University of Wisconsin–Madison
A public forum titled “Why China? Why Wisconsin? Why now?” will highlight the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s growing engagement with the Greater China region and the importance of advancing these initiatives further. A diverse panel of speakers will address a variety of topics, including Wisconsin’s historic ties with China through decades of scholarly exchange, the strategic …
This is a program through CIES Fulbright Scholar program The United States-Israel Educational Foundation (USIEF), the Fulbright commission for Israel, offers 8 fellowships to American post-doctoral researchers in support of work to be carried out at Israeli universities during the course of the 2014-15 and 2015-16 academic years. The US Post-Doctoral Fellowship is open to …
The Brazil Initiative of the Division of International Studies and the Latin American, Caribbean and Iberian Studies Program sponsors the Joaquim Nabuco Award, given annually to the two best essays on Brazil (any field) by a University of Wisconsin- Madison student. Thanks to the generosity of Ms. Vivi Nabuco of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the …
If you are an undergraduate interested in pursuing a project abroad after you graduate, this session is for you. Undergraduates at all levels are welcome to attend; it’s never too early to find out what you’ll need to do to produce a competitive Fulbright application. If you will be graduating in December 2013 or May …
UPDATE: The BRIDGE Program is no longer being offered. For updated information on international student programs please visit the International Student Services site. May Lee Moua-Vue came to the United States as the oldest child in a Hmong refugee family. The only one who knew English, she had to grow up quickly, as she helped …
The screenings of two classic features directed by King Hu, a landmark figure in world cinema, mark the latest donations to the unique collection of celebrated Taiwanese films at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Following a donation ceremony, Dragon Gate Inn (1967) will be screened at 11:45 a.m., Saturday, April 13, and A Touch of Zen …
Laurel Mills, born in China raised in the United States, decided early on in her college career that she wanted to focus on international issues. A senior from Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Mills is studying political science and German at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She is a connoisseur of all things German. Even before stepping foot on …
A long time ago in a place far way, I was an exchange student. I lived on a small Pacific island, surrounded by a vast watery landscape that stretched beyond the horizon in all directions. I felt further cut off from The World As I Knew It when it came to my ability to communicate …
They are curious about the world, and eager to explore. They want their schools to ramp up language instruction, promote global awareness, and open up more avenues to experience other cultures and engage with diverse people. The high school students who participated in the Wisconsin Global Youth Summit offered a range of ideas for amplifying …
In anticipation of a possible late spring publication of the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) grant competition, I am organizing a peer review workshop. Please note: the grant competition has NOT yet been published, nor has a definite date been announced. However, the US Department of Education anticipates holding a competition this spring. Peer …