University of Wisconsin–Madison
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 death. Camus, a French Algerian author, philosopher, and journalist, received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1957. He was a …
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 as its best volunteers, doctors, and social workers. One of these doctors was Ann Behrmann, assistant clinical professor of pediatrics …
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 the occasion of this watershed anniversary marking 50 years since his death. Camus, a French Algerian author, philosopher, and journalist, …
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 of modern-day slavery The scope of the problem of modern-day slavery in Wisconsin What work is being done in the …
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 Thursday, April 22, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street. Haitian citizen, UW–Madison graduate student, …
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 the need for reform of the policies and institutions governing international finance. The global and U.S. economies in the aftermath …
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 Gov. Scott McCallum will present the case that the university and state of Wisconsin are at this crossroads and intertwined. …
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 the occasion of this watershed anniversary marking 50 years since his death. Camus, a French Algerian author, philosopher, and journalist, …
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 of Mustang, in northern Nepal — while unraveling the pre-historic, religious, cultural, and artistic legacy of this enchanted landscape. The …
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 20, 2010, noon – 1:00 p.m. at the Educational Sciences Building, Room 259. PRESENTERS: Douglas Harris Associate Professor, Department of …