Patrick Schwartzhoff, University of Iowa medical student, recently returned from a summer study abroad experience in Natal, Brazil, where he studied infectious disease issues. Schwartzhoff feels study abroad helped him become “a more cognizant and involved global citizen,” and that the critical thinking skills developed in Brazil will improve his clinical work in the future.

Honors student and marketing major Matthew Hsieh recently won the Innovative Student Video Award from GoAbroad for his film, “Paris – La Nouvelle Experience” based on his study abroad experience in Paris, France, during the Spring 2020 semester.

An exciting lineup of summer virtual study abroad offerings attracted nearly 100 University of Iowa students. Course topics included international business in Italy, women’s empowerment in the Dominican Republic, and cultures of Spain. After reviewing the virtual study abroad course options, Emily Gumal chose Shakespeare’s England.

University of Iowa student Changhyuk (“Jason”) Yu hoped to incorporate a study abroad experience before his intended graduation in December 2021. COVID-19 travel restrictions led Yu to explore virtual study abroad options and the Summer 2021 course offering titled Virtual International Business in Italy caught his eye.

This calendar, produced by the UI Parent & Family Network and UI Orientation Services, is designed to serve as a resource for parents and families. It includes important dates in the academic year, information about different areas and services on campus, and key contact information.

Dear Parents and Family, Your student received this earlier today. Publishing NoteWith the number of COVID-19 cases in our community declining and vaccine availability dramatically increasing, the University of Iowa will transition from sending three COVID-19 updates a week to providing regular updates in your IowaNow emails.

Dear Parents and Family, Your student received this earlier today.   International Travel UpdateBeginning June 1, 2021, the COVID-19 special approval and routing required for faculty/staff international travel will be lifted and standard pre-pandemic travel requirements will resume.

Dear Parents and Family, Your student received this earlier today. Update: Revised Face Mask PolicyThe University of Iowa is revising its face mask policy to align with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) interim public health recommendations for fully vaccinated people.

Dear Parents and Family, Your student received this earlier today. Update: Campus Meeting and Event GuidelinesNew campus guidelines for meetings and events are in effect today (Monday, May 17) through Aug. 2.

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