Fall 2006 News
December 2006
Katulis To Discuss U.S. Policy In Middle East At Lecture
Date: Tuesday, December 19th, 2006
Time: Noon
Place: International Commons (Room 1117), University Capitol Centre
Brian Katulis, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress in Washington, D.C., will present ""Middle East 'Hotspots': Perspectives on U.S. Policy for 2007" in the Old Capitol Town Center in downtown Iowa City. The lecture is free and open to the public, and a light lunch will be served.
For more information please visit the IP news release.
Michael Schiffer To Discuss North Korean Policy
Date: Tuesday, December 12th, 2006
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Place: Rockwood Fellowship Hall, Congregational Church, 30 N. Clinton St.
Michael Schiffer, program officer in Policy Analysis and Dialogue at the Stanley Foundation, will lecture on "North Korea Policy after the Nuclear Test" at the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council (ICFRC) luncheon. The deadline to register is Friday, Dec. 8 by noon. For more information please visit the ICFRC news release.
November 2006
Muslim World Journal of Human Rights Electronic Resources
The Berkeley Electronic Press is pleased to announce a special issue of its peer-reviewed electronic journal, the Muslim World Journal of Human Rights (MWJHR). This issue examines Post-September 11th Developments in Human Rights in the Muslim World.
The University of Iowa has obtained a site license for the Muslim World Journal of Human Rights. This means that you have unrestricted access to the full-text of all papers if accessed from an on-campus computer. For off-campus access visit InfoHawk and search for the journal's title. If you are on-campus, you may view any of the articles in question simply by clicking on the links below.
Articles
Shadi Mokhtari "Human Rights in the Post-September 11th Era: Between Hegemony and Emancipation".
Cyra A. Choudhury "Comprehending 'Our' Violence: Reflections on the Liberal Universalist Tradition, National Identity and the War on Iraq".
Chrystie Flournoy Swiney "Racial Profiling of Arabs and Muslims in the US: Historical, Empirical, and Legal Analysis Applied to the War on Terrorism".
Charles Schmitz "Yemeni Reflections on Guantanamo and American Efforts for Political Reform in the Arab World".
Jasmin Zine "Between Orientalism and Fundamentalism: The Politics of Muslim Women's Feminist Engagement".
Café Central Movie
Bride and Prejudice - Sponsored by OISS and OASIS
Date: Friday, December 1st, 2006
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Place: The Commons, University Capitol Centre
"Hollywood meets Bollywood" in a dancing-singing movie. Refreshments provided with the film.
Continue dancing at The Cultural Ball
A night full of international dance, music, cuisine, and fun!
Sponsored by OASIS and UIISA
Date: Friday, December 1st, 2006
Time: 8:00pm
Place: IMU Second Floor Ballroom
Tickets to The Cultural Ball are $2 and can be purchased at the IMU Box Office, at the Café Central Movie, or by contacting Lauren Reynolds.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate, please contact Helen Jameson at (319) 335-3584.
Indian Student Alliance Celebrates Diwali
Date: Saturday, December 2nd, 2006
Time: 5:30 pm
Place: Hancher Auditorium
The University of Iowa's Indian Student Alliance (ISA) is hosting a cultural event in celebration of the South Asian festival, Diwali. This year's event is entitled "Ek Chamakti Raat" or "A Glittering Night." UI International Programs is a major sponsor of this event. For more information, please visit the Diwali news release.
International Social Hour
In celebration of International Education Week, UI International Programs invites you to an information coffeehouse social hour! At the event, various international and student organizations will be on hand to talk about how you can get more involved on campus and in the community.
Date: Thursday, November 16th
Time: 7-9 pm
Location: House of Aromas, 118 South Clinton Street, Iowa City
For more information download the IP Social Hour flyer
Pomerantz Career Center Leadership Academy
The Career Leadership Academy is an exciting opportunity for students to develop their leadership and employment skills while earning academic credit. Career Leadership Academy credit-bearing program, four semesters in length, consisting of seminars, activities and events designed to give students an edge as leaders in the classroom, on-campus, and in their career fields. Academy students will discuss concepts of leadership and employability as well as have exclusive opportunities for networking with employers and community leaders.
