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Student Reflections on Diversity Abroad: South Africa

Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Hiba Ibrahim shares her experiences studying abroad on a health studies program in South Africa.

In the news: International films screening at FilmScene through partnership with International Writing Program

Monday, September 23, 2019
The International Writing Program is showing a different international film at FilmScene every week. For the first time in the 50 plus years since IWP began, they will partner with FilmScene.

Space, cancer treatments, and Iowa's bioscience priorities on October 9 WorldCanvass

Friday, September 13, 2019
WorldCanvass guests on October 9 will take us inside the groundbreaking history of space research at the UI, describe their research into 'chemo brain' or the cognitive deficits that can occur after chemotherapy, and detail a research collaboration that aims to provide weather and climate information to farmers to help them make key decisions at different times of the year. Join us at the next WorldCanvass for an intriguing conversation about research breakthroughs and the many unexpected but essential discoveries that flow from them. The live event is free and open to the public. The program is held at MERGE, 136 South Dubuque Street, in Iowa City from 5:30-7 p.m., with a pre-show reception from 5-5:30 p.m.

In the news: Global Buddies host informational kick-off party for program participants

Wednesday, September 11, 2019
The University of Iowa offers an international program called Global Buddies to integrate J-1 students into the life of Iowa college.

Commitment to Internationalization: Q&A with Hans de Wit

Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Hans de Wit is the sixth speaker in the Commitment to Internationalization lecture series. His talk, "Internationalization of Higher Education for Society, Moving Back from Competition to Co-operation," will be on November 7, 2019, from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. in room 1117 of the University Capitol Centre. This lecture continues the conversation about the UI's vision and strategic themes for campus internationalization.

UI and Seoul Institute of Technology strengthen connections through official partnership

Monday, September 9, 2019
The Seoul Institute of Technology (SIT) and the University of Iowa entered into a newly-formed, campus-wide MOU agreement.

Meet our Fall 2019 Study Abroad Correspondents

Friday, September 6, 2019
We're excited to announce our Study Abroad Correspondents for the Fall 2019 semester!

Student Reflections on Diversity Abroad: India

Friday, September 6, 2019
Nursing major Eunice Assem shares her experiences observing the work of the Pallium India clinic in Kerala, India.

Student Reflections on Diversity Abroad: India

Friday, September 6, 2019
Carolyn Lo shares her thoughts on her experience in India on the India Winterim program.

Student Reflections on Diversity Abroad: Chile

Friday, September 6, 2019
Abby Brickley shares her thoughts on identity abroad.