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In the news: Avery Bang is building more than bridges

Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Through the nonprofit organization she leads, the 2007 University of Iowa engineering graduate is connecting people in isolated communities across the globe to opportunity and prosperity.

Study abroad to host info sessions on Freiburg, Germany, program - Nov. 5 & 6

Monday, October 28, 2019
UI students who are interested in studying abroad in Germany are invited to attend an information session on the Academic Year in Freiburg program.

UI alum is changing the lives of refugees in Iowa

Friday, October 25, 2019
Brett Burk took his UI education to new heights, studying abroad, getting a Fulbright to Taiwan, and using what he learned to dedicate himself to helping others.

Japanese Program to host bilingual readings with Aria Takako, Nov. 4 & 5

Monday, October 21, 2019
Join the UI Japanese Program for two evenings (November 4 & 5) of bilingual readings with author Aria Takako

International alumni spotlight: Phoobala Naidoo

Saturday, October 19, 2019
Phoobala Naidoo, who to Iowa from South Africa during apartheid, graduated from the University of Iowa in 1990, where he received his PhD in counselor education. He currently resides in Blair Athol, New South Wales, Australia, where he serves underserved and needy populations. 

University of Iowa's Doug Lee honored with IES Abroad Volunteer of the Year Award

Friday, October 18, 2019
Each year, IES Abroad, the leading not-for-profit study abroad organization, recognizes a study abroad professional with the Volunteer of the Year Award. This year, IES Abroad proudly honored Doug Lee, assistant provost of International Programs at the University of Iowa, at the 2019 IES Abroad Annual Conference.

Hawks Like You event to assist underrepresented students study abroad, Oct. 23

Monday, October 14, 2019
International Programs invites you to attend "Hawks Like You," a study abroad information session co-sponsored by the UI Center for Diversity and Enrichment, Tippie College of Business, CIMBA Italy, and the Institute for the International Education of Students. This event will take place on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 from 3-4:30 p.m. in s401 Pappajohn Business Building (PBB).
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Iowa Global Health Network to host Global Peace forum, Oct. 23

Monday, October 14, 2019
Join the Iowa Global Health Network for a forum and keynote to discuss what citizens can do about the increased threat of nuclear weapons around the world. This event will be held on Friday, October 4, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in 2390 UCC.  

Japanese culture festival to be held Nov. 1, 2019

Monday, October 14, 2019
Do you want to learn more about traditional Japanese culture? Join the University of Iowa Japanese Program for a Japanese culture festival (文化祭 bunkasai) on Friday, November 1, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Iowa City Public Library. This event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.

In the news: Institute for International Business celebrates 20 years of connecting Iowans with the rest of the business world

Friday, October 11, 2019
Over the last 20 years, the Institute for International Business has brought the world of commerce closer together by creating links between Iowa and the global economy.