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Frankline Matanji

Q&A with Frankline Matanji

Friday, October 21, 2022
Frankline Matanji, a PhD student in mass communications with a focus in international/development studies, is a recipient of the 2022 Global Student Award.
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The University of Iowa’s Irish Writing Program turns 25

Friday, October 21, 2022
The Irish Writing Program is a faculty-led study abroad program in Dublin designed to nurture aspiring writers.
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Life in Iowa to host workshop to improve interviewing skills, Nov. 8

Thursday, October 20, 2022
This program is for international students to learn how to prepare for the interview process.
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Upcoming Critical Language Scholarship info session and workshop, Nov 1 & 8

Thursday, October 20, 2022
Are you an undergraduate or graduate student interested in a summer language program abroad, all expenses paid?
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European Studies Group to host guest lecture on anti-immigrant discourse, Nov. 11

Thursday, October 20, 2022
Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of the Data Analysis and Social Inquiry Lab at Grinnell College Dr. Xavier Escandell will discuss the anti-immigrant and anti-refugee political discourse in present-day Europe.
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Study Abroad now offering weekly open advising hours

Monday, October 17, 2022
UI Study Abroad staff are at the ready to help you plan the experience of a lifetime.
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International Programs to host info session on Boren Awards, Nov. 15

Monday, October 17, 2022
Learn how you can receive up $25,000 for international research or study abroad with a Boren Scholarship.
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IMU renames ballroom to the ‘International Ballroom’ in their commitment to inclusion and belonging

Monday, October 17, 2022
The Second Floor Ballroom in the IMU will be renamed the International Ballroom to reflect this commitment to its values along with a permanent display of flags installed in the ballroom that represent the international students and scholars that attend the University of Iowa.
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Joan Kjaer honored with staff award

Friday, October 14, 2022
Joan Kjaer, International Programs, was recently recognized with the University of Iowa Outstanding Staff Award.  The award recognizes UI staff members who have made significant contributions—above-and-beyond typical job responsibilities—that benefit the university.
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Commitment to Internationalization Lecture Series to look at the rise of nationalism, Nov. 17

Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Bernie Burrola, vice president of International, Community, and Economic Engagement at the APLU, will explore how we got here and why the world needs greater engagement/integration and not less.