October 2020
Did you miss the fair? You can still access what was covered.
Thanks to everyone who attended the fair! If you missed any of it, be sure to check out the presentations covering programs, scholarships, internships, and more!

And congratulations to Kaylee Hohertz for winning the $250 scholarship! She was drawn at random from all those that participated in the fair.
Opportunities
Lessons from Abroad Virtual Conference (it's free!)
Have you already been abroad? Explore ways to go abroad again and how to pump up your resume.
October 9-10 and 16-17. Learn more
Travel Writing from Home - deadline approaching!
Explore the purpose and possibility of travel writing and develop your own personal ‘armchair travelogue’ writing skills. October 23 deadline. Learn more
Virtual International Medicine - deadline extended!
Through this virtual faculty-led course, you will observe healthcare professionals in various hospital and clinic settings and interact with patients in India. October 15 deadline. Learn more
Global Public Health Case Competition
Want to be a future global public health leader? Take part in this challenging team-based opportunity sponsored by the UI College of Public Health. Learn more
News

Alexia Sanchez discusses her fellowship with Running Start, a non-profit, non-partisan organization with a mission of getting more women involved in politics. Learn more
Capitalizing on a study abroad experience to land a job at a renowned global company? Done.

Now working at Pricewaterhouse Coopers, UI grad Anibal Mares Marquez discusses the edge his international experience gave him. Learn more
Upcoming Events
Upcoming USAC major-specific info sessions
UI affiliate program provider USAC is sponsoring major-specific virtual information sessions. The registration links will be available on the USAC info session sign-up page. Sessions begin on October 15. Learn more
Join International Programs for the first program of the 2020-2021 season when host Joan Kjaer and guests discuss this present-day challenge. October 22 Learn more
Take your research abroad with a Stanley Award
During this virtual information session you'll learn how to apply! October 30.
Virtual Discover Study Abroad sessions
If you haven't been to a Discover Study Abroad session to learn the basics, you should! They are conducted through Zoom every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. and Friday at 11:00 a.m.
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 [email protected] or 800.648.6973.