Articles from April 2019

In the news: University of Iowa junior to experience Indonesia on U.S. State Department scholarship

Thursday, April 11, 2019
UI student Mark Schoen has been awarded the U.S. State Department Critical Language Scholarship to study the official language of Indonesia, Bahasa, during the summer.

Korea Foundation to host talk on North Korea and U.S. relations

Thursday, April 11, 2019
The Korea Foundation, International Programs, and the Center for Asian and Pacific Studies will present a lecture by Gi-Wook Shin and Andray Abrahamian entitled "Kim and Trump: North Korea and the United States in an Era of Change" on Monday, April 22, from 4:30-6 p.m. in 1117 University Capitol Centre. 

In the news: Making America home: My 8,000-mile journey from India to the Heartland

Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Amid a four-year decline in international student enrollment at the University of Iowa, a DI staffer from India narrates his journey moving from India to Iowa and calling it home.

Japan Foundation to host haiku workshops Apr. 15-17

Tuesday, April 9, 2019
The Japan Foundation and the University of Iowa Japanese Program will present a three-day event (April 15-17) with Japanese artist and Iowa Writer's Workshop alumna Fuyuko Tomita.

Study Abroad to host Apr. 24 info session on Japan Animation program

Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Are you an aspiring animator or video game enthusiast? Time to make your plans for winter break!

Deciding Whether to Study Abroad for a Summer, a Semester, or a Year?

Tuesday, April 9, 2019
A lot of students considering semester-long programs return, saying they wish they'd studied abroad for longer. However, for other students, a semester might be the perfect amount of time abroad, or even a summer. Here are some tips to help you decide which option is best for you. Keep in mind that every program and each student studying abroad is different.

In the news: Student works with rural farmers in Africa to sell dried mangoes

Tuesday, April 9, 2019
UI junior Hayden Vest works with rural farmers in Africa to create dried mangoes. The efforts help foster economic development and financial independence.

UI student Dani Lipman awarded Fulbright for research in China

Monday, April 8, 2019
Dani Lipman, who will receive a BS in physics and astronomy from the University of Iowa this May, is the winner of a Fulbright Study/Research Award in Education to China for 2019-20

UI hosts 5th annual Fulbright Week Apr. 8-11

Monday, April 8, 2019
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 events to help you learn more about the Fulbright U.S. Student Program! The fifth annual Fulbright Week will take place April 8-11, 2019. Each session will provide different information and will have a Q&A period. All levels of undergraduate and graduate students are welcome! 

UI student Lydia Sinclair awarded Fulbright to Spain

Monday, April 8, 2019
Lydia Sinclair, who will receive a BA in Spanish from the University of Iowa this May, is the winner of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Award to Spain for 2019-20