2002 Archived News
December 2002
December 1
Iowa City Press-Citizen
UI Grad to track foreign students
Guangming Du, a UI grad, is in charge of implementing a new system to track UI foreign students.
December 2
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Democracy in Africa topic of lecture
Joel D. Barkan speaks to Iowa City Foreign Relations Council on “Democracy in Africa: What future?”
December 2
Daily Iowan
UI breaks its record in Fulbright scholars
A record number of UI faculty and students were awarded Fulbright fellowships.
December 2
Daily Iowan
Riding the air waves from Armenia to Iowa
Feature article on Gayane Torosyan, a producer at WSUI and a journalism instructor.
December 5
Pella Chronicle
UI Student win Fulbright grant
Eight students were awarded Fulbright fellowships, including Jeanne Freirichs of Pella.
December 9
Daily Iowan
Opening a window on the world
UI Graduate student Mansi Bhatia from India speaks to a social studies class attempting to change views and stereotypes of her homeland.
December 13
Iowa City-Press Citizen
INS deadline puts crunch on UI
University of Iowa officials announces that the federal deadline means the school has less time to enter all its foreign students into a tracking system.
December 19
Highland Park News
Local students receive honors
Miriam Chevalier of Highland Park, is spending the fall, semester studying in London, England, through Syracuse University’s Division of International Programs Abroad.
December 2002
Iowa Alumni Magazine
By the Numbers
More minority and western Iowa students figure in the UI’s largest enrollment
No Entry (same page)
Government crackdowns on international students caused headaches for the UI at the start of this fall semester.
November 2002
November 4
Daily Iowan
Homeland official touts reorganization
Homeland Security official, Susan Neely, spoke about the office’s proposal for the largest reorganization of the federal government since World War II.
November 5
Iowa City Press-Citizen
World doesn’t need more like U.S.
Guest opinion, discusses America’s image in Egypt.
November 7
Iowa City Gazette
UI foreign enrollment continues to increase
Foreign student enrollment is up at Iowa’s three public universities and now represents 7.1 percent of total enrollment.
November 10
Times-Republican
Foreign student population continues to rise
The number of foreign students enrolled at Iowa’s three public universities continues to rise.
November 10
Sioux City Journal
Foreign student population rises
The number of foreign students enrolled at Iowa’s three public universities continues to rise.
November 10
Globe-Gazette
Foreign student population continues to rise
The number of foreign students enrolled at Iowa’s three public universities continues to rise.
November 12
Iowa City Gazette
Matter of survival
The “All Johnson Country Reads the Same Book” program selected Luong Ung’s book “First They Killed My Father”, which chronicles five years in Ung’s life in Cambodia.
November 13
Daily Iowan
DOT reverses courses on foreigners
Iowa DOT has decided to temporarily remove the statement, “nonrenewable documentation required” from the driver’s licenses of foreign nationals in Iowa.
November 15
Daily Iowan
Conference to tackle global tobacco
The 11th Annual Global Health Studies Conference titled “The Global Tobacco Epidemic” convenes to examine tobacco use, legislation, and control in an international context.
November 16
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Speaker decries tobacco companies
The Global Tobacco Epidemic Conference’s keynote speaker, Kenneth Warner spoke at the Sheraton about the tobacco company’s attempts to provide alternatives to quitting smoking.
November 17
Iowa City Gazette
Panel to discuss hate acts against Middle Easterners
A panel discusses hate-based acts against those of Muslim and Middle Eastern descent involves University of Iowa staffers.
November 17
Iowa City Press-Citizen
This week honors global education
UI International Programs plans a number of exciting events on campus and in the community to celebrate the goals and successes of International Education week.
November 19
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Costs climb for UI foreign student tracking system
The costs toward bringing UI into compliance with the new federally mandated international student database, named the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) has a running total of $72,400 thus far.
November 19
Daily Iowan
UI begins week of thinking globally
Students and staff kick off the first-ever UI International Education week.
November 20
Muscatine Journal
Cost for UI to track foreign students rise
The University of Iowa will spend at least $72,000 this fiscal year to set up a system to track foreign students.
November 20
Omaha World-Herald
Cost of tracking students rise
UI will spend at least $72,000 this fiscal year to set up a system to track foreign students.
November 20
Hawk Eye
Foreign student tracking system costs rise
UI will spend at least $72,000 this fiscal year to set up a system to track foreign students.
November 20
Charles City Press
Student tracking system costs rise
UI will spend at least $72,000 this fiscal year to set up a system to track foreign students.
November 20
Times-Republican
Foreign student tracking system costs rise
UI will spend at least $72,000 this fiscal year to set up a system to track foreign students.
