2001 Archived News
July 2001
Jul 11
Muscatine, IA- Muscatine Journal
Study abroad recipients
The University of Iowa has awarded 21 presidential scholarships for study abroad for the 2001-2002 academic year.
Jul 13
Webster City, IA-Daily Freeman-Journal
Russian doctors meet with U. of Iowa Staff
Russian doctors and University Hospitals staff trade information and ideas for treatment and education about HIV and AIDS.
Jul 14
Muscatine, IA-Muscatine Journal
Russian doctors meet with hospital staff to discuss AIDS
Russian doctors and University Hospitals staff trade information and ideas for treatment and education about HIV and AIDS.
Jul 14
Omaha, NE-Omaha World-Herald
Russian Doctors seek Help in AIDS Fight
Russian doctors are in Iowa City for three days as part of a nationwide trip. The Doctors are meeting with University Hospitals to discuss treatment and education about the HIV virus and AIDS.
Jul 27
Iowa City Press Citizen
UI's Translation Lab Closes
The University of Iowa has closed its Translation Lab. No UI employees have been terminated as a result of this Closure. This service unit was within the Continuing Education Sector."
Jul 27
Iowa City Gazette
Translation office closing should save UI about $100,000
University of Iowa officials expect to save an estimated $100,000 from the closure of the Translation Office in early July.
Jul 29
Mason City, IA-Globe-Gazette
U of I plans to close translation office
The University of Iowa plans to close the translation office in order to save an estimated $100, 000.
Jul 30
Newton, IA-Newton Daily News
University of Iowa to close translation office
University of Iowa plans to close the office that provides translation services to faculty, staff and students in order to save and estimated $100,000.
Jul 31
Omaha, NE-Omaha World-Herald
U of I to Close Its Language Lab
The University of Iowa plans to close its only language lab which provides translation services to faculty, staff and students.
August 2001
Aug. 18
Des Moines Register
Old-fashioned fun at the U of I
375 students join to square dance as part of international student orientation prior to classes.
Aug 18
Iowa City Gazette
Get to know Students
Members of the community have an opportunity to get to know students from around the world by participating in the Friends of International Students program."
Aug 19
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Chinese student finds America with friend
International Student from China experiences America and Iowa at its best because of matched friend from Friends of International Students which is affiliated with the Office of international Students and Scholars at the University of Iowa.
Aug 22
Iowa City- Community News Advertiser
Befriend and International Student
Participants are needed for the Friends of International Students (FIS) program. FIS matches local residents with international students at the University of Iowa.
Aug 23
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Foreign students need friends
Volunteer community friends are matched with international students to spend time together doing fun activities that are part of life.
Friends of International Students needs volunteers to befriend a international student.
Aug 25
Iowa City Gazette
Cultural exchange-International students, mentors benefit from UI Program
International Students in Iowa City who attend the University of Iowa can learn about American Culture in-depth with the help of Friends of International Students(FIS), a university sponsored program.
Aug 26
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Picnic greets foreign students
1800 International Students are expected to attend U of I during the 2001-2002 academic year. These students have a chance to be matched up with a local resident to make the transition the best one possible. Students and residents were greeted at a local potluck picnic at City Park.
Aug 26
Iowa City Gazette
Romanians get Iowa Help
Local Iowa City Church partners up with church in Janosfalva, a Tansylvanian village of 400 in the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains. The Iowa City Church members have contributed almost $25,000 to projects of its Romanian Partner.
Aug 27
Iowa City-The Daily Iowan
Studying abroad priceless, many say
Students report that study abroad is a way to receive better education, become more flexible and confident, and enrich their lives overall.
The cost of going abroad varies depending where students go, but taking advantage of this opportunity is a good way to increase chances of getting a better paying job in the future.
If students are interested they should contact the Office for Study Abroad.
