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An international conference on stem cell research and related technologies, Regenerative Medicine in the 21st Century: Managing Uncertainty at the Global Level, will be held June 9-10, 2010. It is sponsored by the Regenerative Medicine in Europe Project at the University of York, U.K. (REMEDiE) and hosted by the Robert F. and Jean E. Holtz …
The Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) is pleased to announce the 2010 Request for Proposals for WUN Seed Grants. These small awards ($1000-$5000) fund the initiation and continuation of research collaborations with WUN partner institutions. View a list of the WUN partner institutions. Proposals are due via e-mail (one PDF document sent to kjsander@international.wisc.edu) on Sunday, …
Student Internship Opportunities: The India Initiative announces internship funding for students at UW–Madison to carry out internships or other UW-supervised programs in India in summer 2010. Three grants of $2,000 are available. Students should send a letter of application along with one letter of reference to Lalita du Perron, associate director, Center for South Asia, …
The University of Wisconsin–Madison welcomed a delegation of three vice presidents and one physician from the Université des Antilles et de la Guyane (UAG) this week. While here, members of the delegation, Jean-Pierre Cherdieu, VP for Administration, Cendrine Délivré, VP for Financial and Legal Affairs, Michel Geoffroy, VP for Research Development, and Suzy Duflo, MD, …
The Language Institute hosted the Language for Life: Careers in Translation and Interpretation panel discussion on May 7, 2010, that drew 60-70 people, most of whom were students eager to hear from professionals with extensive and diverse experiences working in translation and interpreting. Panelists included Sarah Berquet-Clignet (French); Alison Carroll (French, German, Portuguese, Spanish); and …
Studying abroad offers students the opportunity to experience a new culture through coursework, exploration, and personal growth. A study abroad experience is a life-changing event that helps expand a student’s worldview, deepen language competence, increase self-reliance, shape character, and develop personal interests. Division of International Studies and International Academic Programs hosted the 2010 Study Abroad …
The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) hosted the International Students Graduation Ceremony last Wednesday, May 5, 2010. Students were given the opportunity to mingle and share stories before being greeted by Paula Bonner, president and CEO of the WAA. Division of International Studies‘ Dean and Vice Provost for Globalization Gilles Bousquet, Associate Vice Chancellor Steve Stern, …
UW–Madison News (May 3, 2010) — The Wisconsin School of Business at the University of Wisconsin–Madison announced Thursday that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded it a four-year grant to fund the university’s Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER). The UW–Madison CIBER will receive more than $1.5 million to support its activities …
Global Studies, in collaboration with the United States Institute of Peace and Madison College, offers a two-day development workshop for professional educators, practitioners, and others interested in understanding and teaching about international peace-building movements. This workshop for professional educators, Nonviolent Civic Action Around the World, will be held June 28-29, 2010 at the Pyle Center …
Dean Gilles Bousquet recently spoke with Carleen Wild from NBC Channel 15 on building relationships with China and the importance of educating students on the Chinese language and culture. Bousquet also reflected on his recent trip to China, as part of the chancellor’s delegation.