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Event highlights benefits of campus involvement by international students and scholars

Wednesday, September 1, 2021
International students and scholars recently had an opportunity to learn about campus involvement from current and former leadership team members of the International Student Advisory Board (ISAB). Sponsored by International Student Support & Engagement (ISSE) and International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS), the event was held on Friday, August 27, and featured four panel members—each with significant leadership experience in campus student organizations. Shuhui Lin, International Student Support and Engagement Coordinator, moderated the panel.

UI medical student Patrick Schwartzhoff on the many benefits of studying abroad

Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Patrick Schwartzhoff, University of Iowa medical student, recently returned from a summer study abroad experience in Natal, Brazil, where he studied infectious disease issues. Schwartzhoff feels study abroad helped him become “a more cognizant and involved global citizen,” and that the critical thinking skills developed in Brazil will improve his clinical work in the future.
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Dean's Message: Welcome!

Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Dean Ganim welcomes our newest group of international students to UI this fall.

University of Iowa to host virtual study abroad fair Sept. 13-16

Tuesday, August 31, 2021
With international travel starting to resume, now is the perfect time to start planning for your study abroad experience by attending the University of Iowa's Virtual Study Abroad Fair happening the week of September 13.

Center for Asian and Pacific Studies to host virtual lecture on the future of Burma - Sept. 22

Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Join the Center for Asian and Pacific Studies on September 22, 2021, at 12 p.m. for a virtual lecture titled "Protests, Military Coup, and Burma’s Future" with special guest Maxime Boutry, associate researcher in the Center for Southeast Asian Studies from the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), Paris, France. 

Opening doors and tearing down Zoom walls - Virtual International Business in the Asia Pacific

Tuesday, August 31, 2021
In every measurable way, business is booming in Asia. It’s also a leading innovator in some of the most important arenas of the day: e-commerce, entrepreneurship, and artificial intelligence. The Tippie College of Business provided a unique study abroad experience that traveled four different locations in the Asia Pacific: Singapore, Hong Kong, New Zealand, and Australia. The adventure featured lectures from professors in each of the four locations, briefings from leading businesses in the region, and fun cultural activities.  
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UI faculty Helen Shen wins STARTALK grant

Friday, August 27, 2021
Helen Shen, professor and DEO of the UI Department of Asian & Slavic Languages and Literatures, has been awarded a STARTALK grant for the 2022-23 school year. STARTALK is a program of the National Security Agency, aimed at increasing the number of U.S. citizens learning, speaking, and teaching critical foreign languages.

International Programs to host conversation with Dr. Alfredo Vergara Sept. 23

Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Join us for the first International Programs Global Alumni Spotlight Series of the fall semester featuring Dr. Alfredo Vergara (PhD '93, MS '90, BSE '86), CDC country director and Division of Global HIV and TB program director for Mozambique.
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Diversity Ambassador Reflection: Rebecca Lara

Friday, August 20, 2021
This summer, I decided to embark on an adventure by studying abroad- but virtually!
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Diversity Ambassador reflection: Julia Saul

Thursday, August 19, 2021
Hi! My name is Julia Saul, and I am going into my second year here at the University of Iowa. I hope to graduate with a B.B.A. with an emphasis in finance, a minor in French, and an International Business Certificate.