University of Florida wins APLU International Impact Award for Global Teaching & Learning
11/18/24

The University of Florida last week won a 2024 International Impact Award for Global Teaching & Learning from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU).

The award recognizes innovative, impactful efforts to increase global learning on campus and with partners. UF was officially named the winner during a ceremony held at the APLU Annual Meeting in Orlando on Nov. 12.

“My congratulations to the Office of Global Learning and the UF International Center for receiving this wonderful recognition,” interim UF President Kent Fuchs said. “I’m pleased that the University of Florida does such an excellent job preparing our students for success in an increasingly...

Join Friendship Families and Welcome, International Students!
11/15/24

There is still time to celebrate the holiday season by sharing a festive meal with an international student from UF! This is a wonderful opportunity to welcome someone into your home, share cultural traditions, and create lasting memories.
 
Several families have already hosted students for the Thanksgiving holiday!
 
“My thanksgiving dinner with the Lindner family was awesome! I enjoyed good food away from home, and was able to learn some new American traditions and dishes. My host gladly welcomed me, one other international student, and a couple of her own friends. It was an awesome experience, and I am glad to have been part of this. Looking forward to...

2024 Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion in International Education & Global Student Leadership Award Recipients
11/11/24

DIVERSITY ABROAD 2024 EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY & INCLUSION IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

BERKELEY, CA— Diversity Abroad is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion in International Education (EDIIE) and Global Student Leadership Awards. This year’s recipients have demonstrated a commitment to advancing diversity and inclusive excellence within international education on an individual, institutional, and organizational level and represent Diversity Abroad’s mission to diversify global education and cultural exchange opportunities. 

“The EDIIE Awards honor members of the Diversity Abroad community—institutions,...

Steven Sargent Presents at Brazilian Postharvest Congress
11/11/24

Professor and Extension Postharvest Specialist Steven Sargent gave an invited talk at the III Brazilian Congress for Fresh-Cut and Postharvest of Fruits, Flowers and Vegetables, held September 10-13 at the University of São Paulo, ESALQ. His topic was “International Extension: Experiences and Thoughts from Local to the World”. He highlighted his experiences conducting applied research with his M.S. and doctoral students in their home countries of Haiti and Tanzania. He also described the connection between UF/IFAS Extension and Emater-DF, the Extension agency responsible for the Federal District of Brasilia and the USAID-funded Trilateral Program between UF, Embrapa and the Ministry of...

A Warm Welcome for UF’s Newest International Students
11/11/24

The UF International Center and Dean Marta L. Wayne recently hosted an unforgettable reception to welcome our newest cohort of international students, and it was a vibrant celebration of Gator spirit and global community!

Held in the beautifully decorated Reitz Union Grand Ballroom, the event brought together students from all corners of the world for a memorable evening filled with food, friends, and fun. Attendees were treated to a delicious spread of international cuisine, symbolizing the diverse backgrounds and cultures represented at UF.

UF President Kent Fuchs joined the festivities, warmly welcoming students to campus and sharing inspiring words about the value of...

Reflections from the CEU Group on their Visit to the University of Florida: United by COIL for Staff
11/11/24

Source: CEU Blog - Fundación Universitaria San Pablo CEU

By CEU

This article was originally published in Spanish. 

To read original, click here

Last October, a delegation of administrative staff from different services and units of CEU went to the United States to make a famtrip to the University of Florida, located in the city of Gainesville. During their visit, they were able to...

Un vistazo a la cocina sudamericana de Gainesville
11/04/24

Arepa Burger, a Venezuelan food truck, waits to open in downtown Gainesville on Sept. 7, 2024. | Arepa Burger, un camión de comida venezolana, espera para abrir en el centro de Gainesville el 7 de septiembre de 2024.

Photo by Armand Raichandani | The Independent Florida Alligator

La comida fomenta las conexiones culturales y el impulso empresarial, dicen propietarios y clientes

Source: The independent Florida Alligator

By Isabela Reinoso...

Successful Culmination of CEU Cardenal Herrera and UF COIL for Staff
11/04/24

The UF International Center enjoyed having our COIL for Staff partners at the University of Florida for a week of meetings, events, and campus visits. A panel where COIL for Staff was showcased, and participants shared their experiences and learning outcomes was held at the Reitz Union this past Wednesday. Attendees had the chance to ask questions and sign up to receive updates on upcoming COIL for Staff opportunities. Thank you Merche Gimeno Rico...

International Campus Roadshow with the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
11/04/24

The Department of Agricultural Education and Communication met with Nicole Fuls, Assistant Director of Faculty Engagement within Study Abroad Services at UFIC to learn about Study Abroad at UF. The informational session explained the role of Study Abroad Services (SAS), in supporting prospective and current study abroad students. During their time together, Fuls introduced faculty to ways they can get involved with SAS’s mission, such as ways in which they can help to promote these opportunities to students and of course, how they can get involved in developing their faculty-led programs or serve as an academic manager for exchanges. 

The International Center’s Campus Roadshows...

Dean Marta L. Wayne represents UF at LSU SIO Africa Engagement Initiative
11/04/24

Dean Wayne Meets UF Ghanaian Alumni During US-Senegal International Education Symposium: From the left: Dr. Emmanuel Oman, Dean Marta Wayne, Dr. Kwadwo Awusu, Mr. Emmanuel Agbeko Gamor

Two international education symposiums were organized in Côte D’Ivoire and Senegal as part of the LSU SIO Africa Engagement Program. Dean Marta L. Wayne represented the University of Florida. The SIO Africa Engagement Initiative seeks to reimagine how US colleges and universities intentionally engage with Africa. Every year since 2022, LSU has gathered a delegation of international education leaders from across the US and brought them to connect with their peers and with students across the...

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