WISLI Professional Development Workshop

Memorial Union
@ 9:45 am - 1:00 pm

Saturday, July 29 – 9:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Workshop Facilitator: Lydia Odegard, Language Directions Specialist, UW-Madison Language Institute Coffee, tea, bagels, muffins, and fresh seasonal fruit will be served. This interactive, in-person workshop provides …

Panel Discussion: Opportunities in Human Services

Microsoft Teams
@ 2:00 pm

View Recording Welcome Remarks: Laura Hammond, LPO Director and AIPS U.S. Director, UW-Madison Language Program Office (LPO) Panelists: Irfan Kovankaya, Senior Account Executive, Spitfire Strategies Irfan Kovankaya is a changemaker with years of experience in community organizing, …

Panel Discussion: Opportunities in Government

Microsoft Teams
@ 2:30 pm

This panel will not be recorded; this is a live-only event. Welcome Remarks: Laura Hammond, LPO Director and AIPS U.S. Director, UW-Madison Language Program Office (LPO) Panelists: Susan Falatko, Diplomat in Residence – Midwest, U.S. Department …

Keynote Address: Lachlyn Soper, Diplomat, U.S. Department of State

Microsoft Teams
@ 1:30 pm

View Recording “Words That Work: Transforming Your Life with Language” Lachlyn Soper, Diplomat, U.S. Department of State Boost Your Career Prospects with Linguistic Skills: Discover how mastering a less commonly-taught language can enhance your employability, …

Panel Discussion: Opportunities in the Private Sector

Microsoft Teams
@ 2:00 pm

View Recording Welcome Remarks: Felecia Lucht, Academic Director, and WISLI Director, UW-Madison Language Program Office (LPO) Panelists: Lydia Greve, Resource Mobilization and Grant Manager at the World Organisation for Animal Health Lydia Greve works as a Resource …