Stop by the CIMBA office this Thursday to grab a coffee and meet with staff about studying abroad in Northern Italy! Staff will be on hand Thursday, 3/30 from 12:30-1:30 in the CIMBA office (C300, just around the corner from the BizHub). You can also set up a meeting with program alumni Brooke and Cael at a time that works for you by clicking on their links. Applications for CIMBA are open for next year’s fall and spring semesters. Learn more about the program here.
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CIMBA Summer Open House
Join the Event Management Certificate team for an evening of cookie decorating, pizza, and information about two upcoming CIMBA summer courses: Social Media Marketing, and Public Relations & Experiential Events. Drop in anytime tonight between 5 and 6:30 to the Brownell Board Room in AJB to learn more and meet other interested students! CIMBA staff will also be on hand to answer general questions about the program.
CIMBA Open House
Join CIMBA on Monday, September 19th from 4-5pm in W401 PBB to talk with alumni, staff, and academic advisors to learn more about the CIMBA program. Chat with us over pizza and visit stations to discuss finances, travel, and academics. This is a great opportunity to get any questions you might have answered and enjoy some free food!
Spots are limited – please RSVP with the link below! We look forward to seeing you there.
https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cuUp2YARe8rIQcK
You can also explore our website in the meantime for additional information.: https://cimbaitaly.com/study-abroad/
CIMBA Study Abroad Info Session
This Thursday, CIMBA is hosting a small informational session all about spending the fall semester in Italy! Fall is a unique and rewarding time to go abroad – the CIMBA semester starts later than Iowa, meaning students can go from kickoff at Kinnick to experiencing cultural events like Oktoberfest and fall markets with fewer tourists and better weather. The session is this Thursday from 12-12:30 in C106. Seats are limited, so please RSVP here. If you are not able to make it, or want to learn more about other CIMBA program options like spring and summer, please visit discover.cimbaitaly.com or email cimba-italy@uiowa.edu. We’ll also have a table at Tippie Fest Thursday afternoon – come see us!
CIMBA Italy applications for fall and next spring are open!
CIMBA Italy applications for fall and next spring are open! Join Tippie student and CIMBA alumna Katie via Zoom every week on Wednesday at 11am for a 30 minute info session where she will share her experiences as well as answer any questions you may have. This is open to any student intrigued by study abroad in Italy. Can’t make a session? Reach out to cimba-italy@uiowa.edu to set up your own one-on-one session. Ci vediamo dopo! Zoom link here.
Celebrate Venetian Carnevale!
Join CIMBA to kick off Carnevale in Tippie with gondola and Venetian mask decorating and snacks! Stop by the West Galleria this Wednesday from 10-12 to chat with CIMBA alumni and staff about study abroad options while doing some de-stress decorating. 
$500 Off CIMBA Fall!
CIMBA is offering an automatic $500 tuition reduction for fall 2022 study abroad applicants in addition to our other scholarship opportunities. If you are interested in learning more about study abroad in Italy with CIMBA (for Iowa credit!), call or text 319-335-0920, or email cimba-italy@uiowa.edu.
CIMBA International Education Week Events
Italian Culture Event
Tuesday, November 16 | 4 PM | Zoom
Together with the Italian Department, CIMBA is hosting an Italian Culture event – open to all! Learn some facts, customs, and misconceptions people have about Italy. What do certain hand gestures mean? Why can’t you order a “pepperoni” pizza in Italy? When can you drink cappuccinos in any given day? Come learn! At the end, we will hold a Q&A session so you can ask some questions about studying and living in Italy. Please RSVP for this event.
FALL in Love with Italy
Wednesday, November 17 | 2 PM | Zoom
Can you imagine being in beautiful Italia in the fall? Mellow autumn weather, fewer tourists, and festivals galore! Join this session to learn why fall is our favorite time of year to study abroad. It’s not for everyone, but it might be perfect for you. At the end of this event, we will be doing a live raffle so some lucky winners can score a $500 scholarship award to use towards any upcoming CIMBA fall semesters! Register now!
