University of Wisconsin–Madison
This week, February 5-6, 2010, UW–Madison will host an international conference titled, “The Global University: Past, Present, and Future Perspectives.” This event will bring together leading higher-education scholars from China, Australia, Canada, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States to discuss (a) the role(s) universities have played-and continue to play-in a ‘global knowledge economy,’ …
Although its office is in the Animal Science Building on the UW–Madison campus, its funding comes mainly from the USDA. Its mission is a lofty one: to link the dairy industries of Wisconsin and the U.S. with dairy industries around the world to improve the quality of life and foster market development. And to transform …
International Academic Programs (IAP) is offering students the exciting opportunity to intern abroad for academic credit and gain real world experience for their career. International internships provide students with the opportunity to gain experience in the field, determine if they have an interest in a particular career, and create a network of contacts. Anthony Wilder, …
Save the date! From the UW Center for Global Health: You are cordially invited to attend the 6th Annual UW Global Health Symposiu, February 3, 2010, 5:00-9:00 pm in the Health Sciences Learning Center, room 1306. We expect to share a great evening with a variety of presentations regarding global health activities by the UW …
Are American Students Lazy? [Inside Higher Ed] 1/4/10 Gather faculty members together and it’s not hard to get them talking about the ways students disappoint. They text in class, expect extensions for no good reason, and act surprised when they don’t earn A’s. But when it comes to work ethic and manners, are there some …
International Student Services not only offers a range of assistance to foreign students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, but it also works to bring international and American students together through a variety of programs, says director Laurie Cox. The BRIDGE Program, for instance, is designed to help new international students connect with U.S. students. And …
When Jin Hoe Ng decided to leave Malaysia more than two years ago to attend the University of Wisconsin–Madison, his knowledge of the state and campus was limited. He knew Wisconsin was “an agriculture state famous for cheese and dairy products,” that the university’s student population “lacks racial diversity” and that UW–Madison “is a party …
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Center for Global Health (CGH) is pleased to announce five educational and research fellowships awarded to UW faculty and staff members. These grants are awarded to CGH affiliates to support international travel related to educational or research activities, including development of global health courses, initiation of field experiences and field research …
New Perspectives on Gender and Human Security is a workshop to be held March 19-20, 2010. Individuals who would like to participate in the conference are asked to submit proposals by January 15. Read more details below. Although conventional notions of security have tended to focus on protecting states from external attack, the concept of …
The Division of International Studies is pleased to announce the Wisconsin Global Scholars Award competition. This program is funded by a gift from the Promega Corporation and matched by the Division. It is created to support greater internationalization of the curriculum through high-impact and innovative programs that immediately benefit students. In alignment with the campus …