University of Wisconsin–Madison
When domestic and international criminal justice agencies work together, the impact can be tremendous. That is what UW–Madison alumna Lauren Danen ’14 has witnessed firsthand through her work as a contractor with the U.S. Department of State, where she is a program coordinator in the Office of Criminal Justice Assistance and Partnerships, a unit of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. Danen’s office …
It’s the most competitive, most sought-after international internship offered by the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The JR Central Internship Program, established by Distinguished UW Alum and JR Central Chairman Emeritus Yoshiyuki Kasai, has been offering Badgers professional experiences in the cutting-edge field of high-speed transportation since 2000. To date, 49 Badgers have participated, learning about all …
The CIEE Passport Caravan is a one-day, on-campus event sponsored by the International Division, International Academic Programs (IAP), and the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE). At the event, on Wednesday, September 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., CIEE will help up to 225 students apply for passports for free. Once issued, U.S. passports …
Speeding across the U.S. at 300 mph on a maglev train or letting the landscape blur past at over 700 mph while on a hyperloop could be a reality sooner rather than later. With new transportation technologies being rapidly adopted around the world, the conversation has turned to not if new modes of travel will …
Christine Welch lives in a world of possibilities. Whether it is learning a fifth language, working toward a PhD in Asian languages and cultures, or opening a popular State Street eatery, nothing seems too far out of reach. Perhaps that’s why it should come as no surprise that she has also found success as a …
Michael J. Briggs, of Madison, Wis., died unexpectedly and peacefully on August 26, 2019, at the age of 84. Mike was born in the town of Holt, in the county of Norfolk, England, on Sept. 1, 1934. His mother Sybil was from Holt, and his father John was a baker, originally from Lincolnshire. Mike’s early …
Before her tragic death on the direct orders of Adolf Hitler for assisting in the escape of German Jews and political dissidents, UW alumna Mildred Fish-Harnack lived, learned, and worked in the Madison community. Writings from her and her husband, Arvid, recount favorite places such as State Street and the University Club. Particularly special to …
The public is invited to attend the dedication of the sculpture Mildred by John Durbrow. The sculpture, created in honor of the life of Mildred Fish-Harnack, will be held on Friday, July 12, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. in Marshall Park, 2101 Allen Blvd. in Madison. An academic delegation of representatives from eight German universities, who …
Seventy years ago, the U.S. and Indonesia established diplomatic ties, creating a long, fruitful relationship. Students, faculty, staff, and community members gathered to mark that relationship at a day of activities attended by Indonesian Ambassador to the United States Mahendra Siregar and Consul General Rosmalawati Chalid. During his remarks, Ambassador Siregar discussed the growth of …
In a country with more than 5,000 potato varieties, you might not expect the arrival of another one to be a big deal. But this is Peru, where the potato was first domesticated and still plays a vital role in national identity. In Spanish, you might call it patrimonio or orgullo; in English, it translates …