November 22
Iowa City Gazette
Coralville kids get a taste of China
Picture and caption of a UI student, from China, demonstrating how to use chopsticks to a student at Kate Wickham Elementary in Coralville.
November 23
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Vilsack pushes global view
Christie Vilsack spoke to roughly 70 people in a speech titled, “International Education: A Must for All Iowans”.
November 23
Iowa City Gazette
State’s first lady stresses need to educate children about world
Christie Vilsack spoke to member of the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council (ICFRC) about the importance of global values being passed down to children in Iowa.
November 30
Iowa City Gazette
Record number of UI Fulbrights
Eight University of Iowa students were awarded Fulbright fellowships, the most ever garnered at the UI in one year.
October 2002
October 1
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Kenya comes to life in class
International Classroom Journey, a UI program lets K-12 students experience another culture first hand by having native and study abroad students visit classrooms.
October 4
Iowa City Press-Citizen
South Asian Studies Program sponsors symposium
A three-day symposium sponsored by UI South Asian Studies Program will show everything from Sudanese music and dancing and Indian and African body art.
October 4
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Despite record enrollment, UI may not continue course
Students show interest in Islamic studies course, however, UI lack funding for full-time staff may cause them to cancel it this Fall when visiting professor, Reza Aslan leaves.
October 5
Iowa City Gazette
‘All Johnson Reads’ visits human rights
The Johnson county community book club is promoting a book of that deals with human rights entitled, “First they killed my father.”
October 5
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Valentino translates great literary works
Russell Valentino, professor and director for CREES at the University of Iowa, is translating the Serbo-Croatian literary work, “Between Exile and Asylum.”
October, 6 2002
The Gazette
Human rights story turns personal in I.C
Chivy Sok, director at the University of Iowa Center for Human rights, finds that her childhood mirrors that of the story “First they killed my father.”
October 7
Daily Iowan
Almost all the world comes to Hillcrest
UI International Crossroads Community in Hillcrest Residence Hall hosted their annual open house to represent the nineteen countries that several students come from to attend UI.
October 8
Iowa City Press- Citizen
Johnson County begins reading same book
Discussion forums are being held in Iowa City as part of the reading program; Johnson County Reads the Same Book.
October 10
Daily Iowan
Show them the world through your eyes
UI International Programs is hosting a photo contest for international and study abroad students in conjunction with International education week.
October 14
Iowa City Press Citizen
UI wants new international studies major
UI is asking Iowa State board of regents this week to approve the new International studies major.
October 14
Daily Iowan
Meningitis hits students
UI senior Amanda Ball contracted meningitis while studying in Ireland which leaves her in a wheelchair and regrets that UI never warned her about precautions.
October 14
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Symposium explores cultural changes in fashion, body art
UI Obermann Center for Advanced Studies 2002 Humanities Symposium explores the cultural changes in African fashion, body and art.
October 15
Iowa City Gazette
Mideast scholar to talk at UI
Rashid Khalidi, renowned scholar of Mideastern studies, will visit the UI between October 29 and November 1, and will give many lectures sponsored by the UI Center for Human Rights.
October 16
Daily Iowan
Bali bombing hits home for UI students
Indonesian students at the UI are shocked that Bali, a small peaceful vacation spot, was targeted by terrorist attacks when bombs went off and killed or injured hundreds of people.
October 18
Iowa City Press- Citizen
Regents approve global degree
Iowa state board of regents approved the bachelor of arts degree in international studies at the University of Iowa.
October 19
Iowa City Gazette
Child labor research wins 30,000 grant
UI Center for Human Rights will receive $30,000 grant from U.S. Department of Labor to expand its child labor research initiative.
October 19
Iowa City Press- Citizen
Homeland Security director to speak
Susan Neely, special assistant to the president of Homeland Security will speak at the 17th anniversary luncheon for the Council for International Visitors to Iowa City.
October 31
Iowa City Gazette
Scholar blasts Mideast news coverage
Rashid Khalidi, Mideast scholar, criticized U.S. international reporting and named U.S. citizens as the worst served public in terms of international news.
September 2002
September 1
Iowa City Press Citizen
UI plans Sept. 11- related events
UI hosts several different events open to the public to remember and reflect on the way out nation has changed since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
September 2
Iowa City Press Citizen
September 11 lecture Thursday
Iowa City Foreign Relations council will host Brain Lai at a luncheon to lecture about US foreign policy, international conflict, and terrorism.
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.
September 5
Iowa City Press Citizen
UI Students united by global group
U of I formed groups for International students to give a sense of inclusiveness and a chance to share ideas.
September 6
Iowa City Press Citizen
New group great for foreign students
UI’s new international student group is expected to provide comfort, as our nation is currently apprehensive about accepting foreign students.
