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From Grad Student to Campus Leader: ISSS Director Reflects on 30 Years at UMN
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Barbara Kappler, assistant vice provost of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), will be stepping down from her role in May. She has been a vital part of ISSS for more than 30 years, and a driving force for intercultural initiatives across campus.
Student group advocates for international students with disabilities
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Lavanya Radhakrishnan has personally seen individuals close to her struggle to navigate the world around them due to their disabilities.
International faculty, diverse perspectives
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Four international faculty members share how their lived experiences have shaped their research, teaching, and cultural perspectives.
Four students awarded Colonial Dames of America scholarship
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Dina Manandhar, Adhora Madhuri, Oforiwaa Pee Agyei-Boakye, and Swapnil Puranik shared about their plans to use their University of Minnesota education to support their home communities.
Celebrating 10 years of cross-cultural friendships
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The Students Crossing Borders living learning community brought together students from all over the world to live together, sharing their cultures and forming lifelong friendships. Alumni of the program recently gathered for a reunion weekend to celebrate 10 years since they met in Middlebrook Hall.
