Institute for Regional and International Studies
As we begin a new academic year, we are delighted to announce the launch of our expanded global studies center at UW–Madison: IRIS Global Connect is the formal home for global and transregional activities across the Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) and closely aligns with and supports the International Division’s outreach and engagement mission. Global …
Children’s International Story Hour (CISH) returns this fall at not one, but two Madison Public Library locations! Each free session spotlights a different country, featuring engaging tales, lively music, hands-on crafts, and interactive cultural experiences. Please join us at our September event at Pinney Library, and save the date to meet us at Pinney and the new Imagination Center beginning …
The Journal of Undergraduate International Studies (JUIS), an official student organization at UW–Madison, is seeking a student graphic designer (or layout designer) to support the production of its journal, published twice a year. This role involves designing and formatting the publication for print, including layout, typography, and visual presentation. This is a strong opportunity for …
For over two decades, a collaboration between the Wisconsin Film Festival and UW–Madison’s Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) has connected Wisconsin students with global cultures through the big screen. This year, World Cinema Day saw its reach expand even further. While last year’s screening brought 250 students to the theater, the event on …
LACIS & IRIS NRC are pleased to welcome Cuban-American author, Alexandra Diaz, to campus for a multi-day residency in April! Her visit will feature a variety of special events including a workshop at Oconomowoc High School, story/craft hour at Sauk City Library, and a story/craft hour at Centro Hispano. Questions can be directed to Sarah …
Enjoy an authentic dinner followed by a panel discussion on Iran’s cuisine, ethnic and regional diversity, and Iranian-American perspectives on growing up in Madison and the Midwest.
IRIS NRC partnered with the Madison Committee on Foreign Relations (MCFR) to support a recent campus visit by former U.S. Ambassador Daniel Rosenblum. During his talk at UW–Madison, Ambassador Rosenblum drew on decades of diplomatic experience to discuss evolving U.S. foreign policy in Central Asia, including shifting geopolitical dynamics and regional partnerships. We’re pleased to …
High school delegates from across the region filled the halls at UW–Madison on March 19 and 20 for the 54th annual Wisconsin High School Model United Nations (WHSMUN) conference.
The Wisconsin Council for the Social Studies (WCSS) recently held its annual conference at the Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club, bringing together K-12 educators from across the Midwest for two days of professional development. The conference serves as the leading forum for Wisconsin social studies teachers to access professional development.
AI in the Classroom: Ethical Frontiers and Practical Implications Wisconsin State Education Convention | January 21, 2026 | Milwaukee, WI On January 21st, over 200 school administrators, principals, and educators from across Wisconsin gathered at the 2026 Wisconsin State Education Convention for the breakout session “AI in the Classroom: Ethical Frontiers and Practical Implications.” The one-hour session provided timely …