Articles from November 2020

In the news: As the world faces global challenges, celebrate one of the systems that brings us together

Friday, November 13, 2020
International Education Week unites the local and the global at many different levels.
Sarah Lande

In the news: This year's International Impact Award will be given to Muscatine's Sarah Lande

Thursday, November 12, 2020
Friendship Ambassador and local diplomat Sarah Lande will be receiving the University of Iowa's International Impact Award Monday, Nov. 16, at 5:30 p.m. in a virtual ceremony.

WorldCanvass Recap: Pursuing Racial Justice

Tuesday, November 10, 2020
On Thursday, October 22, host Joan Kjaer and guests held a robust discussion surrounding the present-day challenge of pursuing racial justice.

Study abroad to host info session on summer Irish Writing Program - Nov. 10 &11 / CANCELED

Tuesday, November 3, 2020
The Irish Writing Program is a rigorous creative writing study abroad program requiring talent, commitment, and discipline. Its goal is to help aspiring writers become better at their craft. The program offers six semester hours of credit and has two components: writing workshops and an interdisciplinary Irish literature and culture course. 

In the news: University of Iowa students react to Spring study abroad cancelation

Monday, November 2, 2020
The UI’s Spring 2021 study abroad session marks the third consecutive term canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 64 UI students had applied to programs and were prepping for departure.

Dean's Message: Diversity, equity, and inclusion

Sunday, November 1, 2020
Dean Ganim discusses the variety of ways in which International Programs is engaging in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives and creating opportunities for all.