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The Central Asia Summer School at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED) is an intensive, interdisciplinary academic program designed to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of the political, economic, and socio-cultural transformations …

Here is a quick cheat sheet of all the CREECA-region-related films that will be shown at the upcoming Wisconsin Film Festival. This year’s festival runs from April 9 to April 16. My Undesirable Friends: Part …

JOB SUMMARY: Are you a graduate student interested in a summer teaching opportunity? UW–Whitewater is seeking an instructor of the Russian language, who would teach Russian to high school students participating in the Upward Bound …

SUMMARY: The Almaty Assistant Resident Director serves as the American Councils representative for participants on the Russian Overseas Flagship program (ROF), hosted by Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. The Assistant Resident Director works with the Resident …

Defense of Europe Project Researcher – Institute for the Study of War  The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) is seeking a Researcher on the Defense of Europe Project. About ISW:   As the world continues …

Learning or already know a second language? Language Connect is looking for tutors and participants to practice their skills. Reach out to languageconnectuw@gmail.com for more questions.

UW Political Science PhD candidate Marika Olijar is organizing a cookbook fundraising project, titled titled Taste of Eurasia: Recipes from our Madison Friends and Family Cookbook Submission. This cookbook will feature recipes submitted by members of …

Note: This information was last updated April 23. Federal funding for the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia – one of the country’s leading international area studies centers  –  is …