University of Wisconsin–Madison

Tag: african studies

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 Children’s Africana Book Award, and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, this initiative aims to increase the visibility of African …

The 2024 IRIS Graduate Student Summer Fieldwork and the BLAC Foundation Awardees Profiles

The Institute for Regional and International Studies is pleased to announce the 7 recipients of this year’s IRIS Graduate Student Summer Fieldwork Award. Each recipient receives $3,000 to support their work abroad in the coming summer field season. The seven recipients of this year’s awards are: Po-Tao Chang, Gabi Fleury, Junda Li, Bidisha Mukherjee, Michael …

FLAS Fellowship Event: Fostering Language Learning and Global Engagement

 Last Thursday, April 11th, Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) fellows at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Utah gathered to hear from three former FLAS awardees about how their fellowship was instrumental on their career path. With insightful presentations from distinguished speakers and lively discussions, the event provided a platform for fellows …

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, State, and Federal), Politics & Campaigns, Diplomacy, International Affairs, Policy, Environment & Sustainability, Advocacy, Nonprofit, or Law this event is for …

Interested In Exploring Opportunities Abroad? Consider the Fullbright U.S. Student Program through UW-Madison…!

For undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni interested in exploring options abroad in the years ahead – to conduct independent research, study, teach English, practice art, and more – look into the Fulbright US Student Program (FUSP) through the UW-Madison, one of the most prestigious and accessible ways to build on your UW-Madison experience and pursue …

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 middle and high school educators and students to Madison for a free showing of an acclaimed and newly-released international film. This year’s …

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 reporting project is generally undertaken in the summer with an expectation that fellows spend at least two weeks in their …

🎓 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 study endeavors, both domestically and abroad. Here’s what you can expect to learn: Scholarship Landscape: Explore various funding options available …

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 motivated individuals with a keen interest in international or area studies across all academic disciplines. Here’s what you need to …

The competition for Summer 2024 and Academic Year 2024-2025 Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) awards is still open!

🌟 Don’t Miss Out: Apply Now for Summer 2024 and Academic Year 2024-2025 FLAS Awards! 🌟 Here’s your chance to dive deep into foreign languages and area studies with the prestigious FLAS fellowships. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education and proudly administered by UW’s area studies centers, these fellowships are your ticket to mastering …