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Decades-long friendship with Chinese President Xi Jinping powered by citizen diplomacy

Wednesday, December 6, 2023
University of Iowa alumna and recipient of the UI International Impact Award in 2020, Sarah Lande (BA and MBA) is a true global Hawkeye. She shared details of her reunion with Mr. Xi during his recent visit to the U.S.
Lizbeth Celaya

Cultures of Spain

Monday, December 4, 2023
"I found myself falling in love with the lifestyle and the daily activities that are typically done by Spaniards. I loved all the beautiful landmarks that we visited to further explore their culture and history."
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Dean's Message: Our role as convener on campus and abroad

Friday, December 1, 2023
Through our annual fall break meal event and connecting with alumni abroad, Dean Ganim shares how we bring people together.
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How four months abroad made me appreciate my disabilities and become a better advocate for myself

Wednesday, November 29, 2023
"While in Chile, I learned a lot about myself and my disabilities... I realized the many skills and traits my disabilities had allowed me to foster, such as the ability to find hope and persevere in every situation."
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CLAS students enjoy fall meal hosted by International Programs

Monday, November 27, 2023
The University of Iowa’s International Programs brought together students and Iowa City community members during its annual fall meal.
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Why embracing your uniqueness abroad is a journey worth taking

Tuesday, November 21, 2023
"I want to take a moment to reflect on how my time abroad has impacted my identity as a member of the LGBTQ+ community who also has hearing loss."
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Korean Studies Research Network hosts event on collective dining and science in Postwar North Korea

Monday, November 20, 2023
Korea Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Sunho Ko from the University of Wisconsin, Madison will present “Feeding the People: Collective Dining and Science in Postwar North Korea.”
Tessa Smith

A journey of shaping identity and self-confidence in Rome

Thursday, November 16, 2023
"After my time in Rome had concluded, I returned home with a redefined sense of self and a new confidence that hadn’t shown through as brightly before."
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UI student awarded Fulbright to South Korea

Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Laura Evans (BS neuroscience ‘22) is the winner of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Award to South Korea for 2023-24. 
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In the news: DITV: International Education Week

Monday, November 13, 2023
DITV covers International Education Week (November 13-17)