Articles from April 2019

In the news: University of Iowa associate professor considers Caribbean colonialism, yellow fever

Wednesday, April 17, 2019
UI faculty member Mariola Espinosa is conducting research for her second book about yellow fever in the Caribbean, studying what the colonial search for its cure could mean for cultural understanding.

In the news: UI partners with Congolese community for pregnancy health research

Tuesday, April 16, 2019
For nearly two years, the UI has partnered with the local Congolese community to identify cultural differences in health care and educate both immigrants and medical providers on how to facilitate more appropriate prenatal and pregnancy care.

In the news: UI celebrates Islam Awareness Week

Tuesday, April 16, 2019
The Muslim Student Association hosted Islam Awareness Week on campus last week with daily events to increase general knowledge and awareness of Islam and promote inclusion and acceptance.

Uruguay by bike

Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Being over halfway through the program, I have started to settle in and get comfortable with the new lifestyle.

Living authentically abroad: creating real connections and memories by going against the norm

Monday, April 15, 2019
When I began to prepare for my study abroad experience, I remember the first thing I did was open Instagram. For hours, I snooped through the profiles of my friends who had lived abroad, wondering if I would be able to create an experience that was just as unique and fantastic as the posts I saw online.

UI student Brittany Anderson awarded Fulbright for research in Sierra Leone

Sunday, April 14, 2019
Brittany Anderson, a PhD candidate in anthropology at the University of Iowa, is the winner of a Fulbright Study/Research in Anthropology to Sierra Leone for 2019-20.

In the news: International Writing Program launches project to cultivate creative careers for emerging writers

Friday, April 12, 2019
For the next six months, 16 emerging female writers from all over the world will work with IWP alumni to establish their craft and careers through the Women’s Creative Mentorship Project.

UI student Erik Ovrom awarded Fulbright to Mexico

Thursday, April 11, 2019
Erik Ovrom, who will receive a BA in interdepartmental studies (health science track) from the University of Iowa this May, is the winner of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Award to Mexico for 2019-20

Questions I asked in Australia so that you don’t have to

Thursday, April 11, 2019
I’ve learned a thing or two about Australian culture during my time here so far, and thought I’d share some of the more embarrassing questions that I’ve asked while here so that you won’t have to.

In the news: Provost’s Global Forum explores international education

Thursday, April 11, 2019
The 2019 Provost’s Global Forum, “Why School? International Perspectives on Education and Social Transformation,” will examine the structures of school systems and the influence they have on society and change.