Our people
A page within International Education & Engagement
Director
- Director of International Edu & Engagement
- 1140 Centennial Hall
- kbald@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.8017
Specialty areas:
Study Abroad: Wisconsin-in-Scotland, 1996
Staff/Faculty-Led Programs: Ghana, 2005 and Vietnam, 2009
International education and engagement, education abroad/away, international student programs, internship programs, job search strategies, resume and cover letter writing, graduate school tips, employment trends, academic advising, pre-health advising
- Administration Assistant. II
- 1140 Centennial Hall
- abierwirth@uwlax.edu
Specialty areas:
Study Abroad: Oslo, Norway 2019
Financial Specialist
- Financial Specialist II
- 1140 Centennial Hall
- scraig@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.8919
Specialty areas:
Financial Specialist; records and tracks expenses and revenue for International Education & Engagement.
International Student & Scholar Services
- International Student & Schlr Advisor
- 1161 Centennial Hall
- mpanzer@uwlax.edu
- 608.785.8823
Specialty areas:
International Student & Scholar Advising, Fulbright U.S. Student Program Adviser, Fulbright Scholar Liaison, IEE Programming
Education Abroad & Away
- International Programs Manager
- Centennial Hall
- kfuerstenberg@uwlax.edu
Specialty areas:
Education Abroad and Away
Exchange and Direct Enroll partner universities
National Student Exchange
ISEP
IEE Graduate Assistant
- Student
- tolppi5772@uwlax.edu
Mission
International Education & Engagement (IEE) is a resource focused on supporting success by facilitating equitable access to global experiences for students, faculty, staff, and the community. We strive to support and engage cross-cultural understanding through programming, teaching, learning, research, partnerships, and service opportunities.
Vision
Our vision is to support UWL's commitment to comprehensive internationalization by working collaboratively to infuse global and diverse perspectives on campus, in the community, and through our international partnerships while creating a greater understanding of people and cultures.
UW System
UW System International Education Policy Papers (ACIS 7.1 - 7.4)
UW System International Education & Engagement Resources
Events
Multiple dates (2 upcoming)
National Student Exchange (NSE)
Virtual Information Session
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sun, Feb. 2
Ice Fishing Outing
5:30 to 7 p.m. Wed, Feb. 5
Exchange is in the Air
Learn about UWL Study Abroad Exchange Partners and Applying
5 to 7 p.m. Tue, March 4
International Women's Day Celebration
5 to 9 p.m. Sat, April 12
60th Annual UWL International Banquet
News
A taste of home
Posted 11:04 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024
UWL Dining initiative brings students comfort through home recipes
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Global-local connection
Posted 3:14 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024
Global consulting program offers UWL students hands-on international experience
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Faculty-led study abroad in Nepal
Posted 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024
Faculty-led study abroad in Nepal
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Rich immersion
Posted 1:08 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024
Study abroad program immerses UWL students in Chinese language, culture
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Cross-cultural care
Posted 3:29 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2024
UWL Physical Therapy students enhance skills through healthcare experiences in India
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