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Established
  
1991

Dean
  
Dr. David Sammons

Phone
  
+1 352-392-5323

Founded
  
1991

University of Florida International Center

Location
  
Gainesville, Florida, USA

Website
  
http://www.ufic.ufl.edu/

Address
  
University of Florida, Hub, 1765 Stadium Rd, Gainesville, FL 32603, USA

Hours
  
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The University of Florida International Center (UFIC) is the University of Florida's research and educational center for international affairs and cultural studies.

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The UFIC was created in 1991, with the mission of enhancing the educational experience and environment of UF's students, faculty and staff by promoting a global perspective. The center is currently headed by the Dean David J. Sammons.

Duties

  • To assist faculty members who are doing research abroad.
  • To give out awards to faculty members who internationalize their courses.
  • To find outlets for students to pursue study abroad opportunities.
  • Bringing in important international leaders to discuss their point of view.
  • Provide services to University of Florida students who are studying over-seas.

    • Alec Courtelis Award

  • Every year the Alec Courtelis Award is given out at the International Student Academics Awards Ceremony. Students are chosen based on academic excellence and outstanding contributions to the university. A plaque inscribed with the names of the award recipients is located in the University of Florida International Center at The Hub.

    • References

    University of Florida International Center Wikipedia
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