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 …
Year: 2009
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 …
2009 Study Abroad Fair Welcomed Record Number of Visitors
The 2009 Study Abroad Fair hosted by International Academic Programs (IAP) welcomed a record number of visitors–at last count 2,500 students stopped by the tables in Memorial Union’s Great Hall to learn more about opportunities …
Presentation: Gender Dimensions of the Global Financial Crisis
There are three opportunities to listen to an important talk, “Gender Dimensions of the Global Financial Crisis: Middle and Low Income Countries” presented by Professor of Sociology at University of Essex Diane Elson. Diane Elson …
Call for Nominations: The Holberg International Memorial Prize 2010
The Board of the Ludvig Holberg Memorial Fund is calling for nominations for the Holberg International Memorial Prize 2010 for outstanding scholarly work in the field of the arts and humanities, social science, law, and …
Gorgas Memorial Institute Research Award Application Due: October 15
Background: The Gorgas Memorial Institute of Tropical and Preventive Medicine (GMI) was named for General William Crawford Gorgas, the U.S. Army physician (later Surgeon General) who managed control efforts of yellow fever, malaria and other …
Notes From Around the World [Madison Magazine]
By Aarushi Agni, Madison Magazine, September 2009 Mongolian throat singers, marching bands and monks—it’s all at this year’s Madison World Music Festival. Take music from anywhere around the world. Add a venue full of excited …