University of Wisconsin-Madison
A brief update for UW–Madison graduate students interested in the 2018 Fulbright-Hays DDRA competition. We just received the following notice from our program officer in DC: We did receive level-funding for the program and will have a competition. We are looking at a tentative date of mid-late May for the NIA with a tentative mid-late …
by, Alyana Guidotti, IRIS Communicatons Intern Jim Delehanty, who served as the Executive Director of the Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) since 2015, has retired. Jim worked for the university for 31 years, beginning in the Geography Department in 1987. He then went on to work in the African Studies Program from 1995 …
If you’re a UW–Madison undergrad, graduate student, alumni, or soon-to-be-alumni – and are interested in opportunities through the Fulbright Program – well… we’re here to answer questions, help guide you through the application process, read & offer feedback on application essays, and much more! We have 2 more drop-in information sessions the week of May …
The final Fulbright US Student Program Info Session has been rescheduled! It will now be held on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 4pm in 336 Ingraham Hall. Attend to learn more about the opportunities available, the application process, and more!! We will also be hosting 4 end-of-the-semester drop-in open houses in 301 Ingraham Hall on …
Call for Applications (AY 2018-2019) – Graduate Project Assistantships in International Studies Administration The Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS), a unit in the UW–Madison International Division, anticipates multiple openings for graduate student project assistants for the duration of the 2018-19 academic year. Project Assistants will be based in IRIS but some may be …
Enjoy summer in Madison while learning a new language! There’s still time to apply to take an intensive or immersion language class in the Summer 2018 Wisconsin Intensive Summer Language Institutes (WISLI). Visit our websites for more information about our courses being offered this summer and directions on how to apply. Arabic, Persian, and Turkish Language Immersion Institute: https://aptlii.wiscweb.wisc.edu/\ Arabic, Persian, and Turkish …
Schwarzman Scholars Program Information Session Wednesday, April 11 4:00-5:00 PM, Union South, TITU Register here Interested in China’s role in the 21st century? Join Schwarzman representative Arlie Slonim to learn more about Schwarzman Scholars, a highly-selective, fully-funded scholarship program designed to ensure that the next generation of business, political, and civil society leaders can effectively …
hoovercompressed On Monday March 5th, the Hoover Institution hosted “Glory and Gratitude to the United States – Chers Bienfaiteurs'” — accompanying the panel discussion was an exhibit of handwritten letters and drawings of gratitude addressed by Belgian schoolchildren to US Consul General in Liège, Alexander Heingartner, in 1915. Dr. Nancy Heingartner, IRIS’ Assistant Director for Outreach, participated in …
Molly Donnellan will be joining IRIS and the International Division on a full-time basis as the IS Major advisor. Molly most recently served as the interim IS Major advisor, and prior to that as IS Major peer advisor. Molly grew up in Neenah, Wisconsin, and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from UW–Madison with majors …