grow — Wisconsin’s Magazine for the Life Sciences — Summer 2011 Waves of undergrads in Uganda with UW-Madison’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences have taken the African proverb as a call to action. Their …
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[Channel 3000] International Students Visit Cottage Grove Farm
This article originally appeared on Channel 3000 COTTAGE GROVE, Wis. — More than 100 international students from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and their family members are learning about agriculture firsthand Sunday. They are visiting a …
[UW News] Patz to Lead Campuswide Global Health Effort
UW News – June 2, 2011 “Patz to lead campuswide global health effort” How did pesticide spraying for malaria in Borneo lead to a typhus fever epidemic? Why did drilling wells for cleaner water lead …
[China Trip Update] Delegation to China Highlights UW Connections
BEIJING — The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s most recent delegation to China, led by Gilles Bousquet, wrapped up a two-week official visit with three days in Beijing, following stops in Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Hong Kong. For …
[CALS] Three Weeks in Uganda Or How I Changed My Life Over Winter Break
Each year, students enrolled in a College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) global health class travel to Uganda over winter break to experience the culture, learn about public health issues, and conduct individual research …
Call for Proposals: 2011 International Internship Development Grants
The International Internship Program (IIP) office is requesting proposals from faculty and academic staff for international internship site development. Leveraging existing relationships is one of the best ways to secure internship opportunities for UW–Madison students. …
UW-Madison and Plexus Partner to Offer International Engineering Internship
MADISON – As an undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Jeff Schacherl initially focused on his chosen field of mechanical engineering. Then a one-month study abroad trip to Nancy, France, stirred Schacherl’s interest in international experiences. …
Professor J. Mark Kenoyer Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Some of the world’s most accomplished leaders from academia, business, public affairs, the humanities, and the arts have been elected members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and joining them this year is …
Inside Islam: Dialogues and Debates Challenges Misconceptions Using New Media
The death of Osama bin Laden sparked a range of reactions around the world. Across the United States, the news triggered massive, pro-American celebrations, while others have been more circumspect—not necessarily mourning the passing of …
[Global Hot Spots Lecture Series] Pamela Ruegg: A Ground Level Look at Modern Dairy Farming in China
The popular Global Hot Spots Lecture Series will continue Friday, May 20, 2011 with the talk “Milk Safety, Melamine and Manure, A Ground Level Look at Modern Dairy Farming in China” by Pamela Ruegg. This free …