| Advising Update |
- January 24, 2022 (today) = Last day to add and drop semester-length sp22 courses on MyUI with no permissions needed!
- January 31, 2022 = Last day to add a semester length sp22 course, and drop a semester-length sp22 course without a W. Initiate the add/drop in MyUI, then email for permissions. More info here.
- February 1, 2022 = Fall 2022 courses are scheduled to be on MyUI.
- February 25, 2022 = Deadline to contract as honors a sp22 course.
- February 25, 2022 = Deadline to apply for a spring 2022 degree in MyUI to avoid a fee.
| | | Spring 2021 Courses | Add this one-semester hour course to your Spring 2022 schedule:
IS:2500 Working Internationally (Global Careers in Education, Translation, and Cultural Exchange)
*Practical insight to prepare for the international job search
*Presentations and Panels by Student Professionals (including UI alumni)
*1 semester hour / Repeatable three times
*Course meets 2/24-2/26, 2022
*Instructor Amanda McFadden
*Full info on MyUI.
For a list of courses that fulfill track requirements or global perspectives/world cultures and societies, visit the IS Course Database.
Looking to add a 1sh or 2sh course, try these:
GHS:3035 Engaging in Global Health (1sh)
DANC:2150 Brazilian Social Dance: the Samba
IS:3905 Human Rights at Iowa (1sh)
| | | Upcoming Events | Gaining International Experiences when Study Abroad is not Available: Wednesday, January 26, 2022 / Noon/ Zoom
Through a project of creating podcasts in her International Business Environment course (IBE), Professor Erin Johnson fosters the development of her students’ cultural intelligence by leveraging technology to engage students with this experience. Working in small groups, students conducted field research and interviews, analyzed their findings, and crafted a series of persuasive podcasts .In this session, Professor Johnson and her students will share their experiences with this project. ICFRC Event Link here.
Student Involvement Fair: Wednesday, January 26, 2022 / 5-7pm / IMU
Join a student org to meet friends with similar interests, learn about new activities, participate in cultural, sports, political, or entertainment activities, run for positions in the org, and build skills! For more information, click here.
Lunar New Year Celebration: Thursday, February 3, 2022 / 5:30 - 7:00PM/ Zoom
This year's webinar will feature past and present students, faculty members and friends of the University of Iowa from all over the world to celebrate this special day. Enjoy cooking demonstrations and discussions of special New Year foods, greetings from alumni and students and panel discussions with faculty members who will share their thoughts about the Lunar New Year/Spring Festival. Attendance is free, but please register for the virtual event.
More Events
The Global Implications of MeToo
Tuesday, February 1, 2020 / 5:30-7:00PM / Zoom / Event info here.
Deconstructing colonial legacies and their impact on public health equity and justice: A framework for action for researchers and practitioners
A transcontinental workshop: Feb. 1-2 and Feb. 8-9 / 8-10 a.m. CST / Zoom / Event info here.
Russia's Impending War against the Ukraine
Wednesday, February 2, 2022 / 12pm - 1:00pm / Zoom / Event Info here. | | | Opportunities | Virtual Fulbright Intensive Workshop: Friday, January 28, 2022, / 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. / Zoom
Would you like to teach English, study, or do research or creative work abroad for an academic year at no cost? Please join UI Fulbright Program Advisor Karen Wachsmuth, Fulbright Faculty Mentors, current UI Fulbright grantees, and alumni to find out more about applying for a Fulbright! This session will cover application basics for undergraduate and graduate applicants from all fields. Event info and register here.
UI Center for Advancement Summer Internships
The University of Iowa Center for Advancement (UICA) will host 11 summer internships: two in the development field; and one each in prospect research and communications. Students must be a current University of Iowa student with a strong interest in fundraising or one of the specific fields listed. Preference will be given to current sophomores, juniors, and first-semester seniors; May 2022 graduates may also be considered. More info here.
Internships in Washington DC through The Washington Center
Planning to apply to TWC? Walk through everything you need to know about the application during and informative session and come prepared with any questions you have! Attend the virtual event on January 25th from 3:00-4:00PM. For more information, click here.
Join Undergraduate Student Government
Are you interested in being a part of Undergraduate Student Government? Becoming a Senator within USG is a great way to become involved in our organization. Applications are due on January 30th. To learn more about becoming a Senator and to apply, click here.
Summer Health Professions Education Program
The application for the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is now open and due on February 5th, 2022. SHPEP is a free summer enrichment program focused on improving access to information and resources for college students interested in the health professions. Students with underrepresented identities are highly encouraged to apply. For more information, click here.
Catherine McAuley Center in Cedar Rapids is Hiring
The Catherine McAuley Center in Cedar Rapids has multiple positions (full-time, hourly, internships, and AmeriCorps) open within their refugee resettlement program. To find more information, including how to apply, click here.
Green Iowa AmeriCorps
Join Green Iowa January 26th at 6:00PM for a Zoom webinar to learn about jobs available that promote the future of sustainable energy. To register to attend, click here.
Williams Fellowship Program 2022-23
Through private funding, the UICA established the Williams Fellowship Program to provide an educational and professional experience for a graduate interested in exploring a potential career within advancement. The fellow will have the opportunity to understand how their own experience as a student has been affected by private support and will also learn about the impact of philanthropy and engagement at Iowa, in higher education more broadly, and at a national and global level.
| | | Scholarships, Funding, and Resources | Apply for a Student Impact Grant
The University of Iowa Office of the President and the University of Iowa Student Advancement Network (SAN) have partnered to create Student Impact Grants, which provide funding for a variety of undergraduate and graduate student activities outside of the classroom, such as research, travel, and service projects. The goal is to enable students to pursue opportunities that might not otherwise be possible without financial assistance. Applications will be considered for funding to be used during the summer and fall 2022 semesters. A maximum of $7,000 in total grants will be awarded. Grant amounts will range from $100-$1,000 awards. The application deadline is February 18th. For more information, click here.
Scholarships through GWSS
STEPHEN LYNN SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE - Two awards of $3000 each will be given to students demonstrating a commitment to the principles of social justice and progress.
ADAH JOHNSON/OTILIA MARIA FERNANDEZ SCHOLARSHIP - One award of $1500 will be awarded to an undergraduate woman student of color who has taken courses in the Gender, Women’s & Sexuality Studies Department or whose academic interests include some aspect of women’s culture or experience.
More Funding Opportunities
CLAS Scholarship Applications: The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences currently supports over 80 different scholarships and all annual CLAS undergraduate scholarship applications are currently located on the Iowa Scholarship Portal. Deadlines approaching. For more details, click here.
Hawkeye Internship Grants: Need money during your internship while gaining career experience? The Hawkeye Experience Grant Application for Summer 2022 opens on January 18th in the Iowa Scholarship Portal. For more information, eligibility requirements, and the link to the Zoom Info Session on Wednesday, February 2nd from 2:30 - 3:20PM, click here.
Resources
Mental Health at UIowa
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