The research that Carrie Martins, Coordinator of Faculty Development Initiatives in the Office of Global Learning, conducted for her master's thesis completed through the UF Center for Latin American Studies last year was recently published as an open access, peer-reviewed article in the Journal of Virtual Exchange. "Beyond borders: Building capacity and enhancing institutional resources for U.S.-Mexico virtual exchange initiatives" showcases the perspectives of experienced VE instructors from across the U.S. and Mexico on the challenges they have faced when implementing VE and the institutional...
08/19/24
For the third year, UF was one of the few U.S. institutions selected to
participate in the program “Expanding and Embedding COIL Virtual Exchange at Honduran and Central American Universities,” a regional partnership initiative supported by the United States Embassy in Tegucigalpa. Two UF faculty were selected to participate in the program: Dr. Paula Golombek, Clinical Professor in the Department of Linguistics, and Dr. Antonio Sajid López, Associate Instructional Professor in the Department of Spanish & Portuguese Studies. Both were matched with professors at Universidad Estatal a Distancia in Costa Rica. Dr. Golombek's project will be embedded in LIN3680: Modern English...
08/19/24
People participate in an international folk dance class on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Photo by Carlos Alemany | The Independent Florida Alligator
Source: The Independent Florida Alligator
By Carlos Alemany
On Aug. 7, as part of the Rosa B. Williams Center’s weekly recurring events, visitors gathered and immersed themselves in the vibrant rhythm and infectious energy of...
08/19/24
The UF International Center is proud to announce that Dr. Marta L. Wayne, Dean of the International Center and Associate Provost, has been selected by the Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) as a 2024-2025 Presidential Fellow, along with four international education leaders at other higher education institutions.
This prestigious year-long program will offer mentorships with an experienced Senior International Officer. It will provide opportunities to observe how they operate within their institutional context, address international education challenges, and solve problems. Holly Hudson of Texas A&M University; Kristin Johnson of the University of...
08/05/24
At the beginning of July, Dr. Misti Sharp's virtual exchange (VE) partner Dr. Marija Cerjak visited the UF campus, and both faculty met with Carrie Martins, Coordinator of Faculty Development Initiatives in the Office of Global Learning, to discuss how to expand on their existing VE collaboration. Dr. Cerjak is a Professor in the Department of Marketing and Innovation in Agribusiness at the University of Zagreb in Croatia, and Dr. Sharp is an Instructional Associate Professor and Undergraduate Coordinator in the Food and Resource Economics Department at UF. The two professors implemented their ...
08/05/24
Source: The Independent Florida Alligator
By Timothy Wang
When Mexican multimedia artist Eduardo Abaroa arrives on campus for the first time Aug. 2, the first thing he’s doing is paperwork. Lots of it.
A Latin American artist/writer residency program at UF will pay for his housing, his salary for a semester, his living expenses and his plane ticket to fly him from Mexico to the U.S.
“The whole month is dedicated to me getting a bank account and settling down and setting everything up,” Abaroa said.
The UF Center for Latin American Studies will welcome him as its first artist in residence for the...
08/05/24
Dr. Hendrik Luesch explores the world’s oceans in search of the next drug discovery.
Source: UF College of Pharmacy
University of Florida Professor Hendrik Luesch, Ph.D., has been jointly appointed at the Duke-NUS Medical School — a collaboration between Duke University and the National University of Singapore.
He joins a research powerhouse with a strategic focus on diseases prevalent in Southeast Asia. The appointment links UF Health...
08/05/24
Dr. Tara Mathien's virtual exchange team, including partner Renata Castillo, visiting a local library in Quito, Ecuador with study abroad students
At the University of Florida (UF), Dr. Tara Mathien is an expert in early childhood education and international collaboration. As a Clinical Assistant Professor and affiliate of the Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies, Dr. Mathien is dedicated to advancing global learning and enriching educational experiences for students worldwide.
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07/22/24
Jacob Chung was awarded for work on advanced propellant systems
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