A. Annual CMB Retreat

• In the fall, the CMB Program organizes a scientific symposium at Devil’s Head Resort

• This weekend conference is intended to provide an informal atmosphere to discuss research interests between various laboratories

• Students are encouraged to present posters, talks on their research, or workshop ideas and to interact and learn about other laboratories

• The Retreat will be held November 8-9, 2008

• The student contact for the 2008 retreat is: Adam Hume, hume@wisc.edu
  

• The students provide their own transportation to the retreat

• The CMB Program provides financial support for lodging, food, and non-alcoholic beverages

B. Committee Membership

Students take advantage of leadership opportunities through participation on the various CMB Committees. Committee membership provides:

• A student voice in program matters

• Leadership opportunity

• Strong professional experience

• A variety of commitment levels

• Beneficial contacts to use throughout your education and future career

C. Selection of Committee Members

• At the Fall Retreat, students will have the opportunity to volunteer to become a student representative on the following committees: Advising and Orientation, Recruiting, Coordinating, Admissions, Retreat, Alumni Relations, Professional Development, Diversity, Outreach, etc.

• If necessary, a follow up e-mail will be sent to CMB students regarding committee membership

• The following will be taken into consideration when choosing student volunteers for committee membership:

  • Ability to represent the CMB student body and CMB Program as a whole

  • Knowledge of the CMB Program

  • Knowledge of CMB students and their concerns

  • Diversity of focus group representation

  • Prior experience

• The CMB Program Chair, student representatives of the Coordinating Committee, in conjuction with the CMB Coordinator, will make the final decision regarding student representation on each of the standing committees