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 …
Year: 2010
Mobilizing for Global Impact: Entrepreneurial Lessons from Former Governor Scott McCallum – April 19
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 …
UPDATE: International Colloquium on Influential French Writer Albert Camus – April 22-24
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 …
Post-Event Media: World Languages Day Special Community Event
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 …
Broughton Coburn, Secrets of Shangri-la: The Ancient Caves of Mustang – Event April 15
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 …
America’s Quest for Global Leadership in Degree Attainment – April 20
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 …
UW Alumni International Convocation – July 26-28, 2011
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 …
Cine en el Cardinal, Chilean Earthquake Benefit – April 11
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 …
UW Delegation Returns from Successful Trip to China
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 …
First Ouisconsin Field Research Scholarship Awarded – Congrats, Kelly Jakes!
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 …