University of Wisconsin–Madison
In the Midwest, we’re used to seeing big fields dotted with cattle and steel barns bustling with broiler chickens. Beef, poultry, and pork are common in our daily meals, whether mixed in pasta or placed on a bun. But in many countries, where food shortages are common, such protein abundance is a luxury. To help …
How does the American ideal of healthy eating exclude other cultures? That was the question posed to students by instructor Erika Anna BS’13 in a creative writing exercise called “six-word stories.” “Eurocentric diets promoted over others’ cultures,” one student wrote. “Only American foods represented as healthy,” wrote another. A third put it more bluntly: “Others feel …
Teri Allendorf applied for the Peace Corps in the early 1990s with an eye toward East Africa, where she was hoping to use her knowledge of Swahili. But when the program gave her a list of four possible destinations, none were in her desired location. Instead, she chose Nepal. And that decision has shaped her entire …
The International Division has made the decision to cancel all in-person study abroad summer programs that start prior to July 1, 2021. Select summer 2021 (starting in July and August), fall and academic year 2021–2022 programs are still accepting applications. The International Division will continue to monitor and assess global conditions as each term approaches and inform applicants …
Over the past weeks, UW–Madison has celebrated appointments of alumni into key positions on the national and world stage. Most recently, Linda Thomas-Greenfield was confirmed as Ambassador to the United Nations—a role in which she will be navigating relationships and challenges critical for the international community. On Jan. 28, Mark Green, former USAID Administrator Mark …
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is proud to be included on the list of U.S. colleges and universities that produced the most 2020–2021 Fulbright U.S. Students. Each year, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces the top producing institutions for the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange …
On February 23, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Linda Thomas-Greenfield as the 31st U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Thomas-Greenfield, who earned a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and an honorary doctorate, brings more than 30 years of experience to the post. As leader of the U.S. delegation to the global organization, Thomas-Greenfield will shoulder …
On March 1, 1961, President John F. Kennedy signed an executive order that established the Peace Corps. That order has led to more than 240,000 Americans serving worldwide, including over 6,400 Wisconsinites, nearly 3,300 of whom attended UW–Madison. In celebration of the 60th anniversary of Peace Corps, UW–Madison will be hosting a gathering of past …
Professor of English shares her memories of celebrating the Vietnamese holiday as a child. “Lunar New Year might bring to mind festivals and fireworks, but I’ve always associated it with a kind of isolation. Long before the pandemic, long before the rest of America learned about sriracha and pho, I grew up in a Vietnamese refugee …
The spring semester is always an energetic time on campus. And spring 2021, even as we continue to work within health guidelines to create a safe environment for the campus community, will be no different in many ways. Connect with international issues through International Division events A number of events are already planned that will …