Articles from August 2021
Virtual Gilman scholarship info sessions to be held Sept. 20-24
Thursday, August 12, 2021
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 and Summer 2022.
Reflections on virtual education exchange between UI students and high school students in Japan
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
A partnership between Iowa Sister States and the UI Conversation Center recently provided an intercultural exchange opportunity for UI students and high school students from Norin High School in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. Nicole Oliver, former coordinator for international relations, International Strategies Division of the Yamanashi Prefectural Government, helped to coordinate the event.
Can a Virtual Global Experience Substitute for the Real Thing?
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Listen, I know how odd it sounds. All summer I received the same response and facial expression when I explained I was going to study abroad…virtually.
BFA alumnus aims to connect fellow Hawkeyes
Monday, August 9, 2021
Earlier this summer, a dozen UI alumni from the Greater Bay Area of China, which includes Hong Kong, Macau, and nine mega cities in Guangdong Province, attended a virtual get-together organized by Tuo (Tony) Liu (BFA ’13). During the event, the group heard news about their alma mater, talked about their current jobs, and shared their cherished UI memories.
Citizen diplomacy and cultural exchange at its best
Monday, August 2, 2021
A partnership between Iowa Sister States and the UI Conversation Center is providing intercultural exchange opportunities for UI students as well as high school students across the state of Iowa.
Collaboration provides global exchange opportunities for jazz students
Monday, August 2, 2021
On the heels of a sabbatical in which he wrote and recorded an album involving eight string players and a jazz quartet, University of Iowa Associate Professor Damani Phillips is preparing for a master class with students at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance (JAMD).
Dean's Message: Summer highlights
Monday, August 2, 2021
Dean Ganim on highlights from this summer including the Global Education Institute for Teachers, and alumni making a difference.
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