UF Student Senate Recognizes UFIC as Supporter of Diwali

The University of Florida hosts over 6,000 international students, with India being one of the top contributing countries to the student population, reflecting the university's commitment to global diversity and multicultural representation. 

The University of Florida International Center (UFIC) recognizes Diwali (also known as Festival of Lights) as India's biggest and most important holiday of the year and invites campus audiences to celebrate and learn the significance of Diwali holiday.

UFIC is honored to be recognized for this activity which promotes international education on campus.

Please read about the complete resolution below.

 

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Tara Mathien and Pingchien Neo Named Finalists of the Forum's Award for Excellence in EA Curriculum Design
11/18/24

The Forum on Education Abroad, a federally recognized Standards Development

Organization for the field of Education Abroad, announced this week that:

Tara Mathien and her colleague’s submission, EDG 4910: Supporting Children and Families in Education, EDG 4910: Service Learning: Study Abroad, 

and

Pingchien Neo and her colleague’s  submission, EGN 4932/IDS 4956 Technological Applications for Disability Access, UF in London Technological Applications for Disability Access,

have been...

A Global ePortfolio Showcase Celebrated ISP Journeys
11/18/24

A successful Global ePortfolio Showcase featuring dozens of International Scholars Program participants was hosted last week. ISP graduates celebrated their remarkable journeys through the International Scholars Program. Attendees engaged with these students and learned more about their global accomplishments through ePortfolios.

The International Scholars Program (ISP) is an exciting campus-wide opportunity available to all degree-seeking undergraduate students. It represents an avenue to structure your global learning experience through the completion of international coursework, international experience, language learning and co-curricular activities. 

International...

University of Florida wins APLU International Impact Award for Global Teaching & Learning
11/18/24

The University of Florida last week won a 2024 International Impact Award for Global Teaching & Learning from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU).

The award recognizes innovative, impactful efforts to increase global learning on campus and with partners. UF was officially named the winner during a ceremony held at the APLU Annual Meeting in Orlando on Nov. 12.

“My congratulations to the Office of Global Learning and the UF International Center for receiving this wonderful recognition,” interim UF President Kent Fuchs said. “I’m pleased that the University of Florida does such an excellent job preparing our students for success in an increasingly...

Join Friendship Families and Welcome, International Students!
11/15/24

• We are asking Gainesville neighbors and UF international students to partake in significant US holidays together over the course of one academic year (fall-summer) as well as looking for other opportunities to share exciting experiences throughout the year.

• Families are expected to share their own traditions with international students so they may experience how our community celebrates these important days.

• We encourage both students and their friendship families to check in with each other monthly and try to connect in-person every 4-6 weeks.

Sign up for the Friendship Families Program

Step 1: Create an account on the ...

2024 Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion in International Education & Global Student Leadership Award Recipients
11/11/24

DIVERSITY ABROAD 2024 EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY & INCLUSION IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

BERKELEY, CA— Diversity Abroad is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion in International Education (EDIIE) and Global Student Leadership Awards. This year’s recipients have demonstrated a commitment to advancing diversity and inclusive excellence within international education on an individual, institutional, and organizational level and represent Diversity Abroad’s mission to diversify global education and cultural exchange opportunities. 

“The EDIIE Awards honor members of the Diversity Abroad community—institutions,...

Steven Sargent Presents at Brazilian Postharvest Congress
11/11/24

Professor and Extension Postharvest Specialist Steven Sargent gave an invited talk at the III Brazilian Congress for Fresh-Cut and Postharvest of Fruits, Flowers and Vegetables, held September 10-13 at the University of São Paulo, ESALQ. His topic was “International Extension: Experiences and Thoughts from Local to the World”. He highlighted his experiences conducting applied research with his M.S. and doctoral students in their home countries of Haiti and Tanzania. He also described the connection between UF/IFAS Extension and Emater-DF, the Extension agency responsible for the Federal District of Brasilia and the USAID-funded Trilateral Program between UF, Embrapa and the Ministry of...

A Warm Welcome for UF’s Newest International Students
11/11/24

The UF International Center and Dean Marta L. Wayne recently hosted an unforgettable reception to welcome our newest cohort of international students, and it was a vibrant celebration of Gator spirit and global community!

Held in the beautifully decorated Reitz Union Grand Ballroom, the event brought together students from all corners of the world for a memorable evening filled with food, friends, and fun. Attendees were treated to a delicious spread of international cuisine, symbolizing the diverse backgrounds and cultures represented at UF.

UF President Kent Fuchs joined the festivities, warmly welcoming students to campus and sharing inspiring words about the value of...

Reflections from the CEU Group on their Visit to the University of Florida: United by COIL for Staff
11/11/24

Source: CEU Blog - Fundación Universitaria San Pablo CEU

By CEU

This article was originally published in Spanish. 

To read original, click here

Last October, a delegation of administrative staff from different services and units of CEU went to the United States to make a famtrip to the University of Florida, located in the city of Gainesville. During their visit, they were able to...

Un vistazo a la cocina sudamericana de Gainesville
11/04/24

Arepa Burger, a Venezuelan food truck, waits to open in downtown Gainesville on Sept. 7, 2024. | Arepa Burger, un camión de comida venezolana, espera para abrir en el centro de Gainesville el 7 de septiembre de 2024.

Photo by Armand Raichandani | The Independent Florida Alligator

La comida fomenta las conexiones culturales y el impulso empresarial, dicen propietarios y clientes

Source: The independent Florida Alligator

By Isabela Reinoso...

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