Aug 27
Iowa City-The Daily Iowan
International Students with out home
At least a dozen international students remain homeless after 400 arrived the UI to encounter a housing shortage due to growing freshman class. Students are being placed with faculty members until definite housing assignments are arranged.
Aug 29
Iowa City-Community News Advertiser
Picnic to welcome international writers
Potluck picnic will welcome 29 University of Iowa 2001 International Writing Program participants from 24 countries.
September 2001
Sept. 2
Des Moines Sunday Register-IowaLife
A Hunger for Knowledge
An internship in India through the World of Food Prize Institute taught Ankeny student Jacquelyn Johnson what real poverty is.
Sep 3
Iowa City Press-Citizen
CIVIC picnic welcomes writers
The Council for International Visitors to Iowa Cities (CIVIC is having an annual potluck to welcome the 29 participants in the 20001Intrnational Writing Program.
Sep 8
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Verdi topic of lecture series
Four leading international Verdi scholars will visit the University of Iowa in the fall as part of International Program's Distinguished Lecture Series' "perspectives on the Music of Verdi." Four lectures will be held to discuss Verdi's work.
Sept. 8
Swedish students to job shadow Iowans
Students from Sweden come to Iowa to learn about the culture, the Hispanic People in North Liberty, life in the Iowa City area and of course, Farming.
Sept. 13
Iowa City Press-Citizen
UI calls for international understanding
University urges campus to understand that international students are "strong assets and friends" as stated by International Programs Christopher Roy.
Sept. 14
Iowa City Gazette
Muslims meet Hostility, support
After receiving a few threatening calls regarding the Sept. 11th incident, Iowa City Muslims seek support, and try to keep a low profile on campus.
Sept. 17
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Israelis, Palestinians argue over truce talks
Israel and the Palestinias argues Sunday over conditions needed to begin truce talks. U.S. Officials believe calking Israeli-Palestinian tensions is important to enlist Arab states in an international anti-terrorism coalition after the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
Sept. 19
UI News-Iowa City Press-Citizen
Wing to speak on Mideast
University of Iowa Law Professor Adrien Wing will speak on "The Middle East: What's next?" to kick off the International Mondays lecture series.
Sept. 19
Iowa City Gazette
Pride, education become focus of Muslims in I.C.
Members of the Muslim community urged each other to continue to be proud of their religious beliefs while reaching out and educating others in the community in the rude wakening of the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks.
Sept. 20
The Daily Iowan
UI Muslims counter bigotry
The UI Association of Muslims vowed to educate the public about the "peace-loving" qualities of Islam after the Taliban government asked all Muslims to prepare for a "holy war" against the United States if it attacks Afghanistan.
Sept. 20
Iowa City Gazette
I.C. forum focusing on attack changes location
A discussion on the issues surrounding the terrorist attack. The forum "Reflecting On September 11th: What Are appropriate Responses?" will be held at the IMU's second floor ballroom.
Sept. 20
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Journalist to discuss bin Laden
Robert Fisk, an award-winning British journalist known for his coverage of the Middle East and other hot spots around the world will give a public lecture at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. @ in the Second Floor Ballroom, IMU.
Sept. 21
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Forum urges caution in search for justice
University of Iowa forum focussed on redefining the way Americans view themselves. The forum was held on Thursday, September 20 in response to September 11th's terrorist attacks.
Sept. 22
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Study Abroad Fair at IMU
All University of Iowa Students interested in studying abroad have an opportunity to learn more about the study abroad program at that IMU Study Abroad Fair.
Sept. 22
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Journalist to speak about Middle East
Robert Fisk, Middle East correspondent for the London's Independent newspaper, who has interviewed Islamic leader Osama bin Laden will address Middle East issues at 7:30p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, in the Main Lunge of the Iowa Memorial Union.
Sept. 23
Iowa City Gazette
This should not happen anywhere
Mileta Prodanovic talks about Serbia's reaction to the bombing of the World Trade Center.
Sept. 23
Iowa City Gazette
In India, we have seen this before
Shashi Warrier writes about India's reaction to the tragedy in New York.
