Dec. 12, 2019
International Center closed Dec. 25–Jan. 1
The International Center will be closed Dec. 25–Jan. 1. Advisers will not be available during this time (including via email) and document processing will not take place. Passport and photo services will also be closed. Regular office hours will resume Thursday, Jan. 2. Additionally, walk-in advising for all international students and scholars will be canceled…
New study abroad planning scholarship offers $2,000 awards
Published Nov. 27, 2019
International Programs is pleased to announce the Council on International Initiatives Study Abroad Scholarship — five $2,000 awards will be awarded each year to MU freshmen or sophomores who are planning to study abroad. The scholarship is sponsored by the MU Council on International Initiatives, which advises the provost on priorities and actions related to…
Nov. 21, 2019
International Engagement Reception
During International Education Week, students, faculty and staff were awarded for their contributions toward the global exchange here at Mizzou and beyond. During the International Engagement Reception, we recognized the recipients of the 2019 International Engagement Award and spring 2020 Bond International Scholars Award. Bond International Scholars Award Grace Miller, right,…
Welcome, Nate and Rachel
Published Nov. 16, 2019
The International Center is pleased to welcome two new members to its staff. Nate Daugherty is the new Terra Dotta software specialist. Nate is a St. Louis native who has a bachelor's degree from Mizzou in political science-international relations with a minor in Spanish. While at Mizzou, he spent a year studying at the University…
Oct. 15, 2019
First Asian-American U.S. city mayor shares ‘The Power of Possibility’ with students
The Asian Affairs Center, along with the Truman School of Public Affairs, invited Kang to share his experience embracing the American dream as an Asian immigrant.
Welcome, Katie and Killion
Published Oct. 4, 2019
The International Center is pleased to welcome two new members to its staff. Katie Alexander serves in a new role at the International Center as the study abroad student engagement assistant. Katie has a master's degree in global studies and a bachelor's degree in Spanish from Missouri State University. While completing her undergraduate degree, she…
Tina Bloom named faculty fellow for International Programs
Published Sept. 23, 2019
We are pleased to announce that Tina Bloom, associate professor of nursing, will serve as the new faculty fellow for International Programs for 2019/20. She will devote 8–10 hours per week to specific projects for the division, including strategic planning, international agreements and coordination of international activities across campus. Bloom's international experience includes leading a…
Sept. 11, 2019
I-LEAP program provides students with real-world work experience
Students participating in the I-LEAP program learn real-world English and develop an early career by interning at local businesses.
Aug. 19, 2019
Asian Affairs Center works with MU geography instructor to foster diverse learning experience for students
GeoBuds is a series of conversational events in which both American and Asian students can share their culture and values with each other.
Welcome, Cole and Tonya
Published Aug. 14, 2019
The International Center is pleased to welcome two new members to its staff. Cole Gallagher is serving as an international scholar adviser. He is a Mizzou graduate with a bachelor's degree in biological sciences, a minor in Japanese and a multicultural certificate. During his undergraduate program, he worked as a Japanese language tutor, Ellis Library…