International Visitors Bureau
The International Visitors Bureau (IVB) serves as a liaison between UCLA
faculty/administrators and international academic and professional leaders
by developing appropriate contacts. Through these contacts, IVB provides
opportunities to build intellectual exchanges and strategic international
alliances.
Established in 1966, the UCLA International Visitors Bureau (IVB) is recognized nationally as one of the oldest and most respected university-sponsored programs of its kind in the country. It schedules meetings, seminars, luncheons, and campus tours for more than 800 visitors to the UCLA campus each year. The IVB provides comprehensive programming for outstanding leaders in government, politics, education, science, labor relations, and other fields by incorporating the intellectual, cultural, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of the UCLA campus.
The staff and volunteers of the IVB coordinate appointments with appropriate members of the administration and faculty for visitors sponsored by the International Visitors Program of the United States Department of State, the International Visitors Council of Los Angeles, other universities, corporations, foundations, government agencies, and members of the Consular Corps.
UCLA increases its international visibility through the hospitality that it extends to international visitors and benefits from the professional exchanges with many of the world's economic, political, and social leaders. Since its establishment, the IVB has hosted a wealth of world renowned dignitaries, including British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, President Frederik de Klerk of South Africa, Prime Minister Joseph K. Kolfligoh of Togo, and President Rafael Callejoas of Honduras.
This form of worldwide outreach, heightened by the development of the Internet, brings UCLA's affiliation to a global scale.
Visitor News
Please enjoy these stories about international visitors to the Institute
UCLA grad returns to share experience on the ground in Afghanistan
After four years with the U.S. Foreign Service, Erin Rattazzi, BA '02, advises students to take advantage of every possible opportunity to learn more about the world and their place in it.
New Thai ambassador visits UCLA
Funding from the Royal Thai Government supports language instruction, cultural programming and travel opportunities for students.
Political will, courage and imagination needed if resolution is to be made, says ambassador
Argentina’s ambassador to the U.S. visits UCLA to discuss territorial conflict in the long disputed Falkland/Malvinas Islands
South African education advocate visits UCLA to share experiences, explore partnerships
It’s important for Americans to think of Africa and South Africa as places to learn and grow, says university leader.
Salvadoran leaders join UCLA faculty and guests to recognize 20 years of peace
In examining the current state of El Salvador, the role of past civil conflict must be considered, says First Lady Vanda Pignato.
Ambassador discusses Brazil’s growth as global power
Brazilian Ambassador to the U.S. Mauro Vieira made a stop at UCLA yesterday to speak about his country's role in the world.
Pontiff discusses future of Christianity in the Middle East
Armenian spiritual leader Aram I stops at UCLA as part of 20-day tour of Southern California
Associate Vice Chancellor Gilliam on Community Partnerships
UCLA in LA Is Discussed in Meeting with 15-member Multinational Delegation
Visitors from Haiti Explore Campaigns and Elections in the U.S.
Delegation of Haitian political figures and activists meet with Professor Thomas Schwartz
AIDS, Art and Activism: Delegation from Angola and Mozambique Visits UCLA
Journalists, musicians, actors, and TV/radio producers discuss art in the fight against AIDS with Allen Roberts, director of the Africa Studies Center
Women and the Law in Comparative Perspective
Visitors from Turkmenistan explore women and the law in the United States and Turkmenistan
Japanese Consul General Meets with UCLA Administrators & Faculty
Consul General Nomoto is briefed on Japanese Studies at UCLA
"UCLA Today" Features International Visitors Bureau
Welcoming 800 international guests annually: Visitors bureau rolls out red carpet.
Museum Officials from Eight Countries Visit Fowler Museum of Cultural History
Delegates from Middle East, Central America, Eastern Europe, Africa, and South and Southeast Asia choose UCLA for university segment of study tour of American museums.
CNES Welcomes Shirin Ebadi to UCLA
Nobel Peace Prize laureate speaks on Islam, democracy and human rights
Italian Ambassador Confers with Faculty and Administrators at UCLA
Sergio Vento, Italy's top diplomat in the U.S., meets Vice Chancellor for Research, views rare Renaissance books.