Department of World Languages and Cultures at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee We live in a global, highly connected society.
Individuals who are prepared to interact, conduct business and exchange ideas with non-native English speakers and who have the cultural dexterity to communicate across linguistic and national boundaries have a distinct advantage in both their personal and professional lives.
06/03/2026
Milwaukee Highland Games – June 6, 2026 – Croatian Park If you would like to make a donation towards the operation of this competition, please make your checks (any size) payable to Scottish Festivals, Inc. If you would like to sponsor a silver plate trophy, the cost is $40.00. If you would like to donate a medal set, the cost is $20.00.
05/30/2026
The German stammtisch tradition accepts the fact that we’re all so busy. But instead of shrugging and maintaining the status quo, the concept works with our busyness in the most genius way. See more below to learn more and how to set up this tradition with your crew ⬇️
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05/23/2026
Nominate yourself or a colleague for the Florence Steiner Award for Leadership in World Language Education (K–12), honoring educators who inspire, lead, and advocate for excellence in language education.
Submit nominations by 5 p.m. ET on May 29, 2026: https://www.actfl.org/career-development/actfl-awards/actfl-professional-awards/steiner
05/22/2026
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05/14/2026
Join us next Wednesday for this panel with Drs. Caroline Seymour-Jorn and Fahed Masalkhi from World Languages and Cultures, along with Dr. Seymour-Jorn’s co-authors, Anna Mansson McGinty (Geography and Women’s and Gender Studies) and Kristin Sziarto (Geography). 5/20, 7pm, at the Islamic Resource Center, 5235 S 27th St.
Book Talkback - Muslims in Milwaukee: Placemaking, Belonging, and Activism Overview Join the Center for 21st Century Studies and the Muslim Milwaukee Project for the launch of a new book on the Muslim communities in Milwaukee by UWM professors Anna Mansson McGinty, Caroline Seymour-Jorn, and Kristin Sziarto. There will be a …
05/06/2026
The annual Japanese Program Spring Festival is this Friday, May 8, from 10am to 2:30pm, in Mitchell 191!
Japanese Program Spring Festival Join the Japanese Program for our annual Spring Festival! Enjoy games, activities, entertaining performances by our wonderful students, and showcases of work by students in the Japanese Program.
05/04/2026
We're hiring an Engagement Editor (PT)!
Reporting to the marketing and communications manager and working closely with the editorial, digital, development, and education teams, the engagement editor will help develop innovative campaigns and engagement strategies for WWB content and programs and actively interact with our readership and community. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career digital marketing professional looking to make an impact at a dynamic literary organization.
Applications close on May 14.
Learn more and apply: https://buff.ly/Vb9ppxy