September 7
Iowa City Gazette
UI leaps language barrier
Russell Valentino linked UI, ISU and UNI via the Internet so that each university could offer continued instruction in Czech, Polish and Serbian languages.
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.
September 10
Iowa City Gazette
43 Visa denied; UI feels impact
UI is adversely affected by the denial of International students into the US as they rely on many of these students to staff research and academic programs.
September 10
Daily Iowan
UI interest in Middle East ratchets up
UI now offers several courses on the Middle East due to students’ interest after the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks.
September 10
Daily Iowan
UI seeks intl. office director
Office of International Students and Scholars is still looking for a new director to keep up with changing governmental policies that affect International students at the UI.
September 10
Iowa City Press Citizen
U.S. conducts checks on 4 UI students
U.S government denies 51 visas, mainly to Chinese students in order to do more conclusive background checks to ensure that they will return to their country after they study in the U.S.
September 10
Daily Democrat
Crowe studies in Spain
Max Crowe, a student from rural Donnellson, is attending an intensive Spanish Course at Alcala de Henares, Spain
September 11
Iowa City Gazette
Jewish, Palestinian profs working toward solution
Two visiting professors talked about the history of martyrdom in Islam and its role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at an Iowa City Foreign Relations Council program.
September 11
Newspaper unknown
Visa denial robs U of I of teaching assistants
The government denied visas to 51 foreigners who had planned to teach at the university this year.
September 11
Globe-Gazette
Universities spend thousands, students face stricter standards
Strict standards make it difficult for foreign students to visit their families.
September 11
Daily Gate City
Consulate officials rob Iowa of math teaching assistants
The government has denied visas to 51 foreign students who planned to attend or teach at the University of Iowa this year.
September 13
Daily Iowan
Laws puzzle foreign students
Both local and federal agencies have tightened restrictions and developed tracking systems for foreign students making them feel angry, confused and discriminated against.
September 13
Daily Iowan
Local Muslims face bias
Several Arab-Americans and Muslim/Islamic centers are being hazed due to the stereotypes stemming from the September 11th attacks.
September 16
Daily Iowan
UI lends a hand, really and virtually
The UI WiderNet project, which supplies African universities with computers, will bring administrators from Nigeria to campus to demonstrate how to use this technology.
September 16
Iowa City Press Citizen
African university officials visit UI for WiderNet Project
UI will host two-week seminar to help Nigerian administrators improve digital communications at their universities.
September 18
Iowa City Gazette
Slang Symposium
International programs hosted a session to teach international students American slang to help them better assimilate to American culture and communicate more effectively.
September 20
Iowa City Press Citizen
UI students study abroad
An increasing number and greater variety of UI students are studying abroad now more than ever before.
September 24
Daily Iowan
International studies ponders new major
The newly proposed major of International Studies will replace the Global studies major while combining several related programs to make the department more efficient.
September 24
Iowa City Press Citizen
Do you think University of Iowa students would be more or less likely to study abroad after Sept. 11?
September 24
Daily Freeman-Journal
Federal screening cuts foreign students in Iowa
All three state universities report a loss in new foreign students this year because of tougher federal screening of visa applications
September 25
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Nigerians cast net for technology
24 top administrators from Nigerian universities came to Iowa City to learn how to use new technology donated by the UI WiderNet project.
September 26
Iowa City Gazette
UI prof attends world development summit
Jerry Schnoor, UI professor of engineering, represented America at the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, South Africa.
September 26
Iowa City Press Citizen
Expanding foreign student database difficult
U.S. Justice Department officials suggest expanding foreign student database to include foreign visitors on non-student visas making it even harder for UI to tack all international students.
September 29
Iowa City Press Citizen
Schools host Malaysian officials
Four Malaysian education administrators will visit Iowa City to learn more about the U.S. college system and structure.
August 2002
August 1
The Gazette
UI officials uncertain about tracking system
The Federal Register has become required reading at the UI Office of International Students and Scholars. UI officials who work with the college’s foreign students and visiting scholars were told in May they have until January to tie into a new federal Student Exchange and Visitor Information System (SEVIS)
August 1
The Daily Iowan
Life under siege harsh for both sides
Article outlines the conflicts and hardships that Palestinians and Israelis must endure.
August 1
The Daily Iowan
Schools form E. European pool
A lack of student demand and a shortage of faculty have galvanized professors at Iowa’s three public universities to form a partnership to preserve Eastern European language and culture courses.
August 2
Creston News Advertiser
Iowa officials uncertain about tracking foreign students
The UI Office of International Students and Scholars is getting ready to provide federal officials with information on the school’s foreign students and visiting scholars.
August 3
Telegraph Herald
Officials prepare to track foreign students
The UI Office of International Students and Scholars is getting ready to provide federal officials with information on the school’s foreign students and visiting scholars.
