UF at the Association of International Education Administrators Conference (AIEA)
02/27/18

The University of Florida International Center (UFIC) is an active member of the Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA). Recently, UFIC staff attended and presented at the AIEA annual conference held in Washington, DC. Members of the UFIC delegation included: Dean Leonardo Villalón, Susanne Hill, Sandra Russo, Angela Miller and Julie Fesenmaier.

Under the theme, Internationalization Imperative in Turbulent Times, the 2018 AIEA Conference attracted hundreds of senior international officers worldwide. Dean Leonardo Villalón moderated a session on Determining Outcomes of International Research Partnership. The panelists included Nicola Kernaghan (Queens...

UAA and UFIC Partnered for WBK International Night
02/24/18

The University Athletic Association and UFIC joined forces for a cultural exchange at the Gators Women's Basketball game last Thursday. Over 200 international scholars, staff and students registered to attend _International Night_ in celebration of the diversity of the Gator Nation. Last year, UF hosted 6,649 international students, 458 exchange students and 1,623 international visiting scholars. Currently, 154 countries are represented on campus, including the following Women's Basketball team members: Funda Nakkasoglu, Paulina Hersler and Elif Portakal,  hailing from Australia, Sweden and Turkey. Go Global Gators!

Check out photos from the event at...

University of Florida among Peace Corps’ 2018 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities
02/23/18

Peace Corps announced yesterday that the University of Florida (UF) ranked No. 5 among large size schools on the agency’s 2018 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list. There are 68 Gators currently volunteering worldwide.

This is the eighth consecutive year that the University of Florida has ranked among the top 5 large colleges and universities. In addition, Florida ranked No. 3 among Peace Corps’ top volunteer-producing states in 2017. There are 355 volunteers from the Sunshine State currently serving worldwide.

The University of Florida is a Peace Corps University Program partner offering the...

UF College of the Arts Professor for Musical Conducting Chosen to Teach at the Beijing Foreign Studies University
01/27/18

Dr. William Ray Kesling, Professor of Conducting and Director of Choral Activities at UF College of the Arts was chosen to teach at the 2018 Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) International Summer Program. The course “What is the Good Life? A Look through Western Eyes” has been very well received, and students as well as professors are showing high interest in this intercultural exchange.

For more information on BFSU programs please visit ...

UF/IFAS CALS Gives Back by Developing a Student Philanthropy Council
01/27/18

Gratitude, education and engagement are the three pillars of the newly developed Student Philanthropy Council. The Council strives to create a culture of awareness among students by educating them on how to give back to both donors and the community. Students learn how to engage with and show appreciation to supporters for their consistent commitment to CALS.

The council is comprised of five executive council officers and 25 general council members who are all undergraduate students in CALS. Council members will work closely with other CALS organizations to promote community service projects and activities. Many of the council members recently participated in the CALS and Rise...

UF Student Paul Silva Wins Best Paper and will Present at the 2018 Florida International Summit
01/27/18

Paul Silva, a UF student for the Department of Political Science, has won the best paper prize and will present at the Florida International Summit next week. The event is organized by the Florida Network for Global Studies in which UFIC and OGRE participates. This was a statewide competition. Paul will receive a $500 prize.

Silva's paper included a detailed review on the the Russian annexation of Crimea and its continuing support of pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine. As this represent one of the most serious threats to transatlantic economic and military security in the post-Cold War era.

The 2018 Florida International Summit will be held on January 30, 2018 at the...

UF Gets $8.7 Million Grant to Improve Nutritional Quality and Food Safety in Ethiopia, Burkina Faso
01/27/18

Source: IFAS Matters)

The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) announces an $8.7 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation over five years to fund research aimed at tackling global hunger in Ethiopia and Burkina Faso.

“This grant perfectly aligns...

International Student Spotlight: Zoe Nhleko in Pursuit of Helping Rhinos Survive in the Wild
01/27/18

Source: UF News

Zoliswa “Zoe” Nhleko studies white rhinos in South Africa. So why is she 8,000 miles away at the University of Florida.

Nhleko, a junior scientist with South African National Parks, came to UF to study wildlife ecology and conservation. She’ll use what she learns in her doctoral...

Professor Matt Jacobs Served as Keynote Address for GatorMUN XV
01/27/18

Dr. Matthew Jacobs, Associate Professor in the UF Department of History, and Director of Undergraduate Academic Programs at the International Center served as keynote speaker at the University of Florida Model United Nations anuual conference, GatorMUN. This conference provided a learning experience breaking from the traditional classroom setting and transforming high school students into experts on pressing international issues. During the weekend, students became delegates in important international forums addressing complex global issues such as preventing the spread of diseases, defending human rights, and upholding justice in the international system. Unlike traditional Model United...

UF Peace Corps Campus Recruiter Available for Classroom Visits and One-on-one Consultations
01/27/18

Do you know students who may be interested in joining the Peace Corps? UF's Peace Corps campus recruiter, Breton Homewood, is available for classroom visits and one-on-one consultations with potential applicants. He can provide information about Peace Corps countries and programs, guide students through the application process, and conduct mock interviews, among other services. Contact Breton by email (peacecorps@ufic.ufl.edu) or phone (352-294-2267), or visit him in Office #170 in the International Center in the HUB during his office hours (Tuesdays 10:00AM-noon or by appointment). Breton served in the Peace Corps in Paraguay from 2012-2016...

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