As the author of acclaimed novels like The Only Road and Farewell Cuba, Mi Isla, Alexandra Diaz has dedicated her career to telling stories of resilience and empowerment. The Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies …
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2026 World Cinema Day: Connecting K-12 Students to Global Narratives
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 …
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. As the only Model UN event …
Center for East Asian Studies ‘East Asia Now’ Series Brings AI Pioneer Corey Jaskolski to Campus
The Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS) kicked off a new installment of their popular “East Asia Now” series earlier this month with a talk about the global surveillance implications of the 2023 Chinese spy …
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 …
Government, International Affairs & Nonprofit Career Resource Fair
Government, International Affairs & Nonprofit Career Resource Fair April 16 / 4:00pm – 6:00pm Discovery Building – 1st Floor Whether you’re just exploring your options or actively searching for jobs or internships in Government (Local, …
World Cinema Day: “Totem”
Barrymore Theater: 2090 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704 April 5, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Register Here In conjunction with the Wisconsin Film Festival (WFF), the Wisconsin International Resource Consortium will be hosting World Cinema Day, bringing …
Apply Now for the Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellowship | Deadline March 20, 2024
The Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellowship is open to undergraduate and graduate students in any discipline currently enrolled at UW-Madison, and provides up to $5,000 in funding for students to pursue an international reporting project. The …
🎓 Explore Scholarship Opportunities: Join Our Webinar on Funding Your Language Study! 🌍
Attention Language Enthusiasts, Unlock the door to countless scholarship opportunities for language learners! We’re excited to invite you to a comprehensive information session where you’ll discover a wealth of scholarships designed to support your language …
NOMINATE NOW: IRIS Area and International Studies Awards for Incoming Graduate Students!!!
Attention Campus Units, We’re thrilled to invite you to nominate outstanding candidates for the prestigious IRIS Area and International Studies Awards for Incoming Graduate Students! These grants, totaling $5,000 each, are dedicated to attracting highly …