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by Tom Sinclair, UW–Madison Communications A new online map makes it possible, for the first time, to track news of disease outbreaks around the world that threaten the health of wildlife, domestic animals, and people. The Global Wildlife Disease News Map was developed jointly by the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). …
By Jenny Price, UW–Madison Communications Moji Olaniyan pulls a plush tortoise puppet onto her hand, asking an audience of eager third-grade students for their help in telling a story about how the animal cracked his shell (answer: because he was too greedy). “How did the birds feel when the tortoise ate all the food?” Olaniyan …
UNESCO Portal on Higher Education via Global Higher Ed. This portal offers access to on-line information on higher education institutions recognized or otherwise sanctioned by competent authorities in participating countries. Users are encouraged to consult several sources of information before making important decisions regarding matters such as the choice of an institution, course of study …
The Middle East Studies Program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison received a grant from the U.S. Department of Education to increase expertise among students and faculty on this strategically important region. The grant will allow UW–Madison to expand the available pool of knowledge of Middle East languages and cultures across the campus. “This grant allows …
Mike Ivey, The Capital Times When Brown Shoe announced it was locating its new headquarters in St. Louis, not Madison — and closing its Famous Footwear offices here — one reason cited was some $43 million in economic development incentives from the state of Missouri. Wisconsin officials had also attempted to lure Brown Shoe, offering …
by Brian Mattmiller, UW–Madison Communication The 2009 Reaccreditation Project has reached a critical milestone this month with the completion of six in-depth theme reports that provide a banquet of ideas on how to protect and strengthen the future of UW–Madison. Beginning Friday, May 9, all six reaccreditation theme reports and an executive summary will be …
Nearly 200 college presidents from the United States and abroad, along with dozens of corporate and foundation representatives, met at the State Department in April to discuss how they can work together to support economic and social development in poorer regions of the world. Click here to read the full article (subscription required) More information …
Business schools in the United States and elsewhere all need to take a more global approach to education, according to a new report by the Global Foundation for Management Education. Click here for the full report.
By: Grace Kim /The Daily Cardinal The national Social Science Research Council awarded a grant of more than $90,000 to UW–Madison’s eight Title VI National Resource Centers and Middle Eastern Studies to support the public communication regarding Islamic issues. According to Tom Asher, SSRC program officer, nine universities in addition to UW–Madison received the grant, …
Friday, May 9 at 8am at the Pyle Center. Betty Rambur Ace Fellow, Office of the Provost University of Wisconsin–Madison Dean, College of Nursing and Health Sciences University of Vermont Abstract: Global partnerships with multinational teams are increasingly referenced as a means to approach the world’s most pressing problems. This interactive session details an empirically …