Tag: Maj Fischer

Fischer to serve as Interim Director of External Relations

Maj Fischer has been appointed as interim director of external relations, effective March 1, 2017. The move comes as current director of external relations, Cynthia Williams, assumes a new post in Washington, D.C. as International Policy and Program Development Officer. As interim director of external relations, Maj will manage university agreements and memoranda of understanding …

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. Therefore, IIP will grant up to four awards of up to $1500 to support travel expenses for individuals who are …

UW-Madison and Plexus Partner to Offer International Engineering Internship

MADISON – As an undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Jeff Schacherl initially focused on his chosen field of mechanical engineering. Then a one-month study abroad trip to Nancy, France, stirred Schacherl’s interest in international experiences. That led to an internship at Plexus’ Penang, Malaysia Design Center – and ultimately a career for the 2009 graduate …