Authors of children’s and young adult literature will be honored for excellence in creating books that skillfully and artistically portray South Asia or South Asians abroad at the 2015 South Asia Book Award (SABA) Ceremony, …
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Science Festival sessions to showcase UW expertise on global issues
The International Division at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has put together two sessions for the upcoming Wisconsin Science Festival to showcase UW-Madison’s expertise on some of the most pressing global issues. Global Wisconsin Idea, Thursday, …
Veteran diplomat Lange to talk with UW students about international careers
Retired U.S. Ambassador John E. Lange, a UW-Madison alumnus, will share insights a forum open to all students interested in international careers, on Thursday, October 15, from 2 to 3 p.m. in Room 206 of …
Ladinsky Memorial Fund receives gift, launches lecture
The Center for Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison recently received a $360,000 gift to the Judith L. Ladinsky Memorial Fund, which honors Ladinsky, professor of Population Health Sciences and long-time head of …
Yin named director of China Initiative
Jerry C.P. Yin, professor in the Departments of Genetics and Neurology, has been named as the new faculty director of the Wisconsin China Initiative (WCI) by Vice Provost and Dean Guido Podestá of the University …
Jhabvala to speak on structural inequalities and poverty in India
Structural inequalities are among the main reasons widespread poverty persists in India, despite continuous economic growth, says Renana Jhabvala, the 2015 J. Jobe Soffa and Marguerite Jacqmin Soffa Distinguished International Visitor. Jhabvala, who has been …
International Institute renamed, with new structure, renewed mission
Created two decades ago as an umbrella for the area studies centers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the International Institute is undergoing a reorganization and, as of July 1, will take a new name, the …
Yao to lecture on understanding China’s economic growth
Yao Yang, dean of the National School of Development and director of the China Center for Economic Research at Peking University in Beijing, will deliver a free public lecture on Understanding the Political Economy of …
Wisconsin Global Youth Summit generates ideas for raising global awareness
Incorporating international news reports into school-wide announcements, having high school students give language lessons to elementary students, and hosting international dinners for the community are among the ideas for increasing global awareness offered by high …
Russian-language summer program for under-served youth receives $230,000
The Pushkin Summer Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has been awarded two grants totaling $230,000 to help fund summer Russian-language classes for high school students from under-represented, low-income and minority communities. A $90,000 grant …