International Reach (Reach) is a cultural speakers program sponsored by International Student Services at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The program places international speakers in schools, campus venues and community organizations for presentations, discussions and/or conversations. It provides interesting opportunities for international students and their dependents to volunteer to share perspectives on their home countries with teachers, students and area residents for the purposes of furthering global education and intercultural dialogue. The main purpose of Reach is to enhance international students’ experience and encourage global awareness and cultural understanding through the sharing of cultural experiences between the international student body and the Madison community.
Learn about International Reach and check out our Ambassadors’ Profiles!
International undergraduate and graduate students are all welcome to join the Reach program as volunteers!
Community partners at UW–Madison and throughout the Madison area are encouraged to connect with International Reach for a presentation.
Apply to Become an International Reach Ambassador
The Reach program provides unique opportunities for volunteers to interact with campus and the broader Madison community including opportunities to experience firsthand American classrooms, meet other international students, and contribute to campus culture.
Request a Presentation
How does International Reach work?
In order to request one or more Reach volunteers to speak at your event, please fill out an electronic form that asks for all of the details of your event. Reach staff will then review your request and the current Reach volunteers to see if a match can be made. After a match is made, Reach staff will be continuously facilitating communication and event logistics between the requester and volunteer(s) to ensure the presentation / event is successful.
Past events have included:
– School organization events
– Wedding traditions from around the world
– High School international club discussion
– Campus advisor training: International student discussion
– Diversity Day: International fair (elementary school)
– High school world History/Geography class
– Panel discussion with international students
Not sure what to request?
Check our Reach Ambassadors Bio Page to see what they are interested in talking about!
For more information view the Reach Requester Orientation Video
Request a Speaker
We will contact you within three business days of receiving your information.
Meet the Team
Contact us
Email: reach@iss.wisc.edu
Phone: 608-262-2044
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The International Reach Team is committed to supporting cross-cultural communication and engagement for all international students at UW–Madison.
International Reach Program: Sharing Global Perspectives with the Madison community
International Reach Annual Reports
Learn a little bit more about how the International Reach program works by reading our reports. Within them, you will find data about our ambassadors, requests, and goals for every academic school year.