For students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison looking to go abroad, finding international experiences that fit with their academic pursuits—in terms of both content and schedule—can be daunting. For international students studying at UW–Madison, making …
Projects & Initiatives
Global Studies seeking applicants for Scott Kloeck-Jenson International Grants
Applications are now being accepted for two graduate fellowships offered by UW–Madison Global Studies for Summer 2012: Scott Kloeck-Jenson International Internship Grants to graduate students (working towards a doctorate) interested in undertaking practitioner internships on …
Global Education Summit aimed at spurring coordinated actions
A day-long Global Education Summit, being held February 24 at Monona Terrace in Madison, aims to bring together advocates from Wisconsin’s business and education communities, as well as other stakeholders, to seek concrete ways to …
New documentary highlights Mildred Fish-Harnack
A new one-hour documentary on Mildred Fish-Harnack—Milwaukee native, University of Wisconsin alumna, and the only American woman executed on direct orders from Adolf Hitler—is scheduled to premiere Monday, Nov. 7, at 8 p.m. on Wisconsin …
1979 Delegations to China have Enduring Impact
Among the hundreds of new graduate students who arrived on campus for the start of the fall 2011 semester, Zhao Jingzhou of Shanghai could claim a unique connection to a special moment in UW-China relations. …
[West Bend News] UW Professor to Speak on Higher Education in China
West Bend Daily News – September 27, 2011 “UW Professor to Speak on Higher Education in China” University of Wisconsin scholar Gilles Bousquet will speak about the lessons Wisconsin can take from China’s investment in …
GSHE Distinguished Speaker Series Returns
UW-Madison’s Global Studies in Higher Education (GSHE) is a collaborative venture of Global Studies, the Department of Educational Policy Studies, and the Division of International Studies — the initiative is pleased to announce the return …
Chinese Champions Welcomed at Camp Randall
University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor David Ward officially welcomed the 2011 class of the Chinese Champions Program to Camp Randall Stadium during the Badgers football game on Saturday. More than 80,300 Badger fans greeted the Chinese …
[UW News] UW-Madison to Participate in White House Interfaith, Community Service Challenge
UW News — September 7, 2011 Rohany Nayan knows what it’s like to feel left out because of her faith. But Nayan, who came to the U.S. from Malaysia in 1985, says being part of …
[UW News] Taiwanese Arts Week Marks Taiwan’s Founding with Diverse Artistic Offerings
UW News — September 7, 2011 Taiwanese Arts Week will be held from Sept. 10-18 to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the founding of Taiwan. Titled “Bring the Tradition and Innovation of Taiwanese Arts to …