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Oct 9, 2024

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Instructors: Pauline Beazer James, Senior Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services, and Kevin Roiseland, Senior Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services Description: Immigration laws regulate many aspects of international students' lives, including entry to the United States, the conditions under which they may remain in this country and re-enter after traveling abroad, and eligibility for immigration benefits such as employment and extension of stay. This session wil...

Oct 9, 2024

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Europe still lacks a "European" public sphere and a media system that serves it. As was the case during the 2019 EU parliamentary election, the 2024 contest exhibited regional differences in the themes covered by national media and their emphasis on European-wide issues. Most voters' choices of representative MPEs reflected national politics and perceived interests, and relatedly, the ideological divides that positively or negatively assessed European-wide problems, e.g., climate change, ong...

Oct 10, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Starting Aug. 29, 2024, Life in Iowa, hosted by International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and International Student Support and Engagement (ISSE), invite international students and scholars at the University of Iowa to join them for a weekly coffee hour every Thursday from 2 to 3 p.m. at T.Spoons coffee shop in the University Capitol Centre. Enjoy a (free!) coffee, tea, or hot chocolate and engage in casual conversations with students, staff, and campus and community partners on dif...

Oct 11, 2024

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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The University of Iowa College of Public Health has selected Jim Yong Kim, MD, PhD, partner and vice chairman at Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), as the 2024 recipient of the Richard and Barbara Hansen Leadership Award. Dr. Kim is former president of the World Bank Group and co-founder of Partners In Health. He will present "Reflections on 40 Years in Global Health: Faith in Things Unseen.” This lecture is free and open to the public.

Oct 11, 2024

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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A conversation between four IWP 2024 Fall Residency writers on the theme of "The Writer’s Voice and the Reader’s Ear," followed by Q&A. Free pizza will be provided to those who attend in person. This event is supported by University of Iowa International Programs and the Stanley-UI Foundation Support Organization. Join us in Meeting Room A of the Iowa City Public Library, or watch live online via the ICPL YouTube channel: youtube.com/user/thelibrarychannel Saad Z. Hossain (fiction writer; ...

Oct 14, 2024

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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A comprehensive initiative composed of several integrated elements that features a Digital Diaries Exhibit that showcases the firsthand experiences of youth across the globe, focusing on themes of war, struggle, and resilience across time. The digital diaries exhibit, inspired by Anne Frank’s iconic, red-checked diary, showcases narratives from young individuals around the world and across different historical periods. Created by undergraduate students at the University of Iowa and local co...

Oct 14, 2024

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Instructors: Jennifer Teitle, PhD, Assistant Dean for Graduate Development and Postdoctoral Affairs, Graduate College, and Meng Xiao, PhD, Career Counselor, Graduate College Description: This session will help students better understand how academic culture(s) impact the academic job search process. Participants will learn about how to navigate the academic job search process and develop application materials that effectively reflect the values and priorities of the institutions and depart...

Oct 14, 2024

7:30 PM

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How do politics affect what poets or novelists write, and even how they write it? How does literature inform political discourse? What is cultural diplomacy, why is it so important, and what is the UI’s role in promoting it? For this inaugural event in the Obermann Center’s new Counterpoint public conversation series, Christopher Merrill — poet, nonfiction writer, translator, editor, and director of the UI’s renowned International Writing Program — and Loren Glass, a historian of creative w...

Oct 16, 2024

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Instructors: Pauline Beazer James, Senior Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services, and Brandon Paulson, Associate Director, International Student and Scholar Services Description: In this two-part interactive session, participants will learn about developing their intercultural insights by exploring the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI). The IDI generates an individual profile of “worldview orientation to difference,” and is based on the research of Dr. Milton Bennett a...

Oct 16, 2024

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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"My research examines the intersection of citizenship, kinship, and economy in the everyday lives of South African families. As the availability of wage labor declines globally, I research how women rework the obligations entailed by kinship and citizenship in order to combat their social and economic insecurity. Drawing on approaches from feminist anthropology, women’s history, and gendered theories of capital, my work considers how intimate relationships—such as those between couples or ki...

