First meeting of the new Comparative Literature Student Organization!

Gasthaus, UWM Union 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Join us for the first official gathering of the Comparative Literature Student Organization (CLSO)!! We’re having a casual get together at the Gasthaus on campus in the Union basement. We will be meeting and greeting members and inviting new people […]

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Festival of Films in French 20th Anniversary Opening Celebration

Zelazo Center 2419 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

On opening night, please join us for our 20th Anniversary Celebration of the UWM Festival of Films in French with guest of honor and festival founder Professor Emerita Gabrielle Verdier. Friday, February 17 5:00pm - 6:30 pm UWM Helene Zelazo […]

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20th Annual Festival of Films in French

UWM Union Cinema 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

To mark the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Festival of Films in French, the UWM French program is proud to be screening a special selection of 20 films. Tributes to cinema open and close the festival (Voyage à […]

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Crisis in Burundi: A Talk and Discussion with Carine Kaneza Nantulya

UWM Libraries, Special Collections (4th fl) 2311 E. Hartford Ave., Milwaukee, United States

Crisis in Burundi: A Talk and Discussion with Carine Kaneza Nantulya, Women and Girls Movement for Peace and Security in Burundi Political unrest hit the East African country of Burundi in 2015 when President Pierre Nkurunziza opted not to step down at the end of […]

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UWM MALLT and Translation Alumni Panel: Transitioning from Student to Professional Translator

Curtin 209 3243 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Two alumni of UWM’s graduate programs in Translation & Interpreting Studies will return to campus to discuss their experiences and share insights about starting a career as a professional translator. Meghan McCallum is a French>English freelance translator specializing in corporate […]

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4th Annual International Dessert Competition

Greene Hall 3347 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

All undergraduate and graduate students at UWM are invited to participate in the 4th annual international dessert competition at UWM. Registration opens on Monday, March 27 and closes on April 10. The event will be held on Monday, April 17, […]

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39th Annual Latin American Film Series

UWM Union Cinema 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, with UWM Union Student Involvement and Union Cinema, present the 39th Annual Latin American Film Series April 21-27, 2017 All films shows in their original language(s) with English subtitles. Free and open […]

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TESOL Career Panel

Come hear about careers in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) around the world. Panelists Christine Wolf, Senior Academic Programs Coordinator, Center for International Education, past Peace Corps Volunteer (Poland) Allegra K. Troiano, Interim Director ESL Programs, has […]

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Proficiency-Based Instruction: A Workshop for Language Teachers

Curtin 309 3243 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee, United States

This workshop summarizes research on proficiency-based instruction and discusses the many ways that language teachers can use ACTFL-based tools (e.g., Can-Do Statements, Thematic Units, and Integrated Performance Assessments) to (1) help increase their students’ proficiency, (2) incorporate more authentic resources […]

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