University of Wisconsin–Madison
“This is a place I belong.” That’s how Gloria Castillo Posada felt as a girl growing up in Bogotá, Colombia. Exploring nature in the shadows of the Andes, she felt a sense of responsibility for supporting and maintaining the vast diversity of her country. It was the richness of her country and her identity that …
The transition from summer to fall in Madison brings with it many changes on campus, from autumnal artistry as leaves turn from green to gold to the welcoming of new students, staff, and faculty on campus. In the International Division, we have new members in many of our units, and three I would like to …
Angela Serrano is pursuing her Ph.D. in sociology with a research focus on agri-food systems. As a Scott-Kloeck Jenson (SKJ) Fellow, Serrano applied funds from the program to conduct research for her dissertation, exploring how oil palm changes risks and opportunities for small-scale farmers growing this crop. While conducting research in Colombia, Serrano shared her …