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Associate professor showcases innovative concrete curing research at transportation meeting in nation’s capital

Christine O Bellport — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:24:30 +0000

Associate professor showcases innovative concrete curing research at transportation meeting in nation’s capital

91��. Danny Xiao presented research at the 104th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting on the use of capillary pressure sensors to assess the effectiveness of curing on Wisconsin concrete.

Christine O Bellport Mon, 01/13/2025 - 15:24

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

Alison S Parkins — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:18:38 +0000

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

91��. 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. During his time in Germany, Xiao was able to sit in several courses to experience higher education in a European institute. He was also invited to give several guest lectures, group discussions with students, field trips, and exchange workshops.

Alison S Parkins Fri, 09/27/2024 - 10:18

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

Christine O Bellport — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:14:19 +0000

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

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.

Christine O Bellport Thu, 09/19/2024 - 08:14

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

Christine O Bellport — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:45:24 +0000

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

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.

Christine O Bellport Tue, 09/03/2024 - 13:45

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Hollingsworth teaches sales and marketing course internationally

Alison S Parkins — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 13:11:07 +0000

Hollingsworth teaches sales and marketing course internationally

91��. 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.

Alison S Parkins Wed, 04/03/2024 - 08:11

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Business students provide assistance to Honduran entrepreneurs

Alison S Parkins — Mon, 15 May 2023 13:45:23 +0000

Business students provide assistance to Honduran entrepreneurs

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.

Alison S Parkins Mon, 05/15/2023 - 08:45

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

Alison S Parkins — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 19:56:48 +0000

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

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.

Alison S Parkins Mon, 02/27/2023 - 13:56

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Faculty lead performing and visual arts students to Europe

Alison S Parkins — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 18:28:43 +0000

Faculty lead performing and visual arts students to Europe

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.

Alison S Parkins Fri, 02/10/2023 - 12:28

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Gadedji receives Excellence in International Advising Award

Alison S Parkins — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 14:15:00 +0000

Gadedji receives Excellence in International Advising Award

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.

Alison S Parkins Mon, 08/29/2022 - 09:15

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Staff honored for commitment to international students

Alison S Parkins — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:46:50 +0000

Staff honored for commitment to international students

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.

Alison S Parkins Wed, 08/11/2021 - 08:46

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