University of Wisconsin–Madison
The new Global Wisconsin website and online video series provides school district administrators, school board members, teachers, and students with Wisconsin-based international education resources. Produced by the Educational Communications Board (ECB) and the Department of Public Instruction (DPI), Global Wisconsin showcases the very best examples of international education from across the state of Wisconsin. Designed …
The popular Global Hot Spots Lecture Series will kick off Friday, September 23, 2011, with the talk “The Arab Spring into Fall” from Jon Pevehouse, professor of political science. This free lecture is open to all. It will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Pyle Center, located at 702 Langdon Street in …
UW–Madison’s Global Studies in Higher Education (GSHE) is a collaborative venture of Global Studies, the Department of Educational Policy Studies, and the Division of International Studies — the initiative is pleased to announce the return of the GSHE Distinguished Speaker Series on October 3, 2011. Established to examine the evolving role of a public research …
Attend the Study Abroad Fair, Wednesday, September 21, 2011 from 4 -7 p.m. in a NEW location: Union South, Varsity Hall to find out not only why the University of Wisconsin–Madison is a national leader in study abroad, but why so many Badgers are making the experience a part of their UW career! International Academic …
The Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) is pleased to announce the Global Challenges call for proposals, due the UW–Madison Division of International Studies by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 18, 2011. UW–Madison faculty and academic staff are invited to apply for grants designed to facilitate international collaboration. To support research collaborations, the WUN Research Development Fund …
University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor David Ward officially welcomed the 2011 class of the Chinese Champions Program to Camp Randall Stadium during the Badgers football game on Saturday. More than 80,300 Badger fans greeted the Chinese superstars, who represented a combined total of more than 12 Olympic and 30 world championship medals. A partnership between Beijing …
Studying in another country transforms lives, changes perspectives on the world, and contributes to the development of well-rounded global citizens. Those who understand this best are those who have lived through the experiences. At UW–Madison, many students who go abroad through International Academic Programs (IAP), part of the Division of International Studies. Upon return, some …
Attend the Study Abroad Fair, Wednesday, September 21, 2011 from 4 -7 p.m. in new location: Union South, Varsity Hall, to find out why the University of Wisconsin–Madison is a national leader in study abroad and why so many Badgers are making the experience a part of their UW career! The Division of International Studies …
UW News — September 7, 2011 Rohany Nayan knows what it’s like to feel left out because of her faith. But Nayan, who came to the U.S. from Malaysia in 1985, says being part of Islam is to be part of a bigger community, which is why she’s been active in interfaith activities wherever she …
UW News — September 7, 2011 Taiwanese Arts Week will be held from Sept. 10-18 to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the founding of Taiwan. Titled “Bring the Tradition and Innovation of Taiwanese Arts to Madison,” this celebration intends to promote intercultural understanding through artistic exchange. Organized by UW–Madison dance professor Jin-Wen Yu in collaboration …