Joe Elder and his bride, Joann, sailed to India in 1951 to teach English in high schools in Tamilnadu. Part of their reimbursement after they returned was to be a free year of graduate study …
Year: 2014
UW-Madison hosts Day in East and Central Europe
Approximately 300 Wisconsin high school students, accompanied by teachers and other adults, came to the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus on March 5, 2014 for a “Day in East and Central Europe,” an outreach event sponsored …
CREECA faculty to discuss Ukraine situation
The current turmoil in Ukraine, with tensions further heightened by fears of Russian intervention, are grabbing headlines around the world. To help shed light on this situation, the Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central …
Fulbright NEXUS Climate Change (Faculty)
From Dr. Michael Hawes, CEO, Fulbright Canada: I am writing today to encourage you to reach out to your colleagues and encourage them to apply for the Fulbright NEXUS Program. This two-year collaborative research program …
Study tour brings Fukushima University students to UW-Madison
In the days leading up to the third anniversary of the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan, Madison will host a group of students from Fukushima University, who will speak at a public event about their …
Why aren’t more guys participating in study abroad? It’s hard to say
Max Brudvig felt that studying abroad “was necessary for a complete college experience.” Currently a senior majoring in political science and history at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Brudvig spent the spring semester of his junior …
Through Model UN, UW-Madison students build skills, connections
Much like the organization they emulate, Model United Nations clubs at colleges and high schools across the United States and around the world provide forums for students to explore and express diverse views and ideas …
International students learn to cope with harsh winter
Even for people accustomed to Wisconsin winters, this year – already stacking up to be among the coldest on record for Madison – has been more challenging than usual. Imagine then how the experience must …
UW-Madison regains top ranking in recruiting Peace Corps Volunteers
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has regained the distinction as the nation’s top-producer of current Peace Corps volunteers, with 90 alumni serving overseas. UW–Madison held the top spot on Peace Corps’ annual top schools rankings from …
UW-Madison begins fourth agreement with Kazakhstan university
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has signed its fourth – and most extensive – agreement with Nazarbayev University (NU) in Astana, Kazakhstan, which will lead to more faculty and staff collaborations between the two universities and …