Sawyer Getschman is an East Asian Languages and Cultures major at UW-Madison with a minor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. During her time at UW-Madison, she has been a member of the …
International Division
Message from the dean–July 2024
As July comes to a close, so too does my first year as vice provost and dean of the International Division. It has been a remarkable 365 days, with each one presenting new opportunities to …
Bridging Cultures: A Journey in Asian Languages and Community Empowerment
In May 2024, Nautilus Mambaje graduated with a double major in Asian Languages and Cultures and Gender and Women’s Studies, along with a certificate in Asian American studies. He began studying Asian languages and cultures …
International Division: Spring semester in review
As our spring semester draws to a close, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the vibrant tapestry of programs and events that enriched our International Division. From student activities to community outreach, these events …
Message from the Dean–May 2024
May is a special month on campus with red tulips in bloom and graduation in the air. Students in their caps and gowns have also blossomed on Bascom Hill, accompanied by proud families who are …
Spring 2024 grad: Maxwell Chibuogwu studies crop pathogens, earns PhD to support agriculture in African nations
Maxwell Chibuogwu, an international student from Nigeria, will be graduating this spring with a PhD in plant pathology. In this Q&A, he talks about his route to UW–Madison, his motivation to study pathogens of crop …
UW–Madison graduate students win award to pursue artistic research in Europe
UW–Madison’s Tandem Press has awarded graduate students David Love and Emilee Taxman the Gabriele S. Haberland Graduate Student Printmaking Award for Travel to Europe. In 2019, UW–Madison Professor Emeritus Willy Haeberli established two annual travel awards of $4,000 each in …
Wolff Fellow Crafts Year of Travel to Explore African Influence Worldwide
Max Koenig, from Baraboo, will follow his May 2024 graduation with a year-long exploration of the influence of African culture, history and music in communities that were impacted by slavery. His travels will take him …
“Waging Peace in Vietnam” to end tour with exhibit and events in Madison
After a tour that spanned seven years and 24 campuses in the U.S. and Vietnam, the acclaimed exhibit, “Waging Peace in Vietnam: U.S. Soldiers and Veterans Who Opposed the War” will end its long run …
Optimal growth: Kwon finds path in industrial engineering
Amid the difficulty of a turbulent first year of college, David Kwon stumbled upon one piece of good fortune. He had signed up for ISyE 191: The Practice of Industrial Engineering, purely because it was an …