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The death of Osama bin Laden sparked a range of reactions around the world. Across the United States, the news triggered massive, pro-American celebrations, while others have been more circumspect—not necessarily mourning the passing of bin Laden, but also not rejoicing. Particularly after the attacks of September 11, 2001, many Americans have viewed bin Laden …
Thirteen students who came to the University of Wisconsin–Madison from top-ranked international business schools in Hong Kong, Costa Rica, and France recently celebrated the successful completion of their degree as the inaugural class of the Wisconsin Real Estate Program’s Global Real Estate Master’s program (GREM). To provide a real estate education that transcends borders, or …
The popular Global Hot Spots Lecture Series will continue Friday, May 20, 2011 with the talk “Milk Safety, Melamine and Manure, A Ground Level Look at Modern Dairy Farming in China” by Pamela Ruegg. This free lecture is open to all, and will take place from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the Pyle Center, Room 235. Pamela Ruegg …
MADISON– To follow up on Chancellor Biddy Martin’s two visits to China in 2010, a delegation from the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Division of International Studies is traveling there this month to continue the university’s efforts to expand and deepen connections in this important region of the world. “The economic, social and cultural changes in China …
University of Wisconsin–Madison News by Susannah Brooks On Sunday, May 15, Wren Keturi will graduate from UW–Madison with a bachelor’s degree in gender and women’s studies with an emphasis on biological anthropology. Less than 24 hours later, she will put her degree to work. In a story connecting many parts of …
Studying abroad offers students the opportunity to experience a new culture through coursework, exploration, and personal growth. A study abroad experience is a life-changing event that helps expand a student’s worldview, deepen language competence, increase self-reliance, shape character, and develop personal interests. The Division of International Studies and International Academic Programs (IAP) hosted the 2011 …
The Wisconsin International Scholars (WISc) Program celebrated this year’s graduating class with a certificate ceremony and reception on Tuesday, May 3, 2010. Vice Provost for Globalization and Dean of the Division of International Studies Gilles Bousquet attended the ceremony. In his congratulatory remarks, Bousquet applauded the graduates for their participation in study abroad and their …
MADISON – Brazil’s rising prominence and influence on the international stage in recent years has captured the attention of a growing number of American universities. At the University of Wisconsin–Madison, meanwhile, the interest in Brazil has much deeper roots, with activities and interactions dating back more than 60 years. The recognition of Brazil’s recent ascendance …
Saturday, April 23, 2011, the Latin American, Caribbean and Iberian Studies Program (LACIS) hosted a premiere for Woven Lives, a documentary film directed by UW–Madison Design Studies department faculty member Carolyn Kallenborn. Funded by the Title VI grant and Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), Woven Lives provides a fascinating look at contemporary Zapotec weavers from …
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Uganda study abroad program will be featured on the Big Ten Network on Tuesday, May 10 and 3, at 12 p.m. Tune in to learn more about the impact of this study abroad program on our students. For more information on the Uganda program, contact John Ferrick …