by Omar Dumdum, IRIS Project Assistant A top official from one of the world’s largest multilateral development banks visited UW-Madison on January 25 and gave a lecture on the changing landscape for development in the …
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“PEOPLE in the World” Event Draws Over 400 Students!
On Saturday, October, 28th 2017, over 400 students from UW-Madison’s PEOPLE (Pre-College Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence) program spent five hours at Monona Terrace enjoying an IRIS event that was specially designed for them. “PEOPLE …
Language Summit to Address Wisconsin’s Multilingual Workforce Needs
On January 26th, leaders from Wisconsin’s business, human service, K–16 education, community, and government sectors will meet to discuss language and cultural competencies and their role in the state’s economic success. IRIS and its regional …
UW-Madison Doctoral Alum Favorite to Win Colombia’s Next Presidential Election
Sergio Fajardo, former math professor and mayor of the Colombian city of Antioquia is running for president of Colombia. He holds a doctorate degree in mathematics from UW-Madison. Read a former On Wisconsin article about …
Philip Gourevitch of The New Yorker Visits 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 …
Nevine El Nossery, Director of Middle East Studies, Speaks to International Learning Community
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 …
Middle East Studies’ Director, Nevine El Nossery Earns “Honored Instructor Award” from University Housing
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 …
Database & Website for Distance Learning of “Less Commonly Taught Languages” Under Development
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 …
Author and staff writer for the New Yorker, Philip Gourevitch, to speak on campus
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 …
IRIS Fall 2017 Open House
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