Hosted by the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Alliance Française in Chicago, last week’s three-day program, Albert Camus: 50 Ans Après, reexamined Camus’ literary and political writings on the anniversary marking 50 years since his …
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Post-event Media: Global Hot Spots, Haiti in the Aftermath of the Quake
A little over three months ago, we watched Haiti experience an earthquake of monumental proportions. People gathered around the world to support its recovery and rehabilitation by sending millions of dollars in aid, as well …
Event Update: International Colloquium on Influential French Writer Albert Camus – Event April 22-24
April 22-24, the international colloquium Albert Camus: 50 Ans Après will be held by the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Alliance Française in Chicago. The three-day program will reexamine Camus’ literary and political writings on …
La Follette Spring Symposium: Modern Day Slavery – April 30
On April 30, the La Follette Spring Symposium will present a public conference and keynote lecture on Modern Day Slavery. The symposium will include panels on topics such as: An overview of the broader issues …
Global Hot Spots Lecture Series: Ann Behrmann, MD, “After the Quake: Transforming vs. Restoring Haiti” – April 22
Ann Behrmann, MD, assistant clinical professor of Pediatrics at UW–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, and senior adviser for the Center for Global Health, will present “After the Quake: Transforming vs. Restoring Haiti” on …
The Post-Crisis Global Economy: Getting to the Bottom of Some Unanswered Questions
Photos and story by Nina Gehan, Division of International Studies As the global economy emerges from the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, attention has shifted toward the prospects for recovery, as well as …
Mobilizing for Global Impact: Entrepreneurial Lessons from Former Governor Scott McCallum – April 19
The difference between success and failure is a narrow line. This is true for organizations – such as universities, government, business – as well as for individuals. So what contributes to making this difference? Former …
UPDATE: International Colloquium on Influential French Writer Albert Camus – April 22-24
April 22-24, the international colloquium Albert Camus: 50 Ans Après will be held by the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Alliance Française in Chicago. The three-day program will reexamine Camus’ literary and political writings on …
Broughton Coburn, Secrets of Shangri-la: The Ancient Caves of Mustang – Event April 15
In the illustrated program, “Secrets of Shangri-la: The Ancient Caves of Mustang,” best-selling author Broughton Coburn will recount the challenges and discoveries of a National Geographic-funded expedition to explore and protect the ancient, human-excavated caves …
America’s Quest for Global Leadership in Degree Attainment – April 20
Join the Wisconsin Center for the Advancement of Postsecondary Education (WISCAPE) Brown Bag Forum, “Return to the Top: The Role of Increasing College Productivity in America’s Quest for Global Leadership in Degree Attainment,” Tuesday, April …