University of Wisconsin–Madison
Attend the Study Abroad Fair, Wednesday, September 21, 2011 from 4 -7 p.m. in a NEW location: Union South, Varsity Hall to find out not only why the University of Wisconsin–Madison is a national leader in study abroad, but why so many Badgers are making the experience a part of their UW career! International Academic …
The Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) is pleased to announce the Global Challenges call for proposals, due the UW–Madison Division of International Studies by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 18, 2011. UW–Madison faculty and academic staff are invited to apply for grants designed to facilitate international collaboration. To support research collaborations, the WUN Research Development Fund …
University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor David Ward officially welcomed the 2011 class of the Chinese Champions Program to Camp Randall Stadium during the Badgers football game on Saturday. More than 80,300 Badger fans greeted the Chinese superstars, who represented a combined total of more than 12 Olympic and 30 world championship medals. A partnership between Beijing …
Studying in another country transforms lives, changes perspectives on the world, and contributes to the development of well-rounded global citizens. Those who understand this best are those who have lived through the experiences. At UW–Madison, many students who go abroad through International Academic Programs (IAP), part of the Division of International Studies. Upon return, some …
Attend the Study Abroad Fair, Wednesday, September 21, 2011 from 4 -7 p.m. in new location: Union South, Varsity Hall, to find out why the University of Wisconsin–Madison is a national leader in study abroad and why so many Badgers are making the experience a part of their UW career! The Division of International Studies …
UW News — September 7, 2011 Rohany Nayan knows what it’s like to feel left out because of her faith. But Nayan, who came to the U.S. from Malaysia in 1985, says being part of Islam is to be part of a bigger community, which is why she’s been active in interfaith activities wherever she …
UW News — September 7, 2011 Taiwanese Arts Week will be held from Sept. 10-18 to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the founding of Taiwan. Titled “Bring the Tradition and Innovation of Taiwanese Arts to Madison,” this celebration intends to promote intercultural understanding through artistic exchange. Organized by UW–Madison dance professor Jin-Wen Yu in collaboration …
UW News — September 8, 2011 The European Union Center of Excellence (EUCE) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has received a grant for 300,000 euros (ca. $430,000) from the European Commission in Brussels, renewing its funding through 2014. “Since its creation in 1998, our center has supported a vigorous program of faculty research, graduate training …
Taiwanese Arts Week (Sept 10 – 18, 2011) is a series of arts-related performances, lectures, and events celebrating the tradition and innovation of creative practice in Taiwan. A public reception will be held Wednesday, September 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the lobby of the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art located at 227 State Street. The reception immediately …
The University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp), the top research university in Brazil, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to open the door for developing collaborations across a range of areas. Unicamp President Fernando Costa and UW–Madison Chancellor David Ward signed the agreement during a two-day visit by Costa to the …