Europe still lacks a "European" public sphere and a media system that serves it. As was the case during the 2019 EU parliamentary election, the 2024 contest exhibited regional differences in the themes covered by national media and their emphasis on European-wide issues. Most voters' choices of representative MPEs reflected national politics and perceived interests, and relatedly, the ideological divides that positively or negatively assessed European-wide problems, e.g., climate change, ongoing...

How do politics affect what poets or novelists write, and even how they write it? How does literature inform political discourse? What is cultural diplomacy, why is it so important, and what is the UI’s role in promoting it? For this inaugural event in the Obermann Center’s new Counterpoint public conversation series, Christopher Merrill — poet, nonfiction writer, translator, editor, and director of the UI’s renowned International Writing Program — and Loren Glass, a historian of creative...

"My research examines the intersection of citizenship, kinship, and economy in the everyday lives of South African families. As the availability of wage labor declines globally, I research how women rework the obligations entailed by kinship and citizenship in order to combat their social and economic insecurity. Drawing on approaches from feminist anthropology, women’s history, and gendered theories of capital, my work considers how intimate relationships—such as those between couples or kin...

Connect with fellow Hawkeyes, hear about current happenings at the University of Iowa, and learn about the future of the Japan Iowa Club. 2024 October 25 (Friday) 6 p.m. (18:00) Tokyo American Club 2-1-2 Azabudai Minato-ku Tokyo 106-8649 Japan Register here: https://foriowa.info/3yoOFUw Hors d’oeuvres and a hosted bar will be provided. Katharine Lasansky, executive director of development at the University of Iowa Center for Advancement, will be your host for the evening. Registration...

Connect with fellow Hawkeyes, hear about current happenings at the University of Iowa, and learn about the future of the Korea Iowa Club. 2024 Oct. 26 (Saturday) 6 p.m. (18:00) Register here: https://foriowa.info/4e5IILe Mondrian Seoul Itaewon 23 Jangmun-ro Yongsan-gu, Seoul 04392 South Korea Hors d’oeuvres and a hosted bar will be provided. Katharine Lasansky, executive director of development at the University of Iowa Center for Advancement, will be your host for the evening.

The Stanley Undergraduate and Graduate Awards for International Research are given annually to outstanding University of Iowa students for the pursuit of research and learning activities outside of the United States.

Since 2010, Viktor Orban has consolidated power as prime minister of Hungary, a central European country whose democratic institutions he has weakened primarily through a form of governance he terms "illiberal democracy" as well as through the nationwide advancement of Christian nationalism. Dr. H. David Baer and Ben Novak will discuss the intersections of modern Hungarian politics and religion, how the people there are impacted by Orban's autocratic policies, and why some here view Orban's...

The Stanley Undergraduate and Graduate Awards for International Research are given annually to outstanding University of Iowa students for the pursuit of research and learning activities outside of the United States.

Your study abroad experience can be a game-changer for your career! Find out how to leverage international internships, incorporate study abroad into your résumé, and make your global experiences stand out to future employers. 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...

In the final program of ICFRC’s series, Democracy at a Crossroads, a panel of Iowa experts interpret the November elections and their implications for our state and international relations. The moderated conversation will showcase a diverse set of voices representing a range of political and life perspectives, with each panelist offering their views on the new U.S. presidential administration, the socio-political divides in the country, America’s role in the world as 2024 nears it close, and...

The Stanley Undergraduate and Graduate Awards for International Research are given annually to outstanding University of Iowa students for the pursuit of research and learning activities outside of the United States.

Want to gain skills that will set you apart in a global job market? This session is all about how studying abroad can help you build the cross-cultural competencies and global awareness that today’s employers are looking for. 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...

As calls for transnational solidarity among reproductive justice movements emerge, communities are asking how reproductive liberation is tethered to struggles for democracy, environmental justice, migrant justice, trans and queer justice, and other social movements. Directed by Lina-Maria Murillo (Gender, Women's, & Sexuality Studies and History) and Natalie Fixmer-Oraiz (Communication Studies and Gender, Women's, & Sexuality Studies), this symposium brings together scholars and artists with...

Traveling abroad isn't just about the destination — it's about the journey. Learn how to travel mindfully, respecting cultures and making meaningful connections along the way. Join us to hear how other Hawkeyes have embraced mindful travel and made the most of their experiences 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...