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Conference to explore global biological threats
Leading government and academic experts from Washington, D.C. and Madison will address key issues surrounding global biological threats in an all-day symposium April 7 at UW–Madison.
New certificate program launched on global health issues
The UW–Madison Center for Global Health is formally launching this spring a certificate in global health, a collaborative offering of UW–Madison faculty from the schools of medicine and public health, nursing, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, and international studies.
Sociologist to speak on human impacts of disasters
What do disasters like Hurricane Katrina reveal about human societies and the way we relate to our environment? Sociologist Kai Erikson, an expert on the social consequences of catastrophes, will explore this question in a free public lecture at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, in the Wisconsin Historical Society.
Central Asian virtuoso musicians to be artists in residence
UW-Madison students as well as music lovers in the greater Madison area will have a unique opportunity to learn first-hand about Central Asian music and culture when two Kyrgyz performers take up a Central Asian University Residencies program on March 19-23.
UW-Madison to offer 32 languages in summer 2006 offerings
UW-Madison, a national leader in language education, will offer 32 languages this summer in a variety of for-credit courses. The languages will be taught through full immersion programs, special summer institutes and regular course offerings.
Jamaica trip represents UW’s first overseas alternative break
To party or to volunteer? This Spring Break, beginning March 13, UW–Madison students will have both options on the same trip.
International Institute celebrates 10th anniversary
The International Institute, which serves as the UW–Madison's portal to the world, is marking its tenth anniversary this year and plans a number of events to mark the occasion.
British consul general to speak on Transatlantic Alliance
Andrew Seaton, the British government's senior representative to Wisconsin and 12 other Midwestern states, will speak at UW–Madison on Tuesday, Feb. 21.