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DATE: October 26, 2006
CONTACT: Ronnie Hess, Director of Communications, Division of International Studies, UW–Madison, (608) 262-5590, rlhess@wisc.edu
UW-MADISON CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK
Madison, WI – The UW–Madison will celebrate International Education Week, November 12 through 18, with a series of, talks, workshops and conferences. International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Departments of State and Education in an effort to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide, and promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment.
At UW–Madison, events will include:
How-to sessions about applying to study abroad, international internship and Peace Corps programs
International art and photo exhibits
Student slide shows on international study and travel
Talks sponsored by international and area studies programs on a variety of subjects
Conferences on international children’s literature, globalizing political history and law and politics in Latin America