Join WISLI for International Education Week on November 18th from 4:00 to 5:00pm for a free and virtual discussion featuring a panel of WISLI All Stars! Learn how developing proficiency in a less commonly taught language (LCTL) can open doors and elevate opportunities academically, personally, and professionally.
Year: 2024
Peace Corps Volunteer Andrew Kline (UW-Madison ’23) Updates from Timor-Leste
Andrew Kline (current Peace Corps volunteer and UW-Madison grad) blogs about his experiences in Timor-Leste.
Publish Your Article in Release Peace Magazine
For over a year, IRIS NRC has been partnering with Release Peace Magazine, an online platform focused on international affairs, world culture, and history. The magazine collaborates with local communities, NGOs, women’s rights groups, and …
Rediscovering a Passion for Education with Arabic Language Immersion: A FLAS Fellowship Success Story
Ashley Whitaker, a dedicated educator with over 25 years of experience serving English language learners in Illinois, embarked on a transformative journey this summer at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Immersing herself in Arabic language studies …
Seeking Graphic Designer for the Journal of Undergraduate International Studies (JUIS)
Graphic Design Opportunity for Undergraduate Students Are you looking to gain experience, hone your layout and graphic design skills, and add an impressive project to your portfolio? Join the Journal of Undergraduate International Studies (JUIS) …
Building Language Proficiency and Connections through MEDLI: A FLAS Fellowship Success Story
This summer, Lucas Wirick, a PhD student in Anthropology at UW-Madison, immersed himself in Arabic language studies through the Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Language Institute (MEDLI), supported by a Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) …
Climate optimism: Empowering K-12 educators with solutions
On June 28th, the Wisconsin International Resource Consortium (WIRC), part of the International Division at UW–Madison, hosted a virtual workshop titled “Climate Optimism – Finding Creative Solutions and Making Positive Impacts” for K-12 educators. The day-long workshop equipped educators with new approaches to teaching climate change, fostering hope and action rather than despair.
Seeking Graphic Designer for the Journal of Undergraduate International Studies (JUIS)
Are you looking for an opportunity to gain experience, practice your layout and graphic design skills, and add an impressive project to your CV? If so, consider joining the Journal of Undergraduate International Studies (JUIS) …
Introducing the 2024 Scott Kloeck-Jenson Fellows
We are excited to announce the 2024 cohort of Scott Kloeck-Jenson (SKJ) Fellows. This year five graduate students were awarded fellowships to pursue global internships or pre-dissertation research projects. Read more about the amazing work …
International Film Brings Wisconsin’s Youth Together
Over 240 middle and high school students arrived at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison on Friday, April 5 for World Cinema Day, hosted by the Wisconsin International Resource Consortium (WIRC) and the Wisconsin Film Festival. …