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Hey #BioBadgers! SuccessWorks will be hosting Grad School purpose statements, resumes/CV reviews, and application essay workshops and consultations next week Tuesday and Friday!
Register for each event here: go.wisc.edu/5d1dzm
#BioBadgers! Interested in public health careers? Join Wisconsin public health professionals to learn about career paths and opportunities across the field. Each panel includes presentations followed by small-group conversations with panelists.
Register on Handshake!
Happy #NationalTransferWeek #BioBadgers! If you weren't able to attend yesterday's breakfast, check out the other events happening this week!
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Many thanks to all who participated in #FilltheHill! Your gift will help #BioBadgers present and future
Though a Phoenicopteriforme friend can’t always accompany your gift, you can give any time to the Biology Major through our website: biologymajor.wisc.edu/donati…
Only 30 minutes left to #FilltheHill and support our #BioBadgers present and future!
Fun fact: the smallest genera of flamingo are also monotypic! Phoeniconaias includes only the Lesser Flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) weighing as little as 2.6 lbs 🦩
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There’s still time to #FilltheHill!
Fun Fact: The American Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) is 1 of 3 members of the Phoenicopterus genera. The smallest of this group, weighing an average of 5-6 lbs, with an average height of 120-145 cm 🦩 uwflamingos.com/
Have you given to #FilltheHill? Consider donating before 5PM to support current and future #BioBadgers!
Fun fact: There are 6 species of Flamingo classified into 3 genera: Phoenicopterus, Phoenicoparrus, and Phoenicanaias.
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IT'S TIME! 🦩🦩🦩
Fun fact: Flamingos are the only existing water birds of the Phoenicopteriforme order, other water birds of this order are extinct. The name comes from Ancient Greek phoînix pterón (crimson feather) and Latin formes (form).
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The Phoenicopteriformes are coming! 🦩 🦩 🦩
The flamboyance will fill Bascom Hill, yet again, starting October 1st at 5PM to October 2nd at 5pm.
Consider donating for current, and future, #BioBadgers this Thursday and Friday:
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Did you know that in 1979, the infamous Pail and Shovel party placed 1,008 plastic flamingos on Bascom Hill? 🦩🪣 This is the inspiration for Fill the Hill, where we flock to support CALS and UW. In one week you can directly invest in CALS students. uwflamingos.com/cals.
Those dots are more than decoration: the importance of bird-safe glass during bird migration season dailycardinal.com/article/20…
Hey #BioBadgers! Are you curious about studying abroad? Be sure to attend next week’s Study Abroad Fair on Sept. 29th, 3-6PM in Gordon Dining & Event Center! Download the Wisconsin Involvement Network App for a smooth check-in process: linktr.ee/uwsoli
The Phoenicopteriformes are coming 🦩 🦩 🦩
"Flock"tober 1st and 2nd!
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#BioBadgers! RSVP for the WI DNR Career Preview on Sept. 20th, 5:30-7:30PM, STEM Commons in Steenbock Library.
Learn about shadowing opportunities, key skills and experiences, and a better understanding of the WI DNR divisions, roles, and projects: go.wisc.edu/753r7q
#BioBadgers! GUTS is here to help you this Fall semester from start to finish!
Mark your calendars with their Study Skills Workshops and explore the small-group and drop-in tutoring opportunities on their website: guts.wisc.edu/
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“The weatherman is always wrong!” is one of many cliches said when your weather app doesn’t match what is going on outside, but your local storm forecast is likely based on weather miles away. State mesonets, such as Wisconet are helping to bridge that gap.theconversation.com/your-loc…
#BioBadgers! Get ready for the All-Campus Career & Internship Fair by taking advantage of your college's Fair Prep events: careerfair.wisc.edu/students…
Hey #BioBadgers! The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is planning to host our annual Meet the Program hybrid event on Sat. Sept 26th, 2026 from 9-11am.
If you are pre-PT, be sure to attend!
RSVP here: explore.wisc.edu/dpt-meetthe…
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Welcome back #BioBadgers and Welcome to new #BioBadgers! Here’s to a successful and fun Fall term🙌
Be sure to attend the Student Organization Fairs on Sept. 9th and 10th 5-8PM in the Kohl Center: soli.wisc.edu/attending-the-…
Get started now by downloading the Wisconsin Welcome App!
Hey #BioBadgers! Are you planning to attend the Career & Internship Fair? Need a second look at your resume, or help getting started on one? Be sure to attend CALS Drop-In Resume Reviews on September 3rd, 11:30-1:30, STEM Commons in Steenbock.
Register: go.wisc.edu/wwz7056
