Redefining Global Knowledge & Engagement
“There is power in understanding the journey of others to help create your own.” – Kobe Bryant
The expertise gained through each person’s lived experience has value. We believe that recognizing our shared humanity is the key to gaining a truly global perspective.
We work to redefine global knowledge and engagement through relationship building, co-learning and co-educating alongside members of our communities.
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“Being a Refugee is a Circumstance, it should not define who you are.” – Diverse Ideas with Lina Sergie AttarOn the 5th of November 2021, the UWM Institute of World Affairs (IWA) in collaboration with … Read more
In Memoriam: Carol Edler BaumannCarol Edler Baumann served as Director of the Institute of World Affairs for 33 years, retiring … Read more
Gate 2016: Students Embrace Their Role as Global ChangemakersGlobal Action Through Engagement (GATE) 2016 is in the books and it was a week to … Read more- Students from WI High School Model United Nations Featured on MPTVCIE's Institute of World Affairs collaborated with Delta Sigma Theta sorority in developing and training a new … Read more