University of Wisconsin–Madison
Sulak Sivaraksa, renowned Buddhist writer and Thailand’s preeminent social activist, will offer Reflections on Non-Violence and Religious Activism Today, on Thursday, September 11, at 7 p.m. in Room 1100, Grainger Hall, 975 University Avenue, on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. The event, co-sponsored by the UW–Madison Center for Southeast Asian Studies and the Religious Studies …
UW–Madison’s Center for South Asia hosted an ice cream social on Thursday, September 4, 2014, for Joe Elder, the long-time professor of sociology who retired this year. Elder was honored with a special flavor of Babcock Hall Ice Cream — Joe Elderberry. Honoring Elder with an ice cream social seemed fitting, since Elder has, for …
The first Global Hot Spots Lecture of 2014-15 year will focus on dealing with international health challenges, such as the current Ebola crisis in West Africa. Christopher W. Olsen, professor of public health and associate director for One Health, Global Health Institute, will speak on MERS, Chikungunya and Ebola – Global Health Challenges Requiring an …
Hannah Grossblatt, from the Institute of International Education, will be speaking with interested students about the David L. Boren Scholarships (for undergraduates) and Fellowships (for graduate students) on: Tuesday, September 9 Undergraduate Session: 2:00-3:00 pm Graduate Session: 3:00-4:00 pm Red Gym, On Wisconsin Room A Boren Awards provide a unique funding opportunity for U.S. students …
Joann Huynh had no intention of studying abroad when she came to the University of Wisconsin–Madison. “I had never been far from home or my parents, let alone out of the country,” says Huynh, of Chicago. Yet, she found the new UW Global Gateway Program too enticing to pass up – a fully funded opportunity …
The courageous story of Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani girl who refused to be silenced by the Taliban, has inspired people around the world and has become a global symbol of peaceful protest. Her book I am Malala — which tells her story of surviving being shot in the head at point-blank range, at age 15, …
Lora Klenke, a leader with nearly 20 years of experience in international development, is directing new efforts to connect the University of Wisconsin–Madison and alumni around the globe. Klenke will serve alumni and advance the university’s position as a global leader through her work as the managing director of international alumni relations. The newly created …
A workshop on children’s and young adult literature focusing on Muslim Journeys will bring a trio of award-winning authors and a journalist to Madison to talk about their work and share their stories and perspectives. Two of the authors – Rukhsana Khan and N.H. Senzai – also will tell their stories at a event open …
Brendan Dowling, a recent University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate, placed first among U.S. students and third among students from the Americas at the 13th Chinese Bridge – Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students, held July 2-August 3 in Changsha, the capital of China’s Hunan Province. Also, a team of UW–Madison students competing against peers from other …
Four students from the University of Wisconsin–Madison are among more than 800 American undergraduates from 330 U.S. colleges and universities awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Each Gilman Scholar receives up to $5,000 to apply towards study abroad program costs. …