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MU faculty can teach abroad in China during July 2020

Published Jan. 8, 2020

MU faculty are invited to teach a two-week intensive course as part of the International Immersion Program at Southwest University in Chongqing, China. This is a great opportunity to expand your teaching experience and network with faculty at one of MU's partner institutions in China. The program runs July 6–17 and includes: Round-trip airfare reimbursement…

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…

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…

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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…

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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.

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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…