August 3
The Gazette
PATV dumbfounds visitors
A reporter from Kazakhstan said his mayor would have him by the throat if he programmed like they do at Iowa City’s public access television, when he visited PATV studios.
August 6
Press-Citizen
Policy may hinder foreign students
A federal policy change has the UI investigating how to pay foreign student workers who don’t have their social security number.
August 7
Charles City Press
Waiting games: foreign student workers at U of I must have immigration records examined
Foreign students hoping to work while they attend the UI could wait up to three months to get Social Security numbers under a new federal policy.
August 7
Times-Republican
Iowa Officials fear delay for foreign students who want too work
Foreign students hoping to work while they attend the UI could wait up to three months to get Social Security numbers under a new federal policy.
August 7
Hawk eye
Foreign students may be idle
Foreign students hoping to work while they attend the UI could wait up to three months to get Social Security numbers under a new federal policy.
August 7
The Times
Foreign students may face work delay
Foreign students hoping to work while they attend UI could wait up to three months to get Social Security numbers under a new federal policy.
August 10
The Gazette
Student to be deported shy of degree
A 20-year old Albanian student says she could qualify for a good job in her home country if she could take the last semester toward her degree, but immigration officials say she has to go.
August 13
The Gazette
UI to hold events to commemorate Sept. 11
UI is planning several events on Sept. 11 for students, faculty, staff and community members to commemorate Sept. 11.
August 14
Iowa City Press-Citizen
International banquet today
UI Office of International Students and Scholars welcomes about 400 new international students to campus this week.
August 15
Iowa City Press-Citizen
I.C. welcomes foreign students
Several of the UI’s newest international students said Wednesday that despite the increased scrutiny of foreign visa holders since Sept. 11, their entry into the US this summer was relatively painless.
August 16
The Gazette
Getting to know U
Incoming UI students got their first pieces of Americana together – do-si-do-ing to a hoedown.
August 20
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Local group befriends students far from home
The Friends of International Students (FIS) is a local group that matches members of the community with international students to help welcome the newcomers and show them around Iowa City.
August 23
The Gazette
Foreign students will be able to work
Foreign students at the University of Iowa have been issued temporary Social Security numbers to expedite the entrance into the US so that they are able to work. This raises some concerns because until they have all of the required paperwork, they are not considered a resident of the United States.
August 24
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Chaplains graduate from UI program
Three graduates from a yearlong UI hospital chaplain training program came from North America, Europe and Africa.
August 24
The Gazette
UI chaplain graduates ready to serve
Three UI graduates, each from a different continent will take their first steps today as chaplains.
August 24
Daily Tribune
International students face stricter standards
Universities and international students nationwide are beginning to feel the effects of new federal guidelines that mandate setting up systems to track foreign students and that tighten regulations on issuing government documents, such as visas and Social Security numbers.
August 25
Daily Nonpareil
Reporting requirements could cost thousands
Some new foreign graduate students will begin working as teaching and research assistants at the UI on Monday using “dummy Social Security numbers.
Date Unknown
Newspaper Unknown
About enforcing new rules
Iowa and ISU are working to set up a computer program that would allow them to send information daily to a federal database called SEVIS.
July 2002
July 2
Iowa City Press-Citizen
International Conference to talk literature at UI
After two overseas locations in 1998 and 2000, the 34th International Conferece of Latin American Literature begins today in Phillips Hall.
July 3
Press-Citizen
Latin American literature takes center stage
Picture and Caption. UI professor of Spanish Oscar Hahn reads poems from his new book “Apariciones Pfrofanas” at the UI Museum of Art
July 6
The Gazette
8 UI grad students win language scholarships
Eight graduate students, two of them from Iowa, have won Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships.
July 14
The Gazette
Drumming up interest
Dan Moore, UI associate professor of music and head of the percussion area recently traveled to Beijing as the first UI faculty member to participate in the Iowa-China Arts Exchange.
July 19
Chronicle of Higher Education
3 Iowa universities go online to preserve Eastern European language courses
Iowa’s three state universities, formed a partnership to teach Eastern European languages and culture via an Internet-based videoconferencing system.
July 21
The Gazette
Afghanistan near in I.C. woman’s heart
Melanie Burns of Iowa City worked in Pakistan as a relief worker for British aid organization.
July 24
The Gazette
Lois is having a world of fun
Lois Gray is in her seventh year as the director of external relations for the International Programs at UI.
July 30
The Gazette
Bad timing for foreign student rules
UI and ISU are counting on hundreds of 1,300 foreign graduate students who arrive on each campus within the next few weeks to be teaching assistants.
July 30
The Gazette
Foreign grad students face work delay
New national security procedures may temporarily prevent some UI foreign graduate students from working as teaching and research assistants.
