Advising Information

Welcome to the Division of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (DWLLC) Newsletter! This newsletter is emailed to all students with majors or minors housed in DWLLC. In these newsletters, you will find a variety of information that will connect you to events, resources, funding, and internships/volunteer opportunities. 

  • Early Registration is from November 7 - December 2. Your registration time for Winter 22 and Spring 23 is now available on MyUI.
  • Check your account for holds that need to be resolved before you can register: Common holds includes U-Bill Restriction, Unsigned Student Agreement, Student Health, Missing Transcripts. 
  • Please schedule an appointment with your academic advisor to be authorized to register before your registration date.
  • November 14 - Deadline to drop a full-semester course with a W
  • Deadlines to add or drop an off-cycle course: https://registrar.uiowa.edu/course-deadlines 
  • Graduating in Fall 22 and want to attend the commencement ceremony? RSVP here before November 10th.

International Education Week Research Fair

The Graduate College & International Student Support & Engagement (ISSE) are partnering during the 2022 International Education Week to host a mini research fair! This research fair will aim to promote the research conducted by underrepresented students on various international topics. Presentations will be in poster format. They are looking to have 5 undergraduate students, 5 graduate students, and 5 postdoctoral students present their work.

The research fair will be held on Wednesday, November 16th from 3 – 5 PM at the International Commons (1117 UCC). Light refreshments will be provided.

If you are interested, please fill out the registration form HERE!

Contact Jackie Chu (grad-dei@uiowa.edu) with any questions.

Graduate College & International Student Support & Engagement (ISSE), Research Fair, November 6th from 3-5pm at 111 UCC

 

$50,000 in Scholarships Available for Internships and Experiences

The Pomerantz Center is THRILLED to announce that they have up to $50,000 in scholarships for Internships, Research & Creative Scholarship, Internships Abroad, and Service or Community-Engagement Projects in Summer 2022! Join one of their information sessions to learn more about the Hawkeye Experience Grant, supports on campus for landing an experience, and top internship search tips:

Wednesday, November 9th
2:30 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.
C330 Pomerantz Center OR

Friday, November 11th
11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. 
https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/6976260266

Volunteer with Visitors from Mexico and Vietnam

Volunteer to help greet, escort, or just attend an event to meet theses international visitors and make their time in Iowa special!

Global Ties is hosting a delegation of emerging leaders from Vietnam from November 3-9th for a program titled "LGBTQI+ Policies and Civil Society in the United States." Find volunteer opportunities HERE.

They are also hosting a delegation of emerging leaders from Mexico from November 5-9th for a program titled "Integration of Migrants and Asylum Seekers in Mexico." Find volunteer opportunities HERE.

You are also invited to meet these delegations at Global Ties Annual Meeting. Join us on Monday, November 7th from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Coralville Public Library. Dine on international cuisine, listen to a guest speaker, elect board members, discuss the big changes to our brand, and celebrate the work of our volunteers and members at this community potluck! Our delegations from Vietnam and Mexico will be joining us. Please bring a dish to share so we have enough food for our international guests. 

Citizen diplomacy makes a difference!

US Department of State Summer 2023 Paid Student Internship Program

The U.S. Department of State is currently accepting applications for the U.S. Department of State Summer 2023 Paid Student Internship Program. Please visit the Intern section of our careers website for more information, and to learn about the selection process and which office may be right for you.

Visit USAJOBS to view the announcement and apply. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is November 7, 2022.

We suggest that you submit your application as early as possible to ensure you have uploaded all documents properly.

U.S. citizenship is required.

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