UW –Madison student Kyle Schroeckenthaler was awarded $20,000 from the David L. Boren Scholarships and Fellowships fund to help fund his 2011-2012 academic year in Beijing, China through the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) …
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[China Trip Update] Delegation to China Highlights UW Connections
BEIJING — The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s most recent delegation to China, led by Gilles Bousquet, wrapped up a two-week official visit with three days in Beijing, following stops in Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Hong Kong. For …
[CALS] Three Weeks in Uganda Or How I Changed My Life Over Winter Break
Each year, students enrolled in a College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) global health class travel to Uganda over winter break to experience the culture, learn about public health issues, and conduct individual research …
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. …
[Cap Times] Uprising in Egypt Launched Journalism Career of Recent UW-Madison Grad
The Cap Times “Uprising in Egypt Launched Journalism Career of Recent UW-Madison Grad” by Todd Finkelmeyer EXCERPT: People around the globe took notice of the Egyptian revolution earlier this year. Anna Therese Day was on …
Badger Receives Distinguished Student Researcher Award for Work in the Rainforest
Joanna Klass, recent UW-Madison graduate with a degree in zoology and biological aspects of conservation, had a fascinating experience abroad. With assistance from the School for Field Studies (SFS), Joanna was given the opportunity to go abroad for the first …
China Trip Update: Dean Bousquet Reflects on Journey
Gilles Bousquet, dean of International Studies and vice provost for globalization, currently is leading a University of Wisconsin–Madison delegation on a two-week visit to China, aimed at expanding and deepening the university’s connections there. The …
Video Interview with U.S. Department of State Intern Alexa Loustalet
Alexa Loustalet spent the spring 2011 semester in Rome, Italy working for the U.S. Department of State. As an intern working internationally, Loustalet furthered her love for Italian culture and found a new direction for …
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. …
Professor J. Mark Kenoyer Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Some of the world’s most accomplished leaders from academia, business, public affairs, the humanities, and the arts have been elected members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and joining them this year is …