University of Wisconsin–Madison
The Division of International Studies is proud to present the tenth annual Mildred Fish-Harnack Human Rights and Democracy Lecture. You are invited to be a part of an historic series honoring Wisconsin native and UW alum Mildred Fish-Harnack, on Friday, October 15 at 3:30 p.m. in the Pyle Center. Continuing in the tradition of attentive …
The popular Global Hot Spots Lecture Series will continue on Friday, October 15, 2010, with the talk “A Nuclear Iran?” by Andrew Kydd. This free and public lecture will take place from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Pyle Center, located at 702 Langdon Street in Madison. To attend the event, registration is requested by …
On October 4, 2010, UW–Madison’s Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia (CREECA) presented Andrei Codrescu, NPR commentator and prolific writer and editor. He gave a free, public lecture at the Wisconsin Union Theater. Please view the CREECA photo gallery from the event. Also, The Daily Cardinal and The Badger Herald covered the event. Read …
The Global Legal Studies Center is pleased to announce the following event: The Fourth Annual South Asia Legal Studies Pre-Conference Workshop Thursday, October 14, 2010 2:00-6:30 p.m. (dinner to follow) Lubar Commons (7200 Law), UW Law School Registration and refreshments will begin at 1:30 p.m., followed by lectures on “Adjudication and Social Structure in Historic …
News from: Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia (CREECA) The public is invited to attend a presentation “From Sputnik to Mars: the History and Politics of Modern Space Travel” given by Dr. Alexander Martynov, director of foreign relations for the City of Korolev, Russian Federation. Dr. Martynov is the former head of Ballistics …
The Badger Herald – September 29, 2010 EXCERPT: The trade agreement comes on the heels of UW Chancellor Biddy Martin’s trip to China last spring, aimed at increasing cooperation with Chinese universities and raising UW’s visibility abroad. As part of Martin’s partnership with Beijing University of Sport, 11 Chinese student athletes have come to study …
Act for the World: Educational Forum on the United Nations Millennium Development Goals Tuesday, October 5, 6 – 8:30 p.m. Tripp Commons, Memorial Union The International Student Services (ISS) Millennium Development Goals Awareness Project will host Act for the World: Educational Forum on the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDG), an event for …
The Wisconsin China Initiative invites you to a panel discussion on Wisconsin-China Water Collaborations: Past, Present, and Future Thursday, October 7, 2 – 4 p.m. Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street ——————————————— Featuring Panel Topics: A Thirsty Nation: China’s Scramble for Water Chunmaio Zheng, Professor of Hydrogeology , University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa and Director of the Center …
UW–Madison News – September 27, 2010 The Fulbright U.S. Student program, the country’s flagship program for international exchange, has awarded fellowships to 14 University of Wisconsin–Madison students. Additionally, five students have received funding from the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad program. The university is currently one of the top 10 American research institutions producing Fulbright …
UW–Madison News – September 27, 2010 On Sunday, Oct. 10, American Printmaking Now will open at the National Art Museum of China in Beijing, and prints from the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Tandem Press will be among those featured. Following Beijing, the exhibition will travel to Guan Shanyue Art Museum in Shenzhen City (Nov. 16-Dec. 5), …