| 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.
- Last Day to Add a Course without College Approval: Friday, September 1st
- For adds, you will also need permission from the instructor/department & primary advisor. You can find the complete instructions here: https://registrar.uiowa.edu/myui-course-add-tutorial. Once you have obtained the permissions, you will need to complete the add in MyUI. Make sure you see the added course in your Fall 23 course list.
- Last Day to DROP a Course without a W: Friday, September 1st
- Last Day to request P/N Grading for a Fall course: Friday, September 1st
| | Student Engagement Fair
This Wednesday, August 30th from 5-7pm at Hubbard Park, there will be a Student Engagement Fair.
With over 300 registered student organizations, 20 community partners, and vendors, there's something for everyone. Explore a diverse range of interests, hobbies, and causes, and discover how you can get involved and make a difference on campus and beyond. Join us for this exciting day of connections, opportunities, and endless possibilities!
For more info: https://uiowa.campuslabs.com/engage/event/9188443
Pomerantz Career Center Fall 23 Events
| | | Study Abroad Information Sessions | 
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend weekly Virtual Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you!
Discover Study Abroad sessions are the first step for interested students to learn more about the study abroad process and ask any questions they may have, covering topics such as study abroad locations, eligibility, deadlines, academics, and more.
Sessions are offered weekly.
When: Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. and Fridays at 11:00 a.m.
Where: Zoom (meeting details provided to registered participants)
How Long: 30 minutes
To register for a virtual Discover Study Abroad session, please follow these steps:
- Decide which date you would like to attend. Sessions are offered every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. and Friday at 11:00 a.m.
- Email study-abroad@uiowa.edu with the date you wish to attend and your UID number.
Learn more: https://international.uiowa.edu/study-abroad/first-steps | | | Volunteer with the Iowa Youth Writing Project! | Volunteering with the IYWP is a great activity to boost your resume by teaching writing to underserved schools in our area!
Are you interested in using your creativity to make a MEANINGFUL difference in the lives of Iowa City's kids?
The Iowa Youth Writing Project provides weekly creative writing and activity workshops for K-12 students throughout Eastern Iowa. Workshops provide opportunities for local youth to grow from the talent and and enthusiasm of the University community in an informal setting that emphasizes imagination, self-discovery, social awareness, and play.
Interested in volunteering: Fill out this brief volunteer information survey, and we'll get back to you within a week! https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cLSCC37tymrzRvo
If you have any questions about the IYWP, we're happy to answer them! Please email iywp@uiowa.edu.
**We welcome ALL volunteers, regardless of age, background, and experience. The IYWP focuses its work on marginalized youth, so students from minority backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.** | | | Office Of Undergraduate Research Opportunities | Undergraduate Research Supply Grants
Rolling Applications for small grants of up to $1000 for undergraduate research and creative projects.
Undergraduate Research Travel Grants
Rolling applications for conference or professional development workshop travel for undergraduates. Awards are one time only, up to $500.
OUR is Hiring!!!
We are looking for several Undergraduate Office Assistants to help in our mission to connect students to research opportunties and creative endeavors. | | | University of Iowa International Writing Program | The University of Iowa International Writing Program (IWP) has brought 34 remarkable, talented writers from all over the globe to campus, and we would love for you to connect with them at one of our upcoming events.
Most Fridays this fall, please join us at noon in Meeting Room A of the Iowa City Public Library for panel discussions and free pizza, or for readings and refreshments at the Shambaugh House (430 N Clinton Street) at 5 p.m.
Most Sundays, join us at 4 p.m. for readings at Prairie Lights Books. You can see the current list of IWP events at facebook.com/uiiwp/events.
If you’re not sure what to make your first IWP event this fall, join us September 1st at 12 p.m. in Meeting Room A of the Iowa City Public Library for IWP Panel Discussions by Tammy Lai-Ming Ho (Hong Kong), Saba Hamzah (Yemen & The Netherlands), Mary Rokondravu (Fiji), and Nektaria Anastasiadou (Turkey & Greece) | | | |
