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Read about John O'Loughlin's recently published study from the journal Political Geography. Photo Credit: CC photo via Wikimedia Commons

Are you thinking about what to do after graduation? Does the idea of living and volunteering abroad excite you? Consider joining the Peace Corps! Serving in the Peace Corps is a great way to immerse yourself in a new culture, learn a new language, and make a lasting impact. If...

Scott Renner ( International Affairs '86, Law '93) joined the U.S. Department of State in 1997 and he currently serves as the Consul General at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City. His overseas postings include: Lagos, Nigeria; Santiago, Chile; Mexico City, Mexico; Warsaw, Poland; Bogota, Colombia; and Toronto, Canada. Scott...

Thinking about studying abroad? Check out the French Connections in Bordeaux Global Seminar! French Connections is a Global Seminar course taught in Bordeaux, France, by Professor Tom Zeiler next June. On this program, students will: Learn from French professors about the pressing issues and current events affecting one of Europe’s...

Interested in writing an honors thesis? Grab a slice of pizza and hear current thesis students present their research and reflect on the thesis writing process, followed by a Q&A session. If you've attended our symposium before, join us again to hear from new speakers! Thursday, November 30, 2023 Humanities...

Join the Program in Jewish Studies and their co-sponsors for a program on Wednesday, November 29th from 5pm-6:30pm in UMC 382-384 to continue the discussions about the latest, unprecedented round of the decades-long conflict that began with the October 7 Hamas terror attacks. What started as a panel discussion at...

We are excited to announce the opening of applications for the IAFS Mentorship Program for the Spring 2024 semester! If you’re a junior or senior, the mentorship program offers a unique opportunity to connect with accomplished alumni in international affairs and gain invaluable guidance and networking opportunities IAFS aims to...

Check out the Essay Contest! Located in Norlin Library's Underground West Gallery on the first floor, the exhibit Waging Peace in Vietnam: U.S. Soldiers and Veterans Who Opposed the War is available for viewing. As part of the exhibit events, an essay contest is being hosted that requires students to...

Join the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) for an introductory webinar on best practices when applying for graduate school on Wednesday, November 8 from 12-1pm MST. Registration required for this free event. In this monthly series, APSIA’s International Admissions and Operations Manager will answer questions about: Selecting...

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