University of Wisconsin–Madison
Global Hot Spots was co-sponsored by the Division of International Studies and the Wisconsin Alumni Association. Russian Elections – March 7, 2008 This lecture focuses on the Russian presidential elections in the spring of 2008. Professor Robert Kaiser, on-site in Madison, gives a brief, general overview of Russian politics. Professor Scott Gelbach, via live phone …
Claire Mahon Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva Tuesday 11 November 2008 1:00-2:15 pm, Room 180 Science Hall, 550 North Park Street University of Wisconsin–Madison You are invited to this newly announced lecture, which is part of GEOG/URPL 305 (Introduction to the City) but open to all members of the UW–Madison community. Claire …
The Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies invites you to a free public lecture with Guest Speaker Dr. Florence Chenoweth Tuesday, November 18 7:00 p.m. 2650 Mosse Humanities Building, 455 N. Park St. University of Wisconsin–Madison The second program in this year’s Gaylord Nelson Lecture Series on the theme “Population and Resources” Florence Chenoweth is managing …
Deadline: Monday, December 8 View PDF version The Center for World Affairs and the Global Economy (WAGE) is pleased to announce that it will award up to two doctoral research assistantships for spring semester 2009. WAGE is a research center that brings together scholars from economics, political science, public policy, sociology, business, law and other …
by Heather Gjerde, UW Communications The University of Wisconsin–Madison Multicultural Student Center (MSC) will unveil a colorful, wall-sized stitched tapestry depicting the history of the Hmong people during a celebration and ceremony from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28. The event, which will be held in the MSC Lounge of the Red Gym, is open …
By Megan Lindow, The Chronicle of Higher Education The U.S. Agency for International Development announced last week plans for a virtual network to enable African universities to collaborate with American institutions and share ideas on partnership projects in education, economic development, food security, and health. The Africa Education Commons, as the network is called, was …
In the 1940s, UW–Madison sent students to India on one of the country’s first study abroad opportunities. Today, 17 percent of UW–Madison students participate in study abroad, service learning, and academic internship possibilities–much higher than the national average. The Division of International Studies is proud to announce the launch of, ‘I’ll Remember This Trip:’ Fifty …
Pedro-Pablo Kuczynski, one of the most renowned economic policymakers in Latin America, will speak on “Latin America in the Changing Global Economy.” 10/28/2008 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Reception: 5:00PM-6:00PM 4151 Grainger Hall 975 University Avenue Free and open to the public Dr. Kuczynski is a senior advisor and partner at the Rohatyn Group, an investment …
The Global Financial Crisis: What You Need to Know Now Menzie Chinn University of Wisconsin–Madison Professor of Economics and Public Affairs 12:00-1:15 PM Thursday, October 30 Capitol Conference Room 5120AB Grainger Hall 975 University Ave. Free and open to the public Menzie D. Chinn is a Professor in the University of Wisconsin’s Robert M. La …
By Kim Clark, US News & World Report lan, a U.S. citizen studying at the University of Kassel in Germany, asks: “I am growing quite desperate. I am looking for any type of aid that I can find…. I have an available cosigner with good credit, yet so far I have been unable to find …