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In the news: Eyes Closed Eyes Open to bring International Writing Program and Department of Dance together

Friday, February 26, 2021
The International Writing Program and Department of Dance collaborated to present visual interpretations of written works and look into the future with their Eyes Closed Eyes Open multidisciplinary event, which premieres on Feb. 25 at 5:30 p.m.

In the news: Iowa City To Celebrate International Women's Day With Night Of 1000 Dinners On March 10

Thursday, February 25, 2021
Night of 1000 Dinners, a virtual community celebration of International Women's Day, will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on March 10, 2021.

In the news: Black immigrants killed by police are a testament to the impossibility of un-Blackening one's self in America

Monday, February 22, 2021
Nnuro explores the conflicts and delusions encountered in the pursuit of American identity in his forthcoming debut novel, "What Napoleon Could Not Do," and in a WorldCanvass program on Wednesday, Feb. 24, with Yaa Gyasi.

Opportunity to apply to join the Alpha Tau Chapter of Phi Beta Delta

Friday, February 19, 2021
Learn about the Alpha Tau Chapter of Phi Beta Delta, including membership criteria and application information.

Study abroad considered 'best experience of my time as an undergraduate'

Friday, February 19, 2021
Lyndi Kiple, undergraduate student from Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain, through IES during the Spring 2019 semester. Kiple feels her time abroad provided the best experience of her undergraduate career. Scholarship funding helped to ease the financial burdens to allow her to maximize her time in Barcelona.

Scholarship funding helped make study abroad experience in Barcelona, Spain, possible

Friday, February 19, 2021
Shakira Del Toro, undergraduate student studying English and creative writing from Aurora, Illinois, studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain, through IES during the Spring 2020 semester. While her time there was cut short due to Covid-19, she feels fortunate for the time she was able to spend abroad, and grateful for the multiple sources of scholarship funding that helped to make her study abroad experience possible.

UI named a top producer of Fulbright students for sixth consecutive year

Friday, February 19, 2021
When measuring the ratio of applicants to winners, the UI ranks first in the nation with nearly 50% of its applicants receiving awards

In the news: UI named a top producer of Fulbright students for sixth consecutive year

Friday, February 19, 2021
For the sixth year in a row, the University of Iowa has been named a top producer of Fulbright students for 2020–21 with a record 24 recipients.

Virtual study abroad - an extremely enriching experience

Thursday, February 18, 2021
Mid-way of dragging myself through the “COVID semester”, I found myself lacking meaningful academic experiences. I remember sitting in my room thinking of ways I could be more involved considering the circumstances of the global pandemic.

COVID care for vulnerable populations on March 16 WorldCanvass

Thursday, February 18, 2021
Physicians, researchers, and advocates for Iowa’s most vulnerable populations will address public health and the pandemic, the needs of marginalized and vulnerable populations, and the challenge of vaccine hesitancy on the next WorldCanvass. The program, produced by UI International Programs and hosted by Joan Kjaer, begins at 5:30 p.m. on March 16. WorldCanvass is free and open to all.