Alexa Loustalet spent the spring 2011 semester in Rome, Italy working for the U.S. Department of State. As an intern working internationally, Loustalet furthered her love for Italian culture and found a new direction for …
Year: 2011
UW-Madison and Plexus Partner to Offer International Engineering Internship
MADISON – As an undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Jeff Schacherl initially focused on his chosen field of mechanical engineering. Then a one-month study abroad trip to Nancy, France, stirred Schacherl’s interest in international experiences. …
Professor J. Mark Kenoyer Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Some of the world’s most accomplished leaders from academia, business, public affairs, the humanities, and the arts have been elected members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and joining them this year is …
Inside Islam: Dialogues and Debates Challenges Misconceptions Using New Media
The death of Osama bin Laden sparked a range of reactions around the world. Across the United States, the news triggered massive, pro-American celebrations, while others have been more circumspect—not necessarily mourning the passing of …
GREM Celebrates First Graduates
Thirteen students who came to the University of Wisconsin-Madison from top-ranked international business schools in Hong Kong, Costa Rica, and France recently celebrated the successful completion of their degree as the inaugural class of the …
[Global Hot Spots Lecture Series] Pamela Ruegg: A Ground Level Look at Modern Dairy Farming in China
The popular Global Hot Spots Lecture Series will continue Friday, May 20, 2011 with the talk “Milk Safety, Melamine and Manure, A Ground Level Look at Modern Dairy Farming in China” by Pamela Ruegg. This free …
Bousquet to Lead UW-Madison Delegation to China
MADISON– To follow up on Chancellor Biddy Martin’s two visits to China in 2010, a delegation from the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Division of International Studies is traveling there this month to continue the university’s efforts …
[UW News] Coming Full Circle as New Graduate Makes a Difference in the Health of Women
University of Wisconsin-Madison News by Susannah Brooks On Sunday, May 15, Wren Keturi will graduate from UW-Madison with a bachelor’s degree in gender and women’s studies with an emphasis on biological …
Scholarship Ceremony Honors more than 130 Students Intending to Study Abroad
Studying abroad offers students the opportunity to experience a new culture through coursework, exploration, and personal growth. A study abroad experience is a life-changing event that helps expand a student’s worldview, deepen language competence, increase …
Congratulations 2011 WISc Scholars!
The Wisconsin International Scholars (WISc) Program celebrated this year’s graduating class with a certificate ceremony and reception on Tuesday, May 3, 2010. Vice Provost for Globalization and Dean of the Division of International Studies Gilles …