WorldCanvass begins its tenth season of internationally focused discussions on October 9 with “The Politics and Impact of Immigration.” Arguments over reasonable and desirable immigration legislation and the control of U.S. borders have long vexed the political class, policy makers, and the American public, but they’ve become extraordinarily polarizing under the heightened rhetoric of recent years. WorldCanvass will explore, from diverse and often divergent points of view, the complexities that make the immigration discussion so nuanced and difficult. We’ll also hear stories of recent immigrants who’ve chosen to bring their skills, talents, and energies to their new home, Iowa. Joan Kjaer hosts the program, which takes place in downtown Iowa City at MERGE, 136 South Dubuque Street, from 5:30-7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 9, and is free and open to the public. We invite you to come at 5 and join us for a pre-show catered reception.

A study abroad experience in Venice, Italy, introduced Abby Restko (BBA marketing ’05) to the beauty of Italian glass jewelry—an experience so profound that she switched her major from accounting to marketing and launched Glassando, a jewelry store featuring Murano glass jewelry, just months after receiving her degree. Thirteen years later, Glassando is a thriving business. Read on to learn more about Restko’s time in Italy and how it impacted her life—both personally and professionally.

The International Writers Program allows writers to get a taste of life in Iowa City.

Join the UI Japanese Program for two evenings (October 15 & 16) of bilingual readings with author Takiguchi Yūshō.  Takiguchi Yūshō, winner of the Akutagawa Prize and 2018 International Writing Program participant, will read selections from two of his works in the original Japanese, and members of the Workshop in Japanese Literary Translation will read their English translations. Both events are free and open to the public. 

A new proposal offers three parts to increase study abroad rates, including a $15-per-semester fee for all undergraduate students that will go towards study abroad scholarships.

School just recently started and as classes began, it gave me the opportunity to meet so many new people from so many different places!

Study abroad programs typically focus on undergraduates, but this course gives graduate students—including many who have never traveled abroad before—the opportunity to learn in a different cultural context.

Winter study abroad programs come with a number of benefits.

Travel led George Peterson from political science to directing divers at Monterey Bay Aquarium

UI students who are interested in field-based research projects abroad are invited to attend an information session with SIT Study Abroad on Monday, October 1, 3:30 p.m. in room N171 College of Public Health Building (CPHB).