Fulbright Scholar Program Faculty Workshop University of Wisconsin-Madison 206 Ingraham Hall 1155 Observatory Dr. October 21, 2014 — 1:30-3:00 PM Catherine Matto, Assistant Director of the Fulbright US Scholar Program at the Council for International …
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Princeton in Asia Fellowship Information Session
Princeton in Asia Info Session Thursday, October 16 2014, 6:00 – 7:00 pm in 206 Ingraham Hall. This session will be hosted by a current UW-Madison graduate student, who is a former PiA fellowship recipient. …
Writer-activist Sivaraksa to speak on non-violence, religious activism
Sulak Sivaraksa, renowned Buddhist writer and Thailand’s preeminent social activist, will offer Reflections on Non-Violence and Religious Activism Today, on Thursday, September 11, at 7 p.m. in Room 1100, Grainger Hall, 975 University Avenue, on …
Lithuanian ambassador to speak on campus
Žygimantas Pavilionis, Lithuania’s ambassador to the United States, will give a public lecture on “Lithuania – Start-Up Nation” during a visit to Madison on Friday, May 2. Pavilionis, who has held his current post since …
At symposium, some undergraduates take on international topics
The annual Undergraduate Symposium showcases the “research, creative endeavor and service-learning” of hundreds of students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, encompassing all areas of study, including the humanities, fine arts, biological sciences, physical sciences, and …
Economist Roach to discuss strategies for balanced Sino-American relations
After three decades in which China achieved record economic growth in part by feeding the insatiable U.S. appetite for consumer of goods, Wall Street economist Stephen Roach (’68 BA Economics) sees an unhealthy codependency that …
International students learn to cope with harsh winter
Even for people accustomed to Wisconsin winters, this year – already stacking up to be among the coldest on record for Madison – has been more challenging than usual. Imagine then how the experience must …
Seminars, services help international students navigate cultural adjustments
Going away to college far from home can be a challenging transition for any student, but those coming from a different country and culture often find the experience particularly overwhelming. For newly arrived international students …
Boren Graduate Fellowship Application Available
The applications for the 2014-15 David L. Boren Scholarships and Fellowships are now available. Boren Fellowship Awards provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. graduate students to study in Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin …
Fulbright US Student applicants to Egypt
The Egyptian Fulbright Commission has requested that applicants submit the following as part of their applications in Arabic: Applicants must include an abstract of their projects in Arabic (and its English version) as part of …