University of Wisconsin–Madison
International Student Services not only offers a range of assistance to foreign students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, but it also works to bring international and American students together through a variety of programs, says director Laurie Cox. The BRIDGE Program, for instance, is designed to help new international students connect with U.S. students. And …
When Jin Hoe Ng decided to leave Malaysia more than two years ago to attend the University of Wisconsin–Madison, his knowledge of the state and campus was limited. He knew Wisconsin was “an agriculture state famous for cheese and dairy products,” that the university’s student population “lacks racial diversity” and that UW–Madison “is a party …
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Center for Global Health (CGH) is pleased to announce five educational and research fellowships awarded to UW faculty and staff members. These grants are awarded to CGH affiliates to support international travel related to educational or research activities, including development of global health courses, initiation of field experiences and field research …
New Perspectives on Gender and Human Security is a workshop to be held March 19-20, 2010. Individuals who would like to participate in the conference are asked to submit proposals by January 15. Read more details below. Although conventional notions of security have tended to focus on protecting states from external attack, the concept of …
The Division of International Studies is pleased to announce the Wisconsin Global Scholars Award competition. This program is funded by a gift from the Promega Corporation and matched by the Division. It is created to support greater internationalization of the curriculum through high-impact and innovative programs that immediately benefit students. In alignment with the campus …
Center for World Affairs and the Global Economy (WAGE) and the Madison International Trade Association (MITA) will host a program that features two economic experts who will give their views on the prospects for economic recovery in 2010. The event will take place January 12 from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Fluno Center, Skyview Room. …
MADISON (WPR) – UW–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin wants the Board of Regents to keep the UW System competitive in the global economy by investing in international research. At a meeting with the Regents Thursday, December 10, 2009, Martin said between more people getting college degrees, a growing emphasis on globalization, and the emergence of a …
Pre-proposals are due in your Dean’s office by 12 p.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2010. Signed copies of the pre-proposals are due in the Provost’s Office, Room 117 Bascom Hall, by 12 p.m., Wednesday, February 10, 2010. The Provost’s Office is soliciting proposals from faculty, staff, and students for the spring 2010 Ira and Ineva Reilly Baldwin …
The Division of International Studies and the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) are pleased to announce their new communique, Wisconsin Worldview, designed specifically for alumni living abroad. A message from the University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor: It is with great enthusiasm that I welcome you to the first issue of Wisconsin Worldview, an online publication for University …
The Division of International Studies is enjoying a busy semester and we invite you to stay connected with our internationalization efforts and news. We’ve moved our Facebook group page to a fan page. Join us. You can also keep in touch with Dean Gilles Bousquet by joining his Facebook fan page. Finally, if you have …