2010 competition for study at the European University Institute in Florence The University of Wisconsin-Madison European Union Center of Excellence The fellowship will support one doctoral student in the Social Sciences and/or History for one …
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[In Business] International Internships, Taking the Long View in a Short-Term Culture
In Business Blogger Walter Simpson‘s son is interning in Germany for a Wisconsin manufacturing business. In his latest post, Simpson discusses Wisconsin’s international reach, and the importance of preparing our citizens accordingly. EXCERPT: My son …
International Area Studies Programs at UW Madison Receive Millions in Federal Awards
UW-Madison News (August 18, 2010) — Eight of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s area and international studies programs have received a combined total of about $18 million during the next four years in federal Title VI …
Two Upcoming CIBER Events: Intellectual Property Rights and Doing Business in Brazil
In September, UW-Madison Center for Business Education and Research (CIBER) will host two international business events: Tuesday, September 14 and Thursday, September 23. Protecting your Intellectual Property Rights in Global Markets 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 …
Arabic, Persian, and Turkish Language Immersion Program Helped Students Gain Intensive Summer Learning Experience
While many students spend their summers working, traveling, or just relaxing, a few choose to use those months studying the languages and cultures of distant lands right here in Madison. Beginning June 12 and continuing …
Learn More About International Internships with Maj Fischer
Maj Fischer is the managing director of the International Internships Program (IIP) on campus. She works to connect local Wisconsin businesses and internship program offices with foreign exchange and Madison students. Before leading IIP, Maj …
UW Student Association Shows Support for Pakistan
Read a message from UW-Madison’s Pakistani Student Association: The worst flooding in northwest Pakistan for the past 80 years is now believed to have killed more than 1,500 people; most of them belonging to poor …
[CHE] With New Survey, Chinese Colleges Ask Students What They Really Think
The Chronicle of Higher Education (August 9, 2010) “With New Survey, Chinese Colleges Ask Students What They Really Think” by Mary Hennock EXCERPT: Imagine a university where student numbers have doubled within five years. That …
[NYT] For American Students, Life Lessons in the Mideast
The New York Times (August 6, 2010) “For American Students, Life Lessons in the Mideast” by Jennifer Conlin EXCERPT: In what educators are calling the fastest growing study-abroad program, American college students are increasingly choosing …
[WSJ] More International Students Enrolling at UW-Madison
Wisconsin State Journal (August 6, 2010) — “On Campus: More International Students Enrolling at University of Wisconsin-Madison” by Deborah Ziff Expect the incoming freshman class at UW-Madison to have a little more international flavor. After …