Global Studies

Part 1: November 13, 2020
Part 2: November 20, 2020

Doug Savage, Director of the Institute of World Affairs at UWM moderates an international panel discussing how the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted and widened educational disparities around the world.

September 23, 2020
10:00am CST
Webinar hosted via Zoom
Join the Institute of World Affairs and UWM’s Global and International Studies Program for a moderated discussion with guest panelists from around the world, discussing the COVID-19 Pandemic’s impact on education on a global scale.

Congratulations to Global and International Studies Director, Caroline Seymour-Jorn, on the publication of her new book, Creating Spaces of Hope.

Congratulations to Global and International Studies director Caroline Seymour-Jorn on the publication of her article on The Choir Project which took place at UWM last year, lead by Egyptian artist Salam Yousry.

Global Studies faculty Jeffrey Sommers recently published an article titled America’s Mis-Police State in Project Syndicate. 

Wednesday, May 4 – 8, 2020
You’re invited. Putting the World Back Together marks the first time World Affairs Councils across the country will gather virtually for a special, inclusive ideas summit.

Wednesday, April 39, 2020, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The UWM Institute of World Affairs is pleased to host a virtual town hall discussion exploring how crises like the current pandemic can threaten democracy both here and abroad. Sarah Repucci, the Vice President of Freedom House will be the featured presenter.

Both book talks are free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and signing at the evening talk, courtesy of Boswell Book Company.