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 …
K-12 Outreach
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 …
Diplomacy in Action at the 54th Annual Wisconsin High School Model UN
High school delegates from across the region filled the halls at UW–Madison on March 19 and 20 for the 54th annual Wisconsin High School Model United Nations (WHSMUN) conference.
Educators from across Wisconsin hear from experts on the ethics of AI and receive practical classroom tools
AI in the Classroom: Ethical Frontiers and Practical Implications Wisconsin State Education Convention | January 21, 2026 | Milwaukee, WI John Thomsen, NEOLA On January 21st, over 200 school administrators, principals, and educators from across …