June 2002
June 7
FYI
Study Serbo-Croation, Polish with ISU, UNI on the Internet
Iowa’s Three state universities have formed a partnership to teach Eastern Euorpean languages and culture via an internet based videoconferencing system.
June 11
Daily Iowan
‘Committed’ leader ready to say adios
After nearly 30 years of service, Gary Althen, director of OISS, is retiring.
June 12
Daily Iowan
Crisis between India, Pakistan overblown, native students say
Recent tensions between India and Pakistan are being dismissed by UI students of both nationalities as nothing more than highly exaggerated rhetoric and undue cause for paranoia.
June 18
Press Citizen
Teachers learn of Middle East
Åfter Post-Sept 11 criticisms that educators weren’t teaching about the Middle East, the UI added 6 courses to the school’s spring semester offerings related to that area of the world and its culture.
June 18
The Daily Iowan
Teachers jump into Mideastern cultures
From Algerian rap music to belly dancing, middle- and high- school teachers from across Iowa are getting an in-depth look at Middle Eastern culture.
June 19
Press Citizen
UI opposes latest foreign student plan
Justice department proposal to fingerprint photograph and compile detailed background data on visitors from countries on the US terror list worries some UI officials and students.
June 19
Daily Gate City
University official opposes plan to track foreign visitors to the United States
A UI official disagrees with a proposal by the Justice Department to fingerprint, photograph, and compile detailed background information on visitors from countries on the US terror list.
June 19
Daily Democrat
Plan to track foreign visitors opposed
A UI official disagrees with a proposal by the Justice Department to fingerprint, photograph, and compile detailed background information on visitors from countries on the US terror list.
June 20
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
University official opposes plan to track foreign visitors
A UI official disagrees with a proposal by the Justice Department to fingerprint, photograph, and compile detailed background information on visitors from countries on the US terror list.
May 2002
May 1
The Gazette
Pro-Palestinian rally draws 50 in Iowa City
Yasir Abudagga held the loudspeaker for residents who wanted to voice their support for Palestine.
May 12
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Scholarships given for study abroad
Two University of Iowa students have been awarded the Naomi Gunderson Scholarship for Foreign Language Study Abroad.
May 13
Ottumwa Courier
Two local UI students win scholarship
Troy Morgan and Nana Diederichs were awarded the Naomi Gunderson Scholarship for Foreign Language Study Abroad in the amount of $2,000 and $1,000, respectively, to help fund their yearlong study abroad travels to Russia and France.
May 14
The Gazette
UI bemoans having to track foreign students
A new federal program requiring the University of Iowa to track the status of foreign students, scholars, and researchers could be a “real nightmare”.
May 14
Iowa City Press-Citizen
International celebration Friday
Gary Althen, director of OISS, will give the keynote address focusing on the challenges of dealing with people who are different at the International Program’s Graduation and Global Scholars Celebration.
May 14
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Student database concerns UI
UI officials said Monday they don’t know how they would meet a Jan. 30 deadline imposed by the US Justice Department requiring schools to compile database on foreign students.
May 15
Daily Tribune
New rules on foreign students no problem for ISU
Iowa State University is ready and willing to comply with the new federal rules to track International students.
May 15
Hawk Eye
Tracking foreign students raises concerns
The U.S Justice Department wants to keep a more watchful eye on international students to ensure that they are who they say they are and to lower the risk of terrorists entering the U.S.
May 15
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
U of I officials say student tracking a nightmare
The new internet-based program to track all foreign students will be very costly and troublesome for UI officials.
May 15
Globe-Gazette
Federal Guidelines raise concerns at university
International students and UI staff are concerned as to the limits the government will go on invasion of privacy to protect the nation against terrorists.
May 15
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
U of I officials say student tracking a nightmare
The new internet-based program to track all foreign students will be very costly and troublesome for UI officials.
May 15
Hawk Eye
Tracking foreign students raises concern
The U.S Justice Department wants to keep a more watchful eye on international students to ensure that they are who they say they are and to lower the risk of terrorists entering the U.S.
May 15
Globe-Gazette
Federal guidelines raise concerns at university
International students and UI staff are concerned as to the limits the government will go on invasion of privacy to protect the nation against terrorists.
May 15
Messenger
Guidelines on tracking foreign students raise privacy concerns
International students and UI staff are concerned as to the limits the government will go on invasion of privacy to protect the nation against terrorists.
May 16
Creston News Advertiser
Foreign student tracking a nightmare
The new internet-based program to track all foreign students will be very costly and troublesome for UI officials.
May 17
The Gazette
Althen leaving UI after 30 years
Gary Althen, director of OISS, is leaving after being with the university for 30 years.
May 18
The Gazette
22 UI students win scholarships
22 students have been awarded the $1000 Presidential Scholarships for Study Abroad.
