Articles from 2020

Virtual Homecoming messages 2020

Thursday, September 24, 2020
Virtual Homecoming is a chance to keep the Hawkeye spirit alive abroad by sharing a homecoming message with the UI community, regardless of where you are in the world.

In the news: Webinar series highlights voices from Asia to understand pandemic as a global Event

Wednesday, September 23, 2020
When some Asian countries experienced the outbreak of coronavirus in January 2020, most people living in other parts of the world had thought it to be somebody else’s problem. This mindset persisted after the infectious disease of COVID-19 became a pandemic.

Anibal Mares Marquez reflects on career gains as a result of his study abroad experience

Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Anibal Mares Marquez (BBA accounting ’20), risk assurance associate at Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC), recently took some time to reflect on the impact of his study abroad experience as an undergraduate at the University of Iowa. Anibal studied in Paderno del Grappa, Italy, through CIMBA, and was the recipient of a Diversity Ambassador Scholarship.

Virtual Gilman scholarship info sessions to be held for academic year 2021-22

Monday, September 14, 2020
Please join International Programs for one of several information sessions to discuss the process of applying for a Gilman Scholarship. Applications are now being accepted for Spring, Summer, and Fall 2021.

UI Fulbrighter on COVID and the importance of global exchange

Thursday, September 10, 2020
University of Iowa grad and 2019-20 Fulbright awardee Erik Ovrom looks back at some of the highlights from his year in teaching in Mexico City.

International scholarship/fellowship open house to be held Sept. 21

Friday, September 4, 2020
Join International Programs for our International Scholarships and Fellowships Open House to learn how you can apply for different types of merit-based scholarships, such as the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, the Stanley Awards for International Research, and many others! 

Study abroad to host info sessions on Freiburg, Germany - Sept. 9 & 10

Thursday, September 3, 2020
UI students who are interested in studying abroad in Germany are invited to attend an information session on the Academic Year in Freiburg program.

Karri Goeldner Byrne (BA ‘92, study abroad alumna) has devoted her career to helping those affected by crisis

Thursday, September 3, 2020
Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments is written into Karri Goeldner Byrne’s job description. As a market systems advisor in the aid sector, she has led economic programming in areas impacted by natural disasters or conflict around the globe, including Bosnia, Somalia, Afghanistan, and Ethiopia

Virtual Homecoming announcement

Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Virtual Homecoming is a chance to keep the Hawkeye spirit alive by sharing a "homecoming message" with the UI community, regardless of where you are in the world. Show your school spirit by giving a shout out to the Hawkeyes from your corner of the globe, or by sharing a memory from your time at Iowa!

Dean's Message: Welcome back

Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Dean Ganim reflects on what a new academic year brings - renewal, resilience, and much to look forward to.