Sept. 17, 2020
Domestic Travel Registry will track university-related student travel
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for the University of Missouri to efficiently account for and be better positioned to communicate effectively with MU students participating in university-related domestic travel, in addition to what we already do for students participating in university-related international travel. Effective starting this semester, all student university-related domestic travel will…
Aug. 14, 2020
Mark Algren to retire as executive director of CELL
After more than 40 years of teaching and administration in English as a second or foreign language programs, Mark Algren will retire as executive director of the MU Center for English Language Learning on Monday, Aug. 31. Lily Sorenson, associate director of CELL, will serve as interim director. Algren joined the MU Center for English…
July 1, 2020
Avoiding scams and fraud
An unfortunate but continuing trend is the increase in the number of phone and email scams targeting international students. This year, several MU students received phone calls from people impersonating the police, a law enforcement agency or a representative of a U.S. government agency. It is important to be vigilant for these scams so you…
June 10, 2020
Global Leadership Program hosts drive-through certificate ceremony
COVID-19 has caused problems for graduating students everywhere around the world, but the Asian Affairs Center faces a unique challenge. While many students graduate and head back to a nearby home, for graduates of Asian Affairs Center programs, their homes are often on the other side of the world. On Friday, May 29, center staff…
Nov. 16, 2018
MU’s Intensive English Program receives accreditation from esteemed agency
The Intensive English Program received accreditation and celebrated 40 years of service.
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 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.
Nov. 16, 2017
China Up-Close 2018
Explore China on this guided tour of Beijing, Jingbian, Xi'An and Shanghai.
Nov. 16, 2017
Korean officials visit St. Louis court
The visit was part of their intensive two-week training program on U.S. dispute resolution and conflict management.
Nov. 16, 2017
Orr Street Studios hosts dreams-themed art event for kids
Asian Affairs Center students and ambassadors volunteered to help kids create dream catchers at this event.