University of Wisconsin–Madison
Seven area and international studies centers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will receive more than $3.4 million in federal Title VI grants for the 2014-15 academic year under the National Resource Centers (NRC) and Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships programs, administered by the U.S. Department of Education. According to the U.S. Department of …
Fulbright Scholar Program Faculty Workshop University of Wisconsin–Madison 206 Ingraham Hall 1155 Observatory Dr. October 21, 2014 — 1:30-3:00 PM Catherine Matto, Assistant Director of the Fulbright US Scholar Program at the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES) will offer a workshop on the Fulbright Program for Faculty and Professionals: Learn about teaching and …
Princeton in Asia Info Session Thursday, October 16 2014, 6:00 – 7:00 pm in 206 Ingraham Hall. This session will be hosted by a current UW–Madison graduate student, who is a former PiA fellowship recipient. Princeton in Asia sponsors over 165 fellowships in 21 countries and is the oldest and largest non-profit organization of its …
To compete in today’s global marketplace, Wisconsin companies need people who have the skills to operate abroad. Studies, however, indicate that this need is not being fully met. A $50,000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) will enable the University of Wisconsin–Madison to work with eight to 12 small and medium-sized Wisconsin companies …
In today’s global environment, international travel has become a more frequent and far-reaching part of higher education, from faculty attending professional gatherings or conducting field research to students participating in study abroad programs, internships, or service-learning overseas. While relatively safe, traveling outside the United States still comes with a variety of concerns and considerations. To …
The 2014 South Asia Book Award (SABA) Ceremony, sponsored by the South Asia National Outreach Consortium, will be held Saturday, October 18, from 3 to 5 p.m., in the Children’s Department Program Room at the Madison Central Public Library, 201 W Mifflin St. The South Asia Book Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature will …
A series of talks on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus this fall will feature a variety of experts offering insights into the Ebola crisis currently affecting several countries in West Africa. Friday, September 12: Christopher W. Olsen, professor of public health and associate director for One Health, Global Health Institute, will speak on MERS, Chikungunya …
Students come to the University of Wisconsin–Madison for the “Wisconsin Experience” – an undergraduate education that happens both in and out of the classroom, preparing them to positively impact the world. For many Badgers, the Wisconsin Experience includes leaving campus, for a few weeks up to a year, to explore the world. “I now consider …
University of Wisconsin–Madison alumnus J. Stephen Morrison, a well-known expert in global health and foreign policy, will speak on “The Hard Lessons of Ebola in West Africa,” on Friday, September 19, from noon to 1 p.m., Room 260, Bascom Hall, 500 Lincoln Drive, on the UW–Madison campus. The brown-bag event, which is free and open …
A task force appointed by outgoing Provost Paul DeLuca has been assigned to take a fresh look at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s engagement in China and provide direction for future China-related activities involving the Division of International Studies. The advisory task force – chaired by Rob Howell, professor of German – has been instructed to …