On January 28, 2010, panelists gathered to discuss, “HAITI: Perspectives on Crisis” in the Red Gym’s On Wisconsin room. The event was sponsored by the Center for Interdisciplinary French Studies; Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian …
Month: February 2010
Global Hot Spots: “Bismarck, the Scramble for Africa, and the Destructive Residue of Colonialism”
Daniel W. Bromley, Anderson-Bascom professor emeritus of applied economics at UW-Madison, will present “Bismarck, the Scramble for Africa, and the Destructive Residue of Colonialism,” Friday, February 19 from 1:30-2:30 p.m., at the Pyle Center, 702 …
WAGE to Host Workshops on “Current Issues in International Law: Implications for Wisconsin”
The Center for World Affairs and the Global Economy (WAGE) is offering free workshops titled “Current Issues in International Law: Implications for Wisconsin” for attorneys, policy makers, state agencies, civil society groups, students, and others …
Today on Here on Earth: Valentine’s Day in Ghana
Today, Thursday, February 12, tune into WPR’s Here on Earth: Radio Without Borders to hear Jean Feraca discuss the relatively new phenomenon of Valentine’s Day in Ghana with Jo Ellen Fair, professor of Journalism & …
Badgers Abroad Blog Nominated for Best International Blog
For the second year in a row LexioPhiles has nominated the Badgers Abroad Blog among the Top 100 International Exchange and Experience Blogs from around the world! Cast your vote for the Badgers Abroad Blog …
Study Abroad Students Awarded $75,950 in Local, National, and International Scholarships
Last November, several UW–Madison students received scholarships to study abroad through International Academic Programs (IAP). IAP awarded scholarships based merit and financial need. Specifically, 38 merit-based scholarships were awarded for the spring 2010 and winter-intercession …
Universite de Provence Professor Talks about Internationalization and Higher Education
Sylvie Daviet, professor of geography at the Universite de Provence in Aix-en-Provence, was in Madison the first week of February to discuss the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Aix – Madison study abroad program. During …
Internship Opportunity: Central Japan Railway Company (CJR)
Central Japan Railway Company (CJR) is offering up to three UW–Madison students an internship for summer 2010. The position aims to offer an understanding of the CJR group business and managing status, to deepen the …
UW Alum, “Guru” on China, Appointed to New Chair at Peterson Institute
[NB: Dr. Lardy sits on the advisory board of the Wisconsin China Initiative.] Lardy Appointed to New Chair in Honor of Anthony M. Solomon February 1, 2010 [Read the full release] The Peterson Institute for …
UW-Madison Continues Distinguished Peace Corps Legacy
[NB: The Division of International Studies recently became the administrative home to the Peace Corps office on campus.] UW-Madison news release, February 5, 2010 UW-Madison continues to add to its legacy as one of the …