Past Events
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Sep 22Children’s International Story Hour – IslandbornPinney Library, 516 Cottage Grove Rd, Madison, WI 53716 More information
In an expansion of the African Story Hour experience, Madison Public Library has partnered with The Institute for Regional and International Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in collaboration with Wisconsin Public Libraries to bring the world to YOU through the brand-new Children’s International Story Hour! Each session this fall will take place at Pinney Library and will …
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Sep 22International Majors & Opportunities FairGreat Hall, Memorial Union More information
Check out the international majors & opportunities fair! Highlighting all things international on campus. Learn about the many international majors, certificates, funding and scholarship opportunities, student organizations, events, post-graduate support and programming, and more! Scan the QR code below to see a list of the participating units:
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Sep 17Past, Present, and Future of Nuclear Energy in the United States and AbroadDr. Halil Avci
Northwoods Room (3rd floor), Union South, UW-Madison More information
The Madison Committee on Foreign Relations, in collaboration with the Madison International Trade Association, is hosting Dr. Halil Avci to present: “Past, Present, and Future of Nuclear Energy in the United States and Abroad.” Dr. Avci’s presentation will provide an overview of the history, current status and potential future of nuclear energy in the United …
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Sep 15Children’s International Story Hour – Where Are You From?Pinney Library, 516 Cottage Grove Rd, Madison, WI 53716 More information
In an expansion of the African Story Hour experience, Madison Public Library has partnered with The Institute for Regional and International Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in collaboration with Wisconsin Public Libraries to bring the world to YOU through the brand-new Children’s International Story Hour! Each session this fall will take place at Pinney Library and will …
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Jul 26Design and Consumption: Mechanisms of Conveying InformationMadison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club More Information
Join the Wisconsin International Resource Consortium (WIRC) on July 26th for an interdisciplinary workshop, Design and Consumption: Mechanisms of Conveying Information. By examining historical methods of artistic expression including visual art, music, dance, and more, participants in this workshop will explore the roots of modern-day messaging and information consumption prevalent in today’s digital culture and social …
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Jul 25Humans Who Language: Restoring Humanity to Language Education in Dehumanizing Times
Dr. L. J. Randolph Jr.
Online Register
Join the Wisconsin Intensive Summer Languages Institutes (WISLI) for their Career Fair Keynote address, “Humans Who Language: Restoring Humanity to Language Education in Dehumanizing Times.” This free, online lecture is open to language students, educators, and everyone who supports or advocates for the learning and teaching of Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTLs). Register Speaker Bio …
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Jun 27AI and Society: Community Impacts and New DirectionsMadison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club Register
This interactive workshop offers a comprehensive exploration of artificial intelligence (AI) and its wide-reaching impact across various sectors, with a focus on how these advancements intersect with education, ethics, and community well-being.
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Jun 17South Asia Book Award Presents: Global Reads Webinar with Ruchira GuptaDr. Ritu Radhakrishnan
Online Register
Join us for the June Global Reads Webinar featuring Ruchira Gupta, award-winning author and activist, in conversation about her South Asia Book Award-winning novel, I Kick and I Fly. This conversation will be moderated by South Asia Book Award committee member Dr. Ritu Radhakrishnan. Participants will be entered to win one of 20 available copies of I Kick and …
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May 7Witness to War: Teaching Ukraine Through Lived ExperienceOnline Register
How can educators meaningfully teach about war, displacement, and trauma in Ukraine? What does it look like to bring lived experience into the classroom? Join IRIS NRC & CREECA for a powerful conversation designed for K–14 educators seeking to engage students with contemporary global issues. This event features: Professor Yoshiko Herrera, expert in Russian and …
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May 1Wages for Housework: An Evening with Emily Callaci in Conversation with Pernille IpsenEmily Callaci, Pernille Ipsen
A Room Of One's Own Bookstore, 2717 Atwood Avenue Madison, WI 53704 More Information
A Room of One’s Own is thrilled to host Emily Callaci in celebration of her new release, Wages for Housework: The Story of a Movement, An Idea, a Promise. She will be joined in conversation with Pernille Ipsen. This is an in-person event at A Room of One’s Own Bookstore. About the book Across the …