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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 …
Read the announcement and view photos, posted by Robert Hornacek. University of Wisconsin–Green Bay – Inside Newsroom — (June 10, 2010) — More than two dozen business, education and nonprofit leaders took part in the daylong economic roundtable on Wednesday, June 9, at the Kress Events Center. The event, which was organized by the UW …
Dean Gilles Bousquet recently spoke with Carleen Wild from NBC Channel 15 on building relationships with China and the importance of educating students on the Chinese language and culture. Bousquet also reflected on his recent trip to China, as part of the chancellor’s delegation.
In an effort to deepen the conversation on internationalization, the Division of International Studies co-sponsored the Teaching Academy Winter Retreat on January 14. This winter’s theme was Internationalizing the Curriculum – View the Winter Retreat 2010 Agenda Missed the retreat? View excerpts from the event: Dean Gilles Bousquet’s introduction on internationalizing the campus. Gene Allen …
International Student Services not only offers a range of assistance to foreign students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, but it also works to bring international and American students together through a variety of programs, says director Laurie Cox. The BRIDGE Program, for instance, is designed to help new international students connect with U.S. students. And …
The Division of International Studies is enjoying a busy semester and we invite you to stay connected with our internationalization efforts and news. We’ve moved our Facebook group page to a fan page. Join us. You can also keep in touch with Dean Gilles Bousquet by joining his Facebook fan page. Finally, if you have …
“Seeding Inclusive Excellence” is the theme for this year’s 2009 Diversity Forum, which will be held at the Memorial Union, Thursday, October 8, 2009. UW–Madison is excited to welcome a number of visitors who will be with us throughout the day and who represent some of the most talented researchers, scholars, and thought leaders nationwide …
Global Studies in Higher Education, a joint venture of Global Studies and the Division of International Studies, welcomed Dr. Abdul Khan, assistant director-general for Communication and Information of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) , to their fall 2009 distinguished speaker series. Dr. Khan, who has led UNESCO’s Communication and Information Sector …