University of Wisconsin–Madison
What does the 2008 election mean for the future of our society? How can we build a better world? Join a discussion of these crucial questions on a new blog by UW faculty member and WAGE Senior Fellow Jeremi Suri. This blog is brought to you by the Center for World Affairs and the Global …
In the 1940s, UW–Madison sent students to India on one of the country’s first study abroad opportunities. Today, 17 percent of UW–Madison students participate in study abroad, service learning, and academic internship possibilities–much higher than the national average. The Division of International Studies is proud to announce the launch of, ‘I’ll Remember This Trip:’ Fifty …
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Center for Global Health is pleased to announce that funding support is available for UW faculty and staff for educational travel that pertains to the mission of the Center for Global Health. Unfortunately, students & residents are not eligible for these awards. Applications are due October 31, 2008. Please see the …
DATE: October 16, 2008 CONTACT: Masarah Van Eyck, 608-262-5590 Madison–In a press conference with the Division of International Studies yesterday Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton announced the signing of a University of Wisconsin–Madison exchange agreement with one of China’s largest and most prestigious universities–an agreement she said would help spur the expansion of economic and cultural …
Center for Global Health Travel Fellowships for Education are awarded to UW faculty and staff who are Center for Global Health affiliates, to undertake international travel during 2009 that is related to educational activities, including development for global health courses, initiation of field experiences and field research, and meeting attendance, which pertain directly to the …
Upcoming Deadlines for CIBER Grant Opportunities The UW–Madison Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) offers two university grant programs for UW System faculty. The deadline for the next Global Research/Curriculum Development awards is Wednesday, October 1, 2008. The deadline for the next round of Applied Funds support is Monday, December 1, 2008. CIBER’s …
The Human Rights Initiative at the University of Wisconsin, Madison is pleased to sponsor new course development grants to further course offerings on human rights on campus. The grants will be available to tenure-track and tenured faculty in all disciplines. The purpose of the grants is to develop new human rights content, which can come …
Todd Finkelmeyer, The Capital Times After nearly two decades of preparation, dozens of University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists and engineers are eagerly anticipating Wednesday’s scheduled startup of the Large Hadron Collider — billed as the largest physics experiment in history. This $10 billion endeavor is a collaboration of thousands of scientists and engineers from around the …
By: Abby Sears, The Daily Cardinal The Kikkoman Foundation is giving $100,000 in scholarships to environmental studies students as part of the partnership with UW–Madison. Officials and business leaders from both Wisconsin and Japan gathered Tuesday to celebrate the opening of an innovative new Kikkoman research facility in University Research Park. Gov. Jim Doyle, Madison …
The Dalai Lama is admired around the world but he’s a particularly big hit in this slice of America’s Dairyland. The Tibetan political and spiritual leader has developed a tight relationship with Madison over the last 30 years and it will be on full display when he visits the city for the seventh time later …