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The Center for World Affairs and the Global Economy (WAGE) announces an individual grant competition to support research projects on globalization and the international economy. All University of Wisconsin Madison faculty are encouraged to apply. We anticipate awarding 1-3 grants of up to $10,000, which will be available for use from June 1, 2009 thru …
Global Studies and the Offices of the Dean of Students announce the opening of the third (Spring 2009) WI-Global Forum. The WI-Global Forum is an online discussion for and by UW–Madison undergraduates on contemporary global topics and their relevance to and impact on local communities. The discussion takes place on the WI-Global Forum site where …
Gender & Women’s Studies Colloquium Women, Peacemaking, and Power in Africa Aili Tripp Professor, political science and gender & women’s studies Noon, February 25 206 Ingraham This presentation examines why almost all post-conflict countries in Africa have double the rates of female legislative representation compared with countries that have not undergone conflict. Moreover, these countries …
by Erin Banco, The Daily Cardinal, February 18, 2009 UW–Madison is in the process of developing a relationship and future collaboration Tikrit University in Iraq. UW–Madison officials and representatives from an Iraqi university took the first step in developing a relationship for the future in a teleconference phone call Feb. 13. According to Cynthia Williams, …
Students please join the Center for South Asia for informal advising sessions, samosa, and tea! Undergraduate and graduate students are welcome. Shaking the Money Tree: Finding and Getting Funding for Academic Research and Language Study J. Mark Kenoyer, Professor, Department of Anthropology Thursday, February 26 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 336 Ingraham Hall Go Abroad! …
CIBER Applied Funds Program – Deadline Monday, March 2.* CIBER’s Applied Funds program provides grants of up to $2,000 to support travel, conference registration, and participation in faculty development programs. *Since the regular March 1 deadline falls on a Sunday, applications will be accepted through Monday, March 2. CIBER Global Research and Curriculum Development Program …
WAGE “Featured Department” in OCR’s February 2009 UW Business News Wire The University of Wisconsin–Madison Center for World Affairs and the Global Economy (WAGE) can help you and your business be competitive in the global economy. Visit their extensive website.
Wednesday, February 25 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 4151 Grainger Hall H. Stephen Halloway discusses the ins and outs of working for international organizations. Mr. Halloway, Special Advisor to the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and serves as a Senior Advisor at the International Law Institute. He was formerly Senior Advisor in the Inter-American Development …
By Brian Moon, Wisconsin Radio Network A link between Iraqi university and UW–Madison is closer to reality. Wisconsin officials participated in a recent teleconference with officials affiliated with Tikrit University. Dean of UW’s Division of International Studies Gilles Bousquet says the Iraqis are highly interested in drawing from their resources including the study of agriculture, …
By Erica Perez of the Journal Sentinel, Feb. 11, 2009 The University of Wisconsin–Madison is taking the first steps toward a formal partnership with Tikrit University in Iraq, university officials report. One possible outcome would be academic collaboration and study-abroad opportunities for faculty and students in Iraq. University officials will hold a teleconference with U.S. …