The 2024 Multicultural Showcase at the University of Iowa brought over 375 students, faculty, staff, and community members together to celebrate different cultures for International Education Week. The event featured vibrant performances, ethnic foods, and interactive activities led by student organizations and campus departments.

Jeff Lai, recipient of the 2024 Global Student Award and a PhD candidate in higher education from Taiwan, is redefining international education at the University of Iowa. In this Q&A, Lai shares his insights on social justice, intercultural collaboration, and his vision for a transformative approach to learning and community engagement.

Discover how Fascha Aryasa, a 2024 Global Student Award recipient and data science major from Bali, Indonesia, is transforming international education at the University of Iowa. As president of the International Student Advisory Board, a mentor, and an international student ambassador, she advocates for international students, promotes cultural exchange, and fosters global connections on campus. Learn about her leadership journey, her passion for intercultural communication, and how her international experiences are shaping her academic and career goals.

The Global Student Award recognizes one undergraduate and one graduate student who are leaders deeply engaged in international education on campus or abroad. The 2024 winners are Fascha Aryasa and Jeff Lai.

International Education Week, which celebrates the UI's commitment to international education and exchange, is taking place November 18-22, 2024.

Join the University of Iowa for the 2024 Multicultural Showcase on Friday, November 15, at 7 p.m. in the Iowa Memorial Union. The event highlights diverse cultures through live performances, food, and interactive activities hosted by student organizations and university departments. Organized by OASIS in collaboration with International Programs.

DITV covers International Education Week (November 13-17)

The Multicultural Showcase took place on Friday, November 3 as part of the University of Iowa’s annual celebration of International Education Week. Around 300 UI students, faculty, staff, and community members attended.

See the winning images selected for the 2023 International Programs annual photo contest as part of International Education Week (IEW)—which aims to inspire greater awareness of the ways the University of Iowa community can experience international education.

International Education Week, which celebrates the UI's commitment to international education and exchange, is taking place November 13-17, 2023.

All are welcome to attend the UI 2023 Multicultural Showcase on Friday, November 3, 2023, at 7 p.m. (CDT) in the International Ballroom (2nd floor, Iowa Memorial Union). The Multicultural Showcase is part of Iowa's annual celebration of International Education Week (November 13-17).

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 International Programs and the Division of Student Life in 2019.