University of Wisconsin–Madison
Studying abroad offers students the opportunity to experience a new culture through coursework, exploration, and personal growth. A study abroad experience is a life-changing event that helps expand a student’s worldview, deepen language competence, increase self-reliance, shape character, and develop personal interests. The Division of International Studies and International Academic Programs (IAP) hosted the 2011 …
The popular Global Hot Spots Lecture Series will continue on Friday, May 6, 2011 with an update on the situation at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactor in Japan, and discussion of the future of nuclear power in the U.S. by Michael Corradini. This free lecture is open to all, and will be held from 1:30-2:30 …
Huffington Post- April 12, 2011 “Anna Day, An American in Egypt, Answers Your Questions” Anna Therese Day (’10), recent grad and Middle East Studies (MES) Program student, has been covering the democratic upheavals throughout the Middle East. Last week, Day was invited by the Huffington Post to answer questions about her experiences to a live …
By Kerry G. Hill, Division of International Studies “We’re really happy to be here,” says Aaron S. Williams, arriving at Memorial Union for an interview. “This is really a wonderful opportunity for me to come back home and have a chance to interact with our wonderful Returned Peace Corps Volunteers.” Williams, director of the …
The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA), in conjunction with the Division of International Studies, is pleased to announce a 2011 competition for student posters to be displayed at the July 26-29, 2011 UW International Convocation — Pre-proposals due May 2, 2011 . Successful applicants will present their posters at the UW–Madison convocation and will have the …
UW–Madison Alumni Shadid and Addario Safe After Six Days of Captivity in Libya International Studies Major alumna and New York Times photojournalist, Lynsey Addario (’95), spoke to the NY Times and NPR about her six days of Libyan captivity with fellow UW–Madison alum Anthony Shadid (’90), Tyler Hicks, and Stephen Farrell. Shadid, a two-time Pulitzer …
How is knowledge of a second language useful in a career in engineering? Come to this panel discussion Monday, April 4 from 4-5 p.m., to hear from three UW–Madison alumni who use languages in their work as engineers. Join the April 4 event at Tong Auditorium: 1003 Engineering Centers Building, 1550 Engineering Drive. How is …
On Monday, March 21, Kenosha’s WLIP interviewed Badgers Abroad Blogger John Wells about his experiences with the recent natural disasters while living in Japan. We invite you to listen to the rebroadcast of his interview with Lenny Palmer.
Prominent UW Alumni discuss international careers! Thursday, March 24 2:00 p.m. 206 Ingraham Hall Speakers include: – Former Ambassador John Lange, now at the Gates Foundation, who will talk about careers in global health; – Leon Weintraub, a retired foreign service officer (now instructor for our DC Semester in International Affairs), who will address careers …