international students

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Multicultural Showcase highlight of University of Iowa celebration of international education in November

Wednesday, October 23, 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.
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Game night for students

Thursday, September 26, 2024
Join Life in Iowa and International Student & Scholar Services for a game night! Gather your friends for an exciting evening filled with games, laughter, and friendly competition, and take on fun challenges for a chance to win prizes.
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Meet theatre major Ryan Lim: what drew him from Singapore to Iowa and his impressions so far

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
After completing his diploma in game design at a polytechnic in Singapore, Ryan Lim set his sights on studying in the U.S. With a passion for English and writing, he came to the University of Iowa to study theatre.
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Building Our Global Community celebrates 20 years

Thursday, August 29, 2024
A collaboration between UI International Programs and the UI Human Resources Learning & Development team, Building Our Global Community (BGC) is a certificate program for faculty and staff to better interact with and support international students and scholars.
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Iowa’s strong reputation as a research institution attracts chemistry PhD candidate from Sri Lanka

Monday, August 26, 2024
Akalanka B. Ekanayake, a fourth-year PhD student in chemistry at the University of Iowa, originates from Sri Lanka. His journey to Iowa was motivated by the university's renowned chemistry program and the opportunity to work with leading researchers in the field.
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5 tips on navigating campus and community from international students

Thursday, August 15, 2024
Whether you are new on campus or resuming your studies at Iowa, here are five tips to help you start off on the right foot in the new academic year. 
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Celebrating the legacy of Dr. Charles W. Day: The Peace, Charlie One World Scholarship

Wednesday, August 7, 2024
The Peace, Charlie One World Scholarship at the University of Iowa was established by the late Dr. Charles W. Day. Since 2002, the scholarship has helped over 30 international students pursue studies and research in the U.S., reflecting Dr. Day's belief in the transformative power of cross-cultural experiences.
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Welcoming the world: EducationUSA advisors discover the University of Iowa

Monday, August 5, 2024
A group of EducationUSA advisors from 11 advising centers around the world visited the University of Iowa as part of a visit organized by StudyIowa, a non-profit consortium that promotes educational institutions in the state of Iowa.
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Ola Khallafallah awarded 2024 Peace, Charlie One World Scholarship

Monday, May 13, 2024
"As an international student, I've received incredible support and resources from the university. From language assistance to cultural adaptation programs, the university has gone above and beyond to ensure my success."
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Over 40 scholarships and grants available for UI students to study abroad

Tuesday, January 9, 2024
This guide serves as a one stop shop to showcase the many funding opportunities that exist to financially assist and support University of Iowa undergraduate students considering studying abroad.
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Life in Iowa to host weekly coffee and conversation hour starting Jan. 16

Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Enjoy a (free!) afternoon coffee and engage in casual conversations with students, staff, and faculty from across campus on different topics, ranging from adjusting to life in a new country to exploring campus and community resources.
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Q&A with Katherine Lyu, 2023 UI Global Student Award recipient

Monday, October 9, 2023
Katherine Lyu is a recipient of the 2023 Global Student Award, which recognizes one undergraduate and one graduate student who are leaders deeply engaged in international education on campus or abroad. Lyu is an undergraduate student from Xiamen, China, majoring in English & creative writing.