International

Xiao completes sabbatical in Germany and develops a study abroad program for students

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Dr. Danny Xiao, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, received the opportunity to complete his sabbatical last spring semester at Hochschule Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, Germany.


Engineering change: How UW-Platteville students are empowering Ghana's next generation

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UW-Platteville Engineers Without Borders Student Chapter embark on a journey to Ghana to construct a junior high school, bridging a critical gap in education for children in Adumasa.


UW-Platteville students enhance global business skills and personal growth in Germany

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Six business students from UW-Platteville recently embarked on an enriching two-week study abroad program in Germany, blending sightseeing with hands-on business experience.


Hollingsworth teaches sales and marketing course internationally

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Dr. Les Hollingsworth, director of the School of Business, was a recent guest lecturer at Darmstadt University of Applied Science in Germany, where he taught an international sales and marketing course to students from the U.S., Brazil, Georgia, Indonesia and Korea.


Business students provide assistance to Honduran entrepreneurs

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Teams of UW-Platteville business students were paired with clients in Honduras for their capstone project, giving them the unique opportunity to help under-resourced entrepreneurs, while navigating a different language and culture.


Engineers Without Borders Student Chapter travels to Ghana, surveys land for new school

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The UW-Platteville Engineers Without Borders Student Chapter spent nearly two weeks in West Africa to examine the land in Adumasa, Ghana, with the goal of building a new school this summer.


Faculty lead performing and visual arts students to Europe

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Dozens of Performing and Visual Arts students traveled across the pond to embark on short-term faculty led trips to Europe over winterim. This included the Art program's study abroad in Rome, a Chamber Choir London tour and a Theatre program study abroad in London.


Gadedji receives Excellence in International Advising Award

Authored on: , Written by: Ruth Wendlandt

As a former international student himself, earning degrees in two different continents, Kokou Gadedji, assistant professor at the UW-Platteville School of Business, can relate to the challenges and rewards of adapting to new countries and cultures. Gadedji is being recognized with this year’s Excellence in International Advising Award.


Staff honored for commitment to international students

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Three current and former staff members at UW-Platteville are being honored with the 2021 Excellence in International Advising Award for their significant positive impact on the international student population at the university.


From Peru to Platteville, Madueno Morales prepares to graduate

Authored on: , Written by: Alison Parkins

When Nuria Madueno Morales traveled from her hometown of Lima, Peru, to UW-Platteville in January 2019, she expected to be on campus only one semester as part of an international exchange program. Now, nearly two years later, she is preparing to graduate from UW-Platteville with a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, after finding opportunities and support on campus that made it feel like home.


School of Business students study abroad in Germany

Authored on: , Written by: Ruth Wendlandt

This summer, Les Hollingsworth, director of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville School of Business, led a short-term faculty-led study abroad program to Hochschule Rhein Main in Wiesbaden, Germany.


UW-Platteville officials to accompany Gov. Evers to Japan

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University of Wisconsin-Platteville Chancellor Dennis J. Shields and Vice Chancellor for University Relations/Chief of Staff Rose Smyrski will accompany Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on his first-ever international trade mission to Japan.


Cultural exchange program brings visiting scholars to campus

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UW-Platteville hosted five scholars from the South-Central University for Nationalities in Wuhan, China, as part of a cultural exchange program. The six-month program, which wraps up this week, provides the scholars an opportunity to participate in intensive language study, observe UW-Platteville classes and engage in cultural activities.


Sappleton receives Excellence in Advising International Students Award

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Dr. Shan Sappleton, associate professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, received the Excellence in Advising International Students Award for her efforts in helping further international experiences at the university.


Alumnus delivers world history, economics to students in China

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University of Wisconsin-Platteville alumnus Charlie Schoenberg '18 was initially drawn to the field of education because he wanted to walk in the footsteps of the amazing educators who had challenged him to think, grow and reflect as a learner.


School of Agriculture students gain experience abroad

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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville School of Agriculture offered three new short-term education abroad programs over the winter break, which allow students to take a course taught abroad by one or more UW-Platteville faculty members.


International student crosses ocean to pursue education degree at UW-Platteville

Authored on: , Written by: Laurie Hamer

About three years ago, after much research, thought and consideration, Youkuan Yan made a decision that altered the course of his life: he decided to leave his hometown of Wuhan, China, and travel more than 7,100 miles to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville to pursue his dream of becoming a teacher.


Students gain insight into value of German studies at statewide conference

Authored on: , Written by: Laurie Hamer

Three University of Wisconsin-Platteville students gained insight into the value of German skills and studies at “The Graduate School Experience in German” held at UW-Madison. The UW-Platteville group, led by Dr.


Engineers Without Borders travel to Ghana to begin construction on new school

Authored on: , Written by: Abbey Pignatari

In early January 2019, seven members of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Engineers Without Borders chapter traveled to the community of Chinderi in Ghana for three weeks. Chinderi is about six to seven hours from Accra, the capital of Ghana.