The essence of the Wisconsin Idea is that the University of Wisconsin–Madison should improve people’s lives beyond the classroom, throughout the state, across the nation, and around the world. Last summer, two UW–Madison seniors—Nicolette Johnson, …
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Advisory Board members, UW students talk about international experiences
The Advisory Board for the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of International Studies heard reports from a variety of students about their recent global experiences during the Board’s fall meeting on Friday, October 24, 2014, at …
2014 Soffa Lecture: Geran to talk about addressing child abandonment, trafficking
Jean Geran, a University of Wisconsin–Madison alumna who has worked on international child protection issues in a variety of capacities, will discuss “Right to Identity: Child Abandonment, Trafficking, Migration and Protection,” as this year’s J. …
Chancellor recognizes DC Semester Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank recognized the Washington, D.C. Semester in International Affairs at a special reception in the nation’s capital on October 20, sponsored by the Wisconsin Alumni Association. Tony …
Economist Lardy, UW alum, to talk about ‘Rise of Private Business in China’
Preeminent China economist Nicholas R. Lardy, a University of Wisconsin–Madison alumnus, will return to the Madison campus on Wednesday, October 22 to give a public lecture on “The Rise of Private Business in China.” Lardy, …
Morrison to talk about lessons of Ebola crisis
University of Wisconsin–Madison alumnus J. Stephen Morrison, a well-known expert in global health and foreign policy, will speak on “The Hard Lessons of Ebola in West Africa,” on Friday, September 19, from noon to 1 …
Klenke to lead international alumni relations
Lora Klenke, a leader with nearly 20 years of experience in international development, is directing new efforts to connect the University of Wisconsin-Madison and alumni around the globe. Klenke will serve alumni and advance the …
Gold’s Fulbright experience comes back to benefit UW–Madison students
If Susan Dillon Gold hadn’t received a Fulbright grant seven years ago to teach reproductive health classes to HIV-positive adolescents in Kenya, an entire community would likely not exist today. While doing two months of …
Spero to speak on global philanthropy, governance
Joan Edelman Spero, a University of Wisconsin–Madison alumna with a long and distinguished career in international affairs, business and philanthropy, will speak on “Global Philanthropy and Global Governance,” on Wednesday, May 7, sponsored by the …
Alumni talk about leveraging language skills into careers
“What can I do with this language?” It’s a question that Michael Kruse often hears from undergraduates at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, which offers instruction in dozens of languages – from those most widely used …