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 …
Month: November 2013
The European Union Center of Excellence 2014 Research Travel Grant Competition
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 …
Ambassador Kelly talks about careers in diplomatic service
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 …
International students play vital role at World Languages Day
While preparing a presentation about this home country, Surendra Prajapati posted a question on his Facebook page: “Nepali friends, what would you like American high school students to know about Nepal?” Prajapati, a doctoral student …
Seminars, services help international students navigate cultural adjustments
Going away to college far from home can be a challenging transition for any student, but those coming from a different country and culture often find the experience particularly overwhelming. For newly arrived international students …
Counterterrorism expert talks foreign policy with UW students
Years before becoming the first American officer to direct Russian forces in counterinsurgency missions, an award-winning author, and widely recognized authority on counter-terrorism, U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Robert Schaefer was “that kid.” “That kid” had …
EU ambassador to talk at UW–Madison on transatlantic trade pact
Ambassador João Vale de Almeida, who heads the European Union delegation to the United States, will give a free, public lecture on “TTIP: Taking the EU-US Partnership to the Next Level,” Tuesday, Nov. 19, at …
UW–Madison ranks sixth in study abroad participation
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ranked sixth among U.S. universities and colleges in the number of students studying abroad in 2011-12, with 2,149 students earning academic credit outside of the United States, according to the 2013 …
J. William Fulbright-Hillary Rodham Clinton Fellowship
The following is a fellowship opportunity for US graduate students who are interested in public policy. The J. William Fulbright-Hillary Rodham Clinton Fellowship competition is open. This is a special fellowship administered through the Fulbright …
Boren Scholarship and Fellowship Information sessions
Leah M. Mason, EdD, Assistant Director, Project GO & Language Training Centers, from the Institute of International Education, will be on campus Wednesday, November 13 to talk with students interested in the Boren Scholarship (undergraduate) …