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In Memoriam: Sol Bloomenkranz

Sol Bloomenkranz, age 93, passed away unexpectedly at home on July 7, 2017. He was born in Chicago, IL to Max and Frieda Bloomenkranz on December 4, 1923. As a teenager, Sol traveled to Poland to visit his relatives which inspired him to study and work internationally. During World War II Sol interrupted his studies …

Stephen Meyn to Lead Center for Human Genomics and Precision Medicine

As the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health embarks on its strategic plan to build a world-class, state-of-the-art precision medicine and genomics center, it has begun the process by choosing its first director. As the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health embarks on its strategic plan to build a …

South Korea ambassador visits campus to discuss education and culture

Ahn Ho-young, South Korea’s ambassador to the United States, took a detour from a scheduled meeting with Governor Scott Walker to visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Ahn Ho-young, South Korea’s ambassador to the United States, took a detour from a scheduled meeting with Governor Scott Walker to visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

New grants allow UW’s Valdez to expand Fortalezas Familiares initiative for Latina mothers with depression and their families

UW–Madison’s Carmen Valdez was recently awarded two new grants to support the expansion, implementation and further evaluation of the Fortalezas Familiares initiative. UW–Madison’s Carmen Valdez was recently awarded two new grants to support the expansion, implementation and further evaluation of the Fortalezas Familiares initiative.

UW Hmong-American nurse brings her community to the doctor’s office

Nursing student Maichou Lor wanted to bring her fellow Hmong community members out of the shadows and into the doctor’s office. Nursing student Maichou Lor wanted to bring her fellow Hmong community members out of the shadows and into the doctor’s office.

Presidential visit sparks conservation discussions

For six weeks, UW–Madison has been home to 25 young Africans taking part in the Mandela Washington Fellowship—an academic and experiential learning program designed to prepare them to be future leaders in their countries. July 25, the final day of the program, was made especially significant through a visit to campus by Lieutenant General Seretse …

Li-Ching examines, ‘How should Singapore teachers manage issues of race in the classroom?’

UW–Madison’s Li-Ching Ho recently authored a commentary for Channel NewsAsia headlined, “How should Singapore teachers manage issues of race in the classroom?” UW–Madison’s Li-Ching Ho recently authored a commentary for Channel NewsAsia headlined, “How should Singapore teachers manage issues of race in the classroom?”

Faculty and staff in the Center for German and European Studies acknowledge the loss of their supporter Mr. Sol Bloomenkranz

MIDDLETON, WI – Sol Bloomenkranz, age 93, passed away unexpectedly at home on July 7, 2017. He was born in Chicago, IL to Max and Frieda Bloomenkranz on December 4, 1923. As a teenager, Sol traveled to Poland to visit his relatives which inspired him to study and work internationally. During World War II Sol …

Botswana president receives Global Citizen Award

Ian Khama, president of the Republic of Botswana was presented with a Global Citizen Award byDivision of International Studies in the Alumni Lounge of the Pyle Center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on July 28, 2017. Ian Khama, president of the Republic of Botswana was presented with a Global Citizen Award byDivision of International Studies …

Overflow crowd hears ex-diplomat Rank discuss foreign service

Former acting U.S. Ambassador to China David Rank drew approximately 60 people to the La Follette School on Friday, July 14. After a 15-minute introduction, Rank answered more than a dozen questions from UW–Madison students, faculty, and alumni as well as community members. Former acting U.S. Ambassador to China David Rank drew approximately 60 people …