MOU signed with University of Sine-Saloum El Hadji Ibrahima NIASS
12/01/23

Senegalese researcher Dr. Alioune Touré has been visiting UF campus this past month.

Dr. Touré is a veterinarian by training. He is currently the Head of Livestock and Technology Sciences Department at the University of Sine-Saloum El Hadji Ibrahima NIASS (USSEIN) in Kaffrine, Senegal. Up until August 2023 he worked with Drs. Nargiza Ludgate, Sarah McKune, Renata Serra, and Sandra Russo on an IDRC funded project titled “Advancing women’s participation in livestock vaccine value chains in Nepal, Senegal, and Uganda.” He was the country coordinator in Senegal supporting the work of UF researchers and students in Kaffrine.

In addition, the purpose of Dr. Touré’s visit is to...

Brazil Delegation Visits UF
12/01/23

The UF College of Nursing and an international group of 20+ delegates from Universidade Federal of Amazonas, Brazil visited UFIC to sign a Memorandum of Understanding which provides collaboration between the two universities to produce nursing programs.

IEW World Flags Display 2023

Many proudly displayed flags from around the world letting people know about the benefits of international education!

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IEW International Programs Tables

Hundreds visited the International Education Week Tabling event kicking off IEW!

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Malaysian and American Fubrighters Discuss Their Work Projects
12/01/23

The Malaysian American Commission on Educational Exchange (MACEE) celebrated its 60th anniversary at the Malaysian Embassy in Washington DC recently. CLAS professor Ed and Sarjit Kellerman met with His Excellency Nazri Aziz who pledged to increase Fulbright participation and revive its English Teaching Assistant (ETA) program on hiatus due to COVID. The event included a panel from Malaysian and American Fubrighters discussing their work projects as well as a dinner with MACEE Executive Director Curtis Johnson, Fulbrighters, past ETAs, American Embassy liaisons, and Malaysian Education Ministry counselors.

Master's Prospective Student Webinar
10/30/23

Attendants showed in the screenshot are panelists and some current international student representatives from the College of Engineering.

UFIC's International Students Services Director, Martine Angrand presented recently in a Master's Prospective Student Webinar for Engineering.

UFIC staff administer the programs that made possible over 6,600 international students on campus or pursuing practical training. UFIC also helps the UF community to overcome the barriers and to navigate the increasingly complex intricacies of both American and international regulations on global engagement.

UFIC's Jess Mercier Recognized as Green Gator of The Month
10/30/23

Source: UF Office of Sustainability

October 2023

Each month, the Office of Sustainability will feature members of the University of Florida community that are making a sustainable impact on a daily basis. Keep reading to meet our featured staff member for October!

Meet Jess Mercier

Jess Mercier is the Assistant Director of Outreach and Marketing for UF Study Abroad.

Jess started working at UF five years ago, after getting her undergraduate degree in South Carolina, her graduate degree in Indiana, and...

UFIC Announces the 2023 Global Culture Photo Contest Winners!

An exhibit featuring this year’s winning photographs will be held at UF Grinter Gallery from November 17, 2023, to January 12, 2024.

Please visit this amazing exhibition which is free and open to the public!

CONGRATS TO ALL OUR WINNERS!

19th ANNUAL GLOBAL CULTURE PHOTO CONTEST

Global Photo Contest 2023 Winners

Category 1 - Study Abroad & Service Learning Students

  • 1st Place: Eisenbahner in Berlin by Jordyn Chiodo (Berlin, Germany)
  • 2nd Place: ...
UFIC Exchange Visitor Services Hosts Pumpkin Carving Event
10/23/23

On Tuesday, October 17th, the Exchange Visitor Services unit within the UF International Center hosted a pumpkin carving event open for all J-1 visa holders and their families. The event introduced students and scholars to American Halloween traditions as well as tips and tricks for carving Jack-O-Lanterns. This event is part of the on-going EVS mission to further cultural education and facilitate cultural exchange.

UF|IFAS International Awards 2023
10/23/23

Source: UF|IFAS Blogs
By Jennifer Johnson

In accordance with UF’s strategic goal for internationalizing the campus across all mission areas, the UF|IFAS Administration has established six annual international awards for UF|IFAS faculty and staff. The 2023 UF|IFAS international awards were given by the Global Food Systems Institute (GFSI) on March 20, 2023 at the Future of Food Forum in the University of Florida Reitz Union Grand Ballroom. Dr. Greg MacDonald, Professor and Undergraduate Coordinator, Weed Science and International Agronomy...

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