For more information, eligibility, and application information visit the Career Leadership Academy Website or contact Tammy Hoeger
The Des Moines Center Internship Program
The University of Iowa Pomerantz Career Center announces a new initiative designed to provide professional experience to University of Iowa students in the Des Moines metro area. This new internship program includes both classroom and service learning.
The University of Iowa Des Moines Center Internship Program allows undergraduate students to earn 12 credit hours while engaged in a paid professional internship in Iowa's state capitol.
Through the Des Moines Center experience, students:
- Apply knowledge and develop professional skills
- Discover and explore future career areas
- Improve communication and leadership skills
- Prepare for life after college
- Engage in service learning
- Earn academic credit
For more information, eligibility, and application information visit The Des Moines Center Internship Program Website or contact Gerald Wickham, Associate Director or Sara Burden, Career Advisor
Study Abroad Orientations
Beginning this semester, the Office for Study Abroad is offering three new optional orientation sessions in addition to the mandatory TIPS presentation. These sessions are designed to give more specific information on a variety of topics. This semster's sessions include:
Traveling Around Europe (1117 UCC)
Monday, November 13th (10:30-11:30) and Wednesday, November 15th (1:30-2:30)
Peer advisers give suggestions on how to travel safely and economically around Europe based on their own experiences
Packing to Go Abroad (1117 UCC)
Tuesday, November 14th (4:30-5:30) and Wednesday, November 15th (2:30-3:30)
Get suggestions on what to pack and how to pack it for a semester abroad. You may be surprised by these first-hand ideas. Peer advisers will demonstrate good and bad packing techniques and give tips on items to leave behind as well as items to never forget!
Maximizing Language Learning Abroad (1100 UCC)
Tuesday, November 28th (4:30-5:30)
Lisa Dykstra, director of the Spanish General Education Program, will offer students practical tips to learn more language outside of the classroom. The session is designed for both foreign language majors and non-majors looking to get the most of their experience.
For more information on these sessions visit the Study Abroad Predeparture Website.
Hotel Rwanda Screening
Sunday, November 5th, 2:40pm
Mayflower Multi-purpose Room
Sunday, November 5 in the Mayflower MPR there will be a film screening of Hotel Rwanda. The room will be open at 2:40 for light refreshments with the movie beginning at 3:00.
Following the movie, there will be an optional discussion led by Edward Miner, PhD, Director of the UI African Studies program, and Kate Karacy, head of the UI Amnesty International and Human Trafficking groups. The discussion will last approximately one hour.
October 2006
PRISM Meeting
Monday, October 30, 2006, 6pm, Commons UCC
Join us in the commons for the first meeting of the semester. We'll be discussing plans for the year and enjoying pizza and the company of fellow students. Come help us get PRISM off the ground this year! Everyone is welcome.
International Careers Informational Session
Wednesday, October 25, 2006, 12:30-1:30pm, Commons, UCC
With your midterms (hopefully) behind you, you may not be thinking of your future career but we are! International Studies and PRISM have teamed up with the Pomerantz Career Center to provide an informational session on international careers. Join us this Wednesday, October 25th at 12:30 pm in the International Commons of the UCC. Jim Seyfer, a Placement Specialist in the Career Center, will be providing information on potential careers in the international arena as well as highlighting career resources available right here on the UI campus.
Join us for PIZZA and get a jump on planning your career!
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to attend, please contact Russ Brown at 335-0590 or russell-t-brown@uiowa.edu.
Careers for International Studies Majors
This fall, the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights (UICHR) will again sponsor the “Careers for Change” lecture series, a series of talks designed to introduce students to careers in social justice and human rights.
These lectures will provide you with information on careers possible with a major in International Studies.
The full schedule is available on the UICHR calendar
The UICHR has many other career and informational resources available and encourages you to visit their website or their office in 1120 University Capitol Centre.
Course Options for First-Year Students
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is offering First-Year Seminars for the Spring 2007 semester. Some of these seminars contain material of interest to students in International Studies. The full list is available at the CLAS website
These seminars do not count toward the IS major requirements, but they make excellent electives to help you round out your degree. Remember, these seminars are a unique opportunity available only to first-year students so make sure you take advantage of them while you can!