Drake University is delighted to be hosting six international scholars from around the world on campus this fall, the most we have hosted in more than a decade.  The international scholars are serving in various capacities, including teaching, research, and mentorship, and they bring a unique global perspective to our community.

The Office of Global Engagement is hosting a welcome reception for the international scholars in Levitt Hall on Sept. 28 from 4–6 p.m. Please come and meet the scholars, help welcome them to campus, and expand your global network.

The scholars include:

Ines Rojas
Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish and Communication & Cultural Literacy
College of Arts & Sciences and Bright College
Home Country: Venezuela

Zahir Cerkini
Fulbright Scholar
Law School
Home Country: Kosovo

Suryani Wijaya
Fulbright Scholar
College of Arts & Sciences
Home Country: Indonesia

Yajuan Jiang
Research Scholar
Law School
Home Country: China

Hua Zhang
Research Scholar
Law School
Home Country: China

Juan Del Valle Rosales
Research Scholar
College of Arts & Sciences
Home Country: Mexico

Please join us as we celebrate these scholars and their contributions to our campus community.

— Bonnie Ehler, Global Engagement