UW-Madison and the Madison community celebrate International Education Week, November 17 – 21, with international activities, films, lectures, and workshops. Monday – Friday, November 17 – 21 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., Class of 1973 …
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International Student Growth Still Slowing [Inside Higher Education]
By Elizabeth Redden, Inside Higher Education International student enrollment at U.S. graduate schools continues to grow, but at slower rates than in recent years, according to new survey results from the Council of Graduate Schools. …
Leaders Urge Colleges to Continue Internationalization Efforts Despite Economic Crisis [The Chronicle of Higher Education]
By Beth McMurtrie, The Chronicle of Higher Education The global economic crisis has accelerated the fear that the United States’ international power is fading. But it has also made clear the necessity that American higher …
Screening War: Perspectives on German Suffering
November 6-8, 2008 The Pyle Center University of Wisconsin-Madison 702 Langdon Street More details: http://www.daadcenter.wisc.edu/screeningwar.pdf Sponsored by the Department of German and the Center for German and European Studies (CGES). Additional financial support from the …
Global Hotspots Speaker Series Now Available Online
Global Hot Spots was co-sponsored by the Division of International Studies and the Wisconsin Alumni Association. Russian Elections – March 7, 2008 This lecture focuses on the Russian presidential elections in the spring of 2008. …
The Question of Housing, Human Rights and Mega-Events
Claire Mahon Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva Tuesday 11 November 2008 1:00-2:15 pm, Room 180 Science Hall, 550 North Park Street University of Wisconsin-Madison You are invited to this newly announced lecture, …
Putting Dinner on 6.7 Billion Plates Today and 3 Billion More by 2050
The Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies invites you to a free public lecture with Guest Speaker Dr. Florence Chenoweth Tuesday, November 18 7:00 p.m. 2650 Mosse Humanities Building, 455 N. Park St. University of Wisconsin-Madison …
Stitched Tapestry of Hmong History to be Unveiled at Multicultural Center
by Heather Gjerde, UW Communications The University of Wisconsin-Madison Multicultural Student Center (MSC) will unveil a colorful, wall-sized stitched tapestry depicting the history of the Hmong people during a celebration and ceremony from 4-6 p.m. …
New Virtual Network Links African and U.S. Universities [The Chronicle of Higher Education]
By Megan Lindow, The Chronicle of Higher Education The U.S. Agency for International Development announced last week plans for a virtual network to enable African universities to collaborate with American institutions and share ideas on …
Pedro-Pablo Kuczynski: Latin America in the Changing Global Economy
Pedro-Pablo Kuczynski, one of the most renowned economic policymakers in Latin America, will speak on “Latin America in the Changing Global Economy.” 10/28/2008 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Reception: 5:00PM-6:00PM 4151 Grainger Hall 975 University Avenue …