The roundtables provide a chance to network, learn more about opportunities on campus, and workshop your ideas for global engagement. Once an hour, each roundtable host will provide an overview of their unit and programs.
Africa
Connect with UW-Madison colleagues that are interested in or currently engaged in Africa.
Hosted by Olayinka Olagbegi-Adegbite – African Studies Program, International Division
Cross-Campus Collaboration
Learn about examples of and resources for building international cross-campus collaborative projects.
Hosted by Elise Ahn – International Projects Office, International Division
East Asia
Connect with UW-Madison colleagues that are interested in or currently engaged in East Asia.
Hosted by David Fields & Laurie Dennis – Center for East Asian Studies, International Division
Entrepreneurship
Find resources that can help transform innovations into products and services that change the world.
Hosted by Abram Becker – Discovery to Product
Europe
Connect with UW-Madison colleagues that are interested in or currently engaged in South Asia.
Hosted by Eleanor Conrad – European Studies, International Division
Faculty Opportunities in Study Abroad
Learn about how faculty can get involved in study abroad from promotion to starting your own program.
Hosted by Meg Langie – International Academic Programs & Brett Schieve – CALS Study Abroad
Fulbright & International Fellowships
Find guidance on Fulbright applications, international fellowships, and sabbaticals.
Hosted by Mark Lilleleht – Fulbright Office, International Division
Global Business in Wisconsin
Connect with UW-Madison colleagues that are interested in or currently engaged in global engagement within the state of Wisconsin.
Hosted by John Garnetti & Nikki Javurek – Office of Business Engagement
Global Community & Sense of Belonging
Learn about UW-Madison’s global diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Hosted by Faran Saeed – International Division
Global Health
Learn more about the Global Health Institute’s One Health Center network from the Global Health Institute. Learn more about undergraduate offerings and information on the Global Health Major in the College of Agricultural & Life Sciences.
Hosted by Calyn Ostrowski – Global Health Institute, & Todd Courtenay – Global Health Undergraduate Programs
Globalizing Curricula
What does it mean to ‘globalize’ a course and more importantly how to accomplish this in ways of value to students but also to those they interact with through the program.
Hosted by Sachin Tuli – Wisconsin School of Business
International Partnerships
Learn the details of setting up an international agreement and how campus is utilizing the Wisconsin Directory of Global Engagement.
Hosted by Maria Vishnevsky – International Division
International Status
Learn about immigration options for visiting faculty, staff and scholars
Hosted by Jennifer Taylor, Irina Punguil Bravo, & Victoria Thompson – International Faculty & Staff Services, International Division
Internship & Research Abroad Student Advising
Interested in doing research or interning abroad? Learn about the process and opportunities!
Hosted by Kimberly Harn – International Academic Programs
IRIS NRC
Learn more about the cross-regional and globally themed programming happening on campus in an effort to understand our increasingly interconnected world.
Hosted by Csanád Siklós and Essie Lenchner – IRIS NRC, International Division
Language Learning Opportunities at UW-Madison
Learn about the university’s diverse language programs and about connecting language learning to careers.
Hosted by Dianna Murphy & Jana Martin – Language Institute
Latin America & the Caribbean
Connect with UW-Madison colleagues that are interested in or currently engaged in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Hosted by Alberto Vargas , Sara McKinnon & Sarah Ripp – Latin American, Caribbean, & Iberian Studies Program, International Division
Less Commonly Taught Languages
Learn more about UW Madison’s less commonly taught languages offered through WISLI, and related programs administered in the Language Program Office in the International Division.
Hosted by Chris Carlson, Kerry Uniyal, Ryan Goble, & Kylie Holland – Language Program Office, International Division
Libraries
UW-Madison librarians have subject expertise from around the world. International & Area Studies (IAS) librarians use linguistic, cultural, and geo-political expertise to build and curate specialized collections across disciplines & geographic regions. Science & Engineering Librarians guide students & staff to scientific literature & offer support throughout the research process. Learn more about these collections and services.
Hosted by Anlin Yang, Larry Ashmun, Karen Dunn, & Heather Shimon – UW-Madison Libraries
Middle East
Connect with UW-Madison colleagues that are interested in or currently engaged in the Middle East.
Hosted by Tsela Barr – Middle East Studies Program, International Division
Peer Mentors
Find out how to get involved with the International Peer Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor.
Hosted by Jay Stokes – International Student Services, International Division
Peace Corps
Learn more about Peace Corps, find volunteer openings, and connect with returned Peace Corps volunteers.
Hosted by Hannah Bennett – Peace Corps, International Division
Research Funding
Learn more about submitting new large grant proposals.
Hosted by Troy Runge, Matt Ginder-Vogel & Colleagues – Research Leaders from across campus
Russia, Eastern Europe, & Central Asia
Connect with UW-Madison colleagues that are interested in or currently engaged in Russia, East Europe, & Central Asia.
Hosted by Sara Lomasz Flesch & Jennifer Tishler – Center for Russia, East Europe, & Central Asia, International Division
SDG360 Thinking
Implementing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is essential for equitable and prosperous human development, and a strategy called SDG 360 Thinking provides a structure for this work.
Hosted by Lori DiPrete Brown – 4W Initiative and School of Human Ecology
Service Learning & Volunteer Opportunities
Find ways to connect with global communities on campus, in Wisconsin, and beyond.
Hosted by Cory Sprinkel & Anika Rice – Morgridge Center for Public Service
South Asia
Connect with UW-Madison colleagues that are interested in or currently engaged in South Asia.
Hosted by Sarah Beckham & Andrea Fowler – Center for South Asia, International Division
Student Immigration Advising
Learn more about student visa requirements and talk with an International Student Advisor.
Hosted by Moldir Oskenbay – International Student Services, International Division
Study Abroad Exploration Student Advising
Learn more about the study abroad process and program options from professional study abroad advisors and returned study abroad students.
Hosted by Rebecca Johnson – CALS Study Abroad & Anna Nordhaus – International Academic Programs
Visiting International Student Program
Learn about how to set up short-term academic study at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for international students in your department.
Hosted by Jayne Arnold, Mee Her & Kate Ryan – Visiting International Student Program
Wisconsin Alumni Association
Hear from the Wisconsin Alumni Association and their international alumni engagement priorities.
Hosted by Lora Klenke – Wisconsin Alumni Association