Sept. 25
Daily Iowan
UI program to monitor attacks' effect on safety
Some concern is targeted toward students who are studying abroad or on their way to go study abroad.
Safety issues may be a discouragement to students but the popularity of study abroad is still high at UI.
Sept. 27
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Religion professor to discuss attacks
James Mccue, and emeritus professor of religion at the University of Iowa will discuss "September 11th and the Responsibilities of a University in a Democratic Superpower," next Monday in the International Center as part of the International Mondays lecture series.
Sept. 29
The Gazette
Human rights center condemns attacks
Programs on Middle East changed
A revamped local Middle East Education Week will start with a lecture panel on international laws that guide human rights principles. Other events will take place through out the week.
Sept. 30
The Gazette
Foreign students 'nervous, not fearful'
Following the September 11th terrorists attacks, international students were nervous, but not fearful. Rather than arranging to go back home international students asked how they could help. According to Lois Gray, international students have been on e-mail frenzy back and forth with their families. Most students have not yet decided to go back home.
October 2001
Oct. 1
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Panel looks at Middle East
About 200 people gathered at the Shambaugh Auditorium to kick off the Middle East Education Week at the University of Iowa. The focus of a three-member panel discussed how the United States foreign policy has hurt innocent lives in the Middle East.
Upcoming evens include a program entitled "What Can We Learn From Alternative Media Sources?" and a Rally for Peace and Justice in the Middle East.
Oct. 2
The Gazette
Panel unanimous against taking military action
As part of the Middle East Education Week at the University of Iowa, Professor Rex Honey moderated the "Applying Human Rights Principle in the Middle East: International Law vs. Reality" forum at Shambaugh Auditorium.
Oct. 3
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Religion, Politics, violence highlighted in Monday talks
The School of Religion at the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences plans a discussion, "Religion, Politics and Violence: Toward Understanding September 11," from 7-9 p.m. Monday in the Terrace Room of the Iowa Memorial Union.
Oct. 3
The Gazette
Discussion to focus on Sept. 11, religion
The School of Religion at the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences plans a discussion, "Religion, Politics and Violence: Toward Understanding September 11," from 7-9 p.m. Monday in the Terrace Room of the Iowa Memorial Union.
Oct 4
Grinnell Herald-Register, Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell, UI plan Cuba symposium
A symposium on Culture, Politics and Change in Contemporary Cuba will bring the Cuban experience to Grinnell and Iowa City. Cuban intellectuals, Cuban-American scholars, and other Cuban experts will gather for 3 days of presentations, panels and discussions.
Oct. 8
Iowa City Gazette
What now for Afghan people?
September 11th terrorist attacks have left Iowa City resident on an emotional roller coaster
Oct 9
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Forum focuses on religion's role
100 people gathered to hear about the role of religion played in the events before and after the September 11th attack as part of Islamic Awareness Week.
Oct 9
The Gazette
UI forum examines religion, politics
In an effort to help others understand the intertwined nature of politics and religion, the University of Iowa School of Religion held a forum at the Iowa Memorial Union.
Oct 9
The Daily Iowan
Bin Laden is not Islam, profs say
"Osama bin Laden's cry for Muslims to take up arms and defend their religion fell on deaf ears…"
Oct 9
Iowa City Gazette
Local group may share in Nobel Prize
CIVIC (Council for International Visitors to Iowa Cities) is part of national network nominated for a 2001 Nobel Peace Prize.
Oct. 10
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Director Weighs Student Visas
Director of International Programs at the University of Iowa answers questions regarding international students' visas.
Oct. 11
Iowa City Press-Citizen
MacDonald to lecture Tuesday on U.S. foreign policy
University of Iowa professor Ken MacDonald will lecture about U.S. Foreign Policy in South and Central Asia at the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council. Co-sponsored by UI International Programs, Joe Brisben, Security Corporation of Iowa and Iowa State Band & Trust Co.
Oct 12
Iowa City Gazette
Student groups ask UI to add permanent Islam religion courses
Two University groups are asking the UI to consider adding permanent courses in Islam to the curriculum in the School of Religion.
Oct 12
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Trade negotiations bring fast-track questions
Sunday Q&A, a weekly discussion, is led by professor of geography Rex Honey, and director of Global Studies Program at the University of Iowa. The topic of this discussion was "Trade Negotiations."
Oct 13 and Oct 16
Iowa City Press-Citizen
UI Afghanistan teach-in Tuesday
Several University of Iowa student groups, including Iowans for Peace with Iraq, will have a teach-in on Afghanistan. Four guest speakers are expected to address the history leading up to the military strikes against Afghanistan, and the role of religion in the crisis and influence media coverage is having on the war and public perception.
Oct 15
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Groups launch reading project
Following Seattle and Chicago, a county wide reading project has been launched by emeritus law professor Buns Weston. The Project begins Monday, October 22nd.
Those who choose to join are going to read "The Last Summer of Reason" bye the Algerian writer Tahar Djauout.
Oct. 16
Iowa City Press-Citizen
UI project gets MacArthur grant
University of Iowa's WiderNet program has received a $470,000 grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to continue bridging the information technology gap between African and U.S. Universities.
Oct. 17
The Daily Iowan
Student casts worried eye toward Uzbekistan
23 year old student from Uzbekistan talks about leaving her country to pursue a graduate education at the University of Iowa. Her family remains in Uzbekistan fearing that deadly weapons could strike at any moment.
Oct. 18
The Gazette
Group provides glimpse at other cultures
Foreign language students at Xavier High school learned about other cultures by watching a presentation and taking a quiz at school sponsored by the AFS Cedar Rapids chapter.
Oct 20
The Gazette
Human rights grants
A$150,000 grant from the U.S. Department of State brings federal funding for research bye the UI Center for Human Rights to more thatn $1 million.
Oct 20-21
Iowa City Press-Citizen and Iowa City Gazette
Traffic issues topic of Monday discussion
Kelly J. Clifton, an assistant professor in the UI Graduate Program in Urban and Regional Planning will discuss "Transportation Issues Around the World: What can the U.S. Learn? at the International Center Lounge as part of International Mondays.
Oct 20
Iowa City Press-citizen
Musicology professor to discuss Verdi
Pierluigi Petrobelli, professor of musicology at the University of Rome-La Sapienza, speaks on "Verdi's Political Message."
Oct. 21
Fort Dodge Messenger
Officials want foreign students' records
University of Iowa and Nebraska are now required to submit detailed records on students from other countries to the Omaha office of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service.
Mason City Globe-Gazette
Officials want records of foreign students
University of Iowa and Nebraska are now required to submit detailed records on students from other countries to the Omaha office of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service.
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
INS awaits data on college students
University of Iowa and Nebraska are now required to submit detailed records on students from other countries to the Omaha office of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service.
Oct. 22
Iowa City Gazette
Universities must give INS details on foreign students
The INS has compiled a list of information they want from universities in Iowa and Nebraska about every international student on University Campus.
Oct 22
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Reading campaign starts today
The reading program "Johnson count reads the same book" modeled after similar programs in Seattle, Chicago and Rochester, N.Y., kicks off today in Johnson County. All adults and teens are encouraged to read "The Last Summer of Reason."
Oct. 22
Davenport, IA
Immigration wants records of foreign students
University of Iowa and Nebraska are now required to submit detailed records on students from other countries to the Omaha office of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service.
Oct 28
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Nigerian tensions topic of lecture
Terna P. Gbasha, a graduate of Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, Nigeria, will discuss "Ethnic and Communal Tensions in Nigeria: Pangs of Democracy or Demise of a Nation?" as part of International Programs International Mondays.
