Post-event Media: Soffa Lecture Q & A Session Prompts Thoughtful Discussion

On November 15, the J.Jobe Soffa and Marguerite Jacqmin Soffa Distinguished International Visitor Fund welcomed Dr. Luz María de la Mora Sánchez to UW–Madison. Dr. Luz María de la Mora Sánchez, an expert in foreign trade relations and internal public policy, lectured on Latin American investment strategies, economic growth, and political stability, as well as …

[WPR] UW-Madison Maintains Participation in Study Abroad Programs

Wisconsin Public Radio — November 22, 2010 “UW–Madison Maintains Participation in Study Abroad Programs” The worldwide economic downtown hasn’t put a big dent in college study abroad programs. An annual study shows a slight decline in U.S. students participating; however UW–Madison ranked 8th for participation. Students coming to the U.S. and those going abroad can …

Rays of Research Seminar Series Asks the Question is Brazil an Emerging Player in Science and Technology?

On December 8, 2010, Tinker Visiting Professor at the Wisconsin School of Business and Professor of Sociology at the University of São Paulo (Brazil) Glauco Arbix presents, “Brazil: an Emerging Player in Science and Technology?” Since summer 2008, faculty members at the Wisconsin School of Business have been sharing their research with members of the …

Post-event Videos: In Case You Missed It!

The Division of International Studies hosted two events in October. If you couldn’t attend these events, don’t worry, the videos from University of Wisconsin-Extension’s Instructional Communications Systems are now available. Did you know that the Division has many other past events archived and online in our Video Library? View for yourself. Tenth Annual Mildred Fish-Harnack …

Media Coverage: UW-Madison Top 10 in National Study Abroad Ranking

The Badger Herald — November 17, 2010 “UW study abroad programs ranked in top ten nationally” EXCERPT: In the 2008-2009 academic year, 2,230 students studied abroad, and that number has the potential to increase due to the demand from companies and organizations for students who are intellectually curious and have experience in the changing world, …

[TDC] Chancellor Recognizes Power in Global Economy

The Daily Cardinal — November 16, 2010 “Chancellor recognizes power in global economy, Martin’s trip to China a worthwhile experience” EXCERPT: UW–Madison has made great headway when it comes to reaching out to China. Chancellor Biddy Martin has been to China more than any other foreign country during her tenure as chancellor. She recently returned …

[IHE] The Not So Open Door

Inside Higher Ed — November 18, 2010 “The Not So Open Door” EXCERPT: But two things have changed. The most obvious is the scale of the movement of students across state borders and national borders. There were about 82,000 international students in the United States in 1964. Now there are eight times that many, with …

UW-Madison Top 10 in National Study Abroad Ranking

UW News Release — November 16, 2010 Madison, WI – Record numbers of University of Wisconsin–Madison students are earning some of their academic credit abroad, an increase that exceeds the national average. What is more, they are choosing to study in previously non-traditional destinations such as China and India. According to the Open Doors report, …

International Internships Program to Host Development Workshops During International Opportunities Month

Do you have any contacts in companies that work internationally?  Colleagues in overseas labs that might host our students?  A international site where you’ve worked and to which you’d like to return with a group of students for practical application of what they’re learning in their classes?  An organization here in Wisconsin that could use …

Chancellor Martin Reflects on November Trip to Asia

UW News Release – November 15, 2010 Chancellor Biddy Martin recently returned from a 12-day trip to Beijing, Hong Kong, and Taipei and reports that the university’s presence and visibility in East Asia is continuing to grow stronger. The UW–Madison delegation met with Chinese education officials, numerous universities, UW–Madison alumni and officials of the Taiwanese …