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 …
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[Global Hot Spots Lecture Series] Michael Corradini to Speak on the Future of Nuclear Power in the U.S.
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 …
[Huffington Post] UW Alum Anna Therese Day, American in Egypt, Answers Your Questions
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 …
Interview with Peace Corps Director and UW Alum Aaron S. Williams
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 …
Call for Proposals: WAA International Convocation Student Poster Session
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 — …
Photojournalist Lynsey Addario Speaks on Libyan Captivity
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 …
Post-event Media: UW-Madison Celebrates 50 Years of Peace Corps
Language for Life: Languages and Engineering
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 …
Live From Japan: Alumni Corespondent John Wells Interviewed on the Recent Natural Disasters
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 …
Pathways to an International Career: Opportunities and Strategies
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; – …