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Photos and story by Nina Gehan, Division of International Studies As the global economy emerges from the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, attention has shifted toward the prospects for recovery, as well as the need for reform of the policies and institutions governing international finance. The global and U.S. economies in the aftermath …
The difference between success and failure is a narrow line. This is true for organizations – such as universities, government, business – as well as for individuals. So what contributes to making this difference? Former Gov. Scott McCallum will present the case that the university and state of Wisconsin are at this crossroads and intertwined. …
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, …
Last month, after several years as a successful program geared toward school groups, World Languages Day invited the rest of the community to a full afternoon of activities. Presented by the UW–Madison Language Institute, the event originally began as an opportunity for high school students from across the state to learn about the many languages …
In the illustrated program, “Secrets of Shangri-la: The Ancient Caves of Mustang,” best-selling author Broughton Coburn will recount the challenges and discoveries of a National Geographic-funded expedition to explore and protect the ancient, human-excavated caves of Mustang, in northern Nepal — while unraveling the pre-historic, religious, cultural, and artistic legacy of this enchanted landscape. The …
Join the Wisconsin Center for the Advancement of Postsecondary Education (WISCAPE) Brown Bag Forum, “Return to the Top: The Role of Increasing College Productivity in America’s Quest for Global Leadership in Degree Attainment,” Tuesday, April 20, 2010, noon – 1:00 p.m. at the Educational Sciences Building, Room 259. PRESENTERS: Douglas Harris Associate Professor, Department of …
Mark your calendar for July 26 to 28, 2011, for the UW International Convocation 2011. The Wisconsin Alumni Association invites alumni from around the world to return to Madison and join a conversation with campus leadership about how UW–Madison can remain a global pace-setter in research and education.
The Chilean Student Association (CSA) invites you to Cine en el Cardinal, a Chilean-themed movie evening at the Cardinal Bar, Sunday, April 11 at 4:00 p.m. The student group is proud to present the prize-winning film, Machuca, which is directed by Andres Wood. Machuca represents the early life of two kids during the Chilean coup …
The Badger Herald, April 4, 2010. Chancellor Biddy Martin returned from a trip to China last night, bringing stories and new initiatives with her, including a new partnership with the University of Wisconsin and Beijing University of Sport which will bring Chinese Olympian student-athletes to spend six months studying at UW. Read the full article …
The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) France Chapter named Kelly Jakes, PhD Candidate in UW–Madison’s Department of Communication Arts, its first Ouisconsin scholar, on Friday, April 2. This new needs-based scholarship will be given annually to a UW student to conduct field research in France, with a goal to enhance his or her global competence. The …