WISc News
Congratulations to the Newest Class of Wisconsin International Scholars!
Gilles
Bousquet, Dean of International Studies, joined other distinguished faculty
and staff in welcoming the new class at the 2009 WISc Inauguration, held
on October 20th.
Back row, from left to right: Gilles Bousquet,Kristina
Nielsen, Andrew Dobies, David Stein, TJ Leahy, Claire Poelking, Sebastian
Jankowski,
Tara
Baumgarten,
Jolanda Taylor. Front Row, left to right: Melody Niwot, Kristof Didrickson,
Elana Siegel, Anoushka Syed, Kayla Johnson, Kathryn Eszes, Laura Bechard,
Cameryn Ehlers, Victoria Little.
The Division of International Studies Profiles Three Wisconsin International Scholars
The Division of International Studies recently profiled WISc students Peter Culvinar, Mai Lee Chang, and Allison Neuman about their experiences studying abroad, learning languages, and what is means to be Wisconsin International Scholars. You can read the interviews here.
WISc Senior Films and Produces Video About Study Abroad
Congratulations to our very own Charlie Gorchianaz for his recent video for the Badger Herald about the experience of studying abroad. Charlie interviewed several students about their study abroad experiences, including fellow WISc student Sara Jerving. You can check out the video here.
Upcoming Wisconsin International Scholars Events
ILC Dinners
6:00pm, Upper Carson Gulley (near Tripp-Adams Hall)
September 29
October 27
November 10
WISc 2009 Inauguration
October 20
260 Bascom Hall, 4:15 pm
Join Dr. Gilles Bousquet, Dean of International Studies, and other faculty
and staff in welcoming in the new class of Wisconsin International Scholars!
Other Fall 2009 International Events, Lectures, Opportunities
Wisconsin Workshop
The Wall Came Down: On the 20th Anniversary of the Fall of
the Berlin Wall
November 5-7, The Pyle Center
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In a Few Wor(l)ds: A Conference on World Literature/s at UW-Madison
Dec 3 - Sat Dec 5, The Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street
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International Conversation & Coffee Hour
Fridays, September 11-December 11, 2009, 12 Noon-2:00 pm, Multicultural Student
Center (MSC) Lounge, Red Gym & Armory,
716 Langdon Street.
Conversation, company and culture. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Union Directorate
Global Connections Committee.
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the website
Language Tables
Each day foreign language speakers gather to practice their skills and build
community. For specific languages and times.
Visit
the website
For a FULL list of all internationally-related events, lectures, and
opportunities, visit the Division of International Studies global calendar.