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…
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…
Sept. 26, 2018
Greater China Up-Close 2019
Learn more at the information session: 5:30 p.m. Nov. 1 in N49 Memorial Union
Welcome, Kristen
Published Sept. 12, 2018
The International Center is pleased welcome Kristen Carranza to its staff. Kristen will be serving as the document specialist for international sponsored students. She graduated from MU in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in English and Spanish, a minor in East Asian studies and a multicultural certificate. She also holds a TEFL certification from CIEE…
Phone scam advisory: Fraudulent message appears to impersonate Chinese Consulate
Published Sept. 5, 2018
The International Center warns all MU students, staff and faculty to beware of a fraudulent message impersonating the Chinese Consulate. The following email was sent to all MU international students and scholars regarding the message. Dear MU international students and scholars, Have you been contacted recently by someone saying they’re representing the China Consulate in…