Tochon visits China to share thoughts on innovation and development in Chinese universities

Officials of Henan Province, China, held an event Oct. 25-28 at the International Convention and Exhibition Center of Zhengzhou, China, to support talent recruitment and project matchmaking in Chinese. Officials of Henan Province, China, held an event Oct. 25-28 at the International Convention and Exhibition Center of Zhengzhou, China, to support talent recruitment and project …

‘Intervention: Indigo,’ which includes work of UW-Madison’s Walker, transformed into multi-media exhibit in Mexico

“Intervention: Indigo,” a performance that includes the work of UW–Madison’s Chris Walker, is being transformed into a multi-media exhibit this month at the Museo Textil de Oaxaca in Oaxaca, Mexico. “Intervention: Indigo,” a performance that includes the work of UW–Madison’s Chris Walker, is being transformed into a multi-media exhibit this month at the Museo Textil …

Chinn op-ed featured in top financial newspaper

The world’s largest financial newspaper, The Nihon Keizai Shimbun, published an op-ed by La Follette School Professor Menzie Chinn about the causes and possible global impact of the US dollar’s growing strength. The world’s largest financial newspaper, The Nihon Keizai Shimbun, published an op-ed by La Follette School Professor Menzie Chinn about the causes and …

Apple delivers two lectures overseas on ‘The Challenges of Critical Education’

UW–Madison’s Michael Apple recently delivered two presentations in Europe. UW–Madison’s Michael Apple recently delivered two presentations in Europe.

UW-Madison students make discoveries, explore Italy in archaeological expedition

For two UW–Madison students, Italy is more than just a place with great gelato (although they say that certainly is a large part of it.) Instead, they view the country as a place brimming with possibilities for discovery and exploration. For two UW–Madison students, Italy is more than just a place with great gelato (although …

Warming up to hygge

A traditional Danish concept is giving Americans the warm fuzzies. But a Scandinavian Studies professor warns we might be missing the true essence of hygge. A traditional Danish concept is giving Americans the warm fuzzies. But a Scandinavian Studies professor warns we might be missing the true essence of hygge.

Author and TV host Rick Steves to headline International Education Week 2018

Rick Steves, guidebook author, television host, columnist and European travel expert will present this year’s International Education Week keynote lecture “Travel as a Political Act.” The lecture will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 15, at Wisconsin Union Theatre, Shannon Hall, as part of the events planned to celebrate International Education Week (IEW). …

Badgers without borders: MS&E students abroad

Today’s global economy means more opportunities than ever for engineers to work in diverse teams and in far-flung locations. Today’s global economy means more opportunities than ever for engineers to work in diverse teams and in far-flung locations.

UW-MADISON RUSSIAN FLAGSHIP STUDENTS AND ALUMNI ATTEND HACKATHON EVENT

In order to connect, network, and learn with other Language Flagship students throughout the United States, the Russian Flagship Program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison sent four attendees to the Flagship Hackathon in Washington DC on October 19 and 20. In order to connect, network, and learn with other Language Flagship students throughout the United …

UW-Madison’s King, Lang conduct workshops on Authentic Intellectual Work in Israel

UW–Madison’s Bruce King and Laura Lang conducted four days of workshops in Tel Aviv, Israel, with regional teacher leaders, as well as leaders from the Mofet Institute, the Ministry of Education, and the Yad Hanadiv Foundation. UW–Madison’s Bruce King and Laura Lang conducted four days of workshops in Tel Aviv, Israel, with regional teacher leaders, as well …