Speakers do not charge fees, unless otherwise noted. Upon request, we will provide background information to introduce the speaker. When the topic or event warrants, the Office of University Marketing and Public Relations will send a news release to media serving your area. Organizations looking to identify an individual's ability to adapt to new cultures can use this workshop to help determine how the individual will respond in different cultural situations. Differing ideas about politeness and communication can cause misunderstanding between members of different cultures.
Presentation also includes ideas for more successful communication.
Cultural adjustment for international students, immigrants and refugees. Cultural adjustment for professionals traveling or working abroad. Ways to improve intercultural communication in academic settings will be outlined. The presentation will consider this issue in the context of immigrants in Iowa. Issues facing International students at UNI and the area.