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.
Many proudly displayed flags from around the world letting people know about the benefits of international education!
Hundreds visited the International Education Week Tabling event kicking off IEW!
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.
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.
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...
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: ...
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.
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...
10/23/23
Pictured here (left to right) are Taylor Simpson, Dr. Marina Klimenko, Christine Richmond and Dr. Cyntrice Thomas
Taylor Simpson, Coordinator of the International Scholars Program and faculty members from the Global Learning Community of Practice, Dr. Marina Klimenko, Christine Richmond and Dr. Cyntrice Thomas recently attended the Conference on Global Learning in Washington D.C.
The conference, hosted by the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC & U), provided a platform for faculty and staff to explore innovative approaches to global learning and an opportunity to develop intentional and ethical collaborations with colleagues around the world...