Arabic, Persian, and Turkish Language Institute (APTLI) Welcomes 58 Students for Summer Session

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On Monday, June 20th, the Arabic, Persian, and Turkish Language Institute (APTLI) welcomed 58 undergraduate, graduate, professional, and non-traditional students from across the country to UW–Madison for its eight-week long intensive language program. APTLI offers all three languages at the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, with students receiving the equivalent of an academic year’s worth …

Wolff Fellowship Awarded to Claire James

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Congratulations to Claire James, winner of the Inaugural L&S Wolff Fellowship. She is graduating this week with majors in international studies and economics and with certificates in European Studies and French. Claire is also an editor for the Journal of Undergraduate International Studies (JUIS) which is now managed by IRIS NRC. The College of Letters …

Changes: Mid-Career or End-Career Options in Peace Corps

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On May 4th, from 6:30-7:45pm, the Waunakee Public Library will be hosting an event with four returned Peace Corps volunteers who started their service mid-career or end-career. This is the perfect time to discover your options for Peace Corps service and hear about the experiences of others! This World Café event is for anyone with …

Human Rights Program appoints Ambassador Dessima Williams as Distinguished Visiting Scholar, March 28-April 8, 2022

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UW–Madison’s Human Rights Program is delighted to welcome Ambassador Dessima Williams to campus as its inaugural Distinguished Visiting Scholar in Human Rights. Ambassador Williams has served as Permanent Representative of Grenada to the United Nations, 2009-2013 and as the Chair of the Alliance of Small Island Developing States (AOSIS) leading a 40-island global climate change …

Visiting Artist, Omari ‘Motion’ Carter, April 7-15

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We are excited to welcome screendance practitioner, lecturer, and body percussionist Omari ‘Motion’ Carter to campus April 7–15, 2022 through the International Visiting Artist Program (IVAP). Omari’s residency will include participation as a presenter at State of the Art: the 2022 International Symposium on Screendance (April 10–13), a guest filmmaker at the Wisconsin Film Festival (April 7–14), and a teacher, …

Advisory Board Member Spotlight: Virtual Roundtable on Law and Human Rights in Ukraine, with Sara McKinnon

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The Human Rights Program is hosting a Virtual RoundTable on Law and Human Rights in Ukraine, on Tuesday, 3/29/22, at noon central time. We invite you to attend this important event involving our accomplished advisory board member Sara McKinnon. You can read more about Sara here. The invasion of Ukraine by Russia raises many legal, …

Fulbright Program Virtual Information Session

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Please join us online on March 24th from 3:00-4:30pm for the interactive Fulbright Group Presentation Session (GPS). This Fulbright-led session will allow recent UW–Madison graduates to learn about all the opportunities available to pursue graduate or professional study, conduct research, practice their creative arts, or teach English abroad through the Fulbright US Student Program. During the session, …

Madison College (MATC) Global Studies Passport Program & Info Session

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We are excited to introduce a new program for Madison Area Technical College (MATC) students. Are you interested in how you can take Global Studies courses, including language courses through WISLI, at UW–Madison and earn Madison College credit? MATC students are invited to learn more at our upcoming virtual Open House on Thursday, February 3rd …

The Hmong Journey: Seeing Me in You

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May 2021 Book: The Hmong Journey: Hmoob Txoj Kev Taug by Ger Thao Speaker: Ger Thao Resources:

Using Literature to Explore SDG 4: Quality Education

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September 2021 Books: Speaker: Dr. Elisheva Cohen, Indiana University Resources: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Resources: