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2016 International Parents of the Year:
Dr. Maysoon Yasin & Dr. Khalid Joudi
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International Student and Scholar Services is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2016 International Parents of the Year award: Dr. Khalid Joudi and Dr. Maysoon Yasin. They are the parents of recent University of Iowa grad Dr. Kawther Khalid Ahmed, who just received her Ph.D. in pharmaceutics in August. Read more about the recipients.
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Study abroad advisor receives special certification
Aubree Compton, senior study abroad advisor and program coordinator at the University of Iowa, recently received her professional certification in education abroad. She is the first in Iowa and 19th overall to complete the program. Read more about Aubree.
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Dean's Blog: Fostering a deeper understanding of cultures among students
Leveraging the benefits that come from a diverse student population is a key priority for International Programs and for the university as a whole. The diversity of our campus community is an asset that we must cultivate because it enriches the educational experience students have while at Iowa.
Read more.
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Remembering Jo Eland
Professor Joann (Jo) Eland, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016. Jo taught in the College of Nursing at the UI for 41 years. Her colleagues, friends, and family describe her as a mentor, teacher, advocate, philanthropist, photographer, and even a second mom. Read more about Jo Eland.
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Student Reflections on Identity Abroad
Diversity Ambassador Marcus Smith reflects on his recent study abroad experience in Scotland. "
The world needs more traveling minority students, as our society is becoming more globalized and increased cultural competency is being demanded of our workforce." Read more about Marcus' experience abroad.
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Attention international alumni! Couldn't make it back to campus for homecoming? Join us for Virtual Homecoming 2016, a chance to share memories from your time at the University of Iowa and reconnect with the university, regardless of where you are in the world.
Fill out our form and share your stories with us!
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IEW Photo Contests
Submit your photos! In conjunction with International Education Week, International Programs is hosting photo contests open to past and current study abroad students as well as international students. Cash prizes are awarded to the winners in each category. The deadline for the 2016 photo contest is October 31, 2016. Learn more.
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WorldCanvass: Nationhood Redefined
What defines a nation, or a state? What's the meaning of sovereignty, and how do communal or religious identity figure into demands for self-determination? The 2016 Provost's Global Forum,
The Nation, the State, and the Global Redefinition of Self-Determination, will address these questions and more during a series of lectures and panel discussions on October 13-15. The forum kicked off last evening with the Barkan Memorial Lecture. A highlight of the forum will be the October 15 WorldCanvass, held for the first time at the John and Mary Pappajohn Education Center in Des Moines, from 5-6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Read more about this event.
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The Center for Asian and Pacific Studies will host two readings by Akutagawa Prize-winner and International Writing Program writer-in-residence Shibasaki Tomoka.
Learn more.
Oct. 17 & 18
7:00 p.m., 109 EPB
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The African Studies Program invites you to attend their first event of the semester, "Writing Lives in Africa: A Conversation with Visiting African Writers."
Learn more.
Wednesday, Oct. 19,
12:30 -1:30 p.m.
302 SH
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The European Studies Group invites you to attend the first event of the ESG Lecture Series, titled "The Poetics of HIV/AIDS in Contemporary Spain," presented by
José Pablo Barragán.
Learn more.
Friday, Oct. 21
12:00 p.m., 1117 UCC
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Can you sell your study abroad experience in a job interview? Learn techniques to tie your experiences abroad with the skill sets employers are looking for at a hands-on career prep workshop.
Learn more.
Thursday, Oct. 20,
6:00 -7:30 p.m.
1117 UCC
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IP will host information sessions regarding the Stanley Awards for International Research, awards given annually to outstanding UI students for the pursuit of learning activities in international studies and research/fieldwork.
Learn more.
Wednesday, Oct. 26,
3:30 - 5:00 p.m., 1117 UCC
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On Wednesday, October 26, the UI will host its first-ever giving day, One Day for Iowa, to raise money to support students, faculty, programs, research, health care, athletics, and other UI initiatives.
Learn more.
Wednesday, Oct. 26
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Upcoming International Alumni Events
Join International Programs as we celebrate international UI alumni. Visit our
alumni events page for more information.
- London
- October 28-29
- Paris - October 30
- Bangkok - November 11
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International Programs provides leadership and sup
port for internationally-oriented teaching, research, creative work and community engagement.
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