Take time to learn more about the Dalai Lama visit to UW–Madison in May, 2010. EXCERPT from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Dalai Lama to visit, inaugurate new center at UW The 14th Dalai Lama, spiritual …
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Peace Corps Week: March 1-5, 2010 – What’s in it for You?
To celebrate National Peace Corps Week, the University of Wisconsin–Madison invites you to engage in a series of activities to honor the work of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCV) and to learn more about the …
“Global Trends in Higher Education: Tracking an Academic Revolution” with Philip Altbach – March 1
The Spring 2010 Global Studies in Higher Education (GSHE) Distinguished Speaker Series presents, “Global Trends in Higher Education: Tracking an Academic Revolution”with Philip Altbach. The event will be held Monday, March 1, from 2:30 – …
Tikrit University Representative Visits UW-Madison
Last week, Ahmed Mohammad Salih, instructor of English and linguistics at Tikrit University and a staff member in its Office of Cultural Relations, visited UW-Madison to explore potential avenues of collaboration in the fields of …
Post Event Media: HAITI: Perspectives on Crisis
On January 28, 2010, panelists gathered to discuss, “HAITI: Perspectives on Crisis” in the Red Gym’s On Wisconsin room. The event was sponsored by the Center for Interdisciplinary French Studies; Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian …
Global Hot Spots: “Bismarck, the Scramble for Africa, and the Destructive Residue of Colonialism”
Daniel W. Bromley, Anderson-Bascom professor emeritus of applied economics at UW-Madison, will present “Bismarck, the Scramble for Africa, and the Destructive Residue of Colonialism,” Friday, February 19 from 1:30-2:30 p.m., at the Pyle Center, 702 …
WAGE to Host Workshops on “Current Issues in International Law: Implications for Wisconsin”
The Center for World Affairs and the Global Economy (WAGE) is offering free workshops titled “Current Issues in International Law: Implications for Wisconsin” for attorneys, policy makers, state agencies, civil society groups, students, and others …
UW-Madison Continues Distinguished Peace Corps Legacy
[NB: The Division of International Studies recently became the administrative home to the Peace Corps office on campus.] UW-Madison news release, February 5, 2010 UW-Madison continues to add to its legacy as one of the …
Funding Opportunity: International Business Faculty and Executives
The Division of International Studies, Wisconsin School of Business, International Institute, and Tinker Committee are pleased to announce two funding opportunities to invite international business faculty and executives to UW–Madison. These opportunities are part of …
Does Addressing Climate Change Have Benefits?
Last week’s Global Hot Spots lecture by Jonathan Patz drew a full audience eager to understand the financial and human benefits to addressing climate change. Jonathan Patz, MD, MPP, directs Global Environmental Health at UW–Madison …