Internationally recognized artist and environmental advocate Katie Holten will visit Iowa City on October 1 for a conversation about her acclaimed project and book The Language of Trees, exploring the connections between language, ecology, and cultural memory.

Dr. Junghyun Nam of George Mason University will present a virtual lecture examining how protesters and police developed cooperative relationships during South Korea's 2016–17 Candlelight Protests.

Working alongside social workers, nurses, and families at Harmony Home Foundation, Sarah Chen's experience offered a unique window into Taiwan’s health care and social service systems while reinforcing the critical role of advocacy and human rights in advancing public health.

The University of Iowa Anne Frank Initiative will host an event celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, on Sept. 10, 2026. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample traditional holiday foods and learn about the meaning and symbolism behind customs associated with the holiday.

The University of Iowa Study Abroad Fair takes place Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (CDT) in the Iowa Memorial Union (IMU) International Ballroom.

Dean Ganim highlights a student research expedition to Iceland, community building among international students through summer programming, and international recruitment through outreach to visiting Iraqi students.