World-renowned journalist Roger Thurow started on The Daily Iowan’s sports desk. Now, he covers food shortages and malnutrition across the globe.

International Programs Annual Photo Contest one highlight of International Education Week

A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, International Education Week celebrates the many ways international education and exchange opportunities prepare citizens for community building in both national and international settings. International Education Week 2018 will be observed November 12 - 16, 2018.

The Japan Foundation, International Programs, the Center for Asian and Pacific Studies, and the Division of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures are pleased to invite master woodcarver Kitazawa Hideta and noh performer and playwright David Crandall to the University of Iowa campus for a three-day event of workshops, and performances (November 12-14). ​​​​​​

International Programs will host a Boren Awards information session on Tuesday, November 13, from 3:30-5 p.m. in 1117 University Capitol Centre. Learn about award requirements, the application process, and have your questions answered by Boren representative Jeff Cary and campus advisor Karen Wachsmuth. 

A UI program sent 13 students to Romania for research among the minority Roma population.

UI students who are interested in having a unique hands-on study abroad experience in Italy are invited to attend an information session on the Archaeological Field Work Abroad program, on Tuesday, November 6, from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in 1111B University Capitol Centre. 

I have been slow to post recently because I have had a lot going on recently. After Chuseok ended, I started feeling a pain towards my tailbone that prevented me from sitting, sleeping on my side or back, and walking long distances.

Defending his dissertation in May, Byung Wook Kim has one final semester devoted to the completion of his research about how news covers climate change in Korea. Kim was recognized by two organizations for his work.