May 24
Iowa City Press-Citizen
UI worries about cost of foreign student data
University of Iowa officials are worried about how expensive it will be to compile an informational database of the school’s international students.
May 25
The Gazette
4 profs to get grants to launch research
4 faculty members have won $6,000 UI Obermann Center for Advanced Studies grants f0or their research of children and families.
May 28
Iowa City Press-Citizen
UI loses international director
Gary Althen, director of OISS, is retiring, after 30 years of working for the University.
May 28
Daily Nonpareil
Middle East courses at U of I now packed
University of Iowa political geography professor Rex Honey said that 15 years ago, he was lucky if 10 students signed up for his course on the Middle East.
Date Unknown
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Group protests Leach’s vote
20 people gathered outside the IC office of US Representative Jim Leach, Monday to protest the congressman’s May 2 vote supporting the Israeli military.
April 2002
April 1
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Development expert to speak
Richard R. Martin, chief of the office of health and population at the U.S. Agency for International Development in Peru will discuss "Population Growth& Economic Development: Can Countries Have Both?" as part of the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council lecture series.
April 2
The Gazette
Celebration of diversity
Bits of different cultures invade Iowa City schools as children present their research projects during the fair.
April 2
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Hoover students study diversity
Students at Herbert Hoover Elementary school host the Elementary Cultural Diversity Fair. 84 students presented projects on 23 different countries. This was the largest fair in the school's history.
April 4
The Daily Iowan
Israeli army forces way into Nablus
Article discusses students with mid-east family ties and the situation in Israeli border between Jerusalem and Ramallah.
April 4
The Gazette
UI Cultural program re-energized
The International Classroom Journey program has been revitalized due to a $5,000 grant, and has become much more active in schools this year than in the past.
April 9
The Daily Iowan
New INS rules clamp down on visas
New regulations have been set by immigration officials stiffening visa rules for international students. This has caused a delay for students pursuing an education.
April 9
The Gazette
Another view of Colombia
Information about Teresa Vargas's lecture held at the Iowa City public library.
April 10
The Daily Iowan
UI Student shrugs off worries, stays in Israel
UI senior Jana Bodensteiner is determined to continue studying in Israel despite the escalating tensions because of military action in the West Bank that has forced security guards to accompany U.S. students at all times.
April 10
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Middle East reporter slams media
International journalist Robert Fisk delivered lecture that talk about the Sept. 11 attacks.
"Sept. 11-Ask Who Did It, but for Heaven's Sake Don't Ask Why"
April 10
The Gazette
Reporter faults coverage of Setp. 11 and Mid-east
International journalist Robert Fisk delivered lecture that talk about the Sept. 11 attacks.
"Sept. 11-Ask Who Did It, but for Heaven's Sake Don't Ask Why"
April 15
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Even Celebrates Slavic heritage
Slavic Bazaar was held at the International Student Lounge and attracted a crowd of up to 90 people.
April 15
The Gazette
Russian gets a taste of home
Annual UI Slavic Bazaar offered a variety of food, games and dancing- for many, it was like going back to Russia.
April 18
Iowa City Gazette
UI to hold third Korean film fest
A series of Korean films was screened as part of the Korean Film Fest.
April 21
Messenger
Colleges fear students could face bans from programs
Students and faculty at Iowa colleges and universities fear a directive from President Bush could keep foreign students from studying classes the government thinks are too sensitive
April 21
Hawk Eye
Potential program ban stirs colleges
Students and faculty at Iowa colleges and universities fear a directive from President Bush could keep foreign students from studying classes the government thinks are too sensitive
April 21
Telegraph Herald
Colleges fear foreign students could face bans
Students and faculty at Iowa colleges and universities fear a directive from President Bush could keep foreign students from studying classes the government thinks are too sensitive
April 21
Globe Gazette
Colleges fear foreign students could face bans
Students and faculty at Iowa colleges and universities fear a directive from President Bush could keep foreign students from studying classes the government thinks are too sensitive
April 21
Times-Republic
Colleges fear students could face bans from programs
Students and faculty at Iowa colleges and universities fear a directive from President Bush could keep foreign students from studying classes the government thinks are too sensitive
April 21
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
Colleges fear students could face bans
Students and faculty at Iowa colleges and universities fear a directive from President Bush could keep foreign students from studying classes the government thinks are too sensitive
April 22
Daily News
Colleges fear students could face bans from programs
Students and faculty at Iowa colleges and universities fear a directive from President Bush could keep foreign students from studying classes the government thinks are too sensitive
April 23
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Foreign Student plans worry UI
New background checks and U.S. senate bill wants to limit students who can take classes that have a direct application to the development and use of weapons of mass destruction.
