Institute for Regional and International Studies
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 …
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 …
Graphic Design Opportunity for Undergraduate Students Are you looking to gain experience, hone your layout and graphic design skills, and add an impressive project to your portfolio? Join the Journal of Undergraduate International Studies (JUIS) as a graphic designer for the 2024-2025 academic year! JUIS is a student-run, peer-reviewed journal that seeks to publish the …
This summer, Lucas Wirick, a PhD student in Anthropology at UW–Madison, immersed himself in Arabic language studies through the Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Language Institute (MEDLI), supported by a Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship. His journey exemplifies the profound impact that language programs and financial support can have on academic and personal growth. …
On June 28th, the Wisconsin International Resource Consortium (WIRC), part of the International Division at UW–Madison, hosted a virtual workshop titled “Climate Optimism – Finding Creative Solutions and Making Positive Impacts” for K-12 educators. The day-long workshop equipped educators with new approaches to teaching climate change, fostering hope and action rather than despair.
Are you looking for an opportunity to gain experience, practice your layout and graphic design skills, and add an impressive project to your CV? If so, consider joining the Journal of Undergraduate International Studies (JUIS) as graphic designer for the academic year 2024-2025. JUIS is a student-run, peer-reviewed journal that seeks to publish the best …
We are excited to announce the 2024 cohort of Scott Kloeck-Jenson (SKJ) Fellows. This year five graduate students were awarded fellowships to pursue global internships or pre-dissertation research projects. Read more about the amazing work they will be doing and where they will be traveling as SKJ Fellows below. 2024 Fellows About the Scott Kloeck-Jenson …
Over 240 middle and high school students arrived at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison on Friday, April 5 for World Cinema Day, hosted by the Wisconsin International Resource Consortium (WIRC) and the Wisconsin Film Festival. World Cinema Day, held annually, brings middle and high school students and teachers to Madison for a free screening of …
The annual conference of the Wisconsin Council for the Social Studies (WCSS) was held at the Madison Concourse Hotel between March 15th and March 17th 2024. The theme of this year’s conference was “The Power of Social Studies” and brought over 200 social studies teachers from across Wisconsin to downtown Madison. Several IRIS NRC staff …
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