Articles from August 2024

payroll taxes workshop

Payroll and taxes workshop for international students

Thursday, August 22, 2024
This workshop will provide valuable insights into U.S. payroll and tax procedures to avoid common pitfalls and manage your finances effectively. This is a great opportunity to learn from experts and clarify any questions you might have.
Prof. Wayne Polyzou

In the news: NSF funds University of Iowa collaboration with Polish and Ukrainian physics students

Tuesday, August 20, 2024
The National Science Foundation has awarded a grant to Prof. Wayne Polyzou that will support a research collaboration with particle physics students in Poland and Ukraine.
The Clothing Closet at IMU

Closet to career: dressing for impact

Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Learn about types of professional clothing and how to dress appropriately for different occasions. Then visit the Clothing Closet on the ground level of the Iowa Memorial Union (IMU).
International students on campus

5 tips on navigating campus and community from international students

Thursday, August 15, 2024
Whether you are new on campus or resuming your studies at Iowa, here are five tips to help you start off on the right foot in the new academic year. 
group of students with professor on landing overlooking Greece landscape

Top 5 must dos for Iowa students who want to study abroad

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Here are our top five things every Iowa student who wants to study abroad should take advantage of. 
Richard Tyner and David Hamod

Hamod and Tyner honored with 2024 International Impact Award

Monday, August 12, 2024
International Programs is pleased to announce that David A. Hamod (BA political science ‘81), an advocate for U.S. businesses overseas and champion of American citizens abroad, and Richard J. Tyner (BA French, political science '70), an international business lawyer by trade and staunch proponent of international education, are the winners of the 2024 International Impact Award.
child on dad's shoulders with arms in the air looking at photo exhibit

What's it like to travel the world? Exhibit seeks to inspire cultural exchange

Monday, August 12, 2024
The “Impact of Exchange” exhibit will be on display until Sept. 10 at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library in Cedar Rapids.
Charlie Day Headshot

Celebrating the legacy of Dr. Charles W. Day: The Peace, Charlie One World Scholarship

Wednesday, August 7, 2024
The Peace, Charlie One World Scholarship at the University of Iowa was established by the late Dr. Charles W. Day. Since 2002, the scholarship has helped over 30 international students pursue studies and research in the U.S., reflecting Dr. Day's belief in the transformative power of cross-cultural experiences.
President Wilson and Provost Kregel holding large cardboard passport

Dean's Message: The home front

Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Dean Ganim highlights summer visits to International Programs this month including those by President Wilson, Provost Kregel, and the Mandela Washington Fellows. He also discusses an encounter with recent CIMBA graduates from our largest study abroad program based in Paderno del Grappa, Italy.
EducationUSA visiting Kinnick Stadium

Welcoming the world: EducationUSA advisors discover the University of Iowa

Monday, August 5, 2024
A group of EducationUSA advisors from 11 advising centers around the world visited the University of Iowa as part of a visit organized by StudyIowa, a non-profit consortium that promotes educational institutions in the state of Iowa.