Robert Skloot describes himself as “a believer that the arts must play a role in the discussions of issues of serious social importance.” Skloot, who has taught and directed plays at the University of Wisconsin–Madison …
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Internship spotlight: Hovel gets hands-on experience in public health
After graduating from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in December 2012 with bachelor’s degrees in biology and Spanish, plus a certificate in global health, Elizabeth Hovel embarked on a new learning adventure earlier this year—an internship …
UW–Madison Shanghai Innovation Office seeks to further increase engagement
In its first year, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Shanghai Innovation Office (SIO) has hosted high-level delegations, coordinated conferences that have brought together Wisconsin and Chinese experts from academia as well as from the public and …
Rosenthal talks about combating antisemitism
If you aren’t depressed by the time you leave here tonight, I haven’t done my job, Hannah Rosenthal tells her audience. Rosenthal, who led the U.S. State Department’s Office to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism from …
Fulbright spotlight: Discovering European cities through printmaking
Traveling around Novi Sad, Serbia, Galen Gibson-Cornell noticed a certain poster plastered on walls. The poster features a man—stoic with gray hair and large glasses covering his face. The man, Vojislav Šešelj, is a member …
Rosenthal to talk on combating Anti-Semitism
Hannah Rosenthal, who recently led the U.S. State Department’s Office to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, will give a free public lecture on The Enduring Life of Anti-Semitism: The State Department’s Commitment to Fight against ‘The …
Undergraduate Symposium highlights international work
Among the research projects showcased at this year’s University of Wisconsin–Madison Undergraduate Symposium, several focused on international topics. Seniors Jordan Wackett (left) and Beau Trapp (right) were among the presenters. The pair met while …
Public forum to focus on UW–Madison’s growing engagement in China
A public forum titled “Why China? Why Wisconsin? Why now?” will highlight the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s growing engagement with the Greater China region and the importance of advancing these initiatives further. A diverse panel of …
BRIDGE program connects international, U.S. students
UPDATE: The BRIDGE Program is no longer being offered. For updated information on international student programs please visit the International Student Services site. May Lee Moua-Vue came to the United States as the oldest child …
UW-Madison set to receive classic King Hu films from Taiwan
The screenings of two classic features directed by King Hu, a landmark figure in world cinema, mark the latest donations to the unique collection of celebrated Taiwanese films at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Following a …