Advising Update

1. April 4, 2022: Last day to drop a semester-length sp22 course with a W; initiate the drop in MyUI then meredith-gall@uiowa.edu for permission.

2. Fall registration windows (your specific date/time) are now listed on the MyUI homepage (right-hand column).  Make an appointment with Meredith before your registration time through MyUI to review your plan of study, and to be cleared to register. 

3. Add off-cycle (short, 1 -2 sh) courses ASAP on MyUI for sp22 before they start in March/April.  Here are some examples: CLAS:1005 Special Topics; HPAS; LLS (watch for course fees); CCP (join waitlists); WRIT (join waitlists).

4. Upcoming International Studies Courses

Summer 2022

• IS:2020 World Events Today!

Fall 2022

• IS:2000 Introduction to International Studies
• IS:2020 World Events Today!
• IS:2500 Working Internationally: Global Business and Communication (1sh)
• IS:3010 Writing and Research for the World
• IS:3011 Global Research: Strategies and Skills (1sh)

Spring 2023

• IS:1000 Designing Your International Studies Major (1sh)
• IS:2000 Introduction to International Studies
• IS:2020 World Events Today!
• IS:3012 Community Engaged Learning with Refugees and Immigrants In Iowa

Summer AmeriCorps Positions Supporting Refugees

Work with community agencies to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate education, referrals, outreach, and direct services to refugee families in need. More info: https://www.refugeeriseiowa.org/members.html
Locations:

• Des Moines (EMBARC, Community Youth Concepts, DMACC, Korean American Society of Iowa, ArtForce Iowa, Iowa Spanish Helpline)
• Cedar Rapids (Catherine McAuley Center, Hoover Community School)
• Waterloo (EMBARC)
• Iowa City (IC Compassion, Kirkwood Community College)
• Davenport (Tapestry Farms)
• Columbus Junction (City of Columbus Junction)
• Hampton (La Luz Centro Cultural)
• Council Bluffs (Centro Latino of Iowa)

LNACC In Action Celebration Week and Pow Wow

LNACC in Action Celebration Week events will take place from March 27, 2022 - April 2, 2022.

For a full list of events: https://multicultural.uiowa.edu/celebrations/lnacc-in-action. The week ends with this year's University of Iowa 26th Annual Powwow hosted by the Native American Student Association (NASA). For more information, check out this website: https://powwow.uiowa.edu/.

Summer and Fall Opportunities

Summer

• Summer Job: Bilingual Health Aide with Proteus
• The Hawkeye Summer Accelerator is a paid, 11-week program for University of Iowa students looking to take their idea or startup to the next level. Open to all majors. For more information, click here.
• Summer Policy Research Institute: SPRI is a 6-week program for University of Iowa undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in policy research. Beginning in 2022, SPRI will offer two tracks – one for students with no (or little) experience with social science research; and a second track for students who know the basics of social science research and have some experience working on a research team. Attend the upcoming information session on Friday, April 15th at 12 PM on Zoom.
• Kenneth J. Cmiel Internship Funding Program:  Each year, the UICHR awards funding to students who have secured a summer internship with a local, national or international non-governmental organization or governmental agency engaged in human rights related advocacy, research or education. Program funds cover travel and living expenses associated with the internship.  The 2022 application and instructions may be found here. The deadline for the 2022 application is Friday, April 8 at 5:00 pm (CT). We encourage students to reach out to UICHR staff to explore the eligibility of their internships and receive help in creating a strong application. Please contact Dr. Jo Butterfield, the program administrator, with questions.

  Learn how to craft an effective Cmiel and funding application by attending a virtual application workshop.

  • Monday, March 28th 4:00 pm 
  • Thursday, March 31st 4:00 pm 

Fall

• Paid Fall Internship with the City of Iowa City Office of Equity and Human Rights--Apply by April 15th.
• For World Language Majors and Minors:
  World Language Student Ambassador Program
  Showcase your passion for language learning, share your experiences with and knowledge of a World Language program while enhancing your leadership skills! Optional Zoom Information Sessions will be held on March 28 & 30, and April 5 & 7 at 7:00PM: To join, click here. The application closes April 10th. To apply, click here.

Upcoming Events

Bodily Encounters: Idioms of Political Expressions in India
Monday, March 28, 2022, 12:00pm to 1:15pm / Virtual / More Info

Info Session: Peace Corps & Conservation Corps Agricultural/Environmental Programs
Tuesday, March 29th, 2022 / 12-1pm / Virtual / More info

NEW: Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Sustainable Development (IDGP-SD)
Info Session: Tuesday, March 29th at 12:30PM via Zoom and will be hosted by faculty who have created the program. To access the Zoom, click here.
More info about the grad program: https://sdg.grad.uiowa.edu

An Evening with Judy Heumann: Internationally Renowned Disability Rights Advocate
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 / 7:30 pm / Hancher / Get your free ticket

Exploring Career in Environment and Sustainability 
Tuesday, March 29, 2022 / 5pm / Virtual Event and Registration Info

Intergenerational Duties & Rights (UI Center for Human Rights)
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 / 12-1pm / Virtual / Event Info

WorldCanvass - Corruption, Populism, and Democracy
Thursday March 31, 2022 / 5:30-7pm / MERGE or Virtual / Event Info

Can Social Science Solve Corruption (Iowa City Foreign Relations Council)
Friday, April 1, 2022 / noon / Event Info

Gathe Raho 2022
Saturday, April 2, 2022, 8:30pm to 10:30pm / Virtual / Event Info
University of Iowa's Indian Student Alliance proudly presents its South Asian A'Cappella competition, Gathe Raho. This is an elite competition challenging teams from across the nation to produce creative, unique medleys, blending Hindi songs from a wide array of exhilarating Bollywood music with English songs from classic to trending American pop. 

Other Events

• Upcoming Career Center Events 
• Virtual All Majors Career Fair: March 30: 12:00-4:00 PM  
• Exploring Creative Careers Job & Internship Fair: April 8, 12:00-2:00  
• Hawkeye Experience Grant
• The Energy Hub – Academic skills workshops (multiple dates) 
• One Sustainable Iowa Student Conference: April 9, 9:00-4:00 
• Celebration of Excellence and Achievement Among Women, April 6th | The University of Iowa (uiowa.edu)

If you missed the March 21 newsletter, check it out for study abroad and passport info, paid research fellowships, Anne Frank Writing Contest, and the Undergraduate Library Research Award.