Deadline: Monday, December 8 View PDF version The Center for World Affairs and the Global Economy (WAGE) is pleased to announce that it will award up to two doctoral research assistantships for spring semester 2009. …
Month: October 2008
Stitched Tapestry of Hmong History to be Unveiled at Multicultural Center
by Heather Gjerde, UW Communications The University of Wisconsin-Madison Multicultural Student Center (MSC) will unveil a colorful, wall-sized stitched tapestry depicting the history of the Hmong people during a celebration and ceremony from 4-6 p.m. …
New Virtual Network Links African and U.S. Universities [The Chronicle of Higher Education]
By Megan Lindow, The Chronicle of Higher Education The U.S. Agency for International Development announced last week plans for a virtual network to enable African universities to collaborate with American institutions and share ideas on …
Study Abroad at UW-Madison: The First Fifty Years
In the 1940s, UW-Madison sent students to India on one of the country’s first study abroad opportunities. Today, 17 percent of UW-Madison students participate in study abroad, service learning, and academic internship possibilities–much higher than …
Pedro-Pablo Kuczynski: Latin America in the Changing Global Economy
Pedro-Pablo Kuczynski, one of the most renowned economic policymakers in Latin America, will speak on “Latin America in the Changing Global Economy.” 10/28/2008 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Reception: 5:00PM-6:00PM 4151 Grainger Hall 975 University Avenue …
Rescheduled: The Global Financial Crisis: What You Need to Know Now
The Global Financial Crisis: What You Need to Know Now Menzie Chinn University of Wisconsin-Madison Professor of Economics and Public Affairs 12:00-1:15 PM Thursday, October 30 Capitol Conference Room 5120AB Grainger Hall 975 University Ave. …
6 Ways to Get Funding to Study Overseas, and One Way Not To [US News & World Report]
By Kim Clark, US News & World Report lan, a U.S. citizen studying at the University of Kassel in Germany, asks: “I am growing quite desperate. I am looking for any type of aid that …
Fulbright Emphasizes Diversity Among Its Fellows [The Chronicle of Higher Education]
Program seeks more applicants from community colleges and other nontraditional sources By Beth McMurtrie, The Chronicle of Higher Education The Fulbright Program is one of the most successful fellowship programs around. About 1,500 students and …
Center for Global Health Educational Travel Fellowships
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Global Health is pleased to announce that funding support is available for UW faculty and staff for educational travel that pertains to the mission of the Center for Global …
Global Affairs Forum with Tammy Baldwin and Peter Theron
Debate between Candidates for Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives Tammy Baldwin (Democratic Incumbent) and Peter Theron (Republican Candidate) Moderator: Melanie Ramey, President of the League of Women Voters of …