Articles from October 2022

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European Studies Group to host guest lecture on anti-immigrant discourse, Nov. 11

Thursday, October 20, 2022
Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of the Data Analysis and Social Inquiry Lab at Grinnell College Dr. Xavier Escandell will discuss the anti-immigrant and anti-refugee political discourse in present-day Europe.
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Study Abroad now offering weekly open advising hours

Monday, October 17, 2022
UI Study Abroad staff are at the ready to help you plan the experience of a lifetime.
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International Programs to host info session on Boren Awards, Nov. 15

Monday, October 17, 2022
Learn how you can receive up $25,000 for international research or study abroad with a Boren Scholarship.
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IMU renames ballroom to the ‘International Ballroom’ in their commitment to inclusion and belonging

Monday, October 17, 2022
The Second Floor Ballroom in the IMU will be renamed the International Ballroom to reflect this commitment to its values along with a permanent display of flags installed in the ballroom that represent the international students and scholars that attend the University of Iowa.
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Joan Kjaer honored with staff award

Friday, October 14, 2022
Joan Kjaer, International Programs, was recently recognized with the University of Iowa Outstanding Staff Award.  The award recognizes UI staff members who have made significant contributions—above-and-beyond typical job responsibilities—that benefit the university.
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Commitment to Internationalization Lecture Series to look at the rise of nationalism, Nov. 17

Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Bernie Burrola, vice president of International, Community, and Economic Engagement at the APLU, will explore how we got here and why the world needs greater engagement/integration and not less.
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Study Abroad to host info sessions on faculty-led program to Greece, Oct. 12, 20 & 28

Thursday, October 6, 2022
Meet City of Athens faculty leader Dr. Deb Trusty and program returnees to learn more about the itinerary, academics, cost, and application process. Bring your questions!
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Study abroad to host info sessions on faculty-led program on sustainable chemistry, Oct. 27 & Nov. 9

Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Learn about an amazing opportunity to travel to Germany, Switzerland, and France with UI faculty leaders Adam Brummett and Stratis Giannakouros.
Laura Sitz

Inspired by internship in Australia, Laura Sitz pursues additional global experience through study abroad in Czechia

Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Laura Sitz spent the summer of 2022 working in an accounting firm in Sydney, Australia. She is now planning to spend next semester in Prague, Czechia.
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How colleges are making study abroad programs more accessible

Monday, October 3, 2022
Dean Russ Ganim was interviewed in this story about barriers to studying abroad and how colleges are addressing them.