University of Wisconsin–Madison
A little over three months ago, we watched Haiti experience an earthquake of monumental proportions. People gathered around the world to support its recovery and rehabilitation by sending millions of dollars in aid, as well as its best volunteers, doctors, and social workers. One of these doctors was Ann Behrmann, assistant clinical professor of pediatrics …
April 22-24, the international colloquium Albert Camus: 50 Ans Après will be held by the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Alliance Française in Chicago. The three-day program will reexamine Camus’ literary and political writings on the occasion of this watershed anniversary marking 50 years since his death. Camus, a French Algerian author, philosopher, and journalist, …
From Peru to China to South Africa, 1000 photos were submitted to this year’s Study Abroad Photo Contest. Winners were chosen from four different categories: Natural Landscapes, Urban Landscapes, People and Culture, and Badgers Abroad. Winning photos are currently displayed in the Red Gym Art Gallery, located at 716 Langdon Street on the second floor, …
On April 30, the La Follette Spring Symposium will present a public conference and keynote lecture on Modern Day Slavery. The symposium will include panels on topics such as: An overview of the broader issues of modern-day slavery The scope of the problem of modern-day slavery in Wisconsin What work is being done in the …
Jenny Parker is a student in the Professional French Masters Program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. As part of the program she is required to do an internship in a francophone country. Because she already spent five years in France, Parker decided to do her internship in Senegal this year. In the following Q&A she …
The Brazil Initiative, a program that was started by the Division of International Studies and the Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies program, recently announced the creation of the Joaquim Nabuco Award to be given annually to the best essay on Brazil by a University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate or undergraduate student. The initiative and award …
Dean Gilles Bousquet recently spoke with Carleen Wild from NBC Channel 15 on building relationships with China and the importance of educating students on the Chinese language and culture. Bousquet also reflected on his recent trip to China, as part of the chancellor’s delegation.
After Three Months in Kenya, UW Student Finds New Career Interests and a Home Away From Home Bridget Roby, from St. Paul, Minnesota, is a UW–Madison senior, graduating with degrees in international studies and journalism, as well as a certificate in African tudies. She studied abroad during the spring of her junior year (2009) in …
Ann Behrmann, MD, assistant clinical professor of Pediatrics at UW–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, and senior adviser for the Center for Global Health, will present “After the Quake: Transforming vs. Restoring Haiti” on Thursday, April 22, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street. Haitian citizen, UW–Madison graduate student, …
Badger Herald, April 12, 2010 First Wave hip-hop theater ensemble only U.S. act invited to participate By Ann Coplan As the only performance group from the U.S. to be chosen to participate in this year’s international Contacting the World theater festival in England, the University of Wisconsin’s First Wave hip-hop theater ensemble hosted competition partners …