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Geographer to speak on impacts of changing land use

November 15, 2005

How do changes in human use of land alter the natural environment? A prominent geographer who has explored this question around the globe will speak at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, at UW–Madison.

German director showcases film on WWII resistance in Madison

November 11, 2005

Director Marc Rothemund comes to Madison on Tuesday, Nov. 15 for the screening of his new, award-winning film "Sophie Scholl - The Final Days," Germany's official entry for best foreign film in the 2005 Academy Awards.

Learning the international language of science

November 4, 2005

Undergrads will get taste of research abroad at a Bangkok university

Turkish students organize Independence Day celebration

November 2, 2005

Saturday, Nov. 5, will celebrate declaration of the Turkish Republic with Turkish culture exhibitions, music by local musicians Haluk and Aydin, dance, a slide show and food by the Dardenelles Restaurant. Munci Kalayoglu, UW–Madison professor of transplantation, will deliver the keynote address.

Communicator finds global connections through music

November 1, 2005

Paul Baker, senior university relations specialist for the Wisconsin Center for Education Research, hosts the “Caravan”music program at WSUM, 91.7 FM, UW–Madison’s student radio station.

K-12 outreach conferences planned by International Institute

October 31, 2005

In the next several months, the International Institute will be holding K-16 workshops and conferences that focus on language and cultural instruction and that are a valuable resource for teachers around the state and country.

Study: Demographer reassesses Japanese marriage slump

October 24, 2005

It seems obvious to assume that marriage rates are waning in the industrialized world because women are more educated and financially independent than ever before. But sociologists say the connection is hardly so black or white.

Ugandan human rights leader to deliver Soffa Lecture

October 21, 2005

Ruth Ojiambo Ochieng, a human rights leader, peace activist and director of Isis-Women's International Cross-Cultural Exchange (Isis-WICCE), will be this year's J. Jobe Soffa and Marguerite Jacqmin Soffa Distinguished International Visitor.