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center from, and you should be given information 700 S. Park St, 608-251-6100 about insurance options when you first begin stmarysmadison.com your graduate assistantship. Contact the Benefits Coordinator in your department, or UnityPointHealth-Meriter Hospital the UW Benefits Service Officeohr.wisc. ( 202 S. Park St, 608-417-6000 edu/benefits) for more information, especial- unitypoint.org/madison ly about enrollment deadlines. Sometimes this information can be difficult to parse, so William S. Middleton Memorial you may find it helpful to ask for recommen- Veterans Hospital (VA) dations from your peers before making a 2500 Overlook Terrace, 608-256-1901 decision. madison.va.gov 108 Graduate Student Life

Dentistry Communications Photo: University Taking care of your teeth is important to your overall health. Information on dentists in the campus area can be found on the UHS website, uhs.wisc.edu, or through your health insurer. Some health plans may not include dental coverage, and low-cost alternatives are available. The Dental Hygiene Training program at Madison College is one option. Located at the Health Education Building, 1705 Yoga on Bascom Hill. Hoffman Street, 608-258-2400, the clinic is a teaching institution where dental hygiene students from a local farm is another way to get your perform oral prophylaxis (cleaning) and fruits and vegetables. For more information other dental services for a small fee. on these resources, see Shopping and Services (Ch. 8). Eyecare For many graduate students, time Information on optometry services in constraints can be the biggest obstacle to Madison can be found on the UHS website, maintaining a healthy diet, even though a uhs.wisc.edu, or through your health insurer, healthy meal may be exactly what we need and optional vision insurance is available when we’re feeling stressed. It helps to plan through the university. ahead. Something as simple as cooking There are several stores which offer multiple batches on the weekend can keep on-site eyewear labs including Lenscrafters at you eating well during the week, while both East Towne and West Towne Malls and saving time and money. Eyemart Express with locations on both the east and west sides of Madison. WalMart Achieving Balance and Dealing and Shopko stores also have vision centers. with Stress One of the most difficult aspects of graduate Eating Right school is balancing academics with all of the As a graduate student busy with research and other parts of your life. Below are some tips studies, it is easy to slip into bad eating from graduate students for balancing school habits. With Madison’s many food co-ops, with family, work, relationships, and your health food stores, local farms, and several own needs. farmers’ markets, Madison is a great place to Tips for Balancing with a Family: develop healthy eating habits. • Spend quality time with your family: use Madison hosts several farmers’ markets different/creative strategies which may during the growing season, and has many mean redefining what “quality time” food co-ops and health food stores. Joining a means with your kids. CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) to • Community building helps with parent- receive a fresh box of produce each week ing; this can mean learning to negotiate 109 Graduate Student Life

Tips for Managing Stress: • Take time to connect with peers—whether through your department, MGN, the TAA, or other student organizations. Social support from people who are in

Photo: UniversityPhoto: Communications the same boat can help to manage stress. • Make time to do relaxing things, like cooking or yoga. Don’t feel guilty about taking time for yourself! • Pay attention to your mental health. During the winter season, some people may suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder. It helps to get some ‘light therapy’: find reasons to get outside Ultimate frisbee. during the winter.

and learning good communication skills Counseling Services (i.e., with your advisor), which will help Grad school can be a stressful experience. you as a parent. Fellow classmates are a helpful support • Take advantage of the services offered by system, but it is important to know that the Office of Child Care and Family there are more formal resources available. Services (occfr.wisc.edu) UHS (333 East Campus Mall) provide free short-term counseling to currently enrolled Tips for Balancing with a Job: UW–Madison students. They offer individu- • Get a planner, and use it! al and small group counseling. Call UHS at • Pay attention to your goals for the future: 608-265-5600 for an appointment, or visit try to take positions that will work for the website at uhs.wisc.edu/uncategorized/ your future career aspirations. schedule for more details about the group • Remember your graduate degree is your counseling schedule. priority—stay focused.

Tips for Balancing Relationships: ATHLETIC FACILITIES • In graduate school, you will need support Recreational Facilities from your significant other, family, and on Campus friends; maintain open lines of commu- The Division of Recreational Sports offers nication and make sure they understand many facilities and programs for students. “your world” and the time and work Rec Sports oversees club sports, fitness commitment that it demands. classes, intramural sports, and programs like • Take time to spend with significant other, lap swimming, weightlifting, and basketball. family, and friends. Personal training services are also available. • Have fewer, or more realistic, There are several athletic facilities open expectations. to students. You need to show your UW • Remember to ask yourself: What does student ID to gain access. All facilities are success mean to me? accessible to individuals with disabilities. 110 Graduate Student Life

