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…
Advisory notice regarding federal government shutdown
Published Jan. 3, 2019
A partial U.S. government shutdown may affect some immigration related processes; however, most services continue without issues. Airports and Customs and Border Protection will not be affected. However, certain government websites may not be updated during the shutdown. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service, which handles F-1 OPT and H-1B processing, is not affected by…
International Center closed Dec. 25–Jan. 1
Published Dec. 14, 2018
The International Center will be closed Dec. 24–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 be closed. Regular office hours will resume Wednesday, Jan. 2. If you need help regarding the health and safety of an MU international…
Nov. 16, 2018
MU’s Intensive English Program receives accreditation from esteemed agency
The Intensive English Program received accreditation and celebrated 40 years of service.
2018 International Engagement Award recipients announced
Published Nov. 13, 2018
The International Center would like to congratulate the 2018 International Engagement Award recipients, Irene Juzkiw and Pilar Mendoza. These awards, presented by MU’s Council on International Initiatives, recognize meaningful and sustained commitments to international initiatives on behalf of the University of Missouri. Congratulations to both awardees for…
Nov. 13, 2018
2018 Bond International Scholar Award recipients announced
The International Center is delighted to announce the first 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. About the award Bond, a sixth generation Missourian, was elected to the United States…
