International Education Week

The International Division at UW-Madison is hosting International Education Week, a series of events for the campus and community that highlight the benefits of international education and engagement. We have some fantastic events planned this year. 

“Four Restaurants, Four Corners of the World”

5:15-6:30 p.m., Monday, November 12th, Wisconsin Historical Society

Tory Miller—Madison chef, restaurateur, and Iron Chef winner—discusses how his background and experiences have shaped each of his four unique restaurants, L’Etoile, Graze, Sujeo, and Estrellón, and their internationally-influenced menus. FREE and open to the public.

IEW Dance Party

7-10 p.m., Monday, November 12, Memorial Union, Tripp Commons

Kick off International Education Week with a dance party in Memorial Union. Orquesta M.A.S.–one of Madison’s newest salsa bands will headline the event! Grab your friends and drop by for music and dancing! FREE and open to the public.

Travel lecture and screening of “The Diplomat”

5-6:30 p.m. (lecture), 7-9 p.m. (screening); Tuesday, November 13th; Union South, Marquee Theatre

Filmmaker and UW alumna Stacy Reiss will discuss how her UW degree has enabled her to travel the world. Stay after the lecture for a screening of “The Diplomat,” which tells the remarkable story of the life and legacy of Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, whose singular career spans fifty years of American foreign policy from Vietnam to Afghanistan. “The Diplomat” is part of the IRIS International Film Series. FREE and open to the public.

IEW Keynote speaker: Rick Steves

6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, November 15th, Wisconsin Union Theatre, Shannon Hall

Rick Steves--guidebook author, TV host, columnist and travel expert--delivers the IEW keynote speech, "Travel as a Political Act." Tickets required.

Alumni Career Lunch and Learn

Noon-1:30 p.m., Friday, November 16th; Bascom Hall, room 260

Presented by Azita Saleki-Gerhardt, senior vice president and president, AbbVie Operations

How can you launch an international career? Azita Saleki-Gerhardt will talk about her career and answer questions from students in this free-flowing discussion over lunch. Registration is required by Nov 9 by emailing Mary McCoy. This event is only open to students.

IRIS International Film Series

November 13–17th. See website for locations.

Attend special screening and discussions of “The Diplomat,” “Dear Ambassador,” “The Eagle Huntress,” “The Judge,” and “Gods of the Plague.” FREE and open to the public.