University of Wisconsin–Madison

Month: October 2024

Peace Corps Volunteer Andrew Kline (UW-Madison ’23) Updates from Timor-Leste

Andrew Kline (current Peace Corps volunteer and UW-Madison grad) blogs about his experiences in Timor-Leste.

Publish Your Article in Release Peace Magazine

For over a year, IRIS NRC has been partnering with Release Peace Magazine, an online platform focused on international affairs, world culture, and history. The magazine collaborates with local communities, NGOs, women’s rights groups, and international organizations on projects related to armed violence and conflict prevention. Students are invited to submit a non-academic article (1,000 …

Rediscovering a Passion for Education with Arabic Language Immersion: A FLAS Fellowship Success Story

Ashley Whitaker, a dedicated educator with over 25 years of experience serving English language learners in Illinois, embarked on a transformative journey this summer at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Immersing herself in Arabic language studies at the Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Language Institute (MEDLI), supported by a FLAS Fellowship. Through this experience Ashley rediscovered her …