April 23
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Walk for Afghan women set
A walk sponsored by the UI Center for Human Rights has been set to benefit Afghan women and girls.
April 24
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Global Rhythms brings music of the world to children
International Center sponsors Global Rhythms to elementary school children. The children were exposed to music, food and dances of different countries. The goal of the program is to use the universal language of music to give Iowa school children a deeper understanding of the world.
April 26
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Rally in I.C. turns confrontational
A peaceful rally in support of Israel on Thursday developed into a series of shouting matches between supporters of Israel and a group gathered to protest Israeli policies toward Palestinians.
April 26
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Uzbek scholar to speak Tuesday
Uzbek lawyer Jumanazar Sultanov, a visiting scholar, discusses "Rediscovering the Silk Route" as part of the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council lecture.
April 27
The Gazette
I.C. students go global
UI International Programs welcomed 150 children to the second annual Global Rhythms Open House at the UI International Center.
April 27
The Gazette
I.C.-based project sendin 300 computers to Nigeria
University of Jos in central Nigeria will receive over 300 used computers and networking equipment. 70 percent of the donations were made by Iowa City residents.
April 29
The Daily Iowan
What's in a name? Grad student knows
Osama Saba talks about what it is like to be named Osama and what has happened to him after Sept. 11.
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UI will present Iowa Slavic Bazaar
The public can learn more about eastern European countries through food, storytelling, music, and a theatrical performance during the annual UI Slavic Bazaar.
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New visa rules may affect education
Before now, students were able to attend school while their student-visa applications were being processed. The proposal could mean some students might be forced to return to their home country and apply for a student visa if they first enter this country as tourists.
March 2002
March 2
Iowa City Press-Citizen
'Before Night Falls' screening is Sunday
Cuban playwright and poet Norge Espinosa will speak at the screening of the film "Before Night Falls," the story of Cuban writer Reinaldo Arenas.
U.S, Middle East topic of Lecture
Reza Aslan will speak and discuss the future of the Middle East and its relations with the US, and the future of the war on terrorism.
March 3
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Foreign policy expert to speak
Michael Armacost addresses U.S, Asia relationship during a lecture.
March 4
Iowa City Press-Citizen
International Scholars visiting UI
Distinguished scholars from around the world visit the University of Iowa this spring through the International Forum for U.S. Studies.
March 6
Iowa City Gazette
Agencies cite shortage of foreign language speakers
A lack of foreign language speakers is hurting the government’s ability to prosecute criminal cases, arrest violent gang members and battle international terrorism, congressional investigators said.
March 13
South Benton Star-Press
Cuban writer givens insights English class
The BC English department hosted guest speaker Norge Espinosa, an award-winning Cuban poet and playwright, on Thursday, Feb. 21.
March 17
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Geography professor seeks out Irish ancestors
Weekly Q&A with professor Michael McNulty.
March 21
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Human-rights expert to discuss global terrorism
Richard a. Falk, and internationally respected expert on globalization, human right and issues of war and peace, will speak to the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council about "Global Terrorism: A new Human Rights Challenge."
March 21
The Gazette
Czech culture chief vistis C.R.
Pavel Dostal, minister of culture of the Czech Republic, visits the National Czech & Slovak Museum and Library in Cedar Rapids, IA.
March 22
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Women in Morocco topic of discussion
UI graduate student will discuss "Women in Morocco: their Roles/ Status and Issues" as part of the International Mondays series.
March 22
The Gazette
Czech official visits Iowa for educational tips
Top ranking education official from the Czech Republic is turning to Iowa for a lesson in how to deal with immigration problems the country is starting to face in its schools.
March 24
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Human-rights activist to speak at UI
International human-rights activist Dr. Owens Wiwa will visit the University of Iowa from Tuesday through Thursday giving several presentations to UI students and the public on globalization, environmental health and human-rights issues.
March 28
The Gazette
Cultural Interaction Theme of film festival
While all the films in this weekend’s WAVES film festival at the UI are Asian or Asian American, there is a more specific theme to each of the works.
March 29
Daily Iowan
Asian-American Film festival makes WAVES
Based on the notion that Asian cinema does not strictly consist of Jacky Chan or Bollywood action films, WAVES introduces movie goers to the idiosyncrasies of Asian culture and influences via a showcase of films.
March 29
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Foreign student numbers rise
Despite terrorist attacks and increased US scrutiny of visa applications, international student applications have increased at the UI this year.
March 30
Ottumwa Courier
International Student numbers up at Iowa
International student applications have increased at the UI this year, mirroring a trend that college administrators are seeing across the country.
March 30
Daily Nonpariel
International student apps stun officials
International student applications have increased at the UI this year, mirroring a trend that college administrators are seeing across the country.
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Iowa City Press-Citizen
Making WAVES
Asian-American film festival at the UI is making waves.
