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...

Get to Know Us! - Carrie Martins
10/28/24

Carrie Martins is the Coordinator of Faculty Development Initiatives in the UFIC Office of Global Learning. She helps support faculty in incorporating internationalization-at-home strategies into their courses.  

Carrie is from a small town in rural Pennsylvania called Fairfield, and her love for international education started with her decision of which college to attend.  “I chose the University of Delaware (UD) because I wanted to study abroad as soon as possible, and they offered programs that freshmen were eligible for, unlike many other schools,” said Carrie. “I started with a Study Abroad in Costa Rica for 5 weeks and later did a semester-long program in Argentina.  I also...

Beyond comfort: embracing challenge and community in the Peace Corps
10/28/24

Photo by Nicole Borman | The Independent Florida Alligator

Source: The independent Florida Alligator

By Dani Arnwine

Among Peace Corps volunteers, we often say our service is “the toughest job you’ll ever love.” At 18, however, I couldn’t grasp this sentiment; I was too focused on escaping my responsibilities to understand the profound journey ahead. It was the summer before my senior year of college, and I felt the pressure to go to law school — a goal I had pursued...

UFIC Welcomes CEU Cardenal Herrera for a COIL for Staff Showcase Week
10/28/24

In 2023, Merche Gimeno Rico asked Paloma Rodriguez to collaborate on a COIL for Staff project. A year later, they implemented a successful program and shared it with the world in person in Valencia!...

International Education Week is Around the Corner!

Dear International Education Partner,

We are excited to prepare for International Education Week 2024 (IEW), which will take place from November 18-22.

IEW celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. A UF Administrative Memo has been sent to campus audiences, marking IEW as an official campus-wide event.

The IEW webpage is up and running! To find related events, check the  ...

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