The devastating economic impacts of the COVID 19 pandemic nearly cost Roberto Soares the opportunity of a lifetime – the chance to earn a degree at Illinois State University and become the first person in his family to complete college.
Topic: International
Study Abroad student perspectives
On Wednesday February 23, 2022 from 12–1 p.m. Central Time, the Spring 2022 International Seminar Series, ISU International Engagement, will feature Alex Ratcliff-Hanger, associate director for Study Abroad, as well as three student panelists: Devon Fine, Joi Strickland, and Anna Tulley. This free zoom webinar is open to the public with advance registration.
Internationalizing ISU Curriculum: Spring 2022 International Seminar Series
The spring 2022 International Seminar Series: ISU International Engagement will take place on Wednesdays from noon-1 p.m. via Zoom webinar.
Supporting cultural needs of international students
Many international students have a difficult time with these new changes and develop acculturative stress. Acculturative stress is the psychological impact of adaptation to a new culture. This stress can cause anxiety, depression, and other mental and physical illnesses
Riaz publishes in East Asia Forum
Distinguished Professor Dr. Ali Riaz has published a commentary in the East Asia Forum, a publication of the Australian National University. The commentary titled, “Bangladesh’s democracy erodes amid tilt to China” provides a review of Bangladeshi politics in 2021.
Developing International Partnerships: Spring 2022 International Seminar Series Cancelled
The spring 2022 International Seminar Series: ISU International Engagement will take place on Wednesdays from noon-1 p.m. via Zoom webinar.
ISU International Engagement: Spring 2022 International Seminar Series
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Dr. Aondover Tarhule will be featured in the first event of the spring 2022 International Seminar Series: ISU International Engagement on January 26.
International students discover the experience, resources, challenges of life abroad
The Office of International Studies and Programs support students from 70 countries as they chase their dreams in the United States. To better serve these students, the program has crafted several programs to set these students up for success.
Zoom talk: “U.S. and EU Fiscal Policy responses to COVID-19: Too Little, Too Late, or Too Much?”
The Fall International Seminar Series, A New Normal in a Global Context, concludes with a final seminar at noon, Wednesday, November 3, 2021, with Dr. David L. Cleeton’s talk, “U.S. and EU Fiscal Policy Responses to COVID 19: Too Little Too late, or Too Much?” Advance registration is required.
Government in the Time of COVID: Success and Failures Across African States
The Fall International Seminar Series, A New Normal in a Global Context, continues at noon, Wednesday, October 27, 2021, with Dr. Ken Opalo’s talk on Government in the Time of COVID: Success and Failures Across African States.”