Announcements | International Students and Scholars Office

Dr. Nadia Korobova Awarded Fulbright Grant

Dr. Nadia Korobova, Associate Director for International Students and Scholars, has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright grant to participate in U.S.-Germany International Education Administrators Seminar to be held in Germany and France in October of this year. The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs sponsors the Fulbright Program from an annual appropriation from the U.S. Congress. As a Fulbright grantee, Dr. Korobova will join the ranks of distinguished participants in the Program.

ISSO Temporary Location

International Students and Scholars Office is temporary located in the in the Biology Research Center, Room 50, due to remodeling. The phone numbers will remain the same.

New International Student Advisor

ISSO has a new International Student Advisor - Ms. Kristen Buldhaupt. She is a first year post secondary education student affairs graduate student, and we are excited for her to join our team. Kristen will be responsible for student advising and programming. She can be reached at buldhauk@uni.edu.

Masala Grill & Coffee House Now Open!

Masala Grill & Coffee House on 911 W 23rd St is now open. They are serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, featuring halal meat. Take out and seating available. Daily specials and buffet. For more information, go to https://www.facebook.com/MasalaGrillcedarfalls or see the attached menu.

Annual Assembly for the Iowa UNA

The Assembly is on April 20, 2013 at 1:00pm in Sabin Hall 2 (auditorium), University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls.

The Cedar Valley United Nations Association, an affiliate of the Iowa UNA, invites you to attend the Annual Assembly for the Iowa UNA which will be on the UNI campus in Cedar Falls. We welcome anyone who has an interest in global issues, foreign affairs, human rights, and understanding and support for the United Nations and it's initiatives and programs.

Dr. Nadia Korobova Awarded DAAD Grant

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Approaching Grant Application Deadlines

Approaching Grant Application Deadlines of April and June, 2013
Fiscal Year 2012 Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Program - anticipated deadline June 2013
Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad - anticipated deadline April 2013
For more information, go to the IFLE Newsletter.

InternshipDesk $1000 Scholarship Opportunity

InternshipDesk is a company that specifically works with International students and provides them with the "International Student Career Development Internship Program." This unique program is the first of its kind and was developed specifically to assist international students to launch their careers in the USA. The all-inclusive 2 month summer program begins June 1st and includes:

UNI Diplomat Series: Roberto Matus

In continuation of Office of International Programs' Diplomat Series, UNI will welcome Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of Chile Minister Counselor Roberto Matus in April. Mr. Matus will give a lecture entitled "Chile: a Road to Development" on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 from 6 pm to 7 pm at Curris Business Building Room 109 (John Deere Auditorium). The lecture is free and open to the public and will be followed by Q+A. See attached fliers for Mr.

ISSO Summer Internship/Practicum Opportunity DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL APRIL 1

The International Students and Scholars Office has a summer unpaid intern/practicum student opportunity for an International Student Advisor and New International Student Orientation Manager. Please see the attached job description is attached here for more details.

ISSO Fall/Spring Work Study or Non-Work Study Job Opening DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL APRIL 12

The International Students and Scholars Office has a fall/spring work study or non-work-study job opening for an Office Assistant. For details or to apply go to https://access.uni.edu/cgi-bin/finaid/employ/StudentHome.cgi?guest=1.

International Grocery Store Now Open - Discount Feb 16

The Iowa International Grocery is a new store that has just opened in Cedar Falls. It is located in the Thunder Ridge Mall and features "authentic tastes of international spices, foods and seafood specialties."

There will be a 5% discount to all UNI students and staff next Saturday February 16.

Click here to see their flyer.

Like us on Facebook!

ISSO now has our own Facebook page to better communicate with students! We'll post pictures and event information directly to this page. Like us to make sure the get all of our lately news and updates. http://www.facebook.com/uni.isso

Staff Changes

I am pleased to report that, effective November 12, 2012, there will be some changes made in the recently renamed International Students and Scholars Office. These changes are being made to improve the services that the University provides to international students and scholars. Dr. Nadia Korobova is being promoted to the position of Associate Director for International Students and Scholars, and head ISSO. Dr. Korobova holds BA from Simferopol State University (Ukraine), MA from University of Northern Iowa, and PhD from Iowa State University.

International Students and Scholars Office Name Change

The International Services Office name has been changed to the International Students and Scholars Office (“ISSO”) to reflect a broader range of constituents it will be serving and to bring the name of the office into line with the name used by like offices at most other universities in the United States. In addition to serving international students, ISSO will be serving visiting scholars and professors and UNI faculty, staff, and students in need of visas for foreign travel on University business or through a University program. ISSO will also advise UNI faculty, staff, and students abo

UNI Volunteer Fair

UNI Volunteer Fair
Maucker Union
10:30 am - 1:00pm
Thursday August 30th

If you have any questions, please call Julianne Gassman at 273-2204, or e-mail gassman@uni.edu.