Oct 16, 2024

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Life in Iowa, a program designed to assist international students in adjusting to life and the academic system at the University of Iowa, invites international students to learn about work visa options after graduation, including the transition from optional practical training (OPT) to H-1B. Guest speakers: David E. Gluckman, immigration attorney, McCandlish Holton Jonathan Moore, immigration attorney, McCandlish Holton

Oct 17, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Starting Aug. 29, 2024, Life in Iowa, hosted by International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and International Student Support and Engagement (ISSE), invite international students and scholars at the University of Iowa to join them for a weekly coffee hour every Thursday from 2 to 3 p.m. at T.Spoons coffee shop in the University Capitol Centre. Enjoy a (free!) coffee, tea, or hot chocolate and engage in casual conversations with students, staff, and campus and community partners on dif...

Oct 17, 2024

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Dr. Patricia Heberer Rice from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum will discuss how Jim Crow-era eugenics policies in the United States served as a model for Nazi Germany. This event is designated as a Lawyers & Leaders event for UI College of Law students.  The event is organized by the UI Center for Human Rights and US Holocaust Memorial Museum with support from Pentacrest Museums, the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, and International Programs & the Stanley-UI Foundation Support Organi...

Oct 18, 2024

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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A conversation between four IWP 2024 Fall Residency writers on the theme of "Balancing Life as an Artist," followed by Q&A. Free pizza will be provided to those who attend in person. This event is supported by University of Iowa International Programs and the Stanley-UI Foundation Support Organization. Join us in Meeting Room A of the Iowa City Public Library, or watch live online via the ICPL YouTube channel: youtube.com/user/thelibrarychannel Lisa Allen-Agostini (fiction writer, poet, ed...

Oct 20, 2024

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Students from Iowa City, fluent in 15 different languages, will present passages from Anne Frank’s diary. This event provides an opportunity for attendees to engage in meaningful dialogue, reflect on the Holocaust and other tragic global events, and foster a sense of community as the 95th anniversary of Frank’s diary is commemorated. The first Anne Frank Initiative Little Library, created in partnership with Clear Creek Amana Middle School, will be unveiled at the event. Co-presented by the ...

Oct 23, 2024

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Instructors: Pauline Beazer James, Senior Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services, and Brandon Paulson, Associate Director, International Student and Scholar Services Description: In this two-part interactive session, participants will learn about developing their intercultural insights by exploring the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI). The IDI generates an individual profile of “worldview orientation to difference,” and is based on the research of Dr. Milton Bennett a...

Oct 23, 2024

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Are you an undergraduate or graduate student interested in a summer language program abroad, all expenses paid? Join International Programs for two virtual events to discuss strategies for putting together a successful Critical Language Scholarship application. The Critical Language Scholarship is a program funded by the U.S. Department of State that sends students abroad to study one of 14 critical languages in an intensive, 8-10-week summer language course. The program includes language i...

Oct 23, 2024

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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Join the Homecoming Council and University of Iowa Multicultural and International Student Support and Engagement (MISSE) group for a Block Party at Hubbard Park!

Oct 24, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Starting Aug. 29, 2024, Life in Iowa, hosted by International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and International Student Support and Engagement (ISSE), invite international students and scholars at the University of Iowa to join them for a weekly coffee hour every Thursday from 2 to 3 p.m. at T.Spoons coffee shop in the University Capitol Centre. Enjoy a (free!) coffee, tea, or hot chocolate and engage in casual conversations with students, staff, and campus and community partners on dif...

Oct 25, 2024

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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A conversation between four IWP 2024 Fall Residency writers on the theme of "Blurred Boundaries," followed by Q&A. Free pizza will be provided to those who attend in person. This event is supported by University of Iowa International Programs and the Stanley-UI Foundation Support Organization. Join us in Meeting Room A of the Iowa City Public Library, or watch live online via the ICPL YouTube channel: youtube.com/user/thelibrarychannel Priya Hein (fiction and nonfiction writer; Mauritius) ...

