International Accents

Candace Chong Mui Ngam is an award winning playwright and writer-in-residence in the UI International Writing Program. Ngam spoke with The Daily Iowan on transitioning from Hong Kong to Iowa City, and the inspiration behind her work.

International Programs (IP) is proud to announce the opening of a passport office to serve the University of Iowa community and the general public. Conveniently located in 1111 University Capitol Centre, the University of Iowa Passport Office will open its doors on Monday, November 1.

The Global Student Award recognizes one undergraduate and one graduate student who are leaders deeply engaged in international education on campus or abroad. The award was established by UI International Programs and the Division of Student Life in 2019.

The Stanley Undergraduate and Graduate Awards for International Research are given annually to outstanding University of Iowa students for the pursuit of learning activities in international studies and international research/fieldwork. Join International Programs and Karen Wachsmuth, associate director of international fellowships, for a series of information sessions to discuss strategies and timelines for putting together a successful application.

Join members of Phi Beta Delta for a "Power Hour" discussion about global education. Guest speakers will talk about what means internationalization means to them and reflect upon lessons, triumphs, and challenges they have faced. Come listen as they share their stories.

WorldCanvass guests and I will put our energies toward connecting all of the October events celebrating 200 years of Dostoevsky. We’ll explore Dostoevsky’s life and writings, the current exhibition, opera and film adaptations of his works, and what it’s like to perform Dostoevsky.

Dr. Jewell Winn is the eighth speaker in the Commitment to Internationalization lecture series, continuing our conversation about the UI's vision and strategic themes for campus internationalization. Her talk, "Where I Come From: Leading Campus Internationalization Without Walls," will be on November 18, 2021, at 2:30 p.m., in room 1117 of the University Capitol Centre. This lecture will also be made available via Zoom.

Dean Ganim posits that while we may not have returned to "normal", we have regained a sense of the familiar with some in-person events and students going abroad again.

The South Asian Studies Program, International Programs, and Global Health Studies will present the Fall 2021 South Asian Studies Program Seminar on Wednesday, October 13, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. via Zoom.

Join International Programs for the fourth installment in their Global Alumni Spotlight Series featuring Colombian novelist, writer, and University of Iowa Writing Program alumnae (IWP ‘11). Pilar will talk with UI International Programs Associate Provost and Dean Russ Ganim about her experience at the University of Iowa International Writing Program, her writing projects and awards, thoughts on cultivating a successful writing career, and advice for aspiring writers.

The Korean Studies Research Network and International Programs will present a virtual lecture by guest speaker Robert Ji-Song Ku entitled "The Pork Belly Fallacy: Koreans and Yemenis at the Gastronomical Crossroads" on Tuesday, October 5, from 3:30 - 5 p.m.

“Buenos días. Me llamo Antonio, y soy estudiante de medicina de Estados Unidos. Como puedo ayudarle hoy?” So began many appointments during my 8-week global health elective with the Cacha Medical Spanish Institute in Riobamba, Ecuador, last summer.