COVID-19: Study abroad program cancellations for Italy
Published Feb. 28, 2020
This evening, the CDC and Department of State both issued travel warnings for Italy (CDC travel warning level three; Department of State travel advisory level three). In accordance with the MU student international travel policy, university-sponsored student travel to Italy is currently prohibited. We have canceled study abroad programs in Italy for spring, spring break…
COVID-19: Study abroad program cancellations for China, South Korea
Published Feb. 27, 2020
The University of Missouri is closely monitoring the outbreak of COVID-19, a novel (new) coronavirus that began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. At this time, China has a Department of State travel advisory level four: do not travel and a CDC travel warning level three: avoid nonessential travel. South Korea has a Department of…
COVID-19: Message to MU students abroad
Published Jan. 31, 2020
Dear MU students, The MU International Center is closely monitoring the outbreak of a novel (new) coronavirus that began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. We are monitoring this evolving situation with the MU Student Health Center. On Jan. 30, 2020, the U.S. Department of State raised the travel advisory for China to level four:…
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,…
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.…