Tag: covid-19

A message to our partners

The COVID-19 pandemic has created incredible challenges for higher education institutions around the world, and the University of Wisconsin–Madison has not been immune to those challenges. However, as we deal with the impact that this crisis has had on the lives of our students and colleagues, our thoughts are also on our partners around the …

Message from Dean Podestá on summer 2020 international programming

In consideration of the health and safety of UW–Madison students, Guido Podestá, vice provost and dean of the International Division, has instructed that all IAP study abroad programs and IIP international internships planned for summer 2020 be cancelled. This includes programs offered in collaboration with CALS, WSB, and CoE, as well as Wisconsin in Washington. …

Stephenson and Shutske: Six possible impacts of COVID-19 on farming

The World Health Organization now considers the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to be a pandemic. The rapidly evolving situation is raising questions throughout the U.S. The stock market has taken a hit in recent weeks creating wild volatility and there are growing concerns about the virus and our reaction to it causing a significant downturn in …

Message from Dean Podestá on COVID-19 and spring 2020 study abroad

Following today’s announcement by Chancellor Blank regarding campus operations and activities, as well as the World Health Organization’s declaration of COVID-19 as a global pandemic, the International Division is taking immediate steps to secure the well-being of UW–Madison students and staff, with particular attention to those students who are currently participating in study abroad programs. …