Women's History Month
March is National Women's History Month, which pays homage to the vital role of women in American history. Originally celebrated in 1981 as "Women's History Week," Congress officially declared March as Women's History Month in perpetuity in 1987 after years of national lobbying efforts. This month, we also observe International Women's Day (March 8th), a global celebration of the economic, political, and social achievements of women. As you celebrate this March, pay particular attention to stories of queer and trans women, gender non-conforming folx, and women of color.
Learn more about Women's History Month and International Women's Day and read powerful stories by visiting the websites below:
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iSchool Advising Week & Registration
Advising Week: March 23-27, 2020
It's that time in the semester again! Advising Week is scheduled for the week following Spring Break, from March 23rd through March 27th for both online and on-campus programs. If you haven’t already, you should be hearing soon from your advisor to schedule an appointment.
For students enrolling for the Fall semester, the Authorization to Enroll form is due by March 27th at 5pm. Enrollment holds for Fall will be placed on students’ accounts early next week and will not be lifted until the form is completed.
For more information about Advising Week, look for an email from Associate Director Nicole Wiessinger.
Registration appointments
You will be assigned your enrollment time for Summer and Fall at the end of this month. Keep an eye out for an email from the Registrar's Office for your registration times!
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Veg out for National Celery Month!
Did you know that March is National Celery Month? Yep, it's a thing! And we've included a few recipe ideas in this issue in order to celery-brate!
- A somewhat fancier twist on classic "ants on a log," try celery, date, and almond butter toast. This sweet and savory recipe calls for almond butter on toasted bread, that is then topped with shaved celery, dates, a little sea salt, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Make a mirepoix! Mirepoix, a staple of French cuisine, is a mix of carrots, onions, and celery sautéed slowly in butter or oil that provides the base for an array of savory dishes.
- When discussing celery, we usually talk stalk. But celery leaves, which often get thrown away, are delicious and nutritious too! You can toss them with salad greens and a vinaigrette, throw them in a stir fry, or incorporate them into any number of soups and sauces.
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What the heck's happening in Library Land?
The LIS world has been in the news a lot lately, and by golly, who would we be if we weren't here to hook you up with some good old fashioned information? From local to national news, here's some news that might interest you.
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Pets of the iSchool Library
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Upcoming Conferences & Events
- 4th Annual Pride Prom: Once Upon a Queer! Friday, March 13, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., Memorial Union
"Bring your friends and partner(s), queer or allies, and join TPS for a night of euphoria and fairy tale fun! There will be music, dancing, and light refreshments to be enjoyed. We will also be ending the night with some very special drag performances!
Dress as you prefer: jeans, gowns, or button-downs. We dare somebody to show up in a full suit of armor or steal the show as a fairy godmother!"
Interested and looking for friends to go with? Members of iQueery will be attending Pride Prom.
For more information, visit the event page on Facebook.
- UW-Madison Spring Break, Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20
The iSchool Library will close at 1pm on Friday, March 13 and open at 12pm on Sunday, March 22.
- Spring Election & Presidential Primary, Tuesday, April 7, 2020, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Visit https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/FindMyPollingPlace to find out where you vote. For information on registration, voter ID, early voting, and more, visit vote.wisc.edu
- Anything But Your Research! LGBTQ Grad Skillshare Social, Tuesday, April 14, 2020, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Gender and Sexuality Campus Center
"We know how it is. Every time you try to have some relaxing social time with your fellow grad students, you end up talking shop. Marcel Proust this, polymer physics that. Not today! Join the GSCC for a fun, casual graduate student social to take a much needed break by celebrating all the things outside of work. Present a five-minute demonstration of something cool you know or can do, or just hang out with us and learn something new.
If you'd like to present, please fill out our sign-up form (https://forms.gle/FVUxR8iqxxCv7ESm7) by Tuesday, April 7!"
Other event info
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