Prolific biofuels researcher James Dumesic has been named the winner of the 2019 Eni Energy Transition Award. The internationally renowned Eni Awards were established in 2007 to recognize excellence in energy and environmental research. The …
Year: 2019
Students learn less common languages at intensive summer institute
The vibrant mission of teaching students less commonly taught languages such as Tibetan, Hindi, Urdu and others continues this summer at UW–Madison’s South Asia Summer Language Institute (SASLI), alongside a brand-new new mission — teaching …
“Mildred” given permanent home overlooking Picnic Point
Before her tragic death on the direct orders of Adolf Hitler for assisting in the escape of German Jews and political dissidents, UW alumna Mildred Fish-Harnack lived, learned, and worked in the Madison community. Writings …
Mildred Fish-Harnack honored as hero of resistance to Nazi regime
“Ich habe Deutschland auch so geliebt” “And I have loved Germany so much.” Those were the last words of Mildred Fish-Harnack before the blade of the guillotine fell. She was sentenced to six years of …
Mildred Fish-Harnack sculpture to be dedicated on July 12
The public is invited to attend the dedication of the sculpture Mildred by John Durbrow. The sculpture, created in honor of the life of Mildred Fish-Harnack, will be held on Friday, July 12, 2019 at …
UW–Madison celebrates U.S.-Indonesia relations with language contest and visit from dignitaries
Seventy years ago, the U.S. and Indonesia established diplomatic ties, creating what would be a long, fruitful relationship. Students, faculty, staff, and community members gathered to mark that relationship at a day of activities attended …
New Potato Helps Farmers Weather the Frost
In a country with more than 5,000 potato varieties, you might not expect the arrival of another one to be a big deal. But this is Peru, where the potato was first domesticated and still …
Panel discussion highlights tariffs, trade tensions, and Wisconsin ag
Trade tensions between the United States and China have had a broad impact across the world, and the state of Wisconsin is no exception. Tariffs and unease are affecting Wisconsin trade, and producers of signature …
Li-Ching Ho, Adam Nelson named co-directors of School’s Global Engagement Office
The UW–Madison School of Education has filled two crucial positions for its new Global Engagement Office by naming faculty members Li-Ching Ho and Adam Nelson as co-directors. Ho is an associate professor with the Department of Curriculum …
Higher education workshop collaboration with Peking University enters fifth year
“The U.S. and China need each other,” Blank said in her opening remarks at the fifth Peking University-University of Wisconsin Workshop on Higher Education. “And our universities need each other. We both have things to …