Articles from December 2024
Stanley Museum of Art Curator Cory Gundlach on the intersection of art and African studies at Iowa
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
The new director of the African Studies Program is Cory Gundlach, curator of African art at the Stanley Museum of Art. He shares with us his thoughts about the direction of the program moving forward, and how the African art collection at the Stanley Museum plays into this vision.
Global vision: UI Ophthalmology’s mission to improve eye care access from India to rural Iowa
Friday, December 13, 2024
By collaborating with international institutions, supporting student-led initiatives, and launching innovative programs for doctors from developing nations, UI's Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is enhancing eye care access and quality for underserved populations worldwide, including in its own backyard.
Celebrate Lunar New Year with UI: A global tradition of unity and joy
Friday, December 13, 2024
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the University of Iowa's Center for Asian and Pacific Studies and International Programs during a virtual event featuring video messages from students and alumni, panel discussions with faculty, and insights into cultural traditions from across Asia.
University of Iowa international students contributed over $73 million to economy
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
During the 2023-24 academic year, international students studying at the University of Iowa contributed $73.6 million to the economy and supported 594 jobs.
Meet Study Abroad's 2024 winter Global Access Ambassador awardees
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
The scholarship is intended to support students who study abroad with the intent to serve as Global Access Ambassadors upon their return to the UI campus
Annual Fall Break Meal brings together University of Iowa students and community members
Monday, December 2, 2024
With over 150 meals served, this annual event provides a unique opportunity for students who stay on campus during the break to join in community.
Dean's Message: Hospitality in the Middle East and Middle West
Sunday, December 1, 2024
Dean Ganim shares news from his trip to Saudi Arabia and campus events including our annual Fall Break Meal and Multicultural Showcase.