University of Wisconsin–Madison
William C. Thiesenhusen, emeritus professor of agricultural economics and agricultural journalism at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and former director of the university’s Land Tenure Center, died the weekend of June 25-26 at his residence near Madison. He was 68 years old. Thiesenhusen was born Feb. 12, 1936 in Waukesha, Wis. and grew up on a …
Undergraduate students studying the life sciences at UW–Madison will have a new opportunity to pursue their work overseas through a grant from the German American Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). Ten German universities received DAAD funding for the new programs, which will be launched next year. UW–Madison and Harvard University will work with the University of …
8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The Pyle Center – UW–Madison Campus 702 Langdon St.Room 232, Madison. This interactive videoconference for Wisconsin and Illinois companies will be broadcast live from Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois. Speaker John M. Kolmer will compare and contrast existing and newly negotiated Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) involving Chile, Singapore, and Australia. Through …
The summer road trip is a traditional pastime of the college student. Generally, the destination is a concert by some great artist they have wanted to see all year, other times it is a unique or sunny region of the country. On May 20, 2005, four UW Madison students went on a road trip of …
‘A University of Wisconsin–Madison professor will be honored with one of the most prestigious decorations bestowed by the Japanese government. The government of Japan announced that the emperor has selected Akira Miura to receive the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Rosette. Miura, professor emeritus in East Asian languages and literature, is being …
Your Study Abroad Changed Your Life. So Will Your Study Abroad Reunion. Alumni Weekend, May 6–7, 2005. Rekindle your memories of your time spent studying abroad with others who shared the same experience. Oh, the stories you — and they — will tell! So bring your photos and scrapbooks along. Trade memories with your fellow …
“Political and Legal Aspects of a New World Order” Roland Koch (CDU), Minister President of Hessen Monday, May 2, 2005 3:30pm, Pyle Center Roland Koch has been involved in politics in the German state of Hessen (Wisconsin’s sister state) since the age of fourteen. In 1987 he was elected to the Hessian State Parliament as …
Jean-David Levitte, France’s ambassador to the United States, will visit the UW–Madison campus Thursday, May 12. During his visit to Madison, Mr. Levitte will meet with UW–Madison faculty, staff and students, as well as with government and business leaders. Ambassador Levitte will give a talk on “France and America: Common Challenges Ahead” at 4:30 p.m. …
Professors and scholars on Islam will present their latest academic research. Controversial topics about Islam will be discussed such as status of women in Islam, Islamic view of Abrahamic faiths, Islam and secularism, Islam and the west. Conference is April 29 and 30; register online. B1A-B Lowell Hall, 9 a.m. Information: 833-7012, dialogue_international@hotmail.com http://www.islamconf.org/
Study abroad experiences change lives. UW–Madison is fortunate to be able to offer these life-changing opportunities for our students to travel abroad and study many different fields from language, business, education, engineering, global health to agriculture and the life sciences. Students are sent to Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America-in fact to over 50 countries. Study …