University of Wisconsin-Madison
On November 9, 2017, Philip Gourevitch, staff writer for The New Yorker, and author, was interviewed for WORT Radio’s “A Public Affair” as a follow up to his recent visit to campus for a public lecture entitled, “Trump’s America in the World”. Gourevitch’s lecture took place at the Pyle Center and was attended by close …
Nevine El Nossery, Director of Middle East Studies and Associate Professor of French and Francophone Studies, recently presented at the International Learning Community’s Fall 2017 Roundtable Series. She presented: “Poetics of Resistance: Egyptian Women’s 2011 Revolution” which covered contemporary topics in Egypt since the beginning of the Arab Springs such as “politically engaged women writers and artists” …
Middle East Studies’ Director, Nevine El Nossery Earns “Honored Instructor Award” from University Housing. “El Nossery regularly teaches courses that focus on Francophone and Middle Eastern culture and literature. She is the Director of the Middle East Studies Program.” Congratulations to Professor El Nossery! Read more HERE.
Boren Fellowships (for graduate students) provide up to $30,000 to U.S. graduate students to add an important international and language component to their graduate education through specialization in area study, language study, or increased language proficiency. Boren Fellowships are funded by the National Security Education Program (NSEP), which focuses on geographic areas, languages, and fields of …
Distance learning options offer greater opportunity for foreign and heritage language learners to study a broader range of languages. UW-Madison is nationally known for its pioneering role in innovative language instruction. The Wisconsin Intensive Summer Language Institutes (WISLI), working together with the Association for Asian Studies (AAS) and funded by the Henry Luce Foundation, is …
The area studies centers at UW-Madison are now accepting applications for Summer 2018 & Academic Year 2018-2019 Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) awards. Open to US citizens & permanent residents, these awards assist students in acquiring foreign language and either area or international studies competencies. Complete details are available on the FLAS website @ …
On Tuesday, November 14, Mark Lilleleht of the IRIS Awards office will be presenting as part of an “International Scholarships Workshop”. Learn about the Boren Awards, FLAS Fellowships, Fulbright programs (including the Fulbright-Hays), Schwarzman, and more awards for foreign language or international study programs. Tuesday, November 14, 2017 Noon-1 pm 1418 Van Hise Hall Pizza will …
On Monday, October 23rd, 2017, author and long-time staff writer for the New Yorker, Philip Gourevitch will present “Trump’s America in the World” in the Pyle Center’s alumni lounge (702 Langdon Street, Madison). About the presentation: Last year’s U.S. presidential election delivered the most radical shock to the international order of any event since the fall …
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On Friday, September 15, Dr. Nancy Heingartner, IRIS Assistant Director for Outreach, gave a talk at the National Air & Space Museum, in Washington, DC. As part of the Air & Space Museum’s year-long commemoration of World War I, she was invited to speak about her great grandfather, Alexander Heingartner, who served as U.S. Consul in Liege, Belgium …