University of Wisconsin–Madison
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 …
The International Studies Major and Global Cultures Program graduation reception was held Tuesday, April 26, 2011. Many of this year’s graduates, came together to celebrate the end of the year with their parents, faculty, and friends. Reception highlights included Professor Ruben Medina, Department of Spanish and Portuguese, who congratulated the students and read some of …
The Brazil Month events will continue on Thursday, April 28, 2011 with a lecture entitled “A Rising Power’s Challenge to Lead: Brazil’s Growing Presence and Influence in the Region” given by Paulo Sotero, director of the Brazil Institute of the Woodrow Wilson Center. This free lecture is open to all, and will be held at …
Why intern abroad? If you keep hearing that question, you’re not alone. A recent article in eCALS, asks “Why an International Internship?“, and addresses this very question. UW–Madison is dedicated to excellence in education, and interning abroad is an example of how we provide essential, high-impact learning experiences that make global citizens and leaders. Here …
The popular Global Hot Spots Lecture Series will continue on Friday, May 6, 2011 with an update on the situation at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactor in Japan, and discussion of the future of nuclear power in the U.S. by Michael Corradini. This free lecture is open to all, and will be held from 1:30-2:30 …
On April 27, David Rodriguez, UW–Madison’s foreign affairs campus coordinator, will host a one-hour information session on U.S. Department of State Internships from 3-4:30 p.m. at 1101 Humanities. A former Department of State intern in the Bureau of Intelligence and Research, Mr. Rodriguez will provide information about the program and application process. In addition, undergraduate Alexa …