International Accents

Image of Jennifer Yerkes, University of Iowa graduate

7/19/2019

Go-travel-live-learn: advice from UI alumna Jennifer Yerkes

While Iowa City native Jennifer Yerkes (BA art ’93) stuck close to home for her undergraduate career at the University of Iowa, she took full advantage of study abroad experiences to expand her worldview. Those early study abroad experiences—one in Austria, another in Hungary—led to a lifetime of learning, living, and working abroad.

Author

IP Staff

Keywords

alumni,

study abroad,

Fulbright,

news

7/18/2019

New course tackles war, women's rights, and promoting peace in Russia's North Caucasus region

UI associate professor Irina Kostina wins global curriculum development award to teach new course about the North Caucasus.

Author

Katie Ron

Keywords

faculty,

research,

news,

Faculty funding,

award

7/18/2019

In the news: From Iowa to John Hopkins, via Barcelona

University of Iowa graduate Anya Kim studied the past academic year in Spain on a Fulbright scholarship. The Indianola High School graduate will pursue a joint medical and doctoral degree at Johns Hopkins University beginning in fall 2019.

Author

Richard Lewis

Keywords

news,

Fulbright

7/17/2019

In Memoriam: Edwin "Ed" Zastrow, Jr.

International Programs was saddened to learn of the recent death of Ed Zastrow, the executive director of the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council (ICFRC).

Author

IP Staff

Keywords

news

7/16/2019

In the news: Alumna named Minister of South Korea’s Food and Drug Safety

Eui-Kyung Lee, '90 Ph.D., is South Korea’s new Minister of Food and Drug Safety.

Author

UI College of Pharmacy staff

Keywords

news,

international students

7/16/2019

What I learned while studying overseas in Australia

Now that I am home from studying overseas, it has caused me to reflect a lot on the time I have spent in Australia, as well as who I was before this semester.

Author

Megan Schnoebelen

Keywords

news,

study abroad,

UI Study Abroad Blogger

7/15/2019

UI professor to examine global aging in Mexico as a Fulbright scholar

Mercedes Bern-Klug was awarded a Fulbright grant to the University of Guadalajara, Mexico. As a gerontology specialist, she will be teaching a class on global aging, and will also study and assist in the development of social services in Mexico.

Author

Ben Partridge

Keywords

news,

Faculty funding,

faculty Fulbright

7/15/2019

Discover study abroad opportunities at the fall fair Sept. 17

Get your questions answered and kick-start your global experience at the fall study abroad fair!

Author

IP Staff

Keywords

news,

study abroad

7/12/2019

In the news: African fellows learn new business skills at the University of Iowa

Young leaders also get the chance to experience the state

Author

Thomas Friestad

Keywords

news,

Mandela Fellows

students wearing animal costumes in Germany

7/11/2019

Lessons from an aspiring linguist abroad

As a student studying for a year abroad in comparison to the more common single semester programs, I’ve been given a lot of time to reflect on my study abroad experience over the last 9 and a half months, and surprise, surprise, most of my reflection has been about German!

Author

Maggie Fischer

Keywords

news,

study abroad,

UI Study Abroad Blogger,

study abroad blogger

7/10/2019

In the news: UI Fulbright scholar to use rap to teach English in Mexico City

An Iowa City native’s journey through skateboarding and music led to a path in medicine and a Fulbright Grant.

Author

Andy Mitchell

Keywords

news,

study abroad,

Fulbright,

Fulbright 2019,

student funding,

grants blog

7/10/2019

Study abroad to host weekly info sessions Fall 2019

Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend one of our weekly Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you!

Author

IP Staff

Keywords

news,

study abroad

7/10/2019

Study abroad to host info session on pain and palliative care program in India, July 23

Would you like to gain knowledge and expanded awareness of the dying and grief journey while exploring the development and delivery of palliative care in India?

Author

IP Staff

Keywords

news,

study abroad,

India Winterim

7/9/2019

In the news: Webinars help international students acclimate to Iowa before they leave home

Emily Gumal wants to be a writer. She didn’t have to do much research to learn that the University of Iowa was the place for her.

