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 …
Global Studies
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 …
World Cinema Day Invites Area Students to View and Discuss International Film
Hundreds of high school students and teachers from around Wisconsin were invited to the Orpheum Theatre for UW-Madison’s 8th World Cinema Day on March 31, 2011. World Cinema Day is held annually in conjunction with …
GSHE Distinguished Speaker Series Presents Patti McGill Peterson
Patti McGill Peterson, a senior associate at the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) will be giving a free public talk titled “Liberal Education in Global Perspective” on Monday, April 11, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. …
Language for Life: Languages and Engineering
How is knowledge of a second language useful in a career in engineering? Come to this panel discussion Monday, April 4 from 4-5 p.m., to hear from three UW-Madison alumni who use languages in their …