Tag: Global Public Research University

Partnership Between UW and Kazakhstan Grows as New University Opens in Astana, Kazakhstan

For up-to-date information, go to the UW-Nazarbayev University Project website. A group of leaders in education and members of leading educational organizations were on-hand June 29-30, for the presentation of the new Nursultan Nazarbayev University in Astana, Kazakhstan. In March, UW–Madison entered into a partnership with Nazarbayev University to consult on the development of their …

Haven’t Heard? Chinese Athletes to Arrive on Campus Friday Night

Wisconsin State Journal Deborah Ziff Nine elite Chinese athletes and coaches will be greeted at the Dane County Regional airport Friday night in true UW–Madison fashion – by Bucky Badger and the UW Marching Band. UW–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin, other university administrators and Chinese students will be there as well. The athletes will spend the …

CIBER Funding Available to Support Faculty Development Study Tour to China

The China Faculty Development in International Business (FDIB) program will take place from January 3-14, 2011. The program compares the dynamic growth of China’s two leading economic regions – the Yangtze River Delta and the Pearl River Delta – and explores China’s transformation from a planned economy to a globally competitive market oriented economy. Faculty …

China’s Champions to Arrive at UW-Madison July 23

UW–Madison News (July 15, 2010) — A group of elite Chinese student-athletes and coaches is expected to arrive in Madison on Friday, July 23, marking the start of the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Chinese Champions Program. The nine athletes (two of whom are coaches) will live and study on campus until Dec. 15, as part of …

TODAY on WPR’s Here on Earth: Milestones for a Spiritual Jihad

Today, July 6,  Jean Feraca of Wisconsin Public Readio’s Here on Earth: Radio Without Borders will present Milestones for a Spiritual Jihad.  The original show aired at 3 p.m., but will be rebroadcast at 9 p.m. here. Description: Milestones for a Spiritual Jihad “Muslim women can stand side by side their male counterparts at Mecca, …

[Daily Independent] Resolving Language Debate In African Literature

Daily Independent (July 4, 2010) — “Resolving Language Debate In African Literature” EXCERPT The recent challenge by a Cameroonian writer and literary critic, Peter Wuteh Vakunta of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, United States of America (USA) against the most published postulation of foremost Kenyan writer and apostle of indigenous language, Ngugi Wa Thiong’o, on strong …

UW Business Event: Strategic Global Sourcing

Worldwide economic, political, and social factors combined with accelerated advances in communications technologies have altered the nature of business. One result has been the emergence of strategic global sourcing as a key element in organizational planning. This course explores the critical issues involved in making and implementing of domestic and offshore sourcing decisions. Attend the …

Redesigned UW Home Page Highlights Int’l Offerings: Web site Launched Today!

University Communications launched the redesigned university home page today! This new site is designed to highlight the university’s successes in teaching, research, and public service, and to celebrate the people, achievements, and events that reflect UW–Madison’s unique spirit and personality. Specifically, the International tab has a prominent location on the home page in response to the common focus and continued efforts to …

[CHE] More Colleges Coach Professors to Lead Study-Abroad Programs

Read Karin Fischer’s article on the excitement behind the increase of faculty-led study abroad programs in The Chronicle of Higher Education. EXCERPT Faculty-led study-abroad programs have proliferated in recent years, as colleges have sought ways to give time- and cash-strapped students some international exposure. Marrying academics’ international experience with students’ interests has seemed an ideal match for …

Tomorrow in Green Bay: International Economic Development Roundtable

Green Bay—This Wednesday, June 9, Richard McCreary president and CEO of Marinette Marine Corporation (MMC) will discuss the economic impacts of a pending federal contract on the region, as well as new investment in jobs and infrastructure in their Wisconsin-based operations since MMC was acquired by Fincantieri Marine Group Holdings, Inc. in early 2009. The roundtable is hosted …