Articles from November 2021

Distinguished professor Timothy Snyder to deliver lecture on history of tyranny Dec. 1

Monday, November 8, 2021
On Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at 5 p.m., International Programs, the Department of French and Italian, the European Studies Group, and the Division of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures will host a lecture from Ida Cordelia Beam Distinguished Visiting Professor Timothy Snyder, professor of history from Yale University, entitled "History and Freedom: The Past, Present, and Future of Tyranny."

Fulbright Program presentation to be held Nov. 17

Friday, November 5, 2021
Enrich your education, advance your career, and make meaningful connections across the globe with a Fulbright grant!  Fulbright Program Officers will provide an overview of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program (U.S. citizens only) during a group presentation session for International Education Week, Wednesday, November 17, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

International Programs to host Boren Scholarship info Session Nov. 16

Friday, November 5, 2021
International Programs will host a virtual Boren Awards information session on Tuesday, November 16, from 10:30-11:30 a.m., via Zoom. Learn about award requirements, the application process, and have your questions answered by campus advisor Karen Wachsmuth. 

Learn how you can fund your study abroad adventure - Nov. 16

Thursday, November 4, 2021
How much does study abroad cost? Join International Programs and the Office of Student Financial Aid for a virtual info session on Tuesday, November 16, from 1-2 p.m., where students will learn what factors go into determining the cost of studying abroad and what funding is available to them.
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In the news: UI professor creates intellectual hub for Korean studies

Thursday, November 4, 2021
Have you watched the Netflix series Squid Game? What about Parasite, the Academy’s Best Picture of 2019? For many Americans, pop culture is their first, and maybe only, exposure to Korean culture.

Study Abroad to host info sessions on Freiburg, Germany - Nov. 11 & 17

Wednesday, November 3, 2021
The Academic Year in Freiburg (AYF) program is now accepting applications for Spring 2022!

Student spotlight: Onyeche Oche

Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Onyeche Oche, PhD student in the UI College of Pharmacy, had several admission offers from other pharmacy programs, but chose the University of Iowa after meeting with faculty members, who Oche says, “…saw something in me that I didn’t see in myself.”

In the news: Ways Colleges Offer Alternatives to Study Abroad

Monday, November 1, 2021
Virtual global education programs rise in popularity as the coronavirus pandemic continues to restrict travel.
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Dean's Message: Strengthening our Global Relationships

Monday, November 1, 2021
Dean Ganim discusses International Education Week and international delegations that visited Iowa.