Articles from September 2022

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Air Force ROTC cadet breaks barriers for those who follow

Third-year student Gursharan Virk recently became the first Air Force cadet granted permission to wear traditional Sikh garb as part of his military uniform.
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International artist Nigel Hall to visit UI campus September 22-23

The campus is now a little more beautiful thanks to a new sculpture that has been installed at the Tippie College of Business. “Natural Pearl” by British sculptor Nigel Hall can be found in the courtyard of the Pappajohn Business Building (PBB) at the University of Iowa.
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“Dividing Lines”: On Poetry and Diplomacy

An article by Christopher Merrill on the potent connection between poetry and diplomacy.
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Life in Iowa to host session on reducing job search anxiety, Sept. 29

Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Staff Psychologist Tianyi Xie, of University Counseling Service, shares stress management skills and discusses ways to reduce job search anxiety.
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In the news: Ron McMullen featured on IPR’s River to River

Ron McMullen, UI Ambassador in Residence and associate professor, speaks about his recent visit to Kosovo and Iowa’s close ties.
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Life in Iowa to host session on work visa options after graduation, Sept. 28

Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Experienced immigration attorneys David Gluckman and Jonathan Moore of McCandlish Holton will discuss work visa options for international students after graduation.
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Q&A with Munachim Amah

Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Munachim Amah is a second-year PhD student researching how journalists work, where they work, and what they produce.
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Upcoming symposium to discuss race, ethnicity, language, and culture in the academy

Monday, September 12, 2022
This symposium, taking place October 6 - 8 on the University of Iowa campus, sets out to explore the opportunities that advocating for DEI in the academy provides.
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Student overcomes financial obstacles through hard work and campus support

Thursday, September 8, 2022
Oluwatosin Opeoluwa, a native of Nigeria, is enrolled in the master of social work program at the University of Iowa. She talks about her journey to get, and stay here.
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Study Abroad resumes weekly Discover Study Abroad info sessions, fall 2022

Friday, September 2, 2022
Attend our weekly virtual Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you!