New Bond International Scholars Award will offer $5,000 study abroad scholarships
Published Aug. 29, 2018
The International Center is pleased to announce the Bond International Scholars Award, which will provide five $5,000 study abroad scholarships to MU students. This new award is the result of generous donations by friends of retired U.S. Senator Christopher S. "Kit" Bond in honor of his exemplary public service. Eligibility and application All full-time MU…
Ayllon named new director of study abroad
Published Aug. 22, 2018
The MU International Center is pleased to announce that Dr. Miguel Ayllon will serve as director of study abroad effective Sept. 1, 2018. Ayllon has been interim director of study abroad for the center since January 2018. Prior to that, he was the director of international engineering and STEM programs, a position shared by the…
Olga Allred to serve as J-1 scholar adviser
Published June 13, 2018
The International Center is pleased to announce that Olga Allred is the new J-1 scholar adviser. Olga is originally from the Republic of Moldova. She earned a bachelor's degree in English and French from Moldova State University. Prior to joining the International Center, she worked for the MU Department of Residential Life, University Student Apartments…
International Center hosts Work Authorization Training for Employers
Published June 1, 2018
On Thursday, May 24, the International Center hosted its first Work Authorization Training for Employers workshop. Representatives from several area businesses gained a better understanding of the federal regulations for hiring members of MU's international community, as well as training on cultural considerations and guidance on helping international employees have a successful and professional work…
International Center awards $30,500 in study abroad scholarships
Published May 9, 2018
The International Center was pleased to award $30,500 to 141 in study abroad scholarships to MU students studying abroad for summer and fall 2018, and academic year 2018/19. Students have the opportunity to apply for these scholarships as part of the study abroad application process. Congratulations to these recipients! International Center Scholarship Provides need-, merit-…
New online process for requesting J-1 scholars
Published May 1, 2018
The International Center is pleased to announce a new process for departments wishing to host or hire a J-1 scholar. Effective May 1, 2018, the center will no longer accept paper or emailed J-1 scholar requests. Instead, departments should use the myStatus platform. This system will allow departments to submit both new and extension requests…
International student services fee increasing by $20, effective fall 2018
Published April 19, 2018
The MU International Center is responsible for maintaining the university's compliance with federal immigration regulations governing F-1/J-1 student and J-1/H-1B scholar visa programs. Ensuring compliance allows MU to welcome exceptionally bright and talented students from around the world to our campus. The center is also committed to enhancing the overall international student experience through programs…
March 12, 2018
Spotlight on the classroom: Level 5A’s simulation
On Tuesday, March 6, students in Farrah Littlepage's level 5A listening-speaking course participated in a simulation (role play) about corporal punishment. To prepare, students did research, adopted roles and explored how to explain perspectives that they possibly disagreed with. Other CELL instructors and staff were invited to attend the simulation and ask questions in order…
March 9, 2018
CELL instructor featured in MU Libraries’ Cycle of Success
Mary Browning, instructor at CELL, was recently featured in the MU Libraries' Cycle of Success. She explained how students in two of her fall 2017 courses (an advanced IEP course and the SSC 1150 College Success Seminar) benefited from library sessions about Zotero. Led by librarian Cindy Cotner, these sessions helped Mary's students as they…
March 5, 2018
IEP students march in March March parade
IEP students, faculty and staff had a great time joining in the March March parade Friday, March 2, in celebration of the beginning of the annual True/False Film Fest in Columbia.