Hats off and a round of applause to the Class of 2020! The 2020 graduates in Russian, East European, and Central Asian Studies (REECAS) have been undergoing interdisciplinary areas studies training to become future leaders …
REECAS News
Wisconsin Russia Project Scholars Reflect on Time at UW-Madison
On April 27, pre–doctoral and postdoctoral scholars of the Wisconsin Russia Project (WRP) gathered virtually for the final “Salon” of the academic year. These regularly-occurring research forums are one of many platforms where scholars — …
Russian Flagship Program marks ten years with a $1.3 million grant renewal
Follow this link to read the press release on this exciting news.
UW-Madison Library Acquires New REECAS Resources!
Andy Spencer, UW-Madison Distinguished Bibliographer for Slavic, East European, Central Asian, and Middle Eastern Studies, has shared a list of newly-acquired electronic resources and databases related to the CREECA region that may be of interest …
New grant for Russian and Soviet library materials at UW Madison
Details on the new grant can be found here. Details on the new collection can be found here.
From the Director: A Letter to the CREECA Community during Challenging Times
Dear friends of CREECA, The COVID-19 pandemic has shuttered the University of Wisconsin, as well as many businesses and organizations in our town, our country, and the entire globe. As we all face new, immediate, …
Reimagining the Future of Postsecondary Language Education at UW-Madison
On February 28, 75 educators and language advocates on campus gathered for the mini–symposium “Reimagining the Future of Postsecondary Language Education” to address the most pressing challenges in world language education today. Participants–including several CREECA affiliates–had …
Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia in the Madison Community
CREECA works in many ways to fulfill its mission as a U.S. Department of Education Title VI National Resource Center—through both face-to-face and online engagement. While the world’s social dynamics have shifted tremendously, CREECA’s commitment …
CREECA Participates in Key Outreach Events for Wisconsin’s Youth
A hallmark of CREECA’s mission is to serve as a resource on Russia, Eastern and Central Europe, and Central Asia for educators and the broader community. One way we achieve this goal is by igniting …
Cross-Unit Collaboration and Student Leaders Plan Russian Winter Extravaganza at UW-Madison
UW-Madison’s Russian Winter Extravaganza on December 4, 2019 was a celebration of Russian language and culture for Russianists and the larger Badger community. In addition to winter-inspired crafts, games, and treats such as коровки (a …