A collaboration of UW–Madison’s IRIS centers hosted a workshop at the Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club last week. Titled “AI and Society: Community Impacts and New Directions,” the event drew over 55 educators, business …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …