On April 4, Madison’s historic Barrymore Theatre came alive with the magic of international storytelling as over 250 students from across Wisconsin gathered for the annual World Cinema Day. This event, sponsored by the Wisconsin …
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IRIS Supports Libraries and K-12 Schools Across Wisconsin
The Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) at UW–Madison stands at the forefront of cultural competency and outreach, directly affecting the lives of thousands of K-12 students, educators, and community members across Wisconsin. UW–Madison’s …
High School Students Attend 53rd Annual Model United Nations Conference
Last week, the 53rd Session of the Wisconsin High School Model United Nations Conference (WHSMUN) convened at UW–Madison for the annual two day event. Co-sponsored by the IRIS NRC, the conference featured newly introduced committees, …
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 …
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 …
K-14 Workshop Presents Legacy of Empire in France and Russia
The UW–Madison Center for European Studies and Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia hosted an in-person professional development workshop for educators on February 1 titled “Empire and Identity in France and Russia.”
Global perspectives in action: International Division focuses on RISE initiatives
The world faces unprecedented challenges, from climate change to global health crises. The university seeks to address many of these challenges through the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative, focusing on faculty hiring, research …
READ AFRICA: Celebrating African literature
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s African Studies Program continues to enrich Wisconsin libraries through its exceptional READ AFRICA program. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education Title VI program and in partnership with Brittle Paper, the …
Stories of Separation and Belonging: WIRC’s International Children’s Literature Event
The Wisconsin International Resource Consortium (WIRC), a collaboration among the nine area studies centers at UW–Madison, continues to provide outreach programming and support through their International Children’s Literature Event. Now in its second year, the …
“Home is Somewhere Else”: A powerful film screening and youth engagement event
The Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies (LACIS) program, in partnership with the Mexican consulate in Milwaukee, presented a free public film screening of the poignant documentary Home is Somewhere Else. Held in the Marquee …