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Building partnerships at every level in Thailand

Posted October 11, 2018 by rewood

The macro and the micro of international partnerships Today brought conversations reflecting the many levels at which international partnerships in higher education work. On the “micro” level, we have faculty-to-faculty discussions where we identify research synergies and student exchange opportunities, among other possibilities. We also work at a “macro” level, establishing relationships with national ministries… Read more »

IUPUI builds on long & productive history of partnership in Thailand

Posted September 27, 2018 by rewood

In a little more than a week, IUPUI Chancellor Nasser H. Paydar will be leading a delegation of campus leaders to build on our longstanding collaborations with Thai universities and other educational and research partners. This will be the first international trip to occur during IUPUI’s 50th Anniversary year, so it is particularly auspicious as a milestone,…

Becky Wood currently serves as director of communications for the Office of the Chancellor, managing internal and external relations for the Chancellor Paydar. She brings over a decade of experience in higher education communication to her role as well as 14 years teaching literature and composition at the college level.

An alum of Wichita State (Go Shocks!) with her doctorate from Indiana University, Wood has written for IU President Michael McRobbie, worked on strategic communication at the University of Chicago, and served as director of communications for the IU Libraries.

In addition, she is a working visual artist with a special interest in handmade books, watercolors, and custom-made floorcloths. Check out her art on Twitter.