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 …
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Message from the dean: Looking ahead at spring 2021
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 …
You Can Learn a Language Online – Here’s How!
Your online language class with UW–Madison Continuing Studies is exactly the same as your face-to-face class, only completely different. Let me explain. The goal of our language classes is to get you talking, as research shows that …
Nelson Postdoc Coauthors Paper that Suggests Satellite Alerts May Reduce Deforestation in Africa
Research led by Fanny Moffette, a postdoctoral researcher in applied economics and an affiliate of the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, gleans new insight into the efficacy of using the Global …
UW alum being honored in Germany for resistance fighting
UW-Madison alumna Mildred Harnack-Fish’s fight for what is right is not only remembered in the Madison community but is now being remembered internationally. She is being honored at Justus Liebig University in Giessen, Germany, where …
International Division announces the formation of the Language Program Office
A message from Guido Podesta, vice provost and dean, International Division I am pleased to announce the creation of a new unit in the International Division—the Language Program Office (LPO). LPO will provide a centralized …
Q&A: Jinan Sous discusses WISc and making her studies global
Even before their first day at the UW–Madison, some students prioritize building an international dimension into their Badger experience. Among the many ways to begin cultivating themselves as global citizens is the Wisconsin International Scholars …
Working and learning in DC—virtually
Jordyn Rinehart hones her professional skills through the Wisconsin in Washington program Equipped with laptops, webcams, and blazers, seven intrepid Badgers embarked on the first iteration of UW–Madison’s virtual Wisconsin in Washington study away program …
Winter 2020 and Spring 2021 study abroad programs cancelled
Dear Badger Community, In consideration of the evolving conditions around the world, the International Division has cancelled all Winter Intersession, Spring, and Spring Break 2021 study abroad programs. This decision applies to inbound exchanges as …
Alumni highlight: Julien Rashid
Julien Rashid was in the Wisconsin in Washington 2016 fall cohort. He graduated in 2017 with a B.S. in molecular biology and community and environmental sociology with a certificate in global health. Today he works …