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The Beijing skyline and a statue of Sejong the Great, creator of the Korean alphabet, in Seoul.

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The impact of IU’s international family

Posted September 22, 2018 by Ryan Piurek

Saturday, the final day of this whirlwind weeklong trip to East Asia, marked the start here in China of the Mid-Autumn Festival, a harvest festival – sometimes also called the Moon Festival or Harvest Moon Festival – held on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar. The festival, which dates back to… Read more »

A promising global partnership

Posted September 22, 2018 by Ryan Piurek

Members of IU’s delegation awoke Friday morning to the finest weather we’ve had all week here in Beijing, including warm sunshine, clear skies and a delicate cool breeze that made it feel like we were back home in Indiana enjoying the first day of fall. Indeed, it would’ve been easy to take an end-of-week breather… Read more »

Making new connections, gaining greater cultural understanding and launching a landmark cultural collaboration in China

Posted September 20, 2018 by Ryan Piurek

These days, it’s nearly impossible to disentangle politics and current events from any discussion concerning China. Sure enough, recent news reports about the challenges confronting U.S.-China relations – and the overall state of global affairs – served as topics of conversation for IU delegation members during an all-day series of meetings and other activities in… Read more »

Partnerships, progress and the pursuit of international skill and understanding

Posted September 17, 2018 by Ryan Piurek

On a sunny and clear day such as today, and especially in the evening, the Seoul skyline is a truly spectacular sight. A dazzling outline of South Korea’s largest and capital city is formed by mountains, hills, skyscrapers and other modern high-rise business and apartment buildings – including the recently opened Lotte World Tower, now… Read more »

New cultural connections, educational partnerships and the expansion of IU’s engagement in East Asia

Posted September 14, 2018 by Ryan Piurek

Annyeonghaseyo! Ni hao! Hello! And welcome to the IU Goes to Korea and China blog! Beginning Monday, an Indiana University delegation, led by IU President Michael A. McRobbie and Vice President for International Affairs Hannah Buxbaum, will embark upon a weeklong trip to two nations and a region of the world where the university’s ties… Read more »

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Welcome to the IU Goes to Korea and China blog. Please visit this site regularly for stories and insights into Indiana University’s trip to two economically dynamic, culturally vibrant, and technologically advanced nations that play a major role in global affairs. Here you will find information about IU’s numerous academic ties to East Asia, where the university’s years of engagement efforts have led to educational and research partnerships, cultural exchanges, and opportunities to connect with successful IU alumni and friends abroad.

Where We’re Going

Map of the president’s trip to Korea and China
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News & photos

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Academy of Korean Studies Beijing Binglin He China China Construction Bank Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Chinese Ministry of Education Department of Chemistry East Asian Languages and Cultures Eskenazi Museum of Art Global Gateway Network Hannah Buxbaum Institute for Korean Studies IU Alumni Association IU Cinema IU is Global IU McKinney School of Law IUPUI Jacobs School of Music Kelley School of Business Korea Foundation Lee Feinstein Maurer School of Law Media School Michael A. McRobbie Michael Uslan Nankai University People's Bank of China Renmin University Ruyu Chen School of Global and International Studies School of Public and Environmental Affairs Seoul Seoul National University Seung-kyung Kim South Korea Sungkyunkwan University Tianjin Tsinghua Museum of Art Tsinghua University Tsinghua University Art Museum Yi Gang Yonsei University

On the ground

Ryan Piurek

Ryan Piurek

A veteran member of IU’s news and strategic communications team, Piurek currently serves as IU assistant vice president for public affairs and presidential communications.

A graduate of IU’s Media School, Piurek leads public affairs initiatives in support of IU’s academic programs and initiatives, including IU’s international engagement efforts, while also managing a broad range of communications activity in support of the bicentennial strategic priorities of the IU Office of the President.

Piurek is a Connecticut native who has been living in Bloomington for nearly two decades, with past experience in newspaper reporting, public relations, marketing, advertising, and copywriting.

Related Links

  • Office of the President
  • Office of the Vice President for International Affairs
  • IU Global Gateway Network
  • IU China Gateway
  • IU Worldwide
  • Office of International Partnerships
  • IU is Global Alumni Conference and Reunion
  • School of Global and International Studies
  • School of Public and Environmental Affairs
  • Robert H. McKinney School of Law
  • Eskenazi Museum of Art

IU South Korea and China connections

  • Institute for Korean Studies
  • Korean Language Program
  • Chinese Flagship Program
  • Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures
  • East Asian Studies Center
  • IU Alumni Chapter Beijing, China
  • IU Alumni Chapter, Korea

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