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The Socio-Political Structure of Israel and Prospects for Peace

Professor Majid Al-Haj Vice President and Dean of Research Professor of Sociology at the University of Haifa Head, the Center for Multiculturalism and Educational Research Wednesday, February 25th at 12 noon 336 Ingraham Hall The talk addresses the issue of the Palestinian-Israel conflict and the possibilities for peace from a unique point of view. While …

Winners of the 2008 International Student Essay Contest

Each year, International Student Services holds the International Student Essay Contest. This year’s theme was “U.S. Elections: What Do You See?” This year’s winners are: First Place: Bingzhi Zhao from China “I am an undergraduate student transferred from China. My major is economics and mathematics. I am here to explore and discover America, and I …

Call for Proposals: 2009 WAGE Individual Faculty Research Awards

The Center for World Affairs and the Global Economy (WAGE) announces an individual grant competition to support research projects on globalization and the international economy. All University of Wisconsin Madison faculty are encouraged to apply. We anticipate awarding 1-3 grants of up to $10,000, which will be available for use from June 1, 2009 thru …

Spring 2009 WI-Global Forum Announced

Global Studies and the Offices of the Dean of Students announce the opening of the third (Spring 2009) WI-Global Forum. The WI-Global Forum is an online discussion for and by UW–Madison undergraduates on contemporary global topics and their relevance to and impact on local communities. The discussion takes place on the WI-Global Forum site where …

Women, Peacemaking, and Power in Africa

Gender & Women’s Studies Colloquium Women, Peacemaking, and Power in Africa Aili Tripp Professor, political science and gender & women’s studies Noon, February 25 206 Ingraham This presentation examines why almost all post-conflict countries in Africa have double the rates of female legislative representation compared with countries that have not undergone conflict. Moreover, these countries …

UW to Make Partnership With Iraqi University

by Erin Banco, The Daily Cardinal, February 18, 2009 UW–Madison is in the process of developing a relationship and future collaboration Tikrit University in Iraq. UW–Madison officials and representatives from an Iraqi university took the first step in developing a relationship for the future in a teleconference phone call Feb. 13. According to Cynthia Williams, …

South Asia Student Advising Sessions

Students please join the Center for South Asia for informal advising sessions, samosa, and tea! Undergraduate and graduate students are welcome. Shaking the Money Tree: Finding and Getting Funding for Academic Research and Language Study J. Mark Kenoyer, Professor, Department of Anthropology Thursday, February 26 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 336 Ingraham Hall Go Abroad! …

Upcoming Deadlines for CIBER Grant Opportunities

CIBER Applied Funds Program – Deadline Monday, March 2.* CIBER’s Applied Funds program provides grants of up to $2,000 to support travel, conference registration, and participation in faculty development programs. *Since the regular March 1 deadline falls on a Sunday, applications will be accepted through Monday, March 2. CIBER Global Research and Curriculum Development Program …

WAGE “Featured Department” in UW Business News Wire

WAGE “Featured Department” in OCR’s February 2009 UW Business News Wire The University of Wisconsin–Madison Center for World Affairs and the Global Economy (WAGE) can help you and your business be competitive in the global economy. Visit their extensive website.

Employment in International Organizations: Opportunities and Strategies

Wednesday, February 25 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 4151 Grainger Hall H. Stephen Halloway discusses the ins and outs of working for international organizations. Mr. Halloway, Special Advisor to the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and serves as a Senior Advisor at the International Law Institute.  He was formerly Senior Advisor in the Inter-American Development …