2007 Archived Press Releases
December 2007
December 11
Winners of new International Achievement Award announced
December 10
Van Allen students will learn about South Korea Dec. 12
December 6
Ryang to discuss the social structure of North Korea at Dec. 11 lecture
December 4
Solon students to learn about Hinduism in India Dec. 7 through UI program
December 1
Forum featuring BBC producer rescheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 1
November 2007
Nov. 30
Community invited to meet BBC producer to discuss politics Dec. 4
Nov. 29
'Coming to America' essay contest winners announced
Biden to discuss American foreign policy and Iran Dec. 3
Nov. 28
UI students to join in multicultural event at Prairie Heights Elementary
Gordon to discuss American and world security at Dec. 5 luncheon
French diplomat to visit UI campus Nov. 30
November 27
British Council cultural affairs official will speak Dec. 6 at UI
UI International Student Ambassadors host Cultural Ball Nov. 30
Exhibition brings together local artists for Global AIDS day Dec. 1
November 26
UI Going Global in Iowa program offers free intercultural training Dec. 10
UI Office for Study Abroad announces photo contest winners
Public health, sex workers' rights focus of Nov. 29 lecture
November 12
UI announces study abroad, international student statistics
Scruggs presents 'Venezuela and Hugo Chávez' at Nov. 15 luncheon lecture
November 6
Film depicts suicide bomber in Israeli-Palestinian conflict Nov. 13
Indonesian poetry editor visits Nov. 7-10 to explore creative expression
UI celebrates International Education Week Nov. 12-16
November 5
Face AIDS committee calls for artists to respond to HIV/AIDS
International visitors council to honor West Elementary at Nov. 7 meeting
Darfur, Iowa and presidential candidates topic of Nov. 8 luncheon
October 2007
October 31
Ketterer continues opera lecture series with 'Oedipus in Venice'
October 25
Series of panels to discuss immigration from a human rights perspective
October 24
Writer asks 'Why Should Health be a Luxury Item?' at Oct. 30 lecture
UI student to share immigration experiences at Lincoln Elementary Oct. 29
October 23
Public invited to meet European visitors to discuss diversity at Oct. 25 open forum
UI program teaches Wilton sophomores about Islam Oct. 26
October 22
Students will discuss human right to food during International Day Oct. 30
October 18
International Crossroads Community hosts open house Oct. 21
October 16
One Community, One Book author will visit UI with gospel singer Oct. 26
October 15
'Forgotten U.S. Empire' topic of Oct. 22 International Mondays lecture
Role of women in elections and politics is focus of October UI events
October 10
El Salvadoran filmmaker to screen and discuss film on UI campus Oct. 17
October 9
North Korea will be discussed during UI conference Oct. 19, 20
October 5
Film screening, GuluWalk to raise awareness of plight of northern Uganda
Arndt to discuss cultural dimension of diplomacy at lecture Oct. 11
October 3
World Food Prize Laureate Philip Nelson to visit UI Oct. 15
Series highlighting human rights internship program begins Oct. 8
October 1
Peace and conflict in eastern Africa topic of International Mondays Oct. 8
September 2007
September 27
Ida Beam Scholar to discuss U.S.-Cuban relations, democracy in Latin America
September 25
Birrell to discuss 'Imperial Everest' at Oct. 1 International Mondays lecture
Global AIDS relief official will visit UI Oct. 1-2
September 21
Public discussions set for 'One Community, One Book' project
September 18
Ida Beam Scholar to discuss the interdisciplinary study of opera Oct. 1-5
September 14
Partnership brings Japanese education students to UI, schools Sept. 16-23
Interfaith forums to address human rights consequences of 'war on terror'
September 13
Arab American Institute founder to open international lecture series
September 6
Reynolds to present 'History of Relations between Australia and U.S.' Sept. 11
August 2007
August 31
UI alumni, students receive Fulbright fellowships for 2007-08
Students can learn about global opportunities at Study Abroad Fair Sept. 11
August 27
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lecture part of September environmental programming
Lead economist of World Bank's economic research group to speak Sept. 6-7
August 23
