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The John Nuveen Center for International Affairs was established in 1986 through an endowment from the Nuveen family. Among its activities the Nuveen Center develops and supports programs and activities designed to increase awareness and understanding of international issues and world cultures. As part of its mission the John Nuveen Center oversees the awarding of the John and Grace Nuveen International Awards. These are granted to UIC scholars to encourage international development at UIC by supporting faculty and staff in activities that result in an internationally enriched academic environment. For addtional information concerning these awards, please contact us. The John Nuveen Center also plans cultural activities and events, providing opportunities for international scholars and exchange students to meet with American hosts. The intent is to foster constructive international contact at the people-to-people level.
The John Nuveen Center provides international scholars, visitors and students, with an orientation to the campus and the city to make their stay at UIC more comfortable and rewarding. The Nuveen Center also regularly assists visiting international scholars, faculty, and exchange students with both temporary and permanent housing on and off campus. The Center coordinates a Residential Host Program in addition to working with Campus Guest Housing and provides information about off-campus housing options. The Nuveen Center also administers The John and Grace Nuveen International Awards. These are intended to assist students participating in an International Student Exchange Program through the Nuveen Center and Office of International Affairs. Awards may be used to support educational and/or living expenses while participating in a program. The John Nuveen Center for International Affairs is also now accepting applications for the 2007-2008 International Development Fund. This competition is open to all UIC faculty. These awards are intended to encourage international program development at UIC by supporting faculty in activity that will result in an internationally enriched academic environment. Typical proposals may involve, but need not be limited to: We are pleased to announce that five (5) $700.00 awards will be available this year. This competition is open to all UIC faculty and staff. Proposals may include international travel. For additional information, please contact the Office of International Affairs at oia@uic.edu or (312) 996-5455.
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