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In response to the growing global importance of Brazil in economic and political spheres, the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s International Division and the Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies (LACIS) Program developed an interdisciplinary initiative aimed at producing collaborative research, teaching and outreach projects focused on Brazil.
The overarching goal of the Brazil Initiative was to bring faculty and alumni together with private donors, businesses and state agencies to help Wisconsin better understand and engage with Brazil as an emerging global economy. The Brazil Initiative also worked to expand UW-Madison’s Study Abroad Programs in Brazil. This initiative built on Wisconsin’s long-standing involvement with Brazil: Portuguese language instruction at UW-Madison goes back almost 70 years and the Summer Intensive Portuguese Institute, supported by the U.S. Department of Education’s Title VI program, has been offered since 1985.
If you have questions about the Brazil Initiative, please contact Professor Kathyrn Sanchez (Department of Spanish and Portuguese).
Brazil-Related Events
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- April 10
Summer Intensive Portuguese Institute (SIPI) 2022
This special eight-week course is designed for people wishing to study beginning Brazilian Portuguese.
The Institute will take place at UW-Madison during the eight-week summer session, June 20-August 12, 2022.
Joaquim Nabuco Award - Previous Competition Results
This award is given annually to the two best essays on Brazil (any field) by one undergraduate, and one graduate, degree-seeking, UW-Madison student. Please note: this program is currently on hold due to COVID.
Study Abroad
Brazil is a country that stands out for its growing economy. Learning Portuguese, knowing the nation and training academically in this beautiful country will provide a differential value to your professional career.
Brazil Initiative Archive
Search for information about previous programming organized and sponsored by the Brazil Initiative, as well as general Brazil-focused programming.