Brody to give keynote at Sept. 5 CIVIC fundraiser introducing IWP writers
August 22
Merrill To Present 'A Levantine Journey' At Aug. 30 Luncheon
August 21
Friends Of International Students Will Host Annual Picnic Aug. 25
August 20
'U.S. And World Affairs' Series Offers Iowans A Pre-Caucus Chautauqua
August 10
UI Begins International Student Orientation With New Pilot Welcome Center
August 7
Renowned Chinese Calligrapher To Demonstrate Art, Showcase Exhibit Aug. 14
July 2007
July 19
UI First U.S. School To Sign Agreement With Beijing Olympics Committee
July 13
International Programs Recognizes Community Volunteers July 15
July 12
Haitian Journalists To Explore Free Press, Media Coverage During UI Visit
July 2
Teachers Participate In Workshop On Terrorism In The Media At UI
June 2007
June 25
Thomas Named New Director Of UI Center for Human Rights
June 19
UI Anthropologist, Colleagues Discover Remains Of Earliest Giant Panda
UI Professors Awarded International Programs Major Projects Grants
June 15
Leach To Speak On 'Leadership In America' At June 21 Luncheon
June 13
IP Awards Three UI Professors Summer Research Fellowships
Fall Seminar For Secondary School Teachers Focuses On East Asia
June 8
UI Graduate Students Awarded Stanley Fellowships For Research Abroad
June 6
Russian Visitors To Learn About Food Safety, Agricultural Agencies June 10-13
UI Awards 10 Undergraduate Stanley Scholarships For International Research
June 4
Summer Institute For Teachers Examines Terrorism And The Media June 11-15
May 2007
May 31
New UI Service Focuses On Intercultural Training For Iowa Businesses
May 24
UI Students Receive Funds For Human Rights Summer Internships
UI Student To Participate In One World Foundation's Young Leaders Program
May 14
Chinese Sociologist To Visit Iowa City May 14-17
May 9
Frost-Kumpf To Speak At International Studies Graduation Reception May 11
May 7
UI Creates Partnership With University Of Prishtina In Kosovo
Reception Honors Graduating UI International Students May 11
May 3
UI Journalism Professor To Report On China At May 8 Lecture
April 2007
April 30
April 27
- Stanley International Programs-Obermann Center Colloquium Set For May 1
- Norwegian, U.S. Societies Topic Of Foreign Relations Council Lecture May 2
- Effects Of Climate Change Explored In Documentary May 5
April 26
April 20
April 19
April 17
- Society's Response To Genocide Survivors Subject Of April 19 Lecture
- Northern Ireland Discussed At April 23 Foreign Relations Council Lecture
- 'Blood Done Sign My Name' Selected For 'All Johnson County Reads'
April 13
- Bridging Fiesta Showcases Diverse Performances, Cuisine April 20
- Singer, Cultural Activist To Perform April 20 As Part Of GAYLA Week
April 9
April 6
- Chinese Journalist To Teach At UI Through Exchange Agreement
- Borges Conference Features Life, Legacy Of Writer April 11-14
April 2
March 2007
March 30
- Immigration Expert To Speak At Foreign Relations Council April 5
- Panel To Discuss Chinese Migration To Cuba April 4
March 29
March 28
- Ketterer To Discuss Mozart's Last Opera At April 5 Lecture
- Roundtable Discussion, Film Screenings On Dagestan Scheduled In April
- Specialist To Discuss Careers In Civil Rights Field April 4
March 27
- April 2 International Mondays Event Features UI Languages Program
- Annual Celebration of Slavic Music, Food and Crafts Takes Place April 1
March 26
- UI Center For Human Rights Announces Essay Competition Winners
- Asian, Asian American Film Festival Features Diverse Themes
March 22
March 19
March 14
March 9
March 8
- Author, Scholar Markovits To Discuss 'Why Europe Dislikes America' March 23
- Hungarian Scholar To Speak About Cultural Politics Of Revolution March 19
March 6
March 5
March 1
February 2007
February 28
February 26
February 22
February 21
- Ida Beam Scholar To Discuss Iraq And Future Of America Feb. 28
- Indigenous Latin American Filmmakers Share Work, Insights Feb. 23, 27
- Students Interested In Human Rights Internships Invited To Feb. 27 Meeting
February 19
February 15
February 8
February 6
February 5
- Registration Deadline Feb. 14 For Free Trade Seminar
- Careers For Change Series Resumes Feb. 13 With Focus On Homelessness
February 2
- Afghan War Topic Of Iowa City Foreign Relations Council Luncheon Feb. 8
- Spring Lecture Series Examines Caribbean Cultures' Transition To Modernity