Programs

Investigating and prosecuting human rights violations. Guests are from Burkino Faso, the Czech Republic, Rawanda, and Tanzania.

On March 23 the Program Committee will offer members a 1 hour ZOOM presentation by Patricia Haberkorn, a German graduate student from the UW International Reach Cross-Cultural Speakers Program. Patricia will talk about her native German culture and her experiences here at UW-Madison. More details and sign-up information from the Program Committee of Mike Lambert ...

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The Program Committee invites members to join them on April 22nd for a Sierra Leone cultural ZOOM presentation by UW grad student Aruna Kallon.

Chemical Engineering South Korean Student showcases aspects of Korean culture.

Friendship Force member Tom Miller will take us on a “zoom” trip to Ukraine several years before the Russian invasion.

Jewish Social Services (JSS) of Madison is pleased to invite you to our World Refugee Day Panel Discussion.

On Friday, June 23rd, our very own Member at Large - Donna Ulteig, who served as FOCCUS vice-president for 15 years, will present her experiences with survivors of the Chernobyl disaster.

Trivia Night is Tuesday, July 19th via Zoom.

In her zoom presentation, Magdi will focus on visual experiences: photos of Belém, Manaus, a boat tour of Rio Negro of Amazonia, and her wonderful time with FF members in Fortaleza and São Luis. Stay tuned for details on how to join in.

Many of you have savored spicy specialties from the Chinese province of Sichuan (old spelling Szechwan) at local restaurants. Ready for another “taste” of southwestern China?  In less than a week, Lin, a senior at UW-M majoring in philosophy and political science, will highlight her home city of Chengdu at 5:30 pm via zoom. The ...

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