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August 19, 2011

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Calendar of Public Affairs Events

Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012
John Nichols
Talk and Book Signing
John Nichols, correspondent for The Nation magazine and Capital Times associate editor, has written an early history of the recent Madison protests in "Uprising: How Wisconsin Renewed the Politics of Protest, from Madison to Wall Street." The Friends of the Libraries will sponsor the kickoff event on his tour for the book, which revisits the events of spring 2011 with vigor and immediacy. Nichols will talk and answer questions in a lively event. Free refreshments, and books will be for sale. Tripp Commons, Memorial Union. 5 p.m. Information: 265-5505, friends@library.wisc.edu
Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012
"Radical" Social Work's History and Future: Our Field, Our State, Our Year
This talk features Mark Courtney, professor in the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration, and Ron Chance, community programs manager for the Dane County Dept. of Human Services and co-director of the Dane County Early Childhood Initiative. Discussion to follow. 1120 Biochemistry. 6:30-8 p.m. Cost: Free. Information: 262-3561, karnaky@wisc.edu
Friday, Feb. 10, 2012
Growing Up in the Care of Strangers
The Experiences, Insights, and Recommendations of Former Foster Kids
Spring Public Child Welfare Dialogue, featuring Claudette Braxton, LMSW C/M, LCSW; Danita Echols, MSW; and Debraha Watson, PhD. Northwoods Room, Union South. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost: Free. Information: 263-3616, portier@wisc.edu
Friday, Feb. 10, 2012
Agricultural and Applied Economics Department Seminar Series
Christophe Gouel
Christophe Gouel, of the World Bank,"Optimal Food Price Stabilization in Small Open Developing Countries" 115 Taylor Hall. 12 p.m. Information: 261-1944, jchavas@wisc.edu
Monday, Feb. 13, 2012
Public Health Careers and Admissions
Come hear about career opportunities in public health and from public health schools around the country. Town Center Forum, Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery. 6:30-9 p.m. Information: 263-6614, questions@prehealth.wisc.edu
Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012
"World Oil Supply: Looming Crisis or New Abundance" - A Public Debate and Discussion
The World Oil Supply debate will give the university community and Madison public the opportunity to explore both sides of the oil supply debate. Varsity Hall II, Union South. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Information: sampetricca@gmail.com
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012
Find and Apply: Careers & Internships in the Federal Government
Do you want to make a difference to your country and community? Think you need a political science degree to work for the federal government? Think again. The government’s broad mission means there are jobs in every field from architects to zoologists; they are looking for a wide variety of talented and dedicated people as both interns and entry level employees. This workshop will focus on opportunities to work for Uncle Sam, where the jobs are, and how to apply for them. 1305 Linden Drive, Room 120, Middleton Building. Noon-1 p.m. Information: 262-3921, careers@lssaa.wisc.edu
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012
Chicago Reception for La Follette Alumni and Friends
Join La Follette School alumni, faculty, students and staff in Chicago at the downtown offices of Congress for New Urbanism, hosted by alum John Norquist. 140 S. Dearborn St., Suite 404. 5-6:30 p.m. Cost: Free. Information: 262-3038, shelton@lafollette.wisc.edu
Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012
Institute for Research on Poverty Seminar
It's Not Just Walmart: Why So Many Retail Jobs Are Bad, and How We Could Make Them Better
Chris Tilly, director of the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment and professor of urban planning, UCLA, will present this talk as part of IRP's Poverty, Self-Sufficiency, and Policy as We Emerge from the Great Recession Seminar Series. 8417 Sewell Social Sciences. 12:15-1:30 p.m. Information: 262-6175, cwilliam@ssc.wisc.edu
Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012
Global Health Seminar Series
Advances in Childhood Tuberculosis – Turning the Corner?
