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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. WAGE is a research center that brings together scholars from economics, political science, public policy, sociology, business, law and other …
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. on Tuesday, Oct. 28. The event, which will be held in the MSC Lounge of the Red Gym, is open …
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 partnership projects in education, economic development, food security, and health. The Africa Education Commons, as the network is called, was …
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 the national average. The Division of International Studies is proud to announce the launch of, ‘I’ll Remember This Trip:’ Fifty …
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 Free and open to the public Dr. Kuczynski is a senior advisor and partner at the Rohatyn Group, an investment …
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. Free and open to the public Menzie D. Chinn is a Professor in the University of Wisconsin’s Robert M. La …
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 I can find…. I have an available cosigner with good credit, yet so far I have been unable to find …
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 1,300 scholars from the United States and abroad are studying and working on Fulbrights this academic year. Started in 1946, …
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 Health. Unfortunately, students & residents are not eligible for these awards. Applications are due October 31, 2008. Please see the …
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 Wisconsin. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, October 23, 2008 Room 113, Brogden Psychology Building 1202 West Johnson Street (on northwest …