II. Orientation Information

A. Welcome Week: August 24-28

  • Monday, August 24:

    • Breakfast provided, 8:30-9:00 a.m., Penthouse Bock Labs

    • Orientation information 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Bock Labs Penthouse

    • Set up individual appointment with orientation advisor

    • Luncheon with student orientation leaders, 12:00-1:00 p.m., Bock Labs Penthouse

    • Dinner and pool at Great Dane, 6:00 p.m.




  • Tuesday, August 25:

    • CMB faculty talks, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Penthouse Bock Labs

    • Lunch on your own, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

    • CMB faculty talks, 1:00-4:00 p.m, Penthouse Bock Labs

    • Scavanger Hunt 4:00-5:30 p.m. followed by movie night at Sundance at 7:00 p.m.

  • Wednesday, August 26:

    • CMB faculty talks, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Penthouse Bock Labs

    • Lunch on your own 12:00-1:00 p.m.

    • CMB faculty talks, 1:00-4:00 p.m., Penthouse Bock Labs

    • UW Biological Sciences Picnic, 4:00-9:00 p.m., Vilas Park shelter

  • Thursday, August 27:

    • CMB faculty talks, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Penthouse Bock Labs

    • Lunch on your own, 12:00 -1:00 p.m.

    • CMB faculty talks, 1:00-4:00 p.m., Penthouse Bock Labs

    • Panel Discussio, 4:30- 5:30 p.m., Penthouse Bock Labs

    • Wii and Pizza Party, 5:30- 8:00 p.m., Penthouse Bock Labs

  • Friday, August 28:

    • CMB faculty talks, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Penthouse Bock Labs

    • Lunch on your own 12:00 -1:00 p.m.

    • CMB faculty talks, 1:00-4:00 p.m., Penthouse Bock Labs

    • A night at the Terrace, 5:00 p.m.

B. E-Mail

  • To establish an e-mail account, visit the website: www.wisc.edu , click on My UW

  • Follow the instructions to establish a NetID and password, which will automatically enable students for a wiscmail e-mail account

  • Students should notify the CMB Office (cmb@bocklabs.wisc.edu) of their wisc.edu e-mail address

  • If problems occur, contact the DoIT Office at 264-4357

 

C. Wiscard/Campus ID

  • To obtain a Campus ID , students must be registered for at least six credits (see the Registration section of the CMB Handbook)

  • ID’s are obtained at Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St., Rm #4316  (Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:15 p.m.)

  • Personal ID (drivers license, passport, or state issued ID) must be presented when requesting an initial or replacement photo ID card


D. Bus Pass

  • A free bus pass can be obtained 24 hours after receiving a photo ID

  • The Fall 2009 bus passes will be available beginning August 24 through September 11, from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, at the Student Activity Center on 333 East Campus Mall (3rd Floor) or Steenbock Library.

  • After September 14, new and replacement bus passes will be available at ASM Student Print in the basement of the Memorial Union, 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Monday-Friday


E. Registration


F. Financial/Benefits

  • Students will be mailed a benefits packet and detailed instructions in July, prior to Welcome Week

  • The completed benefits packet is due to the CMB Office by August 14, 2009

  • See the Financial/Benefits section of the CMB Handbook for further details

  • Direct Admit students: See Direct Admit section of the CMB Handbook


G. Mailboxes

  • While students are participating in lab rotations, their mail will be deposited in the “A-Z” mailboxes located outside Room 413 Bock Labs until a thesis lab address has been established

  • Please check these mailboxes weekly for the entire first semester

  • Direct Admit students: see Direct Admit section of CMB Handbook


H. Biological Safety at UW-Madison

There are various safety trainings that you may need to take when working in a lab on campus. If you are working with animals or radiation, the university REQUIRES that you complete the necessary training. For each rotation, you will need to check with each faculty member about which training sessions you need to attend for that specific lab. Below are the various training courses offered on campus.

Basic BioSaftey Training

  • An online training module that can be downloaded from the Office of Biological Safety


Radiation Worker Training

  • You are required to attend this course if you will work with radioactive materials at UW-Madison
  • Follow these instructions to complete the Radiation Worker Training:
    1. Familiarize yourself with the "Radiation Safety for Radiation Workers" training manual. (http://www2.fpm.wisc.edu/safety/Radiation/trainman.htm)
    2. If you will need a badge, you also need to complete an Application for Radiation Dosimeter, have your Authorized User sign it and bring it to class.
    3. Register at the links shown in the grid below. If you plans change and you are not able to attend, cancel at these links.
    4. Bring a notebook and a pen. A copy of the "Radiation Safety for Radiation Workers" training manual will be provided for your in-class use on the open book quiz.
    5. The training consists of a 1.5 hour lecture/demonstration. At the end of the lecture, an open book, 33 multiple-choice question exam will be handed out. To obtain a passing score and corresponding certificate, you must obtain a score of 70% or greater.
  • Training dates are subject to change, call the Environmental, Health, and Safety Department at 263-9013 a few days before the scheduled training date to confirm
  • If you have any questions, please contact Greg Dierks, 262-9735


Animal Care Training

  • New animal user certification is required of all animal users
  • This is an online training offered through Learn@UW
  • When you follow the link to the website, on the left-hand menu, click "Online Certification, New Animal User"


Chemical Worker Training

  • The 60 - 90 minute class will be followed by a short quiz
  • Attendees will be awarded a certificate upon completion, which will satisfy the minimum training requirement to work in any lab on campus
  • Training dates are subject to changes, call the Safety office at 263-9013 a few day before the scheduled training date to confirm


Shipping Hazardous Materials Safely

  • Training for shipping infectious substances and other biological materials
  • New shippers must attend class for initial certification


Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC) Training

  • Computer-based training available through Learn @ UW which is available for UW-Madison faculty, staff and students
  • Individuals can enroll by going to the website and using their NetID and password to take their training the training at their convenience

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