Discover how Anne Frank’s story continues to shape conversations on empathy, education, and human rights in a compelling webinar featuring scholars from across the U.S. Join the University  of Iowa (UI) Anne Frank Initiative, an International Programs affinity group, on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 10 a.m. (CDT) as they host an insightful and engaging webinar featuring several esteemed authors from the groundbreaking book, Exploring Anne Frank and Difficult Life Stories (Routledge, 2025). Hear...

Researchers, sovereign tribal communities, and women farmland-owners will discuss how they are collaborating to foster climate resilience through the newly established Central Midwest Climate Opportunities and Learning Team (CM CO-Learn), funded by the NOAA Climate Adaptation Partnerships program, that supports Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri. This panel brings together a tribal community member, a woman farmland owner, and several project researchers to share what they are learning from...

Would you like to teach English, study, or do research abroad for an academic year at no cost? Join International Programs for a week of virtual workshops and information sessions to kick off the 2026-2027 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition! The 12th Annual Fulbright Week will take place April 7 - 11, 2025. Each session will provide different information and will have a Q&A period, so please attend as many as you can. All levels of undergraduate and graduate students are welcome...

Would you like to teach English, study, or do research abroad for an academic year at no cost? Join International Programs for a week of virtual workshops and information sessions to kick off the 2026-2027 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition! The 12th Annual Fulbright Week will take place April 7 - 11, 2025. Each session will provide different information and will have a Q&A period, so please attend as many as you can. All levels of undergraduate and graduate students are welcome...

Instructors: Pauline Beazer James, Senior Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services; and Shuhui Lin, International Education Program and Student Affairs Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services Description: In this two-part interactive session, participants will explore the four intercultural conflict styles using the Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory (ICS). The ICS is an 18-item assessment that measures individuals’ core approaches to communicating about differences...

Instructors:  Huan-Chung Scott Liu, PhD, Staff Psychologist at University Counseling Service (UCS) and Tianyi Xie, PhD, Staff Psychologist at University Counseling Service (UCS) Description: This session highlights how concerns unique to international students impact their mental health. These concerns can affect international students’ transition to the University of Iowa, their functioning on campus, and their broader adjustment to the United States. We will explore how the forbearance...