Mr. Ling Li, the program director for the Luce Scholars Program and program officer for Asia of the Henry Luce Foundation, will be on campus on Friday, August 26 to discuss the Luce Scholars Program. …
Awards and Grants
Go Global! Twitter Initiative Ranked as Finalist in GoAbroad Innovation Awards
A twitter account created by the UW Go Global! Initiative has been selected as a finalist in the “Innovative Use of Social Media” category of the GoAbroad.com Innovation Awards. As stated on the GoAbroad website, the …
Kyle Schroeckenthaler Awarded $20,000 from the David L. Boren Scholarships and Fellowships
UW –Madison student Kyle Schroeckenthaler was awarded $20,000 from the David L. Boren Scholarships and Fellowships fund to help fund his 2011-2012 academic year in Beijing, China through the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) …
Call for Proposals: 2011 International Internship Development Grants
The International Internship Program (IIP) office is requesting proposals from faculty and academic staff for international internship site development. Leveraging existing relationships is one of the best ways to secure internship opportunities for UW–Madison students. …
Badger Receives Distinguished Student Researcher Award for Work in the Rainforest
Joanna Klass, recent UW-Madison graduate with a degree in zoology and biological aspects of conservation, had a fascinating experience abroad. With assistance from the School for Field Studies (SFS), Joanna was given the opportunity to go abroad for the first …
Professor J. Mark Kenoyer Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Some of the world’s most accomplished leaders from academia, business, public affairs, the humanities, and the arts have been elected members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and joining them this year is …
Inside Islam: Dialogues and Debates Challenges Misconceptions Using New Media
The death of Osama bin Laden sparked a range of reactions around the world. Across the United States, the news triggered massive, pro-American celebrations, while others have been more circumspect—not necessarily mourning the passing of …
Scholarship Ceremony Honors more than 130 Students Intending to Study Abroad
Studying abroad offers students the opportunity to experience a new culture through coursework, exploration, and personal growth. A study abroad experience is a life-changing event that helps expand a student’s worldview, deepen language competence, increase …
Congratulations 2011 WISc Scholars!
Photos by Pauline Zhu, Division of International Studies The Wisconsin International Scholars (WISc) Program celebrated this year’s graduating class with a certificate ceremony and reception on Tuesday, May 3, 2010. Vice Provost for Globalization and …
Ambassador Almino Talks About Unique Ties Between Brazil and UW-Madison
MADISON – Brazil’s rising prominence and influence on the international stage in recent years has captured the attention of a growing number of American universities. At the University of Wisconsin–Madison, meanwhile, the interest in Brazil …