Oct 25, 2024

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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Connect with fellow Hawkeyes, hear about current happenings at the University of Iowa, and learn about the future of the Japan Iowa Club. 2024 October 25 (Friday) 6 p.m. (18:00) Tokyo American Club 2-1-2 Azabudai Minato-ku Tokyo 106-8649 Japan Register here: https://foriowa.info/3yoOFUw Hors d’oeuvres and a hosted bar will be provided. Katharine Lasansky, executive director of development at the University of Iowa Center for Advancement, will be your host for the evening. Registrati...

Oct 26, 2024

6:00 PM

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Connect with fellow Hawkeyes, hear about current happenings at the University of Iowa, and learn about the future of the Korea Iowa Club. 2024 Oct. 26 (Saturday) 6 p.m. (18:00) Register here: https://foriowa.info/4e5IILe Mondrian Seoul Itaewon 23 Jangmun-ro Yongsan-gu, Seoul 04392 South Korea Hors d’oeuvres and a hosted bar will be provided. Katharine Lasansky, executive director of development at the University of Iowa Center for Advancement, will be your host for the evening.

Oct 28, 2024

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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The Stanley Undergraduate and Graduate Awards for International Research are given annually to outstanding University of Iowa students for the pursuit of research and learning activities outside of the United States. Join International Programs for a series of virtual information sessions to discuss strategies and timelines for putting together a successful application. Undergraduate students interested in international studies are especially encouraged to attend. This year’s application ...

Oct 28, 2024

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Instructors: Shuhui Lin, International Education Program and Student Affairs Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services, and Brandon Paulson, Associate Director, International Student and Scholar Services Cross-listed with Supervising Today’s Students Description: Will you be supervising international student employees? If so, this course if for you. International students are a tremendous resource to our campus. Awareness of both the benefits and challenges of cross-cultural sup...

Oct 29, 2024

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Are you an undergraduate or graduate student interested in a summer language program abroad, all expenses paid? Join International Programs for two virtual events to discuss strategies for putting together a successful Critical Language Scholarship application. The Critical Language Scholarship is a program funded by the U.S. Department of State that sends students abroad to study one of 14 critical languages in an intensive, 8-10-week summer language course. The program includes language i...

Oct 30, 2024

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Instructors: Phoebe Nishimoto, Study Abroad Advisor & Program Coordinator, Study Abroad Description: Study abroad is a valuable opportunity for UI undergraduate students to gain new perspectives and skills to apply in our global workplace. When studying abroad students fulfill academic, professional, and personal goals. We will discuss the benefits and challenges of international education, the specifics of study abroad participation at UI, and resources to help students from the point of ...

Oct 31, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Starting Aug. 29, 2024, Life in Iowa, hosted by International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and International Student Support and Engagement (ISSE), invite international students and scholars at the University of Iowa to join them for a weekly coffee hour every Thursday from 2 to 3 p.m. at T.Spoons coffee shop in the University Capitol Centre. Enjoy a (free!) coffee, tea, or hot chocolate and engage in casual conversations with students, staff, and campus and community partners on dif...

Nov 1, 2024

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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Since 2010, Viktor Orban has consolidated power as prime minister of Hungary, a central European country whose democratic institutions he has weakened primarily through a form of governance he terms "illiberal democracy" as well as through the nationwide advancement of Christian nationalism. Dr. H. David Baer and Ben Novak will discuss the intersections of modern Hungarian politics and religion, how the people there are impacted by Orban's autocratic policies, and why some here view Orban's ...

Nov 7, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Starting Aug. 29, 2024, Life in Iowa, hosted by International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and International Student Support and Engagement (ISSE), invite international students and scholars at the University of Iowa to join them for a weekly coffee hour every Thursday from 2 to 3 p.m. at T.Spoons coffee shop in the University Capitol Centre. Enjoy a (free!) coffee, tea, or hot chocolate and engage in casual conversations with students, staff, and campus and community partners on dif...

Nov 8, 2024

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Instructors: Pauline Beazer James, Senior Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services; Rudia W. Kihura, PhD, Assistant Professor, Educational Psychology & Early Childhood, Black Hills State University; and Brandon Paulson, Associate Director, International Student and Scholar Services Description: In this interactive class, we will engage in the Story Stitch activity to learn about each other through the stories shared and conversations ignited. This activity involves splitting int...

