grow — Wisconsin’s Magazine for the Life Sciences — Summer 2011 Waves of undergrads in Uganda with UW-Madison’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences have taken the African proverb as a call to action. Their …
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[CHE] China and the United States: A Tale of Two Views on Education
The Chronicle of Higher Education – June 7, 2011 “China and the United States: A Tale of Two Views on Education” EXCERPT: The following is a guest post by Gilles Bousquet, dean of the Division …
[CALS] Three Weeks in Uganda Or How I Changed My Life Over Winter Break
Each year, students enrolled in a College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) global health class travel to Uganda over winter break to experience the culture, learn about public health issues, and conduct individual research …
Call for Proposals: 2011 International Internship Development Grants
The International Internship Program (IIP) office is requesting proposals from faculty and academic staff for international internship site development. Leveraging existing relationships is one of the best ways to secure internship opportunities for UW–Madison students. …
Badger Receives Distinguished Student Researcher Award for Work in the Rainforest
Joanna Klass, recent UW-Madison graduate with a degree in zoology and biological aspects of conservation, had a fascinating experience abroad. With assistance from the School for Field Studies (SFS), Joanna was given the opportunity to go abroad for the first …
Professor J. Mark Kenoyer Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Some of the world’s most accomplished leaders from academia, business, public affairs, the humanities, and the arts have been elected members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and joining them this year is …
[Global Hot Spots Lecture Series] Pamela Ruegg: A Ground Level Look at Modern Dairy Farming in China
The popular Global Hot Spots Lecture Series will continue Friday, May 20, 2011 with the talk “Milk Safety, Melamine and Manure, A Ground Level Look at Modern Dairy Farming in China” by Pamela Ruegg. This free …
[UW News] Coming Full Circle as New Graduate Makes a Difference in the Health of Women
University of Wisconsin-Madison News by Susannah Brooks On Sunday, May 15, Wren Keturi will graduate from UW-Madison with a bachelor’s degree in gender and women’s studies with an emphasis on biological …
CALS Uganda Study Abroad Program on the Big Ten Network
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Uganda study abroad program will be featured on the Big Ten Network on Tuesday, May 10 and 3, at 12 p.m. Tune in to learn more about …
[Global Hot Spots Lecture Series] Michael Corradini to Speak on the Future of Nuclear Power in the U.S.
The popular Global Hot Spots Lecture Series will continue on Friday, May 6, 2011 with an update on the situation at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactor in Japan, and discussion of the future of nuclear …