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Iowa City Press-Citizen
Lecture to look at Indian English
Makarand Pranjape, professor of English at Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi, India, will speak about “Representing India: Indian English and its Con/texts”
February 2002
February 6
Community News Advertiser
Chinese New Year
Special news on the Chinese New Year celebration.
February 7
West Liberty Index
Cuban Author Speaks at High School
International Programs Writer-in-residence Norge Espinosa gives lecture at West High in West Liberty.
February 8
Press-Citizen
Carnival traditions topic of lecture
Glenn Ehrstine, associate professor of German in the UI kicks off the spring semester International Mondays with a presentation on Carnival in Germany and Switzerland.
February 8
FYI
Cultural Diversity Festival promotes ‘Unifying Humanity’
University of iowa will present the 13th annual Celebrating Cultural Diversity Festival. This year’s theme is “Unifying Humanity”.
February 9
Press-Citizen
Stansfield Turner to speak
UI International Programs Co-sponsored event will be held with retired naval officer and former director of Central Intelligence.
February 12
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Diversity Festival is Feb. 24
Thousands of people from across eastern Iowa will gather at the UI Fieldhouse in a spirit of unity during the 13th annual Celebrating Cultural Diversity Festival.
February 16
Iowa City Gazette
‘Unifying Humanity’ theme for cultural diversity festival
The 13th annual Celebrating Cultural Diversity Festival will take place Sunday Feb. 24 from noon to 5 p.m.. This year’s theme is ‘Unifying Humanity’.
February 18
Iowa City Press-Citizen
UI write-in-residence to give lecture today
Norge Espinosa, UI International Programs' writer-in-residence will discuss Cuba as a Metaphor: Young Cuban Writers and the Vision of the Insularity" at International Programs Monday Lecture series.
February 19
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Cuban poet to speak Friday
Cuban poet and playwright Norge Espinosa will speak at the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council.
February 20
Community News Advertiser
Diversity Festival offers taste of cultures
The flavor of over 100 different countries will be availabe for all to see andtaste at the University of iwoa’s 13tha annual Celebrating Cultural Diversity Festival, Sunday, Feb. 24.
February 21
Mount Vernon Sun
Jameson heading up IC diversity festival
Helen Jameson, a 1979 graduate of Mount Vernon High School is the chair of the UI cultural Diversity Festival Committee
February 23
Iowa City Gazette
International UI students want fee reviewed
In protest of the foreign student fee, a coalition of UI students will organize a petition at the UI 13th annual Cultural Diversity Festival.
February 23
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Child labor expert to speak
Upala Devi Banerjee will speak about child labor in Asian countries at the Boyd Law Building.
February 23
Iowa City Gazette
UI writer stresses dialogue
Norge Espinosa, International Program's writer in Residence spoke to the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council on Friday.
February 25
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Women’s center plans celebration
The Women's Resource and Action Center at the UI will present "Global Feminism: Activism, Art and Alternatives," a week-long conference on World Feminism.
February 25
Daily Iowan
Students eye spots on city’s panels
Two IC councilors are working with UISG President Nick Klenske to put non-voting student members on some city commissions, boards, and committees.
February 27
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Event honors World humanity
UI fair draws 5,000, UI 13th Annual Celebrating Cultural Diversity Festival.
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Iowa City Press-Citizen
International students work to repeal fee
UI international students are petitioning for a review of the newly implemented "foreign student fee."
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Daily Iowan
Fair celebrates cultural diversity
The UI 13th Annual Celebrating Cultural Diversity Fair is one of the few opportunities that exposes children to other cultures.
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The Gazette
Eat, drink and be ethnic
UI Cultural Diversity Festival celebrates international students.
January 2002
January 20
Iowa City Press-Citizen
UI professor to discuss AIDS
Jack T. Stapleton, University of Iowa professor of internal medicine speaks on the international and local aspects of HIV and AIDS.
January 20
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Sept. 11 attacks prompt UI discussion
The Project on the Rhetoric of Inquiry at the University of Iowa has organized "Infinite Respect, Enduring Dignity: Voices and Visions of the September Attacks," to be held at the Theater Building.
January 23
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Cuban poet Writer-in-Residence
Award-winning Cuban poet and playwright Norge Espinosa hopes to build bridges of cultural understanding with people in the local community as University of Iowa International Programs' Spring 2002 Writer-in-Residence.
January 24
Iowa City Gazette
UI Asian studies program gets $2 million grant
The University of Iowa's Center for Asian and Pacific Studies go a boost when it received a four-year, $2 million grant for undergraduate studies.
January 25
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Official: AIDS fight goes on
The fight for AIDS and HIV goes on as UI professor Jack Stapleton discusses the local and international aspects of HIV and AIDS.