Professor Brett Bertucio examines questions in the context of a study tracing the development of modern American religion clause jurisprudence and secondary civics curricula designed to introduce students to constitutional law.
Month: November 2021
CFP: IRIS Summer Fieldwork & IRIS NRC Scott Kloeck-Jenson awards (summer 2022) – open for application
The summer 2022 competitions for the Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) Graduate Student Summer Fieldwork Award and the IRIS NRC Scott Kloeck-Jenson Fellowship are now open! These awards are for graduate students (in …
Upcoming Lecture: “Understanding the Crisis in Afghanistan”
November 30 from 6pm-8pm at the Memorial Union (Tripp Commons)
Professor Pevehouse from UW’s Dept. of Political Science will present a lecture clarifying the current state of Afghanistan, summarizing the events of the past 8-10 months and how US-Afghan relations will be affected in the future based on these actions.
Webinar: Violence Against Women in Cyber Space in the MENA Region
Join Forward Global Women’s latest webinar, about violence against women in online spaces throughout the MENA region. Featuring two young women from Morocco, Fatimazahrae Moutia and Zineb Rabouj, both women have a passion and experience in human rights, women’s rights, and academia in Morocco. Register here for this upcoming webinar.
Sunday, November 21, 2021
10 am central time
Iranian Film: Chess of the Wind
In an opulent, candlelit mansion, a wealthy family schemes against one another in pursuit of the remains of their inheritance. Chess of the Wind is an essential addition to the canon of Iranian art cinema (MK). Co-presented with the support of UW Madison’s Middle East Studies Program.
Iranian Film: “First Graders”
Inspired by his own sons’ schooling, the first of Kiarostami’s two documentary features about education is a wonderful and fascinating movie. First Graders looks in on a schoolyard of playful boys but mainly transpires in the office of a supervisor who has to deal with latecomers and discipline problems. Preceded by two terrific Kiarostami short films: Bread and Alley (1970) and Toothache (1980). Co-presented with the support of UW Madison’s Middle East Studies Program.
Career Workshop for undergraduate and graduate students
Calling all certificate students and anyone else with international experience! Join us this Wednesday, 11/17, for a career workshop hosted by the IRIS NRC in collaboration with Middle East Studies, and many more. Register to …