Join Jeremi Suri as he reads from his recently published book, Henry Kissinger and the American Century (Harvard University Press, 2007). 7 pm, Thursday, December 6 Borders Books West, 3750 University Avenue, Madison. This is …
Month: November 2007
Center for Global Health Educational Travel Fellowships Awarded
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Global Health (CGH) is pleased to announce the awarding of six educational travel fellowships to UW faculty and staff members. These grants are awarded to CGH affiliates to support …
Senator Feingold’s remarks in support of international education and exchange
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD SENATE PAGE S14277 Nov. 13, 2007 INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, in honor of the eighth annual International Education Week, which runs Monday, November 12 to 16, 2007, I would like …
Recent sightings: Thanksgiving tradition
From UW-Madison Communications During a Madison Friends of International Students (MFIS) Thanksgiving dinner, hosts Eng and Bill Braun (left), along with their son Paul (far left), talk with their guests, Shoji Shimomura and his wife, …
Program brings students to Washington, D.C., for global experiences
by Kristin Czubkowski, UW-Madison Communications Published in Wisconsin Week. The phrase “once a Badger, always a Badger” often applies to alumni’s continued support of University of Wisconsin-Madison athletics after graduation, but in the case of …
UW-Madison political scientist chosen to observe Australian elections
by Dennis Chaptman, UW-Madison Communications Kenneth Mayer, a University of Wisconsin-Madison political scientist, will travel to Australia as part of an international delegation observing that nation’s federal elections on Saturday, Nov. 24. “I’m thrilled to …
Online Chinese course connects business professionals to UW-Madison language resources
by Jenny Price, UW-Madison Communications China holds the promise of major economic opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs, but having the language skills and cultural knowledge needed to make a good impression could mean the difference …
UW-Madison ranks high in study abroad programs
The 2007 Open Doors report, which surveys study abroad programs across the nation, ranks UW–Madison 5th and 6th respectively among other research institutions’ semester- and year-long programs in 2005-2006. Overall, UW-Madison’s study abroad program ranks …
Info Session: Washington D.C. Semester Internship in International Affairs
Information Session: Thursday, November 15, 2007; 4:00 pm in 260 Bascom The Washington, D.C. Semester is open to undergraduates of all disciplines who demonstrate an interest in international affairs. This program equips students with the …
Press Coverage on International Educational Exchange
From the Council on International Exchange Newsletter We are pleased to see the attention that international education continues to receive in the U.S. and international press, as the findings of the Open Doors report and …