His Excellency Petr Kolár, ambassador of the Czech Republic to the United States, will give a public lecture as a UW-Madison Distinguished International Visitor. This public lecture “Challenges and Opportunities of the European-American Partnership-a Czech …
Month: September 2009
Q & A with Dr. Bernard Belloc: Rethinking French Higher Education
While on a recent visit at the University of Wisconsin–Madison (UW–Madison) , Dr. Bernard Belloc, adviser on education to French President Nicolas Sarkozy, sat down to answer a few questions on the changing context of …
Call for Proposals: Research Development Funds
The Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) is pleased to announce this funding opportunity. Please submit materials by Friday, November 13, 2009. All UW-Madison faculty and academic staff are invited to apply for WUN Research Development Fund …
International Relations Alum Wins MacArthur “Genius Award” [Wisconsin State Journal]
[NB: The International Relations major is now the International Studies Major.] UW-Madison graduate awarded a ‘genius grant’ By George Hesselberg | 608-252-6140 | ghesselberg@madison.com Lynsey Marie Addario, a 1995 graduate of UW-Madison and a photojournalist …
Division of International Studies Dean’s Advisory Board Meeting 2009
The Division of International Studies welcomed its advisory board at an evening reception Thursday, September 24. Speaking at the reception were advisory board member and UW alum Thomas Sternberg (Chairman, SKCG group, White Plains, NY) …
Wisconsin China Initiative Board Meeting 2009
The Wisconsin China Initiative welcomed advisory board members from around the world for their annual meeting September 23-24. The two-day assembly included a board meeting to address topics such as developing “Global Talent”; a lunch …
UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information to Speak on the Global Knowledge Society
Global Studies in Higher Education presents “The Power of Communication & Information in an Emerging Global Knowledge Society,” with Abdul Waheed Khan, assistant director-general for Communication and Information of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and …
Get Involved – Volunteer for International Reach
Interested in being a part of a global awareness project? International Reach is the answer for you! International Student Services (ISS) invites you to join International Reach, a volunteer program that places international students, scholars, …
UW to Host Discussion of China’s Global Economic Influence during G-20 Summit
This Thursday, as part of the Wisconsin China Initiative’s annual advisory board meeting, experts from around the world will participate in a panel discussion on “China and the Global Economic Crisis.” Hosted by the Division …
SKJ Day of Service: Celebrate the Spirit of Scott Kloeck-Jenson
During October 4-11, 2009, UW-Madison’s Global Studies invites you to volunteer your work with a social justice organization in your community in recognition of Scott Kloeck-Jenson, a Global Studies scholar who devoted his life and work to furthering global …