CIMBA Info Session Wednesday
Interested in studying abroad with CIMBA in Italy? Join us this Wednesday from 3:30-4 for a virtual info session! Click here for Zoom link.
Study in Italy Next Spring!
CIMBA’s spring 2022 applications are now open! Study and live in the beautiful Veneto region while taking Tippie classes and staying on track to graduate. Our program offers financial aid, leadership and personal development courses, and plenty of time to explore Europe. Want to learn more? Visit us at http://cimbaitaly.com/studyabroad/ any time!
Norman J. Kallaus Scholarship Winner Announced
Tippie marketing major Anna Vonderhaar has won the Norman J. Kallaus Spring 2021 scholarship. This award, established in 2020, is named in honor of Dr. Kallaus, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship. Dr. Kallaus was an advocate for strong communication skills in Tippie students and spent his career pursuing that priority. BCaP students who display exemplary communication skills are invited by their instructors to apply for this scholarship each fall and spring. This semester, the contestants each submitted a 90 second “elevator pitch” to a company of their choice. The Frank Center congratulates Anna on receiving this prestigious award.
CIMBA Italy: Applications Now Open!
CIMBA Italy is now accepting applications for study abroad, with an automatic $500 “Wanderlust Grant” going to every student who applies for fall. Spring applications are also open! Learn more, and apply, at http://cimbaitaly.com/studyabroad/.
The Frank Center is Hiring!
The Frank Center is looking for tutors for the 2021-22 academic year! Connect with your peers, build valuable leadership skills, and use your enthusiasm for polished, professional communication to help others succeed. Applicants must have completed or currently be enrolled in Business Communication and Protocol with a grade of B+ or better, work well in both individual and team settings, and be available to tutor five hours a week while classes are in session. For more information, please contact Mel Kassel (melanie-kassel@uiowa.edu) and Joelle Petersen (joelle-petersen@uiowa.edu).
CIMBA Virtual Study Abroad: Info Sessions Coming Up!
CIMBA Italy announces a new virtual study abroad course this summer: IS:3550, Energy and Sustainability in Italy and the EU. This course fulfills the Int’l & Global Issues Gen E
d requirement and the study abroad section for RISE. It also counts toward the Sustainability Certificate. Learn more at our website, and be sure to attend an info session!
Info Sessions:
Wednesday and Friday, 3/10 and 3/12
12:30-1:30pm
Zoom Link: https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/96608690864?pwd=MHhwSUpGSHNtREhydXFEYWFLaTEzUT09
Drop in to Cafe CIMBA!
Cafe CIMBA is a virtual weekly opportunity for students to chat individually with CIMBA staff and ambassadors. We’re happy to walk you through program options, academics, and what study abroad in Italy
looks like amidst COVID-19. 3-5pm every Wednesday. Drop in and stay for as little or as long as you like! Zoom Link: https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/99249858247
The Frank Center is Hiring Tutors
The Frank Center is looking for tutors for the 2021-22 academic year! Connect with your peers, build valuable leadership skills, and use your enthusiasm for polished, professional communication to help others succeed. Applicants must have completed or currently be enrolled in Business Communication and Protocol with a grade of B+ or better, work well in both individual and team settings, and be available to tutor five hours a week while classes are in session. For more information, please contact Mel Kassel (melanie-kassel@uiowa.edu) and Joelle Petersen (joelle-petersen@uiowa.edu).
Italian Carnevale with CIMBA
Join CIMBA for a trip to Venice for Carnevale! We’ll learn about the history of this unique cultural event and have time for discussion of CIMBA’s study abroad opportunities in Northern Italy. The event will take place Friday, February 12th from 12pm to 12:30. Please RSVP to joelle-petersen@uiowa.edu. We look forward to seeing you there!
Frank Center Now Open for Tutoring
The Frank Center is now Open for Tutoring!
Students can work on writing, presentation, and visual design assignments, and they can make an appointment by going to tippie.mywconline.com.
