UI International Studies Students and Alumni

Congratulations to International Studies 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.”
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Abby Fowler is a Spring 24 University of Iowa grad with a major in International Studies continuing to do great work!

Emerging Leader Highlights Exchange Opportunities from Iowa to Japan - Global Ties U.S. By Abby Fowler, 2024 Emerging Leader In the summer of 2023, I participated in the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) program in Japan. It was a transformative experience that not only

Congratulations to International Studies Major Roban Worrick on graduating last Saturday! We are excited to follow you in your next life adventure!
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Congratulations to Camry Pritchard, who will graduate in Summer 2024 with an International Studies BA! We look forward to following your next life adventures in Korea and beyond!

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Congratulations to Abby, Spring 2024 International Studies Graduate!
The International Studies Program is grateful for all you have done to promote the IS major during your time at UI. We look forward to following your next life adventures!

The University of Iowa Pentacrest Museums Global Ties Iowa Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program

Students in IS:3012 "Community Engaged Learning with Refugees and Immigrants in Iowa" collaborated with the newly opened Iowa City Office of the International Rescue Committee. They did an amazing job presenting their final projects to community partners who gave presentation to the class earlier in the semester.

Thanks to all those who shared with IS students: Senator Janice Weiner, Iowa City Mayor Teague, IS adjunct instructor Sunday Gosh*t, Professor Bram Elias, his two 3L law students Sofia Gustafson and Victor Brown-Rodriguez, and, representing our community partner, the International Rescue Committee, Kate Brockmeyer. And a huge shout out to IS Professor Peter Gerlach on this amazing course!

Check this out! The IRC, who has just opened their doors in Iowa City, is looking for interns and volunteers for this summer and fall! This is a great opportunity to get out into the community and welcome refugees to Iowa City! If you want more information or to apply https://www.rescue.org/volunteer.

A huge congratulations to International Studies Grad Maria Osman on the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Indonesia for 2024-25!

Thrilled to make our first Fulbright announcement of the season! Congratulations to UI's Maria Osman of Iowa City, Iowa, winner of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Indonesia for 2024-25!

How you can go abroad for free: All about U.S. government-sponsored programs: Check out this great article written by International Studies Senior Abby Fowler

How you can go abroad for free: All about U.S. government-sponsored programs There are so many ways to go abroad - and these programs provide all or most of the funding for your experience!

IS:3012 Students Collaborating with the Newly-Opened International Rescue Committee office in Iowa City!

“Community Engaged Learning with Refugees and Immigrants in Iowa” is taught by UI lecturer in the International Studies Program, Peter Gerlach, who is also the executive director of the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council.

Currently, the class of around 20 students is working on researching past, present, and potential future political environments and presidential administrations regarding their views and policies on immigrants and refugees, Gerlach said.

This research will then be communicated to the International Rescue Committee to help give them ideas on how they can adapt to these landscapes, he said.

Each student is also required to volunteer for at least 10 hours with the committee, Gerlach said. This requirement could include helping do administrative tasks in the committee’s office or moving refugees into their new homes, he said.

International Rescue Committee opens Iowa City office The International Rescue Committee, a global organization that rehomes refugees, is helping settle around 100 refugees in Iowa City over the next couple of months after opening an Iowa City office late last year. The International Rescue Committee Sarah Terlouw said the organization has a Des Moines...

Congrats to International Studies major Berkley Barnett on her internship with Global Ties Iowa! This is will be an amazing experience for you, Berkley, and Global Ties Iowa is lucky to have you!

Please join us in welcoming Berkley Barnett, our new Program Intern!

Berkley is a second-year student at the University of Iowa, originally from Denver, Colorado. She is pursuing a major in International Studies with a minor in Arabic Studies and a certificate in Writing. While working at Global Ties Iowa, Berkley hopes to gain professional experience while interacting with people in Washington D.C., and international populations.

To learn more about Berkley and her responsibilities here at Global Ties Iowa, check out this link: https://www.globaltiesiowa.org/post/meet-berkley-barnett-program-intern

Be a catalyst for positive change! Spring 2024 applications are now OPEN for our transformative Bridging Domestic and Global Diversity program, designed to increase intercultural awareness and leadership skills.