Sponsored Student Program adds virtual advising sessions
Published May 24, 2019
Beginning June 4, the International Center's Sponsored Student Program will offer virtual advising sessions. These sessions are available to all incoming or current international sponsored students. Virtual advising sessions are held from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursdays. Registration for virtual advising appointments is open now —…
University-related travel abroad must be registered in International Travel Registry
Published May 6, 2019
The University of Missouri Collected Rules and Regulations have been expanded to require that the following types of university-related travel be registered in the International Travel Registry: MU students participating on university-related international activities, including conducting research, attending conferences or participating in any university-contracted travel abroad. Faculty, staff and volunteers leading MU study abroad programs…
April 12, 2019
2019 Bond International Scholar Award recipients announced
The International Center is delighted to announce the fall 2019 and academic year 2019/20 Bond International Scholar Award recipients. This award is made possible by a generous endowment from the friends of retired U.S. Senator Christopher S. “Kit” Bond, in honor of his exemplary public service. The scholarship provides awards to MU undergraduate or graduate…
Welcome, Myle
Published April 4, 2019
The International Center is pleased to welcome Myle Duong as the new study abroad enrollment management coordinator. Originally from Iowa, Myle received her bachelor's degree in global marketing from the University of Northern Iowa. Currently, she is completing a master's degree in international higher education from Loyola University Chicago. Her passion for international education developed…
Funding opportunity for MU faculty at Ghent University in Belgium
Published March 22, 2019
The International Center has an exciting opportunity for faculty interested in developing a relationship with our prestigious partner Ghent University in Belgium. As part of the Erasmus+ European Union program to promote comprehensive internationalization, Ghent is offering funding for one MU faculty member to job shadow, train or plan collaborations with faculty peers at Ghent.…
A Celebration of Japan: Donated artifacts on display in Ellis Library
Published March 13, 2019
Exhibit information March 13–July 31, 2019 Ellis Library main floor exhibition cases The International Center is pleased to sponsor "A Celebration of Japan," an exhibit of Japanese artifacts donated to the center by the Haley family. Ron, '70, and the late Beverly (Grimes), '69, Haley were both natives of Slater, Mo., a…
Welcome, Sarah
Published March 12, 2019
The International Center is pleased to welcome Sarah Kumpula as a new international student adviser. Sarah is originally from northern Illinois and completed her bachelor's degree in international studies with a minor in political science at MU. During her time as an undergraduate, she studied abroad in Ireland and completed an internship with the International…
MU faculty can teach abroad in China this summer
Published March 6, 2019
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 8–19 and includes: Round-trip airfare Airport…
Feb. 22, 2019
Asian Affairs Center alumni from South Korea and Japan organize program reunion
They spent a weekend together in mid-January sharing their favorite memories of MU.
Worldwide Caution: Jan. 15, 2019
Published Jan. 15, 2019
Note: A version of this message was emailed to MU students abroad. Dear MU students: In accordance with our policy, we are sending you the most recent U.S. Department of State Worldwide Caution. The Department of State issues Worldwide Cautions to provide general security information, as well as specific instructions regarding how to prepare for…