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International Studies Newsletter

The International Studies Program publishes a new newsletter every week during the fall and spring semesters. The newsletter provides upcoming events, opportunities to build skills, and post-graduation opportunities. Check out the most recent newsletter here.

News and Announcements

International Studies Major Awarded 2nd Place in the International Programs Photo Contest

Monday, December 2, 2024
Congratulations to IS Major Tanvi Khadiya on her 2nd place photo in the annual International Education Week Photo Contest sponsored by UI International Programs. The photo is from Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. “This picture is from Patrika Gate, a monument constructed in 2016 to celebrate the rich, colorful culture of the state of Rajasthan. I visited Patrika Gate for the first time this summer.”

A journey of learning, discovering, and personal growth in Jordan

Friday, September 20, 2024
Maryam Mohammed, an international relations major with a minor in Arabic and Global Access Ambassador, participated in SIT’s Jordan Refugee, Health, and Humanitarian Action in spring 2024.

A journey of self-discovery: embracing life in Spain

Friday, September 20, 2024
Kennedy Lein, a journalism & mass communication major with an international studies minor and Global Access Ambassador, participated in USAC San Sebastian program during summer 2024.
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Upcoming Events

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Study Abroad Conversation Series: Stories from Spain and Latin America

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Virtual
Talk to students who are currently abroad or recently back to get insights and learn practical tips about developing foreign language skills and making meaningful connections with locals while 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 not. All conversations feature current or former study abroad students alongside...
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Provost’s Global Forum: Private Sector and University Partnerships: Pursuing Pathways for Global Collaboration, Learning, Prosperity, and Democracy

Thursday, February 6, 2025 2:30pm to 6:00pm
University Capitol Centre
The 2025 Provost’s Global Forum, Private Sector and University Partnerships: Pursuing Pathways for Global Collaboration, Learning, Prosperity, and Democracy, will bring together experts from across the University of Iowa campus, the greater Iowa City area, and around the world to identify and showcase evidence, strategies, approaches, and solutions that form sustainable university private sector partnerships that bring added values to stakeholders of campuses, business, communities, and nation-states.
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Provost’s Global Forum: Private Sector and University Partnerships: Pursuing Pathways for Global Collaboration, Learning, Prosperity, and Democracy

Friday, February 7, 2025 10:00am to 4:30pm
University Capitol Centre
The 2025 Provost’s Global Forum, Private Sector and University Partnerships: Pursuing Pathways for Global Collaboration, Learning, Prosperity, and Democracy, will bring together experts from across the University of Iowa campus, the greater Iowa City area, and around the world to identify and showcase evidence, strategies, approaches, and solutions that form sustainable university private sector partnerships that bring added values to stakeholders of campuses, business, communities, and nation-states.
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Provost’s Global Forum: Private Sector and University Partnerships: Pursuing Pathways for Global Collaboration, Learning, Prosperity, and Democracy

Saturday, February 8, 2025 10:00am to 12:00pm
University Capitol Centre
The 2025 Provost’s Global Forum, Private Sector and University Partnerships: Pursuing Pathways for Global Collaboration, Learning, Prosperity, and Democracy, will bring together experts from across the University of Iowa campus, the greater Iowa City area, and around the world to identify and showcase evidence, strategies, approaches, and solutions that form sustainable university private sector partnerships that bring added values to stakeholders of campuses, business, communities, and nation-states.
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Study Abroad Information Session: Shakespeare's England

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 4:00pm to 5:00pm
English-Philosophy Building
Through the Shakespeare’s England program, you will join UI Professor Jonathan Wilcox and explore London’s streets, museums, and theaters to see the way the city inspired some of the greatest writing in English.
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