Past Event Category: Professional Development

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  • Jul 28
    Strategies in Autonomous Language Learning: A Tool for Sustained Language Skills

    Zoom

    Workshop Description: Classroom instruction provides important guidance in foreign language learning, but autonomous learning equips language learners with tools to sustain acquired language skills beyond the classroom. This workshop draws on principles of autonomous language learning to equip participants with tools to develop effective learning habits, monitor progress, and create personalized plans for ongoing assessment …

  • Jul 23
    View from the Hinterlands: Why Caring About the Entire World Matters for U.S. National Security

    Speakers Welcome Remarks: Laura Hammond, Director, Language Program Office Introduction: Dr. Dave Schroeder, Director of National Security Initiatives, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research Keynote Address: Dr. Eric A. Miller, Senior Advisor for Open Source Intelligence, National Digital Exploitation & OSINT Center Co-sponsored by the UW–Madison Russian Flagship Program. Keynote Bio Dr. Miller was appointed Senior …

  • Jul 14
    Launching Your International Career

    Zoom

    Workshop Description In this workshop, you’ll explore the steps and strategies for finding international work experiences that align with your personal and professional goals. Presenters will define international work and review some of the challenges and benefits of pursuing a career abroad. You’ll have the opportunity to reflect on your own reasons for pursuing international …

  • Jun 23
    Lead With Languages: Communicating Transferable and Technical Skills

    Zoom

    Workshop Description In this interactive virtual workshop, you will explore the types of skills language learners develop – both the transferable and the technical – and learn strategies for communicating these skills throughout the job/internship application process. At the end of this workshop, you will be able to: Registration A registration link will be emailed …

  • Jun 19
    SASLI Global Professionals Panel

    Featuring: Cody Arigo, Raj Balkaran, Tori Gross, Vijay Limaye, and Galen Murton

    Zoom

    SASLI students will join an in-class panel featuring global professionals who will share how language skills and regional expertise have shaped their paths across a range of fields. Panelists will offer stories, advice, and insights to help you explore career possibilities, build connections, and see how your skills can lead to meaningful, globally connected work. …

  • Jun 19
    CESSI Global Professionals Panel

    Featuring: Dennis Keen and Marika Olijar

    Zoom

    CESSI students will join an in-class panel featuring global professionals who will share how language skills and regional expertise have shaped their paths across a range of fields. Panelists will offer stories, advice, and insights to help you explore career possibilities, build connections, and see how your skills can lead to meaningful, globally connected work. …

  • Jun 19
    SEASSI Global Professionals Panel

    Featuring: Alex Compton, Beiyin Deng, Macey Mayes, and Veronica Pham

    Zoom & Van Vleck B309

    SEASSI students will join an in-class panel featuring global professionals who will share how language skills and regional expertise have shaped their paths across a range of fields. Panelists will offer stories, advice, and insights to help you explore career possibilities, build connections, and see how your skills can lead to meaningful, globally connected work. …

  • Jun 19
    The Middle East that America Just Can’t Get Away From

    Featuring: David Romano

    Zoom

    Abstract: More than 15 years ago, the Obama administration announced that the U.S. would be ‘pivoting towards Asia’ in its foreign policy focus. Subsequent administrations indicated the same desire to focus on China and Asia. Yet time after time, developments in the Middle East prevented such a pivot by the U.S.. What is it about …

  • Jun 19
    The Value of Studying Portuguese Language and Culture

    Featuring: Célia Bianconi and Dr. Silvia Ramos-Sollai

    Zoom

    Abstract: Discussion regarding the pursuit of careers and opportunities in Portuguese in the US. Dr. Célia Bianconi is a Master Lecturer and head of the Portuguese Language Program at Boston University, where she teaches courses on Portuguese language and Brazilian culture. She holds a PhD in Educational Studies from Lesley University. Dr. Bianconi’s main research …

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