Articles from February 2020

International students to share their stories at Life in Iowa event, Mar. 26

Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Four international students share their personal experiences about choosing to study at the University of Iowa.

Life in Iowa U.S. Census info session, Mar. 24

Tuesday, February 18, 2020
At a special event hosted by Life in Iowa on Tuesday, March 24, from 5-6 pm in 1117 University Capitol Centre, learn why the U.S. census is important and if international students can participate in it or not. 

WorldCanvass ReCap: The Future of Museums

Tuesday, February 18, 2020
What does the museum of the 21st century look like?  What does it house?  What is its role in the community? Does it see itself differently than museums of the past? And how do galleries, libraries, archives, and museums capture the zeitgeist of the time and reinvent themselves as expectations change? Host Joan Kjaer and guest panelists covered these topics at the February 6 WorldCanvass program, "The Future of Museums."  

In the news: University of Iowa named top producer of Fulbright scholars for fifth year

Tuesday, February 18, 2020
The UI has reached its fifth consecutive year of being named a top producer of Fulbright students and scholars by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

UI named a top producer of Fulbright students for fifth consecutive year

Tuesday, February 11, 2020
The University of Iowa has again been named a top producer of Fulbright students for 2019–20 (with a record number of 19 recipients), marking the fifth consecutive year the university achieved the elite ranking.

In the news: UI grad student takes home first place for humanities-based Three Minute Thesis competition

Tuesday, February 11, 2020
UI graduate student Christie Vogler wins the Obermann Center’s first humanities-based Three-Minute Thesis competition with her research on gender archaeology, which uncovers the unknown roles of women in Ancient Rome.

In the news: New UN student organization allows for students to participate in international advocacy

Tuesday, February 11, 2020
The United Nations Association at Iowa, a newly formed student organization, is working towards promoting the United Nations’ principles, allowing for students to make a difference.

Study Abroad to host classics department info session, Feb. 17

Monday, February 10, 2020
Come and learn why studying abroad is beneficial, what programs are available for classics majors and minors, and the types of coursework that can be done abroad.

Coronavirus: Perceptions and Precautions on Feb. 21 WorldCanvass

Monday, February 10, 2020
Concerns about the present and future danger of the 2019 novel coronavirus will be addressed by an expert panel on a special WorldCanvass called "Coronavirus: Perceptions and Precautions" to be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m., February 21, in 1117 University Capitol Centre (UCC). The event is free and open to the public.

Study abroad to host info session on summer Spain program, Feb. 14

Friday, February 7, 2020
Spend 6 weeks in Spain improving your Spanish, living with a host family, and traveling around the country. Come and hear highlights of the program and get your questions answered.