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Symposium to discuss corruption and the rise of populism Mar. 31-Apr. 2

Monday, February 21, 2022
“Corruption, the Rise of Populism, and the Future of Democracy" is a three-day symposium bringing together leading corruption and anti-corruption scholars from across disciplines and geographic areas.
Becoming South Korean Mothers

Korean Studies to host lecture on North Korean defector mothers in South Korea Mar. 11

Wednesday, February 16, 2022
The Korean Studies Research Network and International Programs will present a virtual lecture by guest speaker Dr. Jeongeun Lee entitled "Becoming South Korean Mothers: North Korean Defector Mothers in South Korea" on Friday, March 11, from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m., via Zoom. 

Fulbright info session to be held Feb 21

Monday, February 14, 2022
Would you like to teach English, study, or do research abroad for an academic year at no cost?

Train to Barcelona

Monday, February 14, 2022
Hello from Barcelona!! These past few days have been an absolute blast and I still can’t believe this is real life!
Man touching Anne Frank sapling

UI prepares for Anne Frank tree sapling to arrive on campus

Sunday, February 13, 2022
The UI will put an iron cage and other safety precautions in place to protect the Anne Frank tree sapling arriving in April.e

In the news: Artist celebrates UI’s rich history, global impact

Thursday, February 10, 2022
University of Iowa student Gul Rukh Mehboob will return to Pakistan with a PhD, and through her art leave a piece of herself behind in Iowa. Her watercolor painting of Old Capitol was selected to celebrate the university’s 175 years as an institution and to commemorate the installation of President Barbara Wilson.

In the news: Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest meets with Iowa City, UI leaders

Thursday, February 10, 2022
Daniel Aschheim, deputy consul general and consulate general of Israel to the Midwest, met with leaders from the University of Iowa and Iowa City during a visit to give a lecture hosted by International Programs and the Tippie College of Business.
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In the news: Keeping Anne Frank’s story alive in Iowa

Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Through the Let Me Be Myself: The Life Story of Anne Frank exhibit, a tree-planting ceremony, and virtual webinars, Anne Frank’s story is taught, discussed, and kept alive at the University of Iowa.

In the news: University of Iowa students study abroad despite COVID-19 restrictions

Wednesday, February 9, 2022
University of Iowa students studying abroad while adhering to the COVID-19 restrictions in their respective countries. Students in Europe can travel throughout their countries and will soon be able to cross borders into other European Union countries.
iPeer kick-off party

iPeer Mentorship Program supports new international students

Friday, February 4, 2022
Established in Fall 2020 by the International Student Advisory Board (ISAB), the iPeer Mentorship Program (iPeer) pairs new international students (mentees) with returning international students (mentors). As the only peer-to-peer mentorship program designed for international students on campus, iPeer aims to provide support to new international students for their transition in the first semester and personal development, as well as to empower them to become leaders on campus.