UFIC is dismayed by the news about the catastrophic earthquakes in Turkey and Syria and the distress, loss of life and homelessness that these have caused. Our thoughts are with all our students, staff and alumni from Turkey and Syria and those of you with family and friends affected by this disaster.
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UFIC's International Student Services office provided training regarding F-1 student visa regulations for UF Faculty and Staff.
Attendees gained practical knowledge of immigration requirements and terminology related to assisting international students in attaining and maintaining legal status in the U.S. They also developed working knowledge of the assistance and guidance available through the UF International Center, such as I-20 requests for newly admitted international students who will attend UF in F-1 visa status, maintaining F-1 status, registration requirements, and employment eligibility and restrictions.
In collaboration with the UF Department of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies and Makerere University, the International Center hosted "Together for Women's Empowerment" with Dr. Brenda Boonabaana. Dr. Boonabaana is faculty in the Department of Forestry, Biodiversity and Tourism at Makerere University, Uganda. She is a Feminist Geographer and an advocate of women and girls' empowerment, food secure communities, as well as healthy, sustainable, and resilient environment.
Scott L. Young, Dean Marta L. Wayne, Dr. Kathy Colverson
Fulbright Awareness Month at UF started with the annual Fulbright reception hosted by President Ben Sasse and Dean Marta L. Wayne.
Joe Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs offered encouraging words about UF's support for international research. Dean Marta L. Wayne talked about the importance of international education and engagement and the vision of UFIC as it relates to Fulbright Programs.
Dr. Kathy Colverson, Associate Research Scientist (IFAS-Animal Sciences) and doctoral student Scott Lee Young (UF Coastal Engineering) shared their individual experiences as Fulbright awardees.
Another event hosted was the U.S. Scholar Program Info Session which featured Jordana Enrich, Director of the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program at the Institute of International Education, in partnership... READ MORE
Source: https://www.corkcity.ie/en/, media release provided by John M. Watkins, Jr., Director, UF Gator Band
Organized by Cork City Council, the Cork St. Patrick’s Festival will take place from March 16 -19, when the city will showcase the very best of Cork’s culture and tradition to celebrate our national day.
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a celebration of the international communities, sporting groups, voluntary groups, community groups, and dance schools that call Cork their home. Also expected are large colorful and fun floats from arts organizations Cork Community Artlink, Cork Puppetry Company, and renowned street art company Spraoí.
Joining Corkonians from the United States – for the first time since 2019 - will be marching bands from Florida and Aurora, near Denver in Colorado.
The University of Florida Gator Band is bringing 350 students to Cork for the Parade. A very prestigious... READ MORE
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