The U.S. Department of Education has awarded grants totaling $306,628 to seven doctoral students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, through the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) program. The students will use their DDRA grants …
Year: 2014
Economist Lardy, UW alum, to talk about ‘Rise of Private Business in China’
Preeminent China economist Nicholas R. Lardy, a University of Wisconsin–Madison alumnus, will return to the Madison campus on Wednesday, October 22 to give a public lecture on “The Rise of Private Business in China.” Lardy, …
Scott Kloeck-Jenson 2014 recipients recognized
In memory of Scott Kloeck-Jenson, a UW-Madison Global Studies Scholar dedicated to global peace and justice, Global Studies awards the SKJ International Internship Fellowships to support graduate students interested in undertaking practitioner internships on …
Seven international centers at UW-Madison receive federal grants
Seven area and international studies centers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will receive more than $3.4 million in federal Title VI grants for the 2014-15 academic year under the National Resource Centers (NRC) and Foreign …
Fulbright US Scholar Workshop
Fulbright Scholar Program Faculty Workshop University of Wisconsin-Madison 206 Ingraham Hall 1155 Observatory Dr. October 21, 2014 — 1:30-3:00 PM Catherine Matto, Assistant Director of the Fulbright US Scholar Program at the Council for International …
Princeton in Asia Fellowship Information Session
Princeton in Asia Info Session Thursday, October 16 2014, 6:00 – 7:00 pm in 206 Ingraham Hall. This session will be hosted by a current UW-Madison graduate student, who is a former PiA fellowship recipient. …
With WEDC grant, UW to help Wisconsin companies develop international internships
To compete in today’s global marketplace, Wisconsin companies need people who have the skills to operate abroad. Studies, however, indicate that this need is not being fully met. A $50,000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic …
Machoian named UW-Madison’s first international safety and security director
In today’s global environment, international travel has become a more frequent and far-reaching part of higher education, from faculty attending professional gatherings or conducting field research to students participating in study abroad programs, internships, or …
2014 South Asia Book Awards to feature honored authors
The 2014 South Asia Book Award (SABA) Ceremony, sponsored by the South Asia National Outreach Consortium, will be held Saturday, October 18, from 3 to 5 p.m., in the Children’s Department Program Room at the …
Series of talks focuses on Ebola in West Africa
A series of talks on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus this fall will feature a variety of experts offering insights into the Ebola crisis currently affecting several countries in West Africa. Friday, September 12: Christopher …