Author

Tom Snee

Keywords

news,

international students

7/5/2019

Study abroad to host info session on winter program in Greece, Aug. 29

Are you an aspiring writer, historian, artist, or politician? An international studies student, or a fan of ancient literature? Come to this information event to learn how you can explore your interests through writing! Learn about this 3 semester hour course that travels to Greece over the winter session.

Author

IP Staff

Keywords

news,

study abroad

7/3/2019

In the news: UI Fulbright scholar to start a children’s choir in Brazil

Jill Oberhart, a UI Fulbright scholar, will touch down in Brazil in November, where she plans to start a children’s choir.

Author

Andy Mitchell

Keywords

news,

student funding,

Fulbright 2019,

Fulbright,

grants blog

7/2/2019

In the news: UI students start business to study abroad

UI students began their own business selling homemade headbands to be able to afford studying abroad.

Author

Andy Mitchell

Keywords

news,

study abroad

Map of the world with gold highlighted countries representing where Fulbright students are headed

6/26/2019

UI sets record with 19 Fulbright awardees

A record 19 University of Iowa students have been awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants to conduct research, attend graduate school, undertake creative projects, or serve as English teaching assistants abroad in 2019–20, with an additional two students selected as alternates.

Author

IP Staff

Keywords

news,

grants blog,

student funding,

Fulbright,

Fulbright 2019

Image from a YouTube video about International Programs at the University of Iowa

6/26/2019

Unveiling of new video about International Programs at the University of Iowa

With the assistance of the UI Office of Strategic Communication, International Programs recently created a video that provides an overview of the exciting ways we help to connect Iowa with the world and the world with Iowa.

Author

IP Staff

Keywords

news,

campus internationalization

Isabella Myers poses for a portrait outside the Iowa City Public Library on June 23, 2019.

6/26/2019

In the news: UI student hopes to bring papermaking to Cambodia’s cultural renaissance

UI student Isabella Myers, with a Fulbright grant, will travel to Cambodia to study and re-create century-old manuscripts.

Author

Andy Mitchell,

news reporter,

The Daily Iowan

Keywords

in the news,

news,

Fulbright 2019,

Fulbright,

grants blog

6/26/2019

UI student Nicole Hehr awarded Fulbright to Italy

Nicole Hehr, who received a BA in ancient civilization from the University of Iowa in May 2019, is the winner of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Award to Italy for 2019-20

Author

Emily F. Nelson

Keywords

news,

Fulbright,

Fulbright 2019,

grants blog

6/25/2019

UI student Maria Bascom awarded Fulbright to Russia

Maria Bascom, who received a BA in Russian from the University of Iowa in May 2019, is the winner of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Award to Russia for 2019-20.

Author

Emily F. Nelson

Keywords

news,

Fulbright,

Fulbright 2019,

grants blog

Image of a chair from Iowa Magazine article about form, function, and furniture

6/24/2019

In the news: FORM + FUNCTION + FURNITURE: INSIDE THE UI'S 3D DESIGN PROGRAM

Professor Monica Correia's students create artful objects that turn heads internationally.

Author

Josh O'Leary

Keywords

in the news,

news,

international students

Image of an Omani desert landscape with text overlay that says "Critical Language Scholarship Experience in Oman"

6/24/2019

UI graduate Alex Bare reflects on his global experiences as an undergraduate

UI graduate Alex Bare sat down with International Programs recently to talk about his Critical Language Scholarship program experience in Oman and his study abroad experience in Bolivia. Bare's international journey continues, as he is currently in Colombia as a result of receiving a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Award.

Author

IP Staff

Keywords

Alex Bare,

news,

in the news,

Fulbright,

Critical Language Scholarship,

funding,

grants blog

Sylvia Dean poses for a portrait in front of the Old Capitol Building

6/19/2019

In the news: UI student, proficient in four languages, to teach English under Fulbright

Sylvia Dean, the UI’s first Fulbright winner of the year, plans to head to Taiwan for a second time.

Author

Andy Mitchell,

news reporter,

The Daily Iowan

Keywords

in the news,

news,

Fulbright 2019,

Fulbright,

grants blog

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