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Jill Beckman
Jill Beckman

Jill Beckman, Ph.D.

Title/Position
Director, Division of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
DEO, International Studies
Associate Professor, Linguistics
Dr. Jill Beckman is the Director of the Division of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (DWLLC), DEO of the International Studies Program, and Associate Professor of Linguistics.
Ari Ariel
Ari Ariel

Ari Ariel, Ph.D.

Title/Position
Director, International Studies Program
Associate Professor of Instruction, International Studies
Associate Professor of Instruction, History
Dr. Ari Ariel's research focuses on Jewish communities in the Arab world and Mizrahi communities in Israel. His interests include ethnic, national, and religious identities, migration, and foodways. He regularly teaches World Events Today and Designing an International Studies Project, as well as courses on the Middle East, Jewish History and Food Studies.
Kelly Bedeian
Kelly Bedeian

Kelly Bedeian

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor, International Studies
Kelly Bedeian is the Assistant Director and Grant Administrator for the Institute for International Business in the Tippie College of Business. Kelly teaches IS:2500 Working Internationally. 
Brett Cloyd
Brett Cloyd

Brett Cloyd, M.A.

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor, International Studies
Brett Cloyd is the Social Sciences and Public Policy Librarian at the University of Iowa and teaches IS:3011 Global Research: Strategies and Skills.
Meredith Mahy Gall
Meredith Mahy Gall

Meredith Mahy Gall, M.S.

Title/Position
Senior Academic Advisor, Division of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Adjunct Instructor, International Studies
Meredith Mahy Gall is the senior academic advisor for the Division of World Literatures, Languages, and Cultures (including all world languages, International Studies, linguistics, and translation) and global health studies students. In addition, she teaches IS:1000 - Designing Your International Studies Major.
Peter Gerlach
Peter Gerlach

Peter Gerlach, Ph.D.

Title/Position
Assistant Professor of Instruction, International Studies
Dr. Peter Gerlach is assistant professor of instruction in International Studies and teaches IS:2000 Introduction to International Studies, IS:2020 World Events Today, IS:3012 Community Engaged Learning with Refugees and Immigrants in Iowa, and IS:2400 Global Citizenship and the College Student.
Sunday Goshit
Sunday Goshit

Sunday Goshit, Ph.D.

Title/Position
Adjunct Assistant Professor, International Studies
Dr. Sunday Goshit moved to Iowa from Jos Nigeria in 2000 to pursue a PhD in Geography. His first love in research and academics crosses the boundaries of physical geography with an emphasis in synoptic climatology, environmental planning, and information science. He is interested in the environmental impacts of climate variability and change.
Amanda McFadden
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Amanda McFadden, M.S.

Title/Position
Adjunct Instructor, International Studies
Director for Academic & Leadership Programs in the Pomerantz Career Center
Amanda McFadden is the Director for Academic Programs & International Services in the Pomerantz Career Center. She teaches IS:2500 Working Internationally. 
Caleb Klipowicz
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Caleb Klipowicz

Title/Position
Graduate Assistant, International Studies
PhD Candidate, Department of Anthropology
Andy Lewis
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Andy Lewis, Instructional Services Specialist, International Studies

Andy has an M.A. in Linguistics with a focus on teaching English as a second language from the University of Iowa. His professional interested include language instruction, the promotion of inclusive learning environments, and instructional technology and design. He has studied Russian, French, Italian, and German in the classroom and enjoys working with faculty and students in the division to aid, promote, and enhance the learning of languages.
Jenny Ritchie
Jenny Ritchie

Jenny Ritchie

Title/Position
Accountant, University Shared Services
Vance Morris
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Vance Morris

Title/Position
HR Generalist