University of Wisconsin–Madison
The Center for European Studies and Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia recently hosted an in-person professional development workshop for educators. The day-long workshop provided participating educators with the opportunity to hear cutting-edge scholarship from UW–Madison professors of history and sociology.
The Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia (CREECA), in partnership with European Studies, and the Institute for Regional and International Studies National Resource Center (IRIS NRC), hosted “Teaching About Ukraine: Webinar for K-12 Educators,” Tuesday, May 10. The event featured UW–Madison political science, secondary education and sociology professors and covered key points in …
Collaborating with scholars and partners across borders can be challenging at the best of times, but a global pandemic adds an entire new layer of complication. Ted Gerber, director of the Wisconsin Russia Project (WRP) and the Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia (CREECA), recognizes the increased difficulty for scholars in both U.S. …
A project established in 2016 to strengthen Russian studies at UW–Madison will continue through 2020 thanks to a $900,000 award from Carnegie Corporation of New York. The renewed funding will allow the Wisconsin Russia Project (WRP) to continue building Russian studies programming, broadening UW–Madison’s pool of Russia experts, and creating an international network of social …
The Carnegie Corporation of New York (CCNY) announced the University of Wisconsin–Madison as a recipient of a $1 million grant to strengthen the study of Russia at U.S. universities. The grant from the Carnegie Corporation will encourage universities to enhance Russian programs, research and outreach, as well as promote collaboration with the Russian academic community. …