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Year: 2013

Krikelas, former International Studies staff member, passes away

Posted on December 16, 2013

Joan E. Krikelas, who worked in International Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison for 17 years, died on November 29, 2013, at UW Hospital after a brief illness. She was 79. Krikelas worked in what …

Posted in Faculty & Staff

UW students studying abroad in 2014 receive advice, scholarships

Posted on December 11, 2013

University of Wisconsin–Madison students preparing to embark on a variety of international programs gathered December 4, 2013 at the Pyle Center – joined by family and friends – to hear words of encouragement and to …

Posted in Awards & Grants, Partnerships, Study Abroad

Through Wisconsin International Scholars, students pursue global passion

Posted on December 9, 2013

While still in high school, Brett Schilke wanted to know more about Russia and its people than the Cold War material covered in his classes. Schilke worked with an Appleton, Wis., organization that partnered with …

Posted in Languages, Study Abroad

Scholarships to give boost to UW students headed overseas for spring 2014 internships

Posted on December 7, 2013

University of Wisconsin–Madison students preparing to embark on international internships for the spring 2014 semester were among those who gathered recently to hear words of encouragement and to receive scholarships to help pay their way. …

Posted in Awards & Grants, Internships & Careers, Study Abroad

Four UW–Madison students receive Gilman Scholarships to study abroad

Posted on December 5, 2013

Four University of Wisconsin–Madison students are among more than 700 undergraduates from 341 colleges and universities across the United States awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s …

Posted in Awards & Grants, Study Abroad

UW Global Gateway offers funded, short-term study abroad opportunities

Posted on December 3, 2013

Students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison who are curious about studying abroad, but still reluctant about plunging into an overseas experience will have a new way to test international waters, starting next summer. International Academic …

Posted in Awards & Grants, Faculty & Staff, Projects & Initiatives, Study Abroad

UW students find lasting impact in Feng Shui program in Beijing

Posted on December 2, 2013

The Chinese Culture, Arts, Design and Feng Shui Program is described as a faculty-led seminar that takes students to Beijing to learn about the Chinese concept of Feng Shui, its application and impact on Chinese …

Posted in Alumni, Study Abroad

Alumni profile: Kihslinger’s ‘splinter’ sparks passion for global outreach

Posted on November 26, 2013

As a child, Emi Kihslinger always had a metaphorical “splinter in her finger”— the thought wedged in the back of her mind that she had been born into a more fortunate situation than many others …

Posted in Alumni

The European Union Center of Excellence 2014 Research Travel Grant Competition

Posted on November 22, 2013

The University of Wisconsin-Madison EUCE has resources available for the study of the European Union, Europe and/or EU-US relations. The EUCE will grant a small number of travel awards of up to $1,000 to University …

Posted in Fulbright & Fellowships, StudentsTagged Fellowships

Ambassador Kelly talks about careers in diplomatic service

Posted on November 21, 2013

For Chicago native Ian Kelly, the term “home” isn’t restricted to just one location in the world. Since embarking upon a career as a Foreign Service officer nearly 30 years ago, Kelly has lived in …

Posted in Languages
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