Upcoming Events
Events
Sunday, September 25
(All day)
The best cyclists from each nation will be in Iowa City racing in a crazy spectator frenzied sport that combines cycling running, hurdling, and NASCAR all into one! There's even a pit crew for the bikes!
Johnson County Fairgrounds
Monday, September 26
12:30pm
The ELDC's daily discussion circles serve as an open forum to improve language and conversation skills, build relationships, and learn about different cultures.
Pappajohn Business Building
7:00pm
Make a difference in the lives of others and your own. Serving in the Peace Corps is a great way to use your skills to help a community in need, immerse yourself in a new culture, learn a new language, and have the experience of a lifetime.
University Capitol Centre
Tuesday, September 27
12:30pm
The ELDC's daily discussion circles serve as an open forum to improve language and conversation skills, build relationships, and learn about different cultures.
Pappajohn Business Building
Wednesday, September 28
12:30pm
The ELDC's daily discussion circles serve as an open forum to improve language and conversation skills, build relationships, and learn about different cultures.
Pappajohn Business Building
3:30pm
Tippie students who have recently returned from studying abroad will share their experiences with other students. Participants will learn which skills employers value the most from study abroad and how to confidently articulate those skills and experiences on a resume and during interviews. For
Pappajohn Business Building
5:00pm
Graduating soon? Come learn about optional practical training (OPT) and get familiar with the application process.
University Capitol Centre
6:00pm
The internship and job search can be confusing and frustrating, especially as an international student. This session will cover several strategies for locating job and internship opportunities in the United States.
University Capitol Centre
Thursday, September 29
9:30am
This session serves as an introduction to Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin) pronunciation. Using the most commonly seen Chinese names as examples, it introduces the romanization system of Chinese pronunciation-- Pinyin, the four tones, and greetings in Mandarin Chinese.
University Capitol Centre
12:00pm
Janine di Giovanni, Middle East editor of Newsweek, contributing editor at Vanity Fair and contributor to The New York Times and The Guardian, is one of Europe's most respected and experienced reporters, with vast experience covering war and conflict.
Congregational United Church of Christ
12:30pm
The ELDC's daily discussion circles serve as an open forum to improve language and conversation skills, build relationships, and learn about different cultures.
Pappajohn Business Building
3:30pm
Are you interested in the possibility of international study, research, or teaching?
University Capitol Centre
4:00pm
Come and practice your Spanish in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. All levels are welcome!
Organized by the UI Department of Spanish and Portuguese, this informal conversation group is open to the public and Spanish speakers of all levels and ages. Nos vemos!
Fair Ground Coffeehouse
6:30pm
The event will now take place November 3, 2016. All other details remain the same. Please join us then! Sponsored by the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights, "Being Muslim in America" will consider how Islam, identity, and self-expression exist in a post 9/11 world, and how this plays i
Old Capitol Museum
Friday, September 30
12:30pm
The ELDC's daily discussion circles serve as an open forum to improve language and conversation skills, build relationships, and learn about different cultures.
Pappajohn Business Building
Saturday, October 1
8:00pm
Each year the Indian Student Alliance puts on this event, bringing in over 350 people for an exciting night filled with food, dancing, culture, and fun!
IMU