Reflections on a remarkable and inspiring week
We came. We saw. WeChat-ted. It’s hard to believe we’ve arrived at the end of this week-long, whirlwind sojourn to South Korea and China, including stops in three of the world’s largest, most technologically advanced and most economically dynamic cities. (Just when I’d finally signed up for WeChat, the popular Chinese mobile messaging app that […] Read more »
A commitment to intercultural and international understanding
It’s truly a fascinating time to be in Seoul right now. As Americans back home continue to navigate the wake of a long and contentious election, South Koreans are dealing with their own political uncertainty, with the nation’s embattled president, Park Geun-hye, facing an impeachment vote that could come as early as Friday. Indeed, Seoul […] Read more »
IU’s great global ambassadors in Korea
A mere 24 hours after arriving in Seoul, members of the Indiana University delegation were treated to one of those special, energy-filled events that — along with providing a much-needed jolt to the jet-lagged — spotlight the extraordinary strength of the university’s connections around the world. More than 300 IU international alumni made for a […] Read more »