ICFRC to hold lectures this week
ICFRC, part of International Programs will hold lectures on "Global Availability and Access to Pharmaceuticals," and "What Future for the Caucasus? Specifically Azerbija and Armenia?"
Scholars to take part in globalization conference
Scholars from across the United States will address the issue of globalization at a four-day conference, "Interrogating the Globalization Project" at the IMU.
Oct 28
Iowa City Gazette and Des Moines Register
Both newspapers intensively review the shattering events that took place at UI campus Nov. 1st of 1991 when 6 were killed and one was injured.
Oct 30
A good writer shows rather than tells
Vince Ford, a New Zealand author, performs a Maori challenge, at a social studies class at Hoover Elementary School in Iowa City.
Oct 30
Iowa City Gazette
Ban would unfairly target foreign students: UI officials
The federal government is unfairly targeting international students by attempting to plug holes in how the United States issues visas.
Oct 31
Iowa City Press-Citizen
The University of Iowa Center for Human Rights has appointed a deputy director, Chivy W. Sok, project director of a $900,000 UICHR Child Labor Research Initiative recently funded by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Oct 31
Iowa City Gazette
UI hosts globalization forum this weekend
The four-day national conference, "Interrogating the Globalization Project" will run from Thursday to Sunday at the IMU.
November 2001
Nov. 1
Several articles about Government bans that targets university foreign students.
The ban, proposed by California Senator Dianne Feinstein, states that student visas will be issued in the next six months.
Nov. 10
Iowa City Gazette
I.C. meets Macedonia
Six mayors from different cites in Macedonia visited Iowa City and surrounding areas. They also met with Steve Atkins, city manager of Iowa City to discuss municipality at the Iowa City Civic Center.
Nov. 10
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Lecture to focus on cultural issues
C. Mimi Harvey, Presidential Fellow in the doctoral program in communication studies at the University of Iowa, will discuss "An Inch of Common Ground: Stories from the Field" as part of International Mondays.
Nov. 11
Iowa City Gazette
Single book gets city reading, talking
Iowa City schools read the "The Last Summer of Reason" as part of the Johnson County reading program.
Nov. 17
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Volunteer to speak on rights in Kosovo
Claire Cardewell will discuss "working for Women's Rights in Kosovo" as part of International Mondays.
Nov. 18
Des Moines Register
UI Center for Human Rgiths plans forums
Open forums will be held in Iowa City and Coralville as part of "All Johnson County Reads the Same Book".
Iowa City Press-Citizen
U.S., Russia witness gains
Week's Q&A with Russel Valentino, associate professor of Russian and director o f the Center for Russian, East European and Eurasia Studies at the University of Iowa.
Nov. 19
Daily Iowan
U.S. government inquires about UI int'l students
FBI agents and the INS have contacted more than 200 universities including the U of I to collect information about international Students, more specifically those from the Middle East.
Daily Iowan
Turkey, pumpkin pie, and sushi
International Women's Club hosts November dinner to introduce women to the thanksgiving traditions.
Nov. 21
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Muslim gropu organizes Ramadan Awareness Week
University of Iowa Students organize Ramadan Awareness week.
Nov. 24
The Gazette
Israel, Palestine supporters at UI compete for audience
University of Iowa campus supporters of Israel and Palestine have been using peace rallies, lectures, fliers and even free trips abroad to support this nations's interest in Middle Eastern affairs.
Nov. 25
Des Moines Register
Invite foreign students to our colleges instead of making it harder
Senator Dianne Feinstein, a Democrat from California, has introduced legislation that would prevent the federal government from issuing student visas to people from other countries for six months.
Nov. 27
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Local Muslims spread awareness of Ramadan
Area Muslims organized a Ramadan awareness week.
Article also explains what Ramadan is.
Iowa City Gazette
Added fees concern UI foreign students
International students at the University of Iowa are concerned about an additional fee on their tuition bills in November.