Jeffrey Starke, M.D., director, infection control, Texas Children’s Hospital 1325 Health Sciences Learning Center. 5-6 p.m. Cost: Free. Information: 262-3862, teigland@wisc.edu
Friday, Feb. 17, 2012
Agricultural and Applied Economics Department Seminar Series
Michael Carter, University of California-Davis
Michael Carter, University of California-Davis, presents"Poverty and Land Redistribution: Evidence from a Natural Experiment." Seminar at 3 p.m.; reception at 4:15 p.m. 115 Taylor Hall. 3 p.m. Information: 261-1944, jchavas@wisc.edu
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012
ACO Innovators
Health System Transformation in Wisconsin
This policy briefing explores approaches to the Accountable Care Organization model, offering a clearer perspective of where Wisconsin is moving as a state to improve value in health care. Presenters: Jeff Thompson, Gundersen Lutheran; George Kerwin, Bellin Health; and Craig Samitt, Dean Health System. Response: Elliott Fisher, Dartmouth Medical School. Facilitator: Jonathan Jaffery, UWSMPH. Breakfast and registration start at 8:15am. State Capitol, 411 South. 8:30 a.m. Cost: Free (please RSVP online or by phone). Information: 263-3607, rdjohnson5@wisc.edu
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012
Preferential Admissions at UW
Equal Opportunity or Unfair Discrimination?
The Center for Equal Opportunity claims that Black and Hispanic students are 1,000 times more likely to be admitted to the UW than white students. Isn’t this unjust racism in reverse? Not according to Dan Hausman of the philosophy department. He argues that preferential admissions diminishes inequalities in opportunity and increases diversity, but it is not a form of reparations or a way of rectifying past injustices. 1100 Grainger Hall. 7 p.m. Information: abhyun@wisc.edu
Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012
Institute for Research on Poverty Seminar
Performance Management: Economics and Policy
Jeffrey Smith, professor of economics and public policy, University of Michigan, will present this talk as part of IRP's Poverty, Self-Sufficiency, and Policy as We Emerge from the Great Recession Seminar Series. 8417 Sewell Social Sciences. 12:15-1:30 p.m. Information: 262-6175, cwilliam@ssc.wisc.edu
Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012
Gender and Women's Studies Colloquium
3401 Sterling Hall. 3:30 p.m. Information: 263-2053, crgw@mailplus.wisc.edu
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Institute for Research on Poverty Seminar
Trends in the Impact of Anti-Poverty Programs in the United States
Robert Moffitt, Krieger-Eisenhower Professor of Economics, Johns Hopkins University, and IRP affiliate, will present this talk as part of IRP's Poverty, Self-Sufficiency, and Policy as We Emerge from the Great Recession Seminar Series. 8417 Sewell Social Sciences. 12:15-1:30 p.m. Information: 262-6175, cwilliam@ssc.wisc.edu
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Hunger Meal
Featuring Dr. Bob Haveman, Professor Emeritus
Enjoy a meal and a lecture on the wealth gap by renowned professor Bob Haveman of the La Follette School. Entrance requires purchase of a $25 ticket, which will include a small chance at a delicious “wealthy” meal, a larger chance at a more modest meal, and a very substantial chance at a humble meal. Ticket sales will benefit the La Follette School Student Association and the Second Harvest Foodbank. For more information or to purchase a ticket, contact Pete Braden, pbraden@wisc.edu. Armory and Gymnasium (Red Gym). 6-9 p.m. Cost: $25.00. Information: pbraden@wisc.edu
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Institute for Research on Poverty Seminar
TBA
Andrea Anater, public health nutrition researcher, food nutrition and policy research and community health promotion research, RTI International, and IRP RIDGE Center Visiting Food Assistance Research Scholar, will present this talk as part of IRP's RIDGE Food Assistance Research Seminar Series. 8417 Sewell Social Sciences. 12:15-1:30 p.m. Information: 262-6175, cwilliam@ssc.wisc.edu
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Institute for Research on Poverty Seminar
Childhood Income Volatility and Adult Outcomes
Bradley Hardy, assistant professor of public administration and policy, American University, will present this talk as part of IRP's Visiting Scholars Seminar Series. 8417 Sewell Social Sciences. 12:15 p.m. Information: 262-6175, cwilliam@ssc.wisc.edu
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Institute for Research on Poverty Seminar
