March 2020
Dear friends of International Programs,
 
During the past few weeks we, as many around the world, have felt the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and have been working tirelessly to safeguard the well-being of those on our campus and in our community.  The University of Iowa has been moving swiftly to put in protective measures for our faculty, staff, and students, both here and abroad, following the guidance of the Board of Regents, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Department of State, and the State of Iowa.  
 
While we are very sad to have cancelled all of our programs abroad and have recalled our students, we have done so in order to protect their health and well-being in the face of this unprecedented health crisis. We are also striving to take care of our international students—many of whom are away from their support networks and need our attention at this critical time.  
 
Along with the information provided by the university’s campus coronavirus updates page, International Programs has developed a set of frequently asked questions, one that addresses the specific needs of study abroad students and one for our international students and scholars.
 
Although we find ourselves moving into uncharted waters, I know that our community will rebound from this. Our commitment and vision to international programming is as strong as ever, and we look forward to the moment when we can resume our mission to keep Iowa a leader in global education.

Best wishes,
Russ 

Russell Ganim, Ph.D.
Associate Provost and Dean 
International Programs
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Opportunities
Student Life Emergency Fund
The University of Iowa has established the Student Life Emergency Fund to support students who may be adversely affected by unforeseen emergencies—including the one we are experiencing now with the COVID-19 virus. Please help our students or any of the other areas of campus during this time.  Donate here
UI international alumni
UI Alumni - Records Update
Are you a University of Iowa alumnus/a living outside the U.S.? If so, please consider updating your information so that we can keep our records current. Thank you!
International Programs (IP) provides guidance and support for international students in the University of Iowa community, as well as scholarships and assistance for UI students who wish to study abroad. IP also provides funding opportunities for UI faculty engaged in international research. You can continue to support globally oriented programs and resources by contributing to International Programs. For more information, please contact Jeff Liebermann in the UI Center for Advancement at jeff.liebermann@foriowa.org or 800.648.6973. 
International Programs provides leadership and support for internationally-oriented teaching, research, creative work, and community engagement. Learn more.