International Engagement – Page 7

Joint journey: The Ferraz Rodrigues brothers’ path to collaborating in web design

Andre and Anderson Ferraz Rodrigues in the Web and Interactive Communications office space

While you may not know Anderson and Andre Ferraz Rodrigues by sight, you have certainly seen their work on the massive project of bringing all the Illinois State websites over to the new V4 template. From their very first semester here as international graduate students/assistants, twins Anderson and Andre have been problem-solvers, and their skills in that area have helped shaped the template into what it is today.

Study Abroad receives IIE American Passport Project grant

Illinois State University has been selected by the Institute of International Education (IIE) to receive an IIE American Passport Project grant that will enable up to 25 Illinois State students to obtain a U.S. passport and support their study abroad journeys.

Forging a path: An international business program in Panama is expanding Illinois State’s footprint

Illinois State graduate in front of Panama map

When Zaché Alvarado ’22 was in high school in Panama, she dreamed of studying business at an American university.

Seriously funny: Comedian Vir Das explores the intersection of comedy and culture at Indian Cultural Dinner

Vir Das sitting on a chair on stage in Brown Ballroom

Comedian Vir Das headlined Illinois State University’s Indian Cultural Dinner at the Bone Student Center’s Brown Ballroom.

International Seminar Series event to focus on corruption in soccer April 19

The next event in the Spring 2023 International Seminar Series, The FIFA World Cups of Soccer-Joy and Context, is open for registration.

International students explore St. Louis

Group of people standing in front of arch

International students went to St. Louis for the day to visit the St. Louis Zoo, the St. Louis Galleria mall, and the Gateway Arch.

International Seminar Series event to focus on labor and human rights, March 29

The next event in the spring 2023 International Seminar Series, The FIFA World Cups of Soccer-Joy and Context, is now open for registration.

In Bloomington-Normal, ‘a small soccer ball’ unites players from around the world

panel of four men at a table with microphones

“Soccer is really my life,” said Rabah Seffal, who was part of a four-person panel that led the discussion, “The FIFA World Cups of Soccer—Joy and Context,” for the Spring 2023 International Seminar Series held March 8, in the Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center.

Indian Cultural Dinner with Emmy-nominated Vir Das, tickets on sale until April 4

Vir Das, the Emmy-nominated actor and comedian, will headline the Indian Cultural Dinner. Tickets are on sale until April 4.

Prolific College of Business researcher keeps close eye on India-based international businesses

Illinois State University is home to one of the most prolific researchers of India’s business world, Dr. Somnath Lahiri, who specializes in international business and management research.