The International Institute’s International Faculty Book Series (formerly the World Beyond Our Borders Book Series) on Human Rights around the World presents Robert Skloot (UW–Madison, Theatre and Drama, Jewish Studies) discussing his new book Theatre …
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International-Education Conference Focuses on Ethics and Access [The Chronicle of Higher Education]
By Karin Fischer, The Chronicle of Higher Education Discussions of access and ethics dominated as the Forum on Education Abroad convened its annual meeting here on Thursday. The conference, which ends today, drew some 700 …
Documenting China’s Higher Ed Explosion [Inside Higher Ed]
By Doug Lederman, Inside Higher Ed In many discussions about the international standing of American higher education, China is the 800-pound gorilla — the emerging scientific and technological superpower whose newfound focus on building a …
Can Climate Change Make Us Sicker? [Time Magazine]
By Brian Walsh, Time Magazine, April 4 2008 Featuring Jonathan Patz, UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies What do we talk about when we talk about global warming? It’ll get hotter, that’s a safe bet; …
April 2008 – China Initiative Month
Recognizing the importance of China to the economic and political future of Wisconsin and the United States, the Division of International Studies is introducing a UW-Madison China Initiative designed to promote global competence and to …
Global Hot Spots Lecture Series
Don’t miss the spring’s final two lectures Join Madison-area learners on Friday, April 4 and Friday, May 2 as we continue to look at the ever-increasing role played by global affairs in society. Starting with …
International Faculty Book Series Features Human Rights Around the World
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Wendy Christensen, Communications, Division of International Studies, UW–Madison, communication@international.wisc.edu, 608 262-5590 UW–Madison’s International Institute Faculty Book Series Features Human Rights Around the World Celebrating the contributions that UW–Madison faculty bring to …
Washington DC Semester in International Studies Applications due April 7
EXTENDED DEADLINE April 7, 2008, 4:00 pm in 261 Bascom One more opportunity to apply! The Washington DC Semester in International Studies has been extended to April 7, 2008. The program offers qualified undergraduates the …
Hundreds of high school students to participate in World Cinema Day
From UW-Madison Communications For the past five years, the University of Wisconsin-Madison has welcomed hundreds of Wisconsin high school students and teachers to World Cinema Day, a program of the Language Institute and the Wisconsin …
How an International Approach Can Help Your Degree [US News & World Reports]
by Diane Cole, U.S. News and World Report Posted March 26, 2008 Graduate schools are going global—that is, if they haven’t done so already. These days, not only do students from around the world come …