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Korean Studies Research Network to host 2nd annual conference, Oct. 21-22

Tuesday, September 20, 2022
This two-day conference will bring together leaders and scholars of Korea-related topics and engage them in an open dialogue about opportunities to facilitate collaborative research among scholars and graduate students in the state of Iowa and throughout the Midwest.
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Latin American Studies Program lecture examines Renaissance with global perspective, Oct. 13

Friday, September 16, 2022
This lecture explores the ways that our understanding of the Renaissance is changing as scholars adopt a more inclusive, global perspective on the years between 1350 and 1700.
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Meet our fall 2022 study abroad correspondents

Friday, September 16, 2022
UI study abroad correspondents will be sharing their stories from around the world. Let the vicarious travels begin! 
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Life in Iowa to host session on time management during the job search, Sept. 22

Thursday, September 15, 2022
Learn about time management strategies you can utilize during your job search and get answers to questions about Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT).
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The Korean Studies Research Network to host talk on webtoons and masculinity, Oct. 6

Thursday, September 15, 2022
Dr. Park sheds new light on the rise of affective male audiences in the Korean digital media context and its relationship to changing modes of masculinity.
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Air Force ROTC cadet breaks barriers for those who follow

Third-year student Gursharan Virk recently became the first Air Force cadet granted permission to wear traditional Sikh garb as part of his military uniform.
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International artist Nigel Hall to visit UI campus September 22-23

The campus is now a little more beautiful thanks to a new sculpture that has been installed at the Tippie College of Business. “Natural Pearl” by British sculptor Nigel Hall can be found in the courtyard of the Pappajohn Business Building (PBB) at the University of Iowa.
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“Dividing Lines”: On Poetry and Diplomacy

An article by Christopher Merrill on the potent connection between poetry and diplomacy.
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Life in Iowa to host session on reducing job search anxiety, Sept. 29

Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Staff Psychologist Tianyi Xie, of University Counseling Service, shares stress management skills and discusses ways to reduce job search anxiety.
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In the news: Ron McMullen featured on IPR’s River to River

Ron McMullen, UI Ambassador in Residence and associate professor, speaks about his recent visit to Kosovo and Iowa’s close ties.