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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.

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News and Announcements

International Studies Graduate Marlén Mendoza named in Corridor Business Journal’s 2023 Forty under 40

Thursday, November 9, 2023
Marlén Mendoza’s career path was shaped by her time at Iowa, from her coursework and work experience to her study abroad experiences.

Among American Chefs, the Israel-Hamas War Has Spread to Food

Friday, November 3, 2023
A recent petition signed by nearly 900 food professionals calling for a cease-fire raises, once again, questions of contested cuisines. “We tend to think of food as humanizing but when there is conflict, food becomes part of the conflict,” said Ari Ariel, an associate professor at the University of Iowa who has written about and lectured on what he calls the Hummus Wars.

International Studies Major Orion Little Shares Perspectives on Studying Abroad in Uruguay

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Orion Little (International Studies major and Global Health Studies and Spanish minors) and a Diversity Ambassador Scholarship recipient went abroad in Spring 2023 with USAC Montevideo.

Upcoming Events

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Why We Compete: Global Health Case Competition Information Session

Thursday, January 25, 2024 11:30am to 12:00pm
College of Public Health Building
The IPHPRP Global Health Case Competition brings students together to engage in a unique, practical experience tackling some of the world’s most complex health challenges by student teams creatively address critical global health challenges in a competitive and collaborative environment that simulates future workplace settings. Teams with diverse disciplines and colleges represented tend to place exceptionally well. Participation is limited to 6-8 teams with 5 students on each team.
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Why We Compete: Global Health Case Competition Information Session

Monday, January 29, 2024 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Pappajohn Business Building
The IPHPRP Global Health Case Competition brings students together to engage in a unique, practical experience tackling some of the world’s most complex health challenges by student teams creatively address critical global health challenges in a competitive and collaborative environment that simulates future workplace settings. Teams with diverse disciplines and colleges represented tend to place exceptionally well. Participation is limited to 6-8 teams with 5 students on each team.
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Bridging Voices: Exploring Language Justice and Identity

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 9:30am to 11:00am
Virtual
This webinar, hosted by the University of Iowa (UI) and the University of Dar es Salaam, will invite panelists to share knowledge and experience on language justice.
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Why We Compete: Global Health Case Competition Information Session

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 11:30am to 12:00pm
University Capitol Centre
The IPHPRP Global Health Case Competition brings students together to engage in a unique, practical experience tackling some of the world’s most complex health challenges by student teams creatively address critical global health challenges in a competitive and collaborative environment that simulates future workplace settings. Teams with diverse disciplines and colleges represented tend to place exceptionally well. Participation is limited to 6-8 teams with 5 students on each team.
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Why We Compete: Global Health Case Competition Information Session

Monday, February 12, 2024 3:30pm to 4:00pm
College of Public Health Building
The IPHPRP Global Health Case Competition brings students together to engage in a unique, practical experience tackling some of the world’s most complex health challenges by student teams creatively address critical global health challenges in a competitive and collaborative environment that simulates future workplace settings. Teams with diverse disciplines and colleges represented tend to place exceptionally well. Participation is limited to 6-8 teams with 5 students on each team.
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