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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 Longest Hatred’ on Monday, May 6, at 6 p.m. in the Pyle Center’s Alumni Lounge, on the University of Wisconsin–Madison …
“Writing Your Way to the Fulbright” Are you a graduating senior or graduate student and thinking about applying for a student Fulbright scholarship next fall? During this workshop, you’ll learn about the requirements for the two essays, analyze successful samples from past applicants, and have a chance to ask questions about the essays. When: Friday, …
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 on a medical service trip to Nicaragua, and went on to develop a project — with a Wisconsin Idea Fellowship …
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 speakers will address a variety of topics, including Wisconsin’s historic ties with China through decades of scholarly exchange, the strategic …
This is a program through CIES Fulbright Scholar program The United States-Israel Educational Foundation (USIEF), the Fulbright commission for Israel, offers 8 fellowships to American post-doctoral researchers in support of work to be carried out at Israeli universities during the course of the 2014-15 and 2015-16 academic years. The US Post-Doctoral Fellowship is open to …
The Brazil Initiative of the Division of International Studies and the Latin American, Caribbean and Iberian Studies Program sponsors the Joaquim Nabuco Award, given annually to the two best essays on Brazil (any field) by a University of Wisconsin- Madison student. Thanks to the generosity of Ms. Vivi Nabuco of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the …
If you are an undergraduate interested in pursuing a project abroad after you graduate, this session is for you. Undergraduates at all levels are welcome to attend; it’s never too early to find out what you’ll need to do to produce a competitive Fulbright application. If you will be graduating in December 2013 or May …
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 in a Hmong refugee family. The only one who knew English, she had to grow up quickly, as she helped …
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 donation ceremony, Dragon Gate Inn (1967) will be screened at 11:45 a.m., Saturday, April 13, and A Touch of Zen …
Laurel Mills, born in China raised in the United States, decided early on in her college career that she wanted to focus on international issues. A senior from Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Mills is studying political science and German at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She is a connoisseur of all things German. Even before stepping foot on …