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Korean Studies Research Network to host presentation on Zainichi literature
Monday, March 18, 2024
The talk, featuring Dr. Cindi Textor, University of Utah, will present an encounter between the critical discourse on intersectionality and texts by Korean subjects of the Japanese empire and their postwar descendants in Japan.
Community event celebrates International Women’s Day
Friday, March 8, 2024
Over 200 people gathered to celebrate International Women’s Day at a recent “Night of 1000 Dinners” event hosted by the Johnson County United Nations Association (UNA).
WorldCanvass features USAID/University of Iowa cooperative agreement in Kosovo and UI Global Student Awards
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Joan Kjaer hosts this event to present the Global Student Awards and discuss the USAID-funded cooperative agreement to develop private sector partnerships that will strengthen higher education in Kosovo.
Award-winning author Shailaja Paik to illuminate Dalit histories at upcoming South Asian Studies Program talk
Monday, March 4, 2024
Shailaja Paik will discuss her book, the first social and intellectual history of Dalit performance of Tamasha—a popular form of public, secular, traveling theater.
Dean's Message: Iowa's Fulbright achievement
Friday, March 1, 2024
Dean Ganim discusses our recent Fulbright Top Producer designation and the Provost's Global Forum.
Alumna Shuhita Bhattacharjee: How Iowa helped her develop innovative, inclusive, and ethical pedagogy
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Shuhita Bhattacharjee received her PhD in English from the University of Iowa in 2015. Now working as an assistant professor of English literature & gender studies in India, she reflects on her time at Iowa and working in higher education.
Webinar to focus on North Korea’s “Our Style” electronic music
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
This lecture, by Dr. Peter Moody of Korea University, will present the emergence of North Korean-style electronic music, which aimed to raise the quality of electronic music worldwide in a healthier direction.
International Programs to host mentoring event to promote international faculty success
Monday, February 26, 2024
Veteran faculty from international destinations will share their advice and experiences with early career international faculty members.
Korean Studies Research Network hosts presentation on gender relations, age, money, and desire in South Korea
Friday, February 23, 2024
This virtual event is presented by Dr. Yu-Ri Kim, postdoctoral research scholar in sociology at the University of Iowa.
CPT and job search workshop to be offered to international students
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Attend this workshop to learn more about curricular practical training (CPT) and receive job search guidance with ISSS, the Grad Success Center, and the Pomerantz Career Center.
Embracing Seoul: A journey of self-discovery and empowerment through study abroad
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
As a Black woman, I was nervous about traveling in a different country by myself for the first time. During my time abroad I quickly discovered that my fears were for naught.
Learning to take comfort in the smallest acts: What I learned from studying abroad in England
Friday, February 16, 2024
"If I said this was my first time abroad, I would be lying, but I can definitely say that it was one of the most treasured and cherished moments of my life. I don’t think putting this study abroad experience into words could truly capture the essence of the time I spent in England."
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