The Chronicle of Higher Education, May 23, 2010 By Mary Helen Miller Robert D. Peckham, a professor of French, had more to deal with this spring than his usual end-of-semester duties. The countryside in western …
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Funding Opportunity: India Initiative Internship for Faculty and Students
Student Internship Opportunities: The India Initiative announces internship funding for students at UW–Madison to carry out internships or other UW-supervised programs in India in summer 2010. Three grants of $2,000 are available. Students should send …
UW-Madison Forges Historic Partnership with Leading University in the French Antilles
The University of Wisconsin–Madison welcomed a delegation of three vice presidents and one physician from the Université des Antilles et de la Guyane (UAG) this week. While here, members of the delegation, Jean-Pierre Cherdieu, VP …
Post-event Media: Language Institute Offers Expertise on Careers in Translation and Interpretation
The Language Institute hosted the Language for Life: Careers in Translation and Interpretation panel discussion on May 7, 2010, that drew 60-70 people, most of whom were students eager to hear from professionals with extensive …
Post-event Media: Congratulations Study Abroad Scholarship Award Recipients!
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 …
Tomorrow! Careers in Translation and Interpretation
Interested in a career as a translator or interpreter? Come to this panel discussion to hear from professionals with extensive and diverse experiences working in the field! Learn more about possible careers and about the …
Post-event Media: 13th Annual Conference on Less Commonly Taught Languages
The National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages held its 13th annual conference in Madison, WI last month. Dean and Vice Provost Gilles Bousquet gave welcome remarks and was also a member of the opening …
Post-event Media: International Colloquium on Camus Comes to an End
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 …
Cutting-Edge!: UW Students with International Focus Win Prestigious Scholarships
UW News Release (scroll down for highlights) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 4/27/10 CONTACT: Julie Stubbs, (608) 890-0370, stubbs@wisc.edu UW-MADISON UNDERGRADUATES WIN PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS MADISON – University of Wisconsin-Madison juniors Asad L. Asad and Nicholas Lillios …
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 …