Nov 13, 2024

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Instructors: Shuhui Lin, International Education Program and Student Affairs Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services, and Brandon Paulson, Associate Director, International Student and Scholar Services      Description: In this two-part interactive class, participants will explore the four intercultural conflict styles using the Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory (ICS). The ICS is an 18-item assessment that measures individuals’ core approaches to communicating about differ...

Nov 14, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Starting Aug. 29, 2024, Life in Iowa, hosted by International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and International Student Support and Engagement (ISSE), invite international students and scholars at the University of Iowa to join them for a weekly coffee hour every Thursday from 2 to 3 p.m. at T.Spoons coffee shop in the University Capitol Centre. Enjoy a (free!) coffee, tea, or hot chocolate and engage in casual conversations with students, staff, and campus and community partners on dif...

Nov 15, 2024

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Instructors: Pauline Beazer James, Senior Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services, and Rudia W. Kihura, PhD, Assistant Professor, Educational Psychology & Early Childhood, Black Hills State University Description: In this two-part interactive session, participants will explore the four intercultural conflict styles using the Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory (ICS). The ICS is an 18-item assessment that measures individuals’ core approaches to communicating about difference...

Nov 15, 2024

7:00 PM

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All are welcome to attend the University of Iowa 2024 Multicultural Showcase, part of the University of Iowa’s annual celebration of International Education Week. The Multicultural Showcase exists to introduce UI students, faculty, staff, and the greater Iowa City community to different cultures through various vocal and dance performances, ethnic dishes to try, as well as interactive tabling hosted by student organizations and UI colleges and departments. Food and tabling will begin at 7 ...

Nov 19, 2024

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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The Stanley Undergraduate and Graduate Awards for International Research are given annually to outstanding University of Iowa students for the pursuit of research and learning activities outside of the United States. Join International Programs for a series of virtual information sessions to discuss strategies and timelines for putting together a successful application. Undergraduate students interested in international studies are especially encouraged to attend. This year’s application ...

Nov 20, 2024

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Instructors: Shuhui Lin, International Education Program and Student Affairs Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services, and Brandon Paulson, Associate Director, International Student and Scholar Services.      Description: In this two-part interactive class, participants will explore the four intercultural conflict styles using the Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory (ICS). The ICS is an 18-item assessment that measures individuals’ core approaches to communicating about diffe...

Nov 20, 2024

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Instructors: Pauline Beazer James, Senior Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services, and Rudia W. Kihura, PhD, Assistant Professor, Educational Psychology & Early Childhood, Black Hills State University Description: In this two-part interactive session, participants will explore the four intercultural conflict styles using the Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory (ICS). The ICS is an 18-item assessment that measures individuals’ core approaches to communicating about difference...

Nov 20, 2024

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Your study abroad experience can be a game-changer for your career! Find out how to leverage international internships, incorporate study abroad into your résumé, and make your global experiences stand out to future employers. The Study Abroad Conversation Series amplifies the voices of students who studied abroad allowing them to share their experiences and stories with students whether they have committed to studying abroad or not. All conversations feature current or former study abroad ...

Nov 20, 2024

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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In the final program of ICFRC’s series, Democracy at a Crossroads, a panel of Iowa experts interpret the November elections and their implications for our state and international relations. The moderated conversation will showcase a diverse set of voices representing a range of political and life perspectives, with each panelist offering their views on the new U.S. presidential administration, the socio-political divides in the country, America’s role in the world as 2024 nears it close, and...

Nov 21, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Starting Aug. 29, 2024, Life in Iowa, hosted by International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and International Student Support and Engagement (ISSE), invite international students and scholars at the University of Iowa to join them for a weekly coffee hour every Thursday from 2 to 3 p.m. at T.Spoons coffee shop in the University Capitol Centre. Enjoy a (free!) coffee, tea, or hot chocolate and engage in casual conversations with students, staff, and campus and community partners on dif...

