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In a recent chilling assessment, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that human-induced changes in the Earth’s climate now lead to at least 5 million cases of illness and more than 150,000 deaths every year. Temperature fluctuations may sway human health in a surprising number of ways, scientists have learned, from influencing the spread of …
Untitled Document by Brian Mattmiller, UW Communications When Jeremi Suri received an email in February 2004 with the imposing subject line, “A Message from Dr. Henry Kissinger,” his first thought was: “Which colleague is pulling my leg?” It turned out to be the real deal – a message from the statesman’s assistant, indicating Kissinger would …
Untitled Document by Ronnie Hess UW–Madison students continue to study abroad in record numbers, according to figures released by the UW–Madison Division of International Studies. According to International Studies, the number of students studying abroad in 2003-04 increased 11.7 percent from the previous year, above the national figure of 9.6 percent cited in “Open Doors …
Untitled Document by John Potratz, The Badger Herald Monday, November 14, 2005 All University of Wisconsin students traveling to Spain next spring will soon be receiving their visas. Concluding weeks of tenuous uncertainty, Division of International Studies officials reached an agreement Friday with the Spanish consulate in Chicago to ensure all students will be able …
Joy Cardin and her guest, Laird Boswell, explore the culture, politics, and history that have led up to the riots in France. Laird Boswell is a professor of History at UW–Madison. He specializes in French history and politics. Click here to listen to the show.
Untitled Docu UW–Madison Observes International Education Week Over a dozen talks, gallery tours, conferences, and first-run foreign films will mark International Education Week on the UW–Madison campus, November 14-18, 2005. IEW, a joint initiative of the U.S. Departments of State and Education, celebrates the benefits of international education and promotes various educational programs around the …
by John Potratz, The Badger Herald Wednesday, November 9, 2005 University of Wisconsin students set to travel abroad to Spain this spring now face uncertain plans. Due to lack of staff members and policies brought on by the 2004 Madrid train bombings, the Spanish Consulate in Chicago recently declared they would no longer accept appointments …
The Students Are Advised Not To Venture Into The Riot-ridden Suburbs. Wisconsin State Journal Wednesday, November 9, 2005 YANA PASKOVA ypaskova@madison.com 608-252-6120 UW–Madison students studying amid the unrest in France are “all safe,” according to interim Director of International Academic Programs Catherine Meschievitz. Only three UW–Madison students currently reside in Paris, while 13 live around …
Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Here on Earth” with Jean Feraca In war-torn areas throughout the world, women’s bodies often become sites of violence at the hands of enemies and government soldiers. After three, on Here on Earth, join Jean Feraca and her guests for a conversation about women’s efforts to make peace in regions ravaged by …
by Barbara Wolff, UW–Madison Communications Smack in the middle of World War II, a group of German college students calling themselves The White Rose endeavored to stop Hitler and reclaim their country. Their plan of attack involved strategically distributing pamphlets, calling upon ordinary citizens to resist the Nazi regime. The story of The White Rose …