University of Wisconsin–Madison
Approximately 300 Wisconsin high school students, accompanied by teachers and other adults, came to the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus on March 5, 2014 for a “Day in East and Central Europe,” an outreach event sponsored by UW–Madison’s Center for European Studies, Center for Russia, East Europe, & Central Asia (CREECA), and the European Union Center …
The current turmoil in Ukraine, with tensions further heightened by fears of Russian intervention, are grabbing headlines around the world. To help shed light on this situation, the Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia (CREECA) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is presenting a special roundtable discussion with CREECA-affiliated faculty from political science, history …
From Dr. Michael Hawes, CEO, Fulbright Canada: I am writing today to encourage you to reach out to your colleagues and encourage them to apply for the Fulbright NEXUS Program. This two-year collaborative research program on “Climate Change and Adaptation Strategies,” is an excellent opportunity for scholars interested in this area to make a significant …
In the days leading up to the third anniversary of the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan, Madison will host a group of students from Fukushima University, who will speak at a public event about their lives back home. The 23 Japanese students — accompanied by two chaperones and a guide — are in the United …
Max Brudvig felt that studying abroad “was necessary for a complete college experience.” Currently a senior majoring in political science and history at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Brudvig spent the spring semester of his junior year in Brisbane, Australia. He says the most rewarding parts of his experience were “the friendships and memories you build …
Much like the organization they emulate, Model United Nations clubs at colleges and high schools across the United States and around the world provide forums for students to explore and express diverse views and ideas about global issues and politics. The Model UN club at the University of Wisconsin–Madison brings together students who are passionate …
Even for people accustomed to Wisconsin winters, this year – already stacking up to be among the coldest on record for Madison – has been more challenging than usual. Imagine then how the experience must be for newly arrived international students – especially those coming from tropical climates and have never even seen snow. For …
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has regained the distinction as the nation’s top-producer of current Peace Corps volunteers, with 90 alumni serving overseas. UW–Madison held the top spot on Peace Corps’ annual top schools rankings from 2001 to 2006 and has consistently ranked among the top 10 in subsequent years, while working to reclaim the No. …
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has signed its fourth – and most extensive – agreement with Nazarbayev University (NU) in Astana, Kazakhstan, which will lead to more faculty and staff collaborations between the two universities and summer study at UW–Madison for NU undergraduates. UW–Madison is among a group of leading international institutions enlisted in an ambitious …
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been invited to select candidates in literature to attend a Doctoral Seminar sponsored by the Hermes Consortium for Literary and Cultural Studies, to be held in Finland at the University of Helsinki in June 2014. The topic of this year’s seminar is: Reading Reconsidered: History, Practices, Materialities, Affects. The full …