Nov. 13, 2017
Students reflect on study abroad experiences during International Education Week
In conjunction with the start of International Education Week, the International Center recognized MU study abroad participants while sharing stories and images that illustrate what the experience is like with prospective study abroad students. The winners of the 2017 Study Abroad Photo Contest were announced, and two students shared their study abroad experiences in the…
Oct. 20, 2017
Korean and Chinese scholars visit Kansas City area
They visited the City Market and toured the Roasterie coffee factory.
Oct. 18, 2017
LEAD engages with the community
The students visited Southern Boone Middle School and the Alternative Community Training program.
Oct. 17, 2017
Scholars, students share ideas about leadership during interview project
The bi-annual project pairs students with scholars who have a wide array of leadership experiences.
Oct. 5, 2017
MU Asian Affairs Center and Myongii University’s Korea Institute for Future Politics sign agreement
Upcoming plans for collaboration include academic and professional exchanges related to political and socio-economic issues in Korea and between the U.S. and Korea.
Sept. 13, 2017
IEP hosts Eclipse Watch Party
On Monday, Aug. 27, the IEP hosted an Eclipse Watch Party to celebrate the start of the fall semester and view the total solar eclipse. The last total solar eclipse in Missouri occurred in 1869, and the next won't occur for hundreds of years. It was an historic event that new and returning students were…
Welcome, Aubrey and Chris
Published Sept. 13, 2017
The International Center is pleased to welcome two new staff members, Aubrey Siess and Chris Huh. Aubrey Siess joins the center as a strategic communications associate. She has a degree in strategic communications and music from the University of the Ozarks with a minor in political science. As an undergraduate, she studied art and culture…
Request for proposals: Online International Learning Courses (Honors)
Published Sept. 8, 2017
Deadline: Oct. 2 The MU Honors College and the Office of the Vice Provost for International Programs, with support from the university, the Panda Charitable Foundation, and Andrew and Peggy Cherng, are accepting proposals from MU faculty who wish to integrate international and global learning into their courses through online methods. See the full request for proposals…
Aug. 17, 2017
Global Leadership Program participants welcomed with luncheon
The center welcomed 45 visiting scholars and spouses from South Korea, China and Thailand.
Aug. 1, 2017
MU faculty, staff visit Korea
They met with university and Asian Affairs Center alumni in Seoul and Busan.