International Alumni Newsletter (January 2020)
Greetings from Iowa City 
Dear Hawkeyes, Happy 2020!
 
I can’t tell you how delighted I am to be joining International Programs (IP)! Even before coming to the UI, I admired IP for its professionalism, its collaboration with faculty, its role in student success, its effort in alumni engagement, and its crucial mission to foster global education on campus and beyond. This admiration grew as I worked with IP in my role as director of the Division of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures, and has come to fruition in my new capacity as dean of IP.
 
I had the chance to meet many UI graduates at various international locations in the past, and look forward to connecting with more alumni in the future. It’s thrilling to know that the UI prepared our alumni to succeed in every corner of the globe, achieving goals and creating positive impacts that all of us can be proud of. 
 
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me ( russell-ganim@uiowa.edu ) with any matter that is on your mind. I am thoroughly excited by what we will accomplish together!
 
With all best wishes for the New Year,
Russ  
Russ Ganim, Ph.D.
Associate Provost and Dean
International Programs
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NEWS
UI Fall 2019 commencement broadcasts in foreign languages
International Programs provides the Fall 2019 commencement ceremonies, featuring commentary in Arabic, Chinese, and Korean, demonstrating the internationalization of the campus and our welcoming, inclusive approach to education. Learn more.
IP 2019 annual report
The UI International Programs (IP) 2019 Annual Report provides general information about IP and an overview of our past year's activities, projects, research, events, statistics, student, alumni and faculty achievements, photos, and more.   Learn more.
A snapshot of 2019
Take a look back at the memorable moments of 2019, a year where the university built on excellence in the classroom, in the lab, and in the community. Learn more.
IP new dean envisions expanded global reach
“The more we can do to make our university community look like the world itself, the more we benefit our students and our state.” Learn more.
Six presidents, 50 years, and the decisions that shaped the UI
The UI's former presidents return for homecoming to reflect on their defining moments at Iowa and share their hopes for the university's future.   Learn more.
Mothers named International Parents of the Year
We are pleased to announce the 2019 International Parents of the Year: Elsie Barugahare, from Uganda, and Manju Verma, from India. Learn more.
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT
AYF and JYF alumni are cordially invited to join us in Freiburg for the 60-Year Anniversary of the program! To celebrate, we are hosting a reunion concurrently with the 900-Year Anniversary of the City of Freiburg. Come celebrate a memorable series of events with us from July 9 to 13, 2020.  See more event information and RSVP.
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.