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Gift Aims to Build Bridge to Madison for Bangladeshi Scientists

From Alumni eCALS There was no well-worn path leading the late Kamaluddin Ahmad to the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s biochemistry department, but come he did. Born and raised in a family of modest means in Chittagong, Bangladesh, Ahmad excelled at the University of Dhaka and then traveled to Madison for his graduate studies, receiving his Ph.D. …

Joan Spero Speaks at UW–Madison

On Wednesday, May 6, Joan Spero, UW–Madison alumna and an expert in philanthropic issues, addressed an audience that included students, faculty, and community members. She spoke about impact of Global Philanthropy and U.S. Foreign Policy at home and abroad. Find more information. Video to come.

Outbreak Could Alter Study Abroad Plans For Students [WISC-TV]

From WISC-TV.com Concerns about swine flu are prompting possible travel changes for some University of Wisconsin students. VIDEO: Watch The Report Reports from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization and the U.S. State Department have cautioned people against traveling to Mexico because of swine flu, and that could mean some …

New to the Video Library: Influenza: A Disease at the Interface between Animals and Humans

Earlier this month, Associate Dean and Professor of Veterinary Medicine Chris Olsen delivered a talk to Madison-area learners titled Influenza: A Disease at the Interface between Animals and Humans. Viruses know nothing of nations and require neither passport nor permission to cross borders. With increased travel and trade, an epidemic anywhere in the world becomes …

Study Abroad Photo Contest Featured on Madison’s CW

Watch the Madison CW report on the 2009 Study Abroad Photo Contest.

2009 International Student Photo Contest Winners Announced

International Student Services and International Academic Programs will celebrate the winning photos from the 2009 Study Abroad and International Student Photo Contests with a photo exhibit and award ceremony. Photos will be on display in the 1974 Gallery on the 2nd Floor of the Red Gym and the awards will be distributed at a small …

Global Philanthropy and U.S. Foreign Policy: Impacts at Home and Abroad

The Division of International Studies and the School of Human Ecology invite you to Global Philanthropy and U.S. Foreign Policy: Impacts at Home and Abroad with Joan E. Spero Visiting Fellow, Foundation Center Former president, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Wednesday, May 6 Noon-1pm 4151 Grainger Hall (Directors Room) 975 University Ave. [map] Private U.S. foundations …

Associations, Networks, and Alliances: Making Sense of the Emerging Global Higher Education Landscape

Brown Bag Forum Associations, Networks, and Alliances: Making Sense of the Emerging Global Higher Education Landscape Kris Olds Associate Professor, Department of Geography Faculty Affiliate, WISCAPE University of Wisconsin–Madison Tuesday, May 5 Noon – 1:00 p.m. Harrison Parlor, Lathrop Hall, 1050 University Avenue This program is free and open to the public. Evidence suggests that …

UW-Madison Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) International Collaboration Travel Awards

Deadline: June 1, 2009. All UW–Madison faculty and academic staff are invited to apply for travel grants of up to $1500 to support the development of WUN collaborative research projects. Read more online.

From Wisconsin to the World [with Slideshow]

On Thursday, April 23rd, UW alumna and former ambassador, Jean Wilkowski, shared her experiences and advice with students and faculty at UW–Madison. From her 35 years in the U.S. Foreign Service she advised students to be open to traveling, to gain real world work experience, and to learn at least one other language if they …