Nov 28, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Starting Aug. 29, 2024, Life in Iowa, hosted by International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and International Student Support and Engagement (ISSE), invite international students and scholars at the University of Iowa to join them for a weekly coffee hour every Thursday from 2 to 3 p.m. at T.Spoons coffee shop in the University Capitol Centre. Enjoy a (free!) coffee, tea, or hot chocolate and engage in casual conversations with students, staff, and campus and community partners on dif...

Dec 3, 2024

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Instructors: Pauline Beazer James, Senior Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services, and Shuhui Lin, International Education Program and Student Affairs Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services      Description: In this two-part interactive class, participants will learn about developing their intercultural insights by exploring the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI). The IDI generates an individual profile of “worldview orientation to commonalities and differen...

Dec 3, 2024

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Instructors: Katherine Beydler, PhD, Associate Director, Center for Teaching, and Tamar Bernfeld, PhD, Assistant Director, Center for Teaching Description: This session will focus on how to consider and include the perspective of students with English as an additional language in all classrooms. We will invite participants to reflect on their own experiences to inform our conversation and discuss how to accommodate the needs of diverse learner backgrounds. Participants who attend this ses...

Dec 5, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Starting Aug. 29, 2024, Life in Iowa, hosted by International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and International Student Support and Engagement (ISSE), invite international students and scholars at the University of Iowa to join them for a weekly coffee hour every Thursday from 2 to 3 p.m. at T.Spoons coffee shop in the University Capitol Centre. Enjoy a (free!) coffee, tea, or hot chocolate and engage in casual conversations with students, staff, and campus and community partners on dif...

Dec 10, 2024

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Instructors: Pauline Beazer James, Senior Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services, and Shuhui Lin, International Education Program and Student Affairs Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services.      Description: In this two-part interactive class, participants will learn about developing their intercultural insights by exploring the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI). The IDI generates an individual profile of “worldview orientation to commonalities and differe...

Dec 10, 2024

5:00 PM

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Join us as we commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 25th anniversary of the UI Center for Human Rights. Opening remarks from UI President Barbara Wilson will be followed by a lecture by Adrien K. Wing, associate dean for international and comparative law and director of the UI Center for Human Rights. This lecture will have American Sign Language interpretation.

Dec 12, 2024

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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The Stanley Undergraduate and Graduate Awards for International Research are given annually to outstanding University of Iowa students for the pursuit of research and learning activities outside of the United States. Join International Programs for a series of virtual information sessions to discuss strategies and timelines for putting together a successful application. Undergraduate students interested in international studies are especially encouraged to attend. This year’s application ...

Feb 4, 2025

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Want to gain skills that will set you apart in a global job market? This session is all about how studying abroad can help you build the cross-cultural competencies and global awareness that today’s employers are looking for. The Study Abroad Conversation Series amplifies the voices of students who studied abroad allowing them to share their experiences and stories with students whether they have committed to studying abroad or not. All conversations feature current or former study abroad s...

Feb 12, 2025

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Teaching in a new cultural environment can be both rewarding and challenging. This panel discussion is designed to share faculty expertise on how to address these issues. In this panel discussion, veteran faculty with successful teaching careers at the University of Iowa will share different pedagogical approaches and discuss ways to enrich classroom environments based on transnational knowledge and wide-ranging experiences to enhance students’ learning outcomes. The panel is also meant to f...

Mar 27, 2025

All Day

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As calls for transnational solidarity among reproductive justice movements emerge, communities are asking how reproductive liberation is tethered to struggles for democracy, environmental justice, migrant justice, trans and queer justice, and other social movements. Directed by Lina-Maria Murillo (Gender, Women's, & Sexuality Studies and History) and Natalie Fixmer-Oraiz (Communication Studies and Gender, Women's, & Sexuality Studies), this symposium brings together scholars and artists with...

Mar 31, 2025

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Traveling abroad isn't just about the destination — it's about the journey. Learn how to travel mindfully, respecting cultures and making meaningful connections along the way. Join us to hear how other Hawkeyes have embraced mindful travel and made the most of their experiences abroad. The Study Abroad Conversation Series amplifies the voices of students who studied abroad allowing them to share their experiences and stories with students whether they have committed to studying abroad or no...