University of Wisconsin-Madison
For the past several years, an ongoing partnership spearheaded by the Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies Program (LACIS) has proven that high school classrooms can have a global footprint. Through LACIS, a center within the Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) at UW–Madison, advanced Spanish students at Oconomowoc High School undertake a creative …
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, including the Special Political and Decolonization Fourth Main Committee, the re-established Council of the European Union, and the inaugural Historic …
The University of Wisconsin–Madison and the College of Menominee Nation (CMN) have cultivated a lasting partnership rooted in shared values of sustainability, indigenous knowledge, and global engagement. It is an outstanding example of the Wisconsin Idea, emphasizing the university’s role in serving the broader community. Over the years, the institutions have collaborated on a range …