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. …
Steve Barcus
Story by Steve Barcus, International Division
The Question of Housing, Human Rights and Mega-Events
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, …
Putting Dinner on 6.7 Billion Plates Today and 3 Billion More by 2050
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 …
WAGE Advanced Dissertation Research Assistantship
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. …
Stitched Tapestry of Hmong History to be Unveiled at Multicultural Center
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. …
New Virtual Network Links African and U.S. Universities [The Chronicle of Higher Education]
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 …
Study Abroad at UW-Madison: The First Fifty Years
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 …
Pedro-Pablo Kuczynski: Latin America in the Changing Global Economy
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 …
Rescheduled: The Global Financial Crisis: What You Need to Know Now
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. …
6 Ways to Get Funding to Study Overseas, and One Way Not To [US News & World Report]
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 …