University of Wisconsin–Madison
Kara Payne is a senior majoring in German and International Studies. Her emphasis is on Culture in the Age of Globalization with certificates in East Asian Studies and European Studies. She studied in Freiburg, Germany for the 2008-2009 school year as part of the Academic Year in Freiburg (AYF) Program. Why did you choose …
The Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) held a reception on Tuesday, May 4 to celebrate the good news! Watch the slideshow. Hear Vice Provost Bousquet talk about CIBER’s particularly innovative nature! Hear Randy Dunham, CIBER faculty director, address the importance of less-commonly taught languages! (Apologies as usual for the amateur videography–turn up …
The Division of International Studies and the Morgridge Center for Public Service invite you to a reception at the Teaching and Learning Symposium to celebrate and advance international teaching and service learning initiatives! Wednesday, May 19 4:00-5:30 p.m. Pyle Center, Alumni Lounge 702 Langdon Street We will: – announce the winners of the first Global …
An international conference on stem cell research and related technologies, Regenerative Medicine in the 21st Century: Managing Uncertainty at the Global Level, will be held June 9-10, 2010. It is sponsored by the Regenerative Medicine in Europe Project at the University of York, U.K. (REMEDiE) and hosted by the Robert F. and Jean E. Holtz …
The Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) is pleased to announce the 2010 Request for Proposals for WUN Seed Grants. These small awards ($1000-$5000) fund the initiation and continuation of research collaborations with WUN partner institutions. View a list of the WUN partner institutions. Proposals are due via e-mail (one PDF document sent to kjsander@international.wisc.edu) on Sunday, …
Student Internship Opportunities: The India Initiative announces internship funding for students at UW–Madison to carry out internships or other UW-supervised programs in India in summer 2010. Three grants of $2,000 are available. Students should send a letter of application along with one letter of reference to Lalita du Perron, associate director, Center for South Asia, …
The University of Wisconsin–Madison welcomed a delegation of three vice presidents and one physician from the Université des Antilles et de la Guyane (UAG) this week. While here, members of the delegation, Jean-Pierre Cherdieu, VP for Administration, Cendrine Délivré, VP for Financial and Legal Affairs, Michel Geoffroy, VP for Research Development, and Suzy Duflo, MD, …
The Language Institute hosted the Language for Life: Careers in Translation and Interpretation panel discussion on May 7, 2010, that drew 60-70 people, most of whom were students eager to hear from professionals with extensive and diverse experiences working in translation and interpreting. Panelists included Sarah Berquet-Clignet (French); Alison Carroll (French, German, Portuguese, Spanish); and …
Individual Faculty Research Award The UW–Madison Center for World Affairs and the Global Economy (WAGE) is pleased to announce the winners of our 2010 Individual Faculty Research Award competition. WAGE will provide support to six research projects that explore the consequences of and challenges posed by economic globalization and its governance. The recipients represent six …
Studying abroad offers students the opportunity to experience a new culture through coursework, exploration, and personal growth. A study abroad experience is a life-changing event that helps expand a student’s worldview, deepen language competence, increase self-reliance, shape character, and develop personal interests. Division of International Studies and International Academic Programs hosted the 2010 Study Abroad …