Nov. 28
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Speaker ends reading project
Te end of the six-week community reading project "All Johnnson County Reads the Same Book," ends with conversations about Tahar Djaout's novel "The Last Summer of Reason."
December 2001
Dec. 3
Iowa City Gazette
Russian-Israeli journalist to speak at UI tonight
Israel Shamir will speak on "Justice and Democracy: The Path to Middle East Peace" in Shambaugh Auditorium in the Main Library at the University of Iowa.
Dec. 4
Iowa City Press-Citizen
'Last Summer' hits a chord with Johnson County
Johnson County reading program was a success. This article also gives the numbers of books that was circulated through out the county.
Dec. 6
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Verdi lecture series final talk Monday
Philip Gossett, professor of music and the humanities at the University of Chicago, speaks on "Verdi the Craftsman." This is part of International Programs' Distinguished Lecture Series "Perspectives on the Music of Verdi."
Dec. 7
FUI-Faculty & Staff News
Community to discuss book
An open discussion of "The Last Summer of Reason" by Tahar Djaout will be held at the university of Iowa as part of International Human Rights Day.
Dec. 10
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Foreign language group offers research poster session
The University of Iowa Foreign Language Acquisition Research and Education program will sponsor a research poster session.
Dec. 10
Daily Iowan-On the Spot-Q&A
Is it right for the U.S. government to ask universities for information about international students?
Students answer with their opinion.
Dec. 11
Iowa City Gazette-Front Page
FBI interviews 3 UI students
The FBI has interviewed at least three University of Iowa students in its sweeping investigation of terrorism.
Dec. 11
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Foreign language group offers research poster session
FLARE will sponsor a research poster session on second-language acquisition and foreign-language teaching.
Dec. 12
Iowa City Gazette
FBI: UI's help not needed
The FBI will not need the help of the University of Iowa's Department of Public Safety to interview of Middle Eastern students during the agency's anti-terrorism investigation.
Dec. 12
Daily Iowan
No UI help in FBI probe of students
UI officials will not help federal law-enforcement officers conduct interviews of international students, who are growing concerned they will be targeted in the investigation into terrorism.
Dec. 12
Community News Advertiser
FLARE program to hold research presentations
The University of Iowa Foreign Language Acquisition Research and Education program will sponsor a research poster session of the second language acquisition and foreign-language teaching.
Dec. 13
Daily Iowan
Expert warns of bioterrorism
The bioterrorists who have spread anthrax through the mail have more technology than most scientists suspected.
Dec. 13
Iowa City Gazette
Library offers bioterror data
A list of Non-Fiction, Fiction, articles and Web Sites where information on Bioterrorism can be found.
Dec. 13
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Students' cultures on display at Roosevelt
Children from the Pheasant Ridge community perform folklore pieces at school as part of school assemblies.
Dec. 14
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Students to teach youths about Kenya
Two UI representatives speak to elementary school children about Kenya.
Dec. 17
Daily Iowan
You love me you hate me you know me and then…
Column written by Jesse Elliott-Drawing conclusions on the wall.
Dec. 17
Daily Iowan
UI international students deserve university support
Over 5000 foreign students face questioning through the FBI. Students should receive full support from the University of Iowa.
Dec. 18
Daily Iowan
Int'l students asked about 9-11
Several UI students have been questioned about the events that took place last September 11th in New York and Washington D.C..
Dec. 18
Iowa City Press-Citizen
UI group looking for old computers
The WiderNet Project, a group at the University of Iowa is looking for donations of old computers to be sent to partner universities in Nigeria.
Dec. 26
Iowa City Gazette
Foreign students battle holiday blues
Shelly Oehler interviews international students who can't go home over winter break.
Dec. 27
Iowa City Gazette
New Mideast courses filled up quickly at UI
Reza Aslan, a visiting doctoral candidate from the University of California will teach Introduction to Islam and Religion and Politics in the Middle East. Aslan said the UI should hire a full-time Islamic professor and add Arabic to the languages thought through the foreign language departments.