The Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) comprises and provides coordination and administrative support for Wisconsin’s nine area studies centers – eight of which are National Resource Centers – and the International Studies Major of the College of Letters and Science. IRIS is a pillar unit of UW-Madison’s International Division.
Upcoming Events
- March
- March 26
- March 31Travel Gear DriveMarch 31-April 11All day, Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life, 432 East Campus Mall
- March 31
- April
- April 1Travel Gear DriveMarch 31-April 11All day, Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life, 432 East Campus Mall
- April 1“New Images of Indigeneity in Contemporary Peruvian Cinema”LACIS Lunchtime Lecture Series12:00 PM, 206 Ingraham Hall
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IRIS News
Wisconsin High Schoolers Explore Global Languages at UW–Madison
UW–Madison’s Union South buzzed with linguistic energy on March 5, 2025, as more than 450 high school students from across Wisconsin attended the annual Languages of the World Day. Through introductory lessons and hands-on workshops …
Beyond Words: WISLI’s Unique Approach to Language Instruction
Eight weeks: that’s all it takes to ignite your language skills at the Wisconsin Intensive Summer Language Institutes (WISLI) at UW–Madison. WISLI offers a unique approach to language instruction due to its intensive environment that allows students …
RISE: Exploring Possibilities for Global Research on Climate Change and Health
“RISE: Exploring Possibilities for Global Research on Climate Change and Health,” co-sponsored by IRIS NRC, gathered students from multiple academic disciplines across campus to explore issues through a global lens. Speakers addressed the key intersections …
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