We’ve always known the Badger community is global. That’s never been truer than this spring, when the coronavirus pandemic sent most UW–Madison students back to their hometowns and home countries to complete their coursework online. …
International Division
Fighting the Shadow Pandemic
The worldwide spread of COVID-19 has caused mass xenophobia, racism and discrimination, writes B. Venkat Mani, making the need for inclusive teaching all the more urgent.
Alumni highlight: Helen Beckner
Helen Beckner participated in the Wisconsin in Washington program in fall 2012, where she completed her internship at the National Defense University. She graduated with a B.A. in International Studies (Global Security option) and Spanish …
Cancellation decisions for fall international programming to be made on rolling basis
As the 2019-2020 academic year ends, students are already looking ahead toward the fall semester. This is especially true of those who are planning to spend the semester abroad. The International Division is in the …
Spring commencement 2020: A virtual party heard round the world
Camp Randall wasn’t in the cards for commencement this spring, but University of Wisconsin–Madison graduates did get “Camp Patterson” — bestselling author James Patterson’s kitchen, impressively festooned with all manner of Bucky paraphernalia. “And I …
Congratulations to the Class of 2020!
On behalf of the entire International Division, it is my pleasure to congratulate you on your graduation from UW–Madison! You are graduating with something that is crucial to succeeding in today’s world—a global perspective. Whether …
Supporting individuals impacted by bias during the COVID-19 pandemic
Dear UW–Madison Students, Faculty, and Staff, The past months have been incredibly challenging. The COVID-19 pandemic has created ruptures within communities—through the need to physically distance, the death of loved ones, and a rise in …
Message from Dean Podestá on spring and summer international programs
As we come to the end of another semester and look toward the summer, I want to express my sympathies and appreciation for those of you who had to abruptly change your plans for the …
Stephenson and Shutske: Six possible impacts of COVID-19 on farming
The World Health Organization now considers the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to be a pandemic. The rapidly evolving situation is raising questions throughout the U.S. The stock market has taken a hit in recent weeks creating …
Message from Dean Podestá on COVID-19 and spring 2020 study abroad
Following today’s announcement by Chancellor Blank regarding campus operations and activities, as well as the World Health Organization’s declaration of COVID-19 as a global pandemic, the International Division is taking immediate steps to secure the …