UW News Release – December 8, 2010 The 2010 Chinese Champions program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is winding up a highly successful inaugural session amid news that the innovative exchange has been extended for …
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Read a Few of Our Fall Semester Favorites from the Badgers Abroad Blog!
Badgers who wrote for the Badgers Abroad Blog (BAB) this past semester, share their experiences. The Badgers Abroad Blog is administered by UW-Madison’s Division of International Studies. To contribute, please e-mail communication@international.wisc.edu. Jenny Parker Jenny Parker is …
Global Hot Spots: God Spends Most of His Time in Africa: Religion, Education, and International Political Economy
The popular Global Hot Spots Lecture Series will continue on Friday, December 10, 2010, with the talk “‘God Spends Most of His Time in Africa’: Religion, Education, and the International Political Economy” by Amy Stambach. …
Student Shares Volunteer Teaching Experience at an Orphanage in the Dominican Republic
This past summer, Helen Beckner, an International Studies major and sophomore at UW-Madison took the time to travel. Helen’s travel was a bit more unique than most. Through help from Latin America, Caribbean, and Iberian …
Post-Event Media: International Education Week
Days after Chancellor Martin returned from Greater China, International Education Week (November 15 – 19) offered students, faculty, and staff an opportunity to reflect on how best to prepare for careers in a fast changing, …
[WPR] UW-Madison Maintains Participation in Study Abroad Programs
Wisconsin Public Radio — November 22, 2010 “UW-Madison Maintains Participation in Study Abroad Programs” The worldwide economic downtown hasn’t put a big dent in college study abroad programs. An annual study shows a slight decline …
Media Coverage: UW-Madison Top 10 in National Study Abroad Ranking
The Badger Herald — November 17, 2010 “UW study abroad programs ranked in top ten nationally” EXCERPT: In the 2008-2009 academic year, 2,230 students studied abroad, and that number has the potential to increase due …
[TDC] Chancellor Recognizes Power in Global Economy
The Daily Cardinal — November 16, 2010 “Chancellor recognizes power in global economy, Martin’s trip to China a worthwhile experience” EXCERPT: UW-Madison has made great headway when it comes to reaching out to China. Chancellor …
UW-Madison Top 10 in National Study Abroad Ranking
UW News Release — November 16, 2010 Madison, WI – Record numbers of University of Wisconsin–Madison students are earning some of their academic credit abroad, an increase that exceeds the national average. What is more, …
Chancellor Martin Reflects on November Trip to Asia
UW News Release – November 15, 2010 Chancellor Biddy Martin recently returned from a 12-day trip to Beijing, Hong Kong, and Taipei and reports that the university’s presence and visibility in East Asia is continuing …