University of Wisconsin–Madison

Year: 2017

Multiple IRIS Undergraduates Awarded Scholarships!

Tayler Bujnowski, double-major in Communication Arts and International Studies with a certificate in French, has been awarded the $5,000 Henderson-Resnick Internship  Scholarship. She will be interning this summer at the BMP Film Company in Chicago where she will be involved in media production. Tobin McGilligan (Geography and Cartography majors with certificates in European Studies and …

IRIS Academic Programs: A Year in Review

It’s been a great year for IRIS! Last month, 144 students graduated with a major and/or a certificate from one of the Regional Centers. With eight area studies centers in IRIS, six of which are Title VI National Resource Centers, as well as the International Studies major, there were many opportunities for students to study the …

Two European Studies certificate students discuss their time at UW and future plans

The Center for European Studies is pleased to announce that 55 undergraduates received the European Studies Certificate this May. Our graduates majored in diverse disciplines, including History, International Studies, Economics, Journalism, Business, Biology and everywhere in between! We wish to congratulate all the graduates and wish them the best in their future endeavors. Here are …

The summer is a great time to work on your Fulbright application!

If you’re a rising senior, graduate student, or alumni of the UW-Madison and you’re interested in pursuing a Fulbright US Student Program award – it is most definitely not just for students – the summer is a great time to learn more about the program and work on your application. In fact, with the campus deadline …

Two International Studies students receive Newman Awards

Newman Family Scholarship for International Studies @ UW-Madison 2017 Recipients: Michelle Lam & Emma Strenski Biography of Michelle Lam Michelle Lam is a current Junior majoring in International Studies, with a focus on Global Politics and Economy. Michelle was born in Hong Kong, but her family immigrated to Eau Claire, Wisconsin when she was 5 …

Four UW-Madison Students Receive Boren Awards

Four UW–Madison students have been awarded prestigious Boren Awards. The awards will allow these students to study languages overseas, enhancing their own academic pursuits and developing essential language skills. “Boren Scholarships and Fellowships present exceptional opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students,” said Guido Podestá, vice provost and dean of UW–Madison’s International Division. “The expertise these …

Fulbright Open Houses coming up!

Are you interested in learning more about the Fulbright U.S. Student Program? Are unsure and want to learn more? Are you applying but need some advice or have some questions? Did you miss our information sessions? You’re always welcome to connect with the campus Fulbright Program Advisor, Mark Lilleleht, by phone (608.265.6070) or email (awards@iris.wisc.edu) …

Don’t forget!! FUSP workshops & information sessions…

Fulbright U.S. Student Program (FUSP) 2018-19 is open!

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program (FUSP) 2018-19 is open and we will be having two workshops next week! On Tuesday, the UW-Madison’s Writing Center is hosting: Writing Your Way to a Fulbright: The Application Process Tuesday, April 25 3:30-5:00pm Helen C. White Hall Register @ http://writing.wisc.edu/Workshops/Application_Fulbright_essay.html On Wednesday, Mark Lilleleht, the campus Fulbright Program Advisor, …

LACIS Faculty Releases New Book

Pablo F. Gomez is assistant professor in the Department of Medical History and Bioethics and the Department of History & also part of the LACIS core faculty. Check out his latest book “The Experiential Caribbean“! Opening a window on a dynamic realm far beyond imperial courts, anatomical theaters, and learned societies, Pablo F. Gómez examines …