Join International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and Campus Safety to be trained in self-defense. Alton Poole, community outreach specialist, Campus Safety, will lead the training. This event takes place on Saturday, February 17, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. (CST) in 1117 University Capitol Center.

This Life in Iowa event is a great opportunity to learn about personal safety and self-defense and will give you practical skills that you can use. 

Life in Iowa is a program designed to assist international students in adjusting to life and the academic system here at the University of Iowa. It includes cultural events and academic sessions, as well as career series.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Shuhui Lin in advance at 319-335-0335 or shuhui-lin@uiowa.edu. 

International Programs (IP) at the University of Iowa (UI) is committed to enriching the global experience of UI students, faculty, staff, and the general public by leading efforts to promote internationally oriented teaching, research, creative work, and community engagement.  IP provides support for international students and scholars, administers scholarships and assistance for students who study, intern, or do research abroad, and provides funding opportunities and grant-writing assistance for faculty engaged in international research. IP shares their stories through various media, and by hosting multiple public engagement activities each year.