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LLLC Students Awarded UI Study Abroad Merit Scholarships

Friday, February 6, 2026
Congratulations to the students in the LLLC who received merit-based scholarships from UI Study Abroad! Click the title above to read more!

French Professor Anny-Dominique Curtius's Research Highlighted by College

Friday, February 6, 2026
Anny-Dominique Curtius has been highlighted by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. To read the interview, click on the title of this announcement!

French professor Roxanna Curto creates simulated European travel course with Global Curriculum Development Award

Thursday, February 5, 2026
Roxanna Curto, an associate professor of French and Spanish at the University of Iowa , has transformed her classroom into a gateway to French-speaking Europe. With support from the International Programs’ Global Curriculum Development Award, Curto traveled abroad in summer 2025 to design a course that immerses students as “imaginary tourists” in French-speaking countries. Click the title above for more information!
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Optional Practical Training (OPT), work authorization session for international students

Thursday, February 12, 2026 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Virtual

Join Life in Iowa and International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) for a comprehensive virtual Optional Practical Training (OPT) workshop to learn about eligibility, application steps, and key timelines. The event will kick off with an introduction to what OPT is and a live Q&A segment with ISSS Senior Advisor Kevin Roiseland.

Whether you’re a first-year student or heading toward graduation soon, we invite all international students to join this event.

This link to join will become active the...

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UI Lunar New Year Celebration 2026

Friday, February 13, 2026 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Phillips Hall
Across East and Southeast Asia, communities celebrate the arrival of spring by celebrating the beginning of the new year on the lunar calendar.
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Application Deadline: Obermann International Fellowships (Fall 2026)

Saturday, February 14, 2026 (all day)
111 Church Street

The UI Obermann Center for Advanced studies is accepting applications for Fall 2026 Obermann International Fellowships. This program offers dedicated space, time, and funding for interdisciplinary scholars to collaborate on innovative research at the University of Iowa. Up to eight international fellowships will be granted every academic year. Applicants must be active researchers at an accredited institution of higher learning outside of the United States or independent researchers/artists with...

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CASA Chinese New Year

Monday, February 16, 2026 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Phillips Hall
Join the Chinese American Student Association for a Chinese New Year event!
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