University of Iowa Global Health Studies

Tomorrow, November 19th, join International Programs for an interactive Fulbright Group Presentation Session with Fulbright Program National Program Directors to learn about opportunities for U.S. citizens to pursue graduate or professional study, conduct research, or teach English abroad. During the session, you will learn about the types of Fulbright awards, application components and tips, and get your questions answered. Following the program overview, you will enter a breakout room with Fulbright Program Adviser Karen Wachsmuth to learn more about our campus process. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please Contact Karen Wachsmuth for more information at [email protected], 319-353-1436.

Start preparing for the 8th annual IPHPRP Global Health Case Competition! Open to all graduate and undergraduate students currently enrolled at the University of Iowa. Plan to attend an information session: Wednesday, January 29 at 3:00pm, N171 CPHB (zoom available) AWARDS: Up to $2500 available for the 1st place team (top 3 teams receive cash awards)! Grand Prize team will be partnered with an organization in the case location and may have the chance to collaborate internationally to implement their award-winning intervention proposal! More information about the competition, past cases and solutions, rules, and eligibility requirements can be found at https://lnkd.in/gdMWJQmA If you have any questions, please email [email protected]://mailto:[email protected].

Hear from Dr. Mgbechi Erondu, a Carver College of Medicine Alumna who also earned an MFA from the Iowa Writers' Workshop. She will be discussing how a strong humanities background empowered her career as a physician-writer from undergrad to medical school to residency to academic medicine. Monday, September 23rd 6-8pm MERF 1110A

Join us on Sunday, September 15 at The Englert Theater for an unforgettable afternoon that will leave you inspired and ready to make a difference in the world. Prompt for the Planet: Community Promises?is a free community event that will immerse attendees in a vibrant array of performances as local artists share their unique interpretations of Prompt for the Planet, transforming the theater into a space where art meets action, and creativity becomes a catalyst for change. September 15th, 2024 2:00pm (CST) Doors open at 1:30pm The Englert Theatre 221 E Washington St.? Iowa City, IA 52240 For more information: https://lnkd.in/gM5mtYAk

Students! Check out this awesome internship opportunity from The Iowa City Foreign Relations Council for the 2024-25 school year! For more information, the Handshake link is in our linktree!

GHS students and recent grads: Apply to work with AmeriCorps! Two positions are available with the AmeriCorps intervention program Disaster PrepWise. AmeriCorps members will assist with disseminating a disaster preparedness program among older adults in local communities: https://lnkd.in/djFPxvCG. Apply via UIowa Handshake: https://bit.ly/3ykWU3z.

Please join us on?Tuesday, April 23?for a celebration of our graduating Global Health Studies students (Fall 2023 and Spring 2024)! The event will take place from 5:00-6:30 pm in 318 Phillips Hall. We will be serving food from Oasis Falafel, and attendees are welcome to come and go as their schedule allows. We invite all GHS majors, minors, faculty, and staff to attend, along with anyone who wishes to celebrate our GHS graduates. Please click below to RSVP!

Join us for an information session on government-funded study-abroad opportunities on Tuesday, April 9, from 5:30-6:30pm, in PH 318. The session will be run by Abby Fowler, a Japanese program ambassador and a recipient of a Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to Japan last summer. All undergrads and grad students welcome. We hope to see you there!

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