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Pedro-Pablo Kuczynski, one of the most renowned economic policymakers in Latin America, will speak on “Latin America in the Changing Global Economy.” 10/28/2008 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Reception: 5:00PM-6:00PM 4151 Grainger Hall 975 University Avenue Free and open to the public Dr. Kuczynski is a senior advisor and partner at the Rohatyn Group, an investment …
The Global Financial Crisis: What You Need to Know Now Menzie Chinn University of Wisconsin–Madison Professor of Economics and Public Affairs 12:00-1:15 PM Thursday, October 30 Capitol Conference Room 5120AB Grainger Hall 975 University Ave. Free and open to the public Menzie D. Chinn is a Professor in the University of Wisconsin’s Robert M. La …
By Kim Clark, US News & World Report lan, a U.S. citizen studying at the University of Kassel in Germany, asks: “I am growing quite desperate. I am looking for any type of aid that I can find…. I have an available cosigner with good credit, yet so far I have been unable to find …
Program seeks more applicants from community colleges and other nontraditional sources By Beth McMurtrie, The Chronicle of Higher Education The Fulbright Program is one of the most successful fellowship programs around. About 1,500 students and 1,300 scholars from the United States and abroad are studying and working on Fulbrights this academic year. Started in 1946, …
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Center for Global Health is pleased to announce that funding support is available for UW faculty and staff for educational travel that pertains to the mission of the Center for Global Health. Unfortunately, students & residents are not eligible for these awards. Applications are due October 31, 2008. Please see the …
Debate between Candidates for Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives Tammy Baldwin (Democratic Incumbent) and Peter Theron (Republican Candidate) Moderator: Melanie Ramey, President of the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, October 23, 2008 Room 113, Brogden Psychology Building 1202 West Johnson Street (on northwest …
DATE: October 16, 2008 CONTACT: Masarah Van Eyck, 608-262-5590 Madison–In a press conference with the Division of International Studies yesterday Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton announced the signing of a University of Wisconsin–Madison exchange agreement with one of China’s largest and most prestigious universities–an agreement she said would help spur the expansion of economic and cultural …
Calling ALL Students who are Interested in International Topics & Issues Have you ever wanted to take a class with an International focus? Do you enjoy traveling to other countries? Would you like to learn to solve real world problems on a global scale? Does partnering with a teacher to create a project where you …
by Heather Gjerde, UW–Madison Communications Deadlines are approaching for UW–Madison students to sign up for Orphanage Outreach, a program that offers semester abroad and alternative break opportunities. The deadline for the Winter 2008/2009 is Oct. 15, 2008. For Early Spring 2009, the deadline is Dec. 1, 2008. Orphanage Outreach offers college students alternative break options …
Contact: Ben Nuckels, Office of the Lieutenant Governor, 608-266-3516 Masarah Van Eyck, UW–Madison Division of International Studies, 608-262-5590 Will Discuss Details of Tsinghua University Student Exchange Agreement, Formation of Exploratory Committee to Develop Global Manufacturing Institute and Other Agreements Reached as Part of the Mission Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton will deliver a briefing to UW …