On Monday, June 20th, the Arabic, Persian, and Turkish Language Institute (APTLI) welcomed 58 undergraduate, graduate, professional, and non-traditional students from across the country to UW-Madison for its eight-week long intensive language program. APTLI offers …
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Wolff Fellowship Awarded to Claire James
Congratulations to Claire James, winner of the Inaugural L&S Wolff Fellowship. She is graduating this week with majors in international studies and economics and with certificates in European Studies and French. Claire is also an …
Changes: Mid-Career or End-Career Options in Peace Corps
Online Registration On May 4th, from 6:30-7:45pm, the Waunakee Public Library will be hosting an event with four returned Peace Corps volunteers who started their service mid-career or end-career. This is the perfect time to …
Human Rights Program appoints Ambassador Dessima Williams as Distinguished Visiting Scholar, March 28-April 8, 2022
UW-Madison’s Human Rights Program is delighted to welcome Ambassador Dessima Williams to campus as its inaugural Distinguished Visiting Scholar in Human Rights. Ambassador Williams has served as Permanent Representative of Grenada to the United Nations, …
Visiting Artist, Omari ‘Motion’ Carter, April 7-15
We are excited to welcome screendance practitioner, lecturer, and body percussionist Omari ‘Motion’ Carter to campus April 7–15, 2022 through the International Visiting Artist Program (IVAP). Omari’s residency will include participation as a presenter at State of …
Advisory Board Member Spotlight: Virtual Roundtable on Law and Human Rights in Ukraine, with Sara McKinnon
The Human Rights Program is hosting a Virtual RoundTable on Law and Human Rights in Ukraine, on Tuesday, 3/29/22, at noon central time. We invite you to attend this important event involving our accomplished advisory …
Announcing 2021 IRIS NRC Undergraduate Paper Award Winners
IRIS NRC is one of eight area studies centers participating in the third annual Area and International Studies Undergraduate Paper Award. This monetary award provides undergraduate students up to $1,000 for the best paper on …
Global Partitions Event Series for K-12 Educators
In collaboration with the UW-Madison Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS), Center for European Studies (ES), and African Studies Program (ASP), the Center for South Asia (CSA) announces a series of K-12 teacher training …
UW Alumna Linda Thomas-Greenfield confirmed as Ambassador to the United Nations
On February 23, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Linda Thomas-Greenfield as the 31st U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Thomas-Greenfield, who received a master’s from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, as well as an honorary doctorate, brings more than …
Spring 2021 Webinar Series: Supporting Higher Education and Career Success for Refugees in Wisconsin
This webinar series brings together educators, refugee resettlement service providers, college students with refugee background, scholars, employers, and community members to learn about the barriers and supports that impact the college and career success of …