Articles from 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program: Learn more at this interactive presentation session
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Join the virtual Fulbright Group Presentation Session on Tuesday, November 19 to explore funded Fulbright opportunities for U.S. citizens interested in pursuing graduate or professional study, research, or English teaching abroad. This interactive session will cover various Fulbright awards, application steps, and offer guidance from Fulbright Program Advisers.
Japanese Students Experience Iowa
Monday, October 28, 2024
Four pharmacy students from Japan completed a four-week clinical educational and professional experience visit at the College of Pharmacy. Their visit was part of the college’s Faculty Exchange Program, a 20-year endeavor with Keio University and Kitasato University that Professor Emeritus Jay Currie started.
UI to host Fall Break Meal for international students and community members
Monday, October 28, 2024
Join International Programs for a festive Fall Break Meal on November 25, welcoming community members and international students for this shared meal. From 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (CST), attendees can enjoy a traditional holiday feast featuring turkey, vegetarian options, and classic sides in 1117 University Capitol Centre. This annual event fosters a sense of community, allowing diverse voices to come together and share in U.S. holiday traditions. Space is limited, so participants are required to register for their preferred time slot.
Youth voices unite in multilingual tribute to Anne Frank's legacy
Monday, October 28, 2024
The Iowa City Public Library resonated with the powerful words of Anne Frank on October 20, as 15 young readers brought her diary to life in their native languages, marking what would have been her 95th birthday. The event, part of the 2024 Iowa City Book Festival, drew an emotional response from a diverse audience of community members and parents.
In the news: Engaged in Eswatini
Friday, October 25, 2024
Rebecca Miller’s travel to Eswatini, supported by a Stanley International Travel Award, enabled cross-cultural exchange and relationship building between Iowa and Swazi nursing students during workshops at Good Shepherd College.
University of Iowa celebrates International Education Week, Nov. 18-22
Friday, October 25, 2024
International Education Week, which celebrates the UI's commitment to international education and exchange, is taking place November 18-22, 2024.
Multicultural Showcase highlight of University of Iowa celebration of international education in November
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Join the University of Iowa for the 2024 Multicultural Showcase on Friday, November 15, at 7 p.m. in the Iowa Memorial Union. The event highlights diverse cultures through live performances, food, and interactive activities hosted by student organizations and university departments. Organized by OASIS in collaboration with International Programs.
In the news: Ajailiu Niumai, SASP event guest lecturer, covered in United News of India
Monday, October 21, 2024
On September 26, Niumai was a guest lecturer hosted by the South Asian Studies Program, an IP affinity group, and spoke about the Manipur Conflict. Here the lecture is mentioned by the United News of India
Obermann Center invites international applicants for residential fellows program
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Fellowships offer dedicated space, time, and funding for scholars and artists based outside of the United States to develop collaborations and pursue independent work at the University of Iowa.
Unmasking Gangnam: The dark side of K-Pop's glitzy capital
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Join the Korean Studies Research Network for a lecture by Pil Ho Kim, associate professor of Korean studies at The Ohio State University, that explores Gangnam's dual role as the epicenter of South Korea's entertainment industry and a zone of social evils, such as real estate speculation, sex work, and extreme educational competition.
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