University of Wisconsin–Madison
This Thursday, as part of the Wisconsin China Initiative’s annual advisory board meeting, experts from around the world will participate in a panel discussion on “China and the Global Economic Crisis.” Hosted by the Division of International Studies, the public discussion will take place at the Pyle Center from 2-4 p.m. and will feature UW …
During October 4-11, 2009, UW–Madison’s Global Studies invites you to volunteer your work with a social justice organization in your community in recognition of Scott Kloeck-Jenson, a Global Studies scholar who devoted his life and work to furthering global peace and justice. This free event allows participants to receive an SKJ Day of Service T-shirt for registering and sharing stories …
The Human Rights Initiative presents, “Climate, Change, and Conflict: Myths, Facts, and Futures” a talk given by Dr. Clionadh Raleigh, assistant professor of Geography and Politics at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland will speak Wednesday, September 23 at 206 Ingraham from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Dr. Clionadh Raleigh writes extensively on the patterns and processes of war …
The Wisconsin China Initiative Leadership Board will gather for their annual meeting, September 23 -24, with a public panel discussion on September 24, from 2- 4 p.m. at the Pyle Center, Room 235 (overflow: Pyle Center, Room 313). Dean Gilles Bousquet of the Division of International Studies, and the faculty co-chairs of the Wisconsin China …
The popular Global Hot Spots Lecture Series kicked off its fall program on Friday, September 25, focusing on worldwide importance and local interest topics. Join Madison-area learners and UW faculty to go beyond the headlines and take an in-depth look at the events that are shaping our society. Along with an exciting slate of scheduled …
U.S. News & World Report has listed International Learning Communities and Study Abroad as “programs to look for” at UW–Madison. International Learning Communities allow students to live in language-specific university housing. Approximately 2,000 UW–Madison students study abroad each year. UW–Madison was ranked 39th in the “Best National Universities” category, tied with the University of Illinois …
France’s Professors Vow to Continue Fight Against Reform Efforts [The Chronicle of Higher Education] July 27, 2009 By Aisha Labi Excerpt: Some observers say the seeds of today’s faculty discontent were sown decades ago. Gilles Bousquet is dean of international studies and director of the International Institute at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. A …
June 16, 2009 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Fluno Center for Executive Education Skyview Room 601 University Avenue Mexico is Wisconsin’s second-largest trading partner and currently faces a convergence of economic, political and social uncertainties. Companies with existing or potential ties to Mexican markets need to understand this situation and how it may impact their …
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CONTACT: Doreen Adamany, 608-262-2353, dadamany@education.wisc.edu MADISON – Madison, Wis., will become the world’s dance hot spot May 28-31 when the University of Wisconsin–Madison Dance Program hosts the World Dance Alliance-Americas (WDAA) General Assembly. Individual dance artists, dance groups, educators and students from more than 15 countries and throughout the United States will gather. Participants are …