Does the State Help or Hurt African American Caregiving Grandmothers? A Simple Question with no Easy Answers
LaShawnDa Pittman-Gay, National Science Foundation postdoctoral minority research fellow in the Department of Sociology, Georgia State University, will present this talk as part of IRP's Visiting Scholars Seminar Series. 8417 Sewell Social Sciences. 12:15-1:30 p.m. Information: 262-6175, cwilliam@ssc.wisc.edu
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Institute for Research on Poverty Seminar
Behavioral Economics and Household Finances of Low-Income Families
Justin Sydnor, assistant professor of business and an IRP Affiliate, will present this talk as part of IRP's Poverty, Self-Sufficiency, and Policy as We Emerge from the Great Recession Seminar Series. This event is cosponsored by the Center for Financial Security. 8417 Sewell Social Sciences. 12:15-1:30 p.m. Information: 262-6175, cwilliam@ssc.wisc.edu
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Institute for Research on Poverty Seminar
TBA
Christopher Wimer, associate director, collaboration for poverty research and senior editor of Pathways, Stanford Center for the Study of Inequality, Stanford University, and IRP RIDGE Center Visiting Food Assistance Research Scholar, will present this talk as part of IRP's RIDGE Food Assistance Research Seminar Series. 3470 Sewell Social Sciences. 12:15-1:30 p.m. Information: 262-6175, cwilliam@ssc.wisc.edu
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Institute for Research on Poverty Seminar
TBA
Rusty Tchernis, associate professor of economics, Andrew Young School of Public Policy, Georgia State University, and IRP RIDGE Center Visiting Food Assistance Research Scholar, will present this talk as part of IRP's RIDGE Food Assistance Research Seminar Series. 3470 Sewell Social Sciences. 12:15-1:30 p.m. Information: 262-6175, cwilliam@ssc.wisc.edu
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Institute for Research on Poverty Seminar
The Budget and the Poor: Will Federal and State Policymakers Address Our Daunting Fiscal Challenges in Ways That Make Poverty Substantially Worse?
Robert Greenstein, founder and president of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, will present this talk as part of IRP's General Poverty Research Seminar Series. 1st floor, University Club. 12:15-1:30 p.m. Information: 262-6175, cwilliam@ssc.wisc.edu
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Institute for Research on Poverty Seminar
Mortgage, Default, Family Outcomes, and Public Policy
J. Michael Collins, director, Center for Financial Security, assistant professor of consumer science, and IRP affiliate, will present this talk as part of IRP's General Poverty Research Seminar Series. 8417 Sewell Social Sciences. 12:15-1:30 p.m. Information: 262-6175, cwilliam@ssc.wisc.edu
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
La Follette School Faculty Meeting
Conference Room, La Follette School of Public Affairs. Noon-1:30 p.m. Information: 262-3581, info@lafollette.wisc.edu
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Institute for Research on Poverty Seminar
Poverty, Employment and Residential Emancipation among European Youth
Sara Ayllon Gatnau, postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Economics and Business, Universitat Pompeau Fabra, Barcelona, will present this talk as part of IRP's Visiting Scholars Seminar Series. 3470 Sewell Social Sciences. 12:15-1:30 p.m. Information: 262-6175, cwilliam@ssc.wisc.edu
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Institute for Research on Poverty Seminar
The Elephant in the Room: The Role of Poverty in Child Maltreatment
Kristen Shook Slack, director and professor of the School of Social Work and IRP affiliate, will present this talk as part of IRP's General Poverty Research Seminar Series. 8417 Sewell Social Sciences. 12:15-1:30 p.m. Information: 262-6175, cwilliam@ssc.wisc.edu
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Institute for Research on Poverty Seminar
Family Income and Education as Predictors of Children's School Readiness Scores
Julia Isaacs, child and family policy fellow, The Brookings Institution, and IRP affiliate, will present this talk as part of IRP's General Poverty Research Seminar Series. 8417 Sewell Social Sciences. 12:15-1:30 p.m. Information: 262-6175, cwilliam@ssc.wisc.edu
Sunday, May 20, 2012
La Follette School Graduation
Assembly Chamber, State Capitol. 11 a.m. Information: acquade@wisc.edu