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In the news: Lisa Heineman featured in Judaism and social justice roundtable

Monday, February 20, 2023
Lisa Heineman, co-director of the Jewish Studies Network, discussed her course "Jews, Judaism, and Social Justice" in a recent roundtable in the Association for Jewish Studies Perspectives.
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UI encouraged alumna Sawsan Daws to continue leading in STEM

Monday, February 20, 2023
Originally from Saudi Arabia, Daws chose to pursue her undergraduate studies in STEM at the UI because she was intrigued by the research facilities and resources the UI offered to its students. 
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South Asian Studies Program to host lecture on agrarian change in India, Mar. 3

Friday, February 17, 2023
The talk, "Making the State, Making Agricultural Subjects: International Law and Transnational Governmentality in India," will be presented by Dr. Ali Malik.
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Iowa Global Health Network to host luncheon showcasing work of UI global health researchers, Mar. 2

Friday, February 17, 2023
Three global health researchers from the University of Iowa will present their work and its relevance to the global sphere.
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In the news: UI CLAS professor is elected to become the new vice president for the Association of Asian Studies

Friday, February 17, 2023
CLAS professor Hyaeweol Choi elected to serve as vice president for the international non-profit Association of Asian Studies. Choi will officially be seated following the organization’s annual conference in March of 2023.
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With 1,000 clients served, UI Passport Office continues to provide welcoming experience

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
The 1,000th client served by the passport office since its opening was happy to help International Programs celebrate this milestone. 
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Life in Iowa to host museum scavenger hunt at the Old Capitol, Feb. 25

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Life in Iowa, in collaboration with the Pentacrest Museums, invites international students to attend a scavenger hunt to learn more about Iowa's history and win prizes while exploring the Old Capital Museum!  
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In the news: Korean Studies Research Network director elected vice president of the Association for Asian Studies

Monday, February 13, 2023
UI professor, writer, and researcher Hyaeweol Choi is the first Korean-born scholar to hold this position in the more than 80-year history of the organization.
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Discovering the world and building connections: students reflect on the benefits of faculty-led study abroad programs

Monday, February 13, 2023
Recently returned from abroad, this winter’s Diversity Ambassadors Scholarship recipients share what they thought of their experiences and what advice they might have for others considering studying abroad. 
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Top six tips for international students from ISSS

Monday, February 13, 2023
Now that you've settled in on campus, International Student and Scholar Services shares these tips for you to keep in mind.