The SERF (South East Recreational private health clubs. It will cost more than Facility) is the largest of the facilities and the working out on campus, but if price is not closest to central campus. The Natatorium your primary concern, consider one of the (known as “the Nat”) is near the vet school, many health clubs available in Madison: Lakeshore dorms, and the hospital on the • Capital Fitness west end of campus. The Shell, near Camp • Curves Randall, is the furthest from campus dormi- • Harbor Athletic Club tories and tends to attract faculty and grad • Monkey Bar Gym students. • Pinnacle Fitness Parking near the SERF is extremely • Princeton Club limited and on-street only. The Nat and the For more reasonable options, consider Shell both have closed parking lots that do membership at the fitness center in your local not require permits after 4:30 p.m. community center: Group Fitness classes are offered at the • Goodman Community Center SERF and Nat to currently enrolled students, (goodmancenter.org) faculty/staff, and spouse/domestic partners • Warner Park Community Recreation that have paid the recreation membership Center (cityofmadison.com/parks/ fee. There is a small fee to attend Group WPCRC) Fitness classes. At the time of publication, • YMCA of Dane County the fee is $30 for students per semester. (ymcadanecounty.org) Programs may include floor classes, aqua, Madison School and Community Recreation mind/body (yoga and pilates), cycling, and (mscr.org) also offer a variety of fitness and specialty courses. Some classes are very arts classes at very reasonable rates. popular and it is recommended to arrive early to guarantee a spot. Schedules are Team Sports in Madison available online at recsports.wisc.edu/fitness. Team sports can be a great way to meet new htm#group-fitness. people and keep active! There are opportuni- For those interested in tennis, the Nielsen ties to play club or intramural sports though Tennis Stadium is one of the best indoor UW Recreational Sports (recsports.wisc.edu), tennis facilities in the nation and it is right but many graduate students (and even some here in Madison! As a grad student, it only faculty) participate in team sports through costs $5 to play singles for 75 minutes and non-university groups. $2.50 for doubles. Lessons and drills are also Madison School and Community available from the tennis professionals on Recreation (MCSR) coordinates league play staff. for softball and baseball in summer and fall, Most campus facilities have lockers and and volleyball and basketball in fall and offer a lifetime towel exchange for only $20, winter. There are a variety of men’s, wom- guaranteeing a fresh towel for every visit. en’s, and coed teams. If you do not have a There is a fee for indoor ice skating at the connection with someone already on an Shell and playing tennis or squash at the established team, MSCR has a player pool Nielsen Tennis Stadium. from which coaches recruit players for their respective teams. Specific information about Recreational Facilities Elsewhere the many opportunities offered through Madison is home to a number of quality MSCR is available at mscr.org. 111 Graduate Student Life

Ultimate frisbee is another popular team “Moving from northern California to sport in Madison. For information about Madison for graduate school has been league and pick-up games in town, check out the Madison Ultimate Frisbee Association spiritually beneficial. Living on my own (MUFA) at mufa.org. has helped me figure out who I am as a For those interested in indoor or outdoor person, a student, and as a Christian. I soccer, the Madison Soccer Association (see start every day with Bible study and prayer. madisonsoccer.com) is a good place to find I have especially enjoyed the many oppor- information about local soccer activities. tunities that I have had to fellowship with other Christian brothers and sisters here at SAFETY UW–Madison. Listening to the way that the Lord is working in and through the Madison is a relatively safe city to live, work lives of others provides me with encourage- and study, but like anywhere else, crime ment, and it helps to strengthen my faith.” sometimes happens. Remember these eight Jared Collins, common sense safety tips provided by the Biomedical Engineering Division of Student Life: and Public Health 1. Lock your doors. Theft is a crime of opportunity. 2. Do not walk alone at night. 3. Do not walk in dimly lit or rarely COMMUNITY traveled areas. INVOLVEMENT 4. If you feel unsafe traveling at night, use the SAFE nighttime services (SAFEwalk Volunteering Escort and SAFEride Bus) by calling Morgridge Center for Public Service 608-262-5000. For more information, Find Yourself through Service to Others visit transportation.wisc.edu/transporta- Address: 716 Langdon Street, Room 154 tion/safeservices.aspx. Madison, WI 53706 5. Do not post your address or phone Phone: 608-263-2432 number on Facebook. E-mail: [email protected] 6. Report crimes. Campus crimes should be website: morgridge.wisc.edu reported to UW Police at 608-264-2677. Want to get out of the classroom and into the Off-campus crimes should be reported to Madison community? Put course theory into the Madison Police Department at practice through service? Look for a resume 608-255-2345. builder during the semester? Or just connect 7. Remember, there is a correlation between to those similar to you? Stop in the alcohol use and crimes: alcohol and other Morgridge Center for Public Service office to drugs are involved in 90% of student learn how you can start volunteering in felonies. Madison or around the world! 8. Take responsibility for your personal The center promotes citizenship and safety. For more safety information visit learning through service within local, uwpd.wisc.edu. national and global communities through various programs, services and resources, 112 Graduate Student Life including Badger Volunteers, The Intervarsity Graduate Christian volunteeryourtime.org, Wisconsin Idea Fellowship of the UW–Madison maintains Fellowships, Morgridge Center Awards, an abbreviated list of area churches attended Service-Learning & Community-based by its members: gradivmadison.org Research, Wisconsin Idea Exchange and Volunteer Transportation. Take a Walk in a Labyrinth A labyrinth is a walking path for contempla- tion, prayer, relaxation and enhanced SPIRITUALITY self-awareness. It will connect you to a Religious Student Organizations deeper knowledge of the sacred, yourself, Dozens of groups exist for students of a and your life journey. Through this increased broad range of different faiths and interests. awareness, the labyrinth can help nourish the Please see cfli.wisc.edu for a complete listing mind, body, and soul for better mental, of religious student organizations. physical, and spiritual health. There are multiple public labyrinths at Places of Worship churches and parks in Madison. To learn Madison-area churches, synagogues, tem- more about labyrinths or to see a list of ples, and other houses of worship can be labyrinths in the Madison area, visit found by contacting the relevant religious labyrinthsociety.org. student organizations, or searching the web for up-to-date information.