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By Andy Guess, Inside Higher Ed Much of the research on study-abroad programs has looked at the growing number of American students who spend a summer or semester overseas, or the number of foreign students who come to the United States. A new survey, released today, looks beyond the “demand” side of the equation — …
We are delighted to announce that Channel 3 (WISC-TV) news will run a feature this evening on our distinguished international visitor and UW–Madison alum Florence Chenoweth. The feature, which is part of WISC-TV’s “Inspiring Women” series, will appear during tonight’s 10 o’clock news. The clip will later be posted on the Channel 3000 Web site. …
by Doug Lederman for Inside Higher Ed In many countries, as in the United States, demand for higher education is growing fast, sometimes outstripping the ability of traditional colleges — which, in many countries, means government-run institutions — to fulfill the need. The extent to which private institutions, be they for-profit or nonprofit, are the …
Ka Ho Mok Associate Dean and Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences University of Hong Kong Gerry Postiglione Professor and Head, Policy, Administration, and Social Sciences University of Hong Kong 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. The Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street This program is free and open to the public Coffee and light refreshments will be …
From UW–Madison Communications When Ryosuke Shibuya came to Madison in 2002, he had more of an adjustment to make than the average freshmen. Arriving from his home country of Japan, Shibuya did not speak any English. Six years later, he’s graduating with a degree in history. Shibuya says his first year was spent solely taking …
The Language Institute and the National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages are pleased to announce the Fall 2008 pilot of Methods of Teaching Less Commonly Taught Languages, a new online course for post-secondary instructors of less commonly taught languages (LCTLs). Enrollment is limited! Course Description Methods of Teaching Less Commonly Taught Language is a …
Souvenirs: A Collection of International Experiences is a brand-new publication on UW campus this year, sponsored by the Wisconsin Union Directorate Global Connections and Publications Committees. Souvenirs features stories from students’ experiences studying, traveling and volunteering abroad, a message from U.S. Senator Russ Feingold, and travel tips and advice. Pick up a free copy around …
by Tom Sinclair, UW–Madison Communications A new online map makes it possible, for the first time, to track news of disease outbreaks around the world that threaten the health of wildlife, domestic animals, and people. The Global Wildlife Disease News Map was developed jointly by the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). …
By Jenny Price, UW–Madison Communications Moji Olaniyan pulls a plush tortoise puppet onto her hand, asking an audience of eager third-grade students for their help in telling a story about how the animal cracked his shell (answer: because he was too greedy). “How did the birds feel when the tortoise ate all the food?” Olaniyan …
UNESCO Portal on Higher Education via Global Higher Ed. This portal offers access to on-line information on higher education institutions recognized or otherwise sanctioned by competent authorities in participating countries. Users are encouraged to consult several sources of information before making important decisions regarding matters such as the choice of an institution, course of study …