University of Wisconsin–Madison
As his final student-teaching placement drew to a close last April, Luke Kramer reflected on the experience: “I have been a teacher in Africa for two months, and in this time I have become better in almost every aspect of my life. At deeper levels, I have discovered myself as a teacher, myself as a …
Helena Kane Finn, vice president and program director at the American Council on Germany, will offer insights on careers in the diplomatic corps during a visit to the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus on Thursday, October 18. Finn will speak on “Public Diplomacy in a Global World: Shaping Policy, Reaching Audiences, Resolving Conflicts” at 4 p.m., …
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has joined more than 25 other universities nationwide in an effort to help address the U.S. military’s need for critical language specialists who understand foreign cultures and can communicate in regions of strategic and economic importance. UW–Madison recently was awarded nearly $490,000 through August 31, 2013 for Project GO (Global Officers), …
The Wisconsin China Initiative (WCI) is ramping up efforts to engage with faculty and staff across campus to promote interests and coordinate activities in the Greater China region, as Nicole Huang, professor of Chinese literature and visual culture, succeeds law professor John Ohnesorge as WCI’s director. Faculty and staff are invited to a public reception …
The Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Wisconsin-Madison and the Peace Corps Campus Recruiting Office at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are hosting a Global House Party to celebrate the anniversary of congressional action to create the Peace Corps, share experiences and encourage future generations to carry on the strong Peace Corps tradition at UW–Madison and across …
Where in the world do you want to go? What do you want to see, learn and experience? Students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison can begin finding their answers to these questions at the annual Study Abroad Fair. The fair provides a one-stop marketplace, where they can explore a myriad of international academic opportunities, imagine …
“Violence against women violates human dignity as well as numerous rights, including the right to equality, physical integrity, freedom and non-discrimination,” said Rashida Manjoo, an internationally recognized lawyer, teacher, and advocate who works to advance women’s rights and human rights around the world. “I believe that equality and equal protection doctrines demand that we address …
SPECIAL REPORT: WISCONSIN IN CHINA Direct links between the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the People’s Republic of China have become so numerous and so varied that simply keeping track has become a herculean task. Today, people pass back and forth through a door that, just 35 years ago, was tightly shut. Liu Baicheng, the first …
They know the thrill of winning Olympic gold and standing atop the victors’ podium. Weightlifter Liu Chunhong set world records at the Olympics in Athens in 2004 and again in Beijing in 2008. Weightlifting teammate Cao Lei set an Olympic record as she captured gold in Beijing. Luo Wei won her gold medal in taekwondo …
Guido Podestá, associate dean of of the Division of International Studies at UW–Madison, will serve as the interim dean of International Studies and Vice Provost for Globalization through the 2012-2013 academic year. He replaces Gilles Bousquet, who will take a leave of absence to serve as interim chancellor of UW-Eau Claire. “Guido is a respected …