University of Wisconsin–Madison
On August 31, 2009, Dr. Bernard Belloc, higher education and research adviser to French President Nicholas Sarkozy, presented “The New French Policy for Higher Education and Research” at the Alliance Française in Chicago, IL. He will speak in Wisconsin on Thursday, September 3, from 4-5:30 p.m., at 4151 Grainger Hall on the UW–Madison campus. The …
The Division of International Studies is pleased to announce the 2009-10 competition for Graduate Student International Field Research Awards. These awards enable Ph.D. students to conduct exploratory summer field research abroad in order to develop their dissertation topics and be more competitive for extramural fellowships. Awards are intended to cover airfare and living expenses abroad, …
The Center for German and European Studies announces travel grants to Germany and Europe for the 2009 calendar year. Travel grants starting at $500 and higher will be awarded to graduate students who have traveled or want to travel to Europe to conduct or present research during the 2009 calendar year. ELIGIBILITY Students must satisfy …
Chancellor Carolyn “Biddy” Martin, University of Wisconsin–Madison & President Indira Samarasekera, University of Alberta on “The Public University and the Corporate Sector” October 7, 2009 4 – 5 p.m. Grainger Hall 975 University Avenue Madison, WI Join Madison-area professionals and the university community as Chancellor Martin and President Samarasekera discuss the relationship of the public …
John Hearn, deputy vice-chancellor (International) of the University of Sydney (in the white shirt) , and Gilles Bousquet, dean of the Division of International Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, signed a campus-wide student exchange agreement August 28, 2009 at the University Club in Madison. UW–Madison students will be able to directly enroll in University …
Global Studies in Higher Education presents “The New French Policy for Higher Education and Research,” a talk by Dr. Bernard Belloc, higher education and research advisor to French President Nicholas Sarkozy. Dr. Belloc will highlight his personal experiences on Thursday, September 3, from 4-5:30 p.m., at 4151 Grainger Hall on UW–Madison campus. The event is …
The popular Global Hot Spots Lecture Series kicked off its fall program on Friday, September 25, focusing on worldwide importance and local interest topics. Join Madison-area learners and UW faculty to go beyond the headlines and take an in-depth look at the events that are shaping our society. Along with an exciting slate of scheduled …
U.S. News & World Report has listed International Learning Communities and Study Abroad as “programs to look for” at UW–Madison. International Learning Communities allow students to live in language-specific university housing. Approximately 2,000 UW–Madison students study abroad each year. UW–Madison was ranked 39th in the “Best National Universities” category, tied with the University of Illinois …
The American Council on Education and Coalition for International Education are pleased to announce the launch of the new U.S. Global Competence website. This new website highlights the urgent need for international and foreign language education to become part of the core mission of the U.S. education system from K-12 through graduate school. It was …
From the Wisconsin State Journal By MELISSA ULBRICHT 608-252-6120 August 10, 2009 While Madison is far from foreign countries and international borders, it’s home to many people who delve into international problems, some working at an individual and grass-roots level. The city’s international sensibility and influence come through in its 10 sister-city relationships and its …