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…
New study abroad planning scholarship offers $2,000 awards
Published Nov. 27, 2019
International Programs is pleased to announce the Council on International Initiatives Study Abroad Scholarship — five $2,000 awards will be awarded each year to MU freshmen or sophomores who are planning to study abroad. The scholarship is sponsored by the MU Council on International Initiatives, which advises the provost on priorities and actions related to…
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,…
International Center awards more than $82,000 in study abroad scholarships for 2019
Published May 31, 2019
The International Center was pleased to award $82,680 in study abroad scholarships to 132 MU students studying abroad in 2019. Students have the opportunity to apply for these scholarships as part of the study abroad application process. Congratulations to all the recipients! International Center Scholarship Provides need-, merit- and diversity-based awards to students participating in…
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…
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…