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Zindzi Frederick Awarded UW-Madison’s 2026 Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellowship
IRIS NRC is delighted to announce that UW-Madison junior Zindzi Frederick has been awarded a 2026 Reporting Fellowship by the Pulitzer Center. The Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellowships support students pursuing independent journalism projects on underreported …
Graphic Designer Opportunity with Journal of Undergraduate International Studies (JUIS)
The Journal of Undergraduate International Studies (JUIS), an official student organization at UW–Madison, is seeking a student graphic designer (or layout designer) to support the production of its journal, published twice a year. This role …
2026 World Cinema Day: Connecting K-12 Students to Global Narratives
For over two decades, a collaboration between the Wisconsin Film Festival and UW-Madison’s Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) has connected Wisconsin students with global cultures through the big screen. This year, World Cinema …
Author-in-Residence with Cuban-American Writer Alexandra Diaz | April 13-14
LACIS & IRIS NRC are pleased to welcome Cuban-American author, Alexandra Diaz, to campus for a multi-day residency in April! Her visit will feature a variety of special events including a workshop at Oconomowoc High …
An Exploration of Iranian Culture & Cuisine: A Culinary Passport Dinner | April 18
Enjoy an authentic dinner followed by a panel discussion on Iran’s cuisine, ethnic and regional diversity, and Iranian-American perspectives on growing up in Madison and the Midwest.
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