Wisconsin International Resource Consortium Virtual Open House
Interested in learning more about the Wisconsin International Resource Consortium? In celebration of International Education Week, WIRC staff held a virtual open house on November 19 to provide a brief tour of our nine area studies centers’ education outreach resources. To view a PDF of the presentation and learn about ways we’re working to bring the world into Wisconsin classrooms and libraries, click here. A recording of the open house will be available in December.
We’re thrilled to introduce Children’s International Story Hour—an exciting new collaboration with Wisconsin Public Libraries! Join us for a vibrant series of events at local libraries where children can explore the rich diversity of global arts, culture, and language through storytelling. Each session will spotlight a different country, featuring engaging tales, lively music, hands-on crafts, and interactive cultural experiences led by special guest speakers. It’s a fun and educational journey around the world—without leaving your library!
Click here to view the full fall schedule and learn more.
About Us
The Wisconsin International Resource Consortium (WIRC) is a collaboration among the nine UW-Madison Area Studies Centers with the mission to provide internationally themed outreach programming, resources, and support to K-14 teachers and students, Minority Serving Institutions (MSI), and community colleges.
WIRC efforts and initiatives are an extension of the Global Wisconsin Idea. See all 9 consortium members below.
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African Studies Program
Outreach Coordinator: Olayinka Olagbegi-Adegbite
Contact: outreach@africa.wisc.edu
Center for East Asian Studies
Outreach Coordinator: Laurie Dennis
Contact: ldennis@wisc.edu
European Studies
Outreach Coordinator: Eleanor Conrad
Contact: ejconrad@wisc.edu
Institute for Regional and International Studies National Resource Center (IRIS NRC)
Outreach Coordinator: Essie Lenchner
Contact: lenchner@wisc.edu
Latin American, Caribbean and Iberian Studies Program
Outreach Coordinator: Sarah Ripp
Contact: skripp@wisc.edu
Middle East Studies Program
Outreach Coordinator: Tsela Barr
Contact: csbarr@wisc.edu
Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia
Outreach Coordinator: Sara Lomasz Flesch
Contact: lomaszflesch@wisc.edu
Center for South Asia
Outreach Coordinator: Andrea Fowler
Contact: assistantdirector@southasia.wisc.edu
Center for Southeast Asian Studies
Outreach Coordinator: Mary McCoy
Contact: mccoy2@wisc.edu
Southeast Asia Outreach Programs
WIRC Co-Chairs
Eleanor Conrad
Credentials: WIRC Chair and European Studies Outreach Specialist
Email:
ejconrad