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BGC: Introduction to Building Our Global Community

Sep 29, 2021

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Virtual Event

International Programs is pleased to announce that this academic year’s Building Our Global Community (BGC) courses are now available through Employee Self Service.

BGC creates an opportunity for University of Iowa faculty and staff to learn about the experiences of international students and scholars, and methods they can use to foster skills for working with and awareness of our increasingly intercultural campus community. To earn a BGC certificate, participants must register for and attend the Introduction to Building Our Global Community core course and at least four elective courses.

All courses taken for the program are offered virtually this academic year, free of charge, and fill on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants must register in advance through UI Employee Self Service at http://hris.uiowa.edu by searching BGC (from http://hris.uiowa.edu, click on "My Career," then "My Training").  

Please visit the BGC website for more information: https://international.uiowa.edu/connect/intercultural-training/bgc. Questions can be directed to Brandon Paulson (brandon-paulson@uiowa.edu or 319-335-0335).

To Register - Participants must register in advance through UI Employee Self Service at http://hris.uiowa.edu by searching BGC (from http://hris.uiowa.edu, click on "My Career," then "My Training").  

Description - This introduction session will introduce the Building Our Global Community program and share an overview of the international student and scholar population at the University of Iowa. Participants will have opportunity to learn about the cultural adjustment experienced by international students and strategies to assist with the transition. Participants will take part in an interactive activity demonstrating the challenges of being a non-native English speaker. The session will conclude with an international student panel sharing their experiences transitioning to the U.S. and studying at the University of Iowa.    

Participants who attend this session will be able to: 

  • identify the purpose of the Building Our Global Community program and how the program can assist with working effectively with international students and scholars 
  • articulate an overview of the international population at the University of Iowa 
  • understand cultural adjustment and apply strategies to assist with the transition 
  • discuss first-hand the challenges of being a non-native English speaker 
  • understand some of the experiences of international students studying at the University of Iowa  

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact in advance at