Category State & Global

Students invited to join orphanage outreach program in Dominican Republic

October 15, 2008

Deadlines are approaching for UW–Madison students to sign up for Orphanage Outreach, a program that offers semester abroad and alternative break opportunities.

Reservoirs promote spread of aquatic invasive species

October 15, 2008

The latest "damming" evidence suggests that manmade reservoirs are facilitating the spread of invasive species in Wisconsin lakes.

Exhibit exploring Nazi persecution of homosexuals comes to campus

October 15, 2008

The Madison Gay Straight Alliance for Safe Schools (GSAFE) is hosting the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum traveling exhibition, Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals 1933-1945, at the Memorial Library between Oct. 10 and Dec. 10.

Leading Middle Eastern scholar, news analyst to speak at UW–Madison

October 10, 2008

Reza Aslan, internationally acclaimed writer and scholar of religions, will deliver the talk "Winning a Cosmic War: Can Common Ground be Found within the Abrahamic Religions?" as the first Rose Thering Fellow of the UW–Madison Lubar Institute of the Abrahamic Religions.

Kenosha development could ease tribe’s social, economic woes, study finds

October 9, 2008

The Menominee Indian Tribe's proposed Kenosha entertainment center and casino would enable the poverty-stricken tribe to greatly improve living and work conditions on its northern Wisconsin reservation and begin remedying the economic and social ravages caused by the U.S. government's termination of its status as a federally recognized tribe in the 1950s, '60s and '70s, according to a new analysis by the University of Wisconsin–Madison's La Follette School of Public Affairs.

Office creates online forum for global topic discussions

October 8, 2008

Global Studies and the Offices of the Dean of Students have launched the second WI-Global Forum.

Wisconsin aerial photos: A modern update for a historic collection

September 25, 2008

As visitor after visitor to the Arthur H. Robinson Map Library came to use a 70-year old collection of historic photos of the Wisconsin landscape, Jaime Stoltenberg realized that something needed to be done.

Center seeks collaboration to develop new leaders

September 24, 2008

The new Center for Nonprofits, launched in May, plans for degree programs, research, and continuing education and outreach efforts to strengthen the nonprofit sector and its leadership. The center, housed in the School of Human Ecology, is now seeking faculty, staff and student affiliates from across campus.

International education prepares engineering students for global workplace

September 18, 2008

During materials science and engineering senior Sarah Treu's interview with GE Aviation, company recruiters noticed an extra credential on her already impressive resume.

Former president of Ireland, human rights champion to speak

September 17, 2008

Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland and United Nations Commissioner for Human Rights, will deliver a talk on "Human Rights in the 21st Century" for the Mildred Fish-Harnack Human Rights and Democracy Lecture at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, at the Microbial Sciences Building's Ebling Symposium Center.

UW-Madison wins grant for European Union Center of Excellence

September 16, 2008

The European Union Center of Excellence (EUCE) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has received a grant of about $450,000 from the European Commission in Brussels, renewing its funding through 2011.

Heart of the Matter

September 10, 2008

Underground in Europe, thousands of scientists — using the largest accelerator ever built — are conducting a thrilling hunt. They’re looking for tiny particles that are the source of all matter’s mass, hoping to solve some of the biggest mysteries in physics. And UW–Madison researchers are right at the center of the action.

World’s biggest particle accelerator begins operation

September 10, 2008

After more than 15 years of planning and preparation, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world's most powerful particle accelerator, started operating this morning (Sept. 10).

World Stem Cell Summit comes to Madison Sept. 21-23

September 10, 2008

Meeting stem cell experts from around the world, unique networking opportunities, and a public day of outreach await those attending the World Stem Cell Summit and related events Sept. 21-23 in Madison, Wis.

Sept. 11 ‘Never Forget’ memorial observance on campus

September 9, 2008

The University of Wisconsin–Madison College Republicans, in partnership with the College Democrats and several other student organizations, are inviting students, faculty, staff and members of the local community to come together this Thursday as part of a nationwide effort to honor and remember the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

New UW sweatshirt promotes environment, fair trade

September 8, 2008

A new hoodie now available at University Book Store allows students to show University of Wisconsin style while also promoting eco-friendly and fair trade values.

Experts discuss Georgia conflict

September 8, 2008

On Tuesday, Sept. 9, a panel of University of Wisconsin–Madison experts will address the historical and geopolitical roots of the Georgia and Russia conflict, discuss issues of national sovereignty within the post-Soviet republics, and analyze the potential emergence of a new cold war.

Multicultural Student Center to hold orientation reception

September 3, 2008

The Multicultural Student Center (MSC) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will sponsor the 27th annual Multicultural Orientation Reception (MCOR) celebration from 6:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 5, at the Wisconsin Union Theater and Great Hall of Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St.

Ice Age lesson predicts a faster rise in sea level

September 2, 2008

If the lessons being learned by scientists about the demise of the last great North American ice sheet are correct, estimates of global sea level rise from a melting Greenland ice sheet may be seriously underestimated.

Athletes, interpreters discuss international experiences, use of languages

August 26, 2008

It's not just Olympic athletes who travel the world. The internationalization of sports has led to opportunities for many athletes - professionals and amateurs alike - to cross national, cultural and linguistic borders to play and compete.