EVENTS
Spring Picnic
Friday, April 27
Alumni House
4:45 PM
Lecture with Ahmed Samatar
Harmon Room - Library
Tuesday, April 24
7:00 PM
The Somali Catastrophe: Reflections on a Recent Journey to Mogadishu
Somalia has now a reputation of being among the world's most wretched countries and its capital as the most dangerous city. Yet, the dominant explanations continue to at once recycle versions of "tribalism" as the causal factor and practitioners proffer remedies that reinforce the very sources of the condition. This lecture will: (a) give a glimpse of what has become of Mogadishu after a recent visit, and (b) offer an alternative perspective as well as policy recommendations.
International Studies Information Session
The I.S. Major 101
Tuesday, February 7th
11:45-1:00
Carnegie 404
Are You Interested in Majoring in International Studies?
A general-information lunchtime presentation and Q&A. The I.S. major in context. Options and combinations. Structure and outcomes. How to declare. Your questions answered. Fine for first-years, and perfect for sophomores still debating which major(s) to declare.
Study Abroad 101 for I.S. Sophomores
Thursday, February 9th
11:45-1:00
Carnegie 404
I.S. Perspectives on Study Abroad Choice
General views of I.S. on study abroad program selection. Geography, language immersion, direct enrollment, internship programs, independent study options, and semester choice. Study abroad
and the I.S. major plan. Your questions answered. For I.S.
sophomores making or finalizing study abroad program choices.
The I.S. Major 202: Major-Plan Workshop For Those Declaring
Thursday, February 16th
11:45-1:00
Carnegie 404
Completing Your I.S. Major Plan
Fitting I.S. with other majors, minors, and concentrations. The disciplinary focus explained. Where study abroad counts. Your questions answered. Bring your laptop and notes! I.S. faculty
and the chair will be there for guidance and, if appropriate, to sign forms.
Study Abroad 202 for I.S. Sophomores: Sig-fest! 
Tuesday, February 21st
11:30-1:10
Carnegie 404
Completing Your Mac I.C. Study Abroad Application
Study abroad, your I.S. major plan, and your Mac I.C. study abroad application. The “will count,” “may count,” and “will not count” lists.
Your questions answered.
Bring your paperwork.
I.S. chair David Moore, along with Julie Dolan (PoliSci), James Dawes (Human Rights, English) and possibly more will sign Mac I.C. study abroad forms for those who are ready. --- The sig-fest is not meant to be a deep intellectual engagement or one-on-one advising session.
In honor of World AIDS Day
Filmmaker, Jonathan Smith
Tuesday, November 29th
JBD Lecture Hall, Campus Center
7:30-9:30 PM
(cookies served)
"They go to die" - a documentary film-in-progress by Jonathan Smith
A powerful film about the human rights abuses, unethical hiring/firing practices, and social stigma surrounding TB and HIV/AIDS among workers in the mines in South Africa.
Jonathan has not yet completed the film and is seeking input from audiences so that he can shape the final documentary. He will show the film in segments, to allow for the audience discussion between clips.
Learn more about the film and the Director at: http://theygotodie.com/
Sponsored by International Studies, Community and Global Health, Media & Cultural Studies,
African Studies, Human Rights and Humanitarianism, and student organizations FaceAIDS and Afirka!
Conversation on Work at an NGO in Nigeria
Tuesday, October 25th
Carnegie 404
11:30 am
(pizza served)
Join us for an informal lunch gathering with Ernest Onukogu of the S.E. Onukogu
The S.E. Onukogu Foundation is a non-profit organization established to provide self empowerement to people in need. Their principal aim is to provide people in rural Nigeria with access to free medical care and basic skills training through a comprehensive approach to poverty. Their mission can be broadly divided into the following categories: 1) Medical, 2) Literacy and, 3) Skills Training.
International Studies Information Session
Tuesday, October 4th
Carnegie 404
11:45-1:00
(pizza served)
-or -
Thursday, October 6th
Carnegie 404
4:30-5:30
(refreshments)
With the fall semester underway, many students are thinking about various majors, minors, and concentrations, and about how it all might connect to study abroad. Many students may even be ready to declare a major now.
To support your thoughts and actions on these issues, we invite you to join us for two separate (and identical) information sessions. The core topics covered will be
- about International Studies / life in I.S.
- study abroad and the I.S. major
- life after I.S., and
- how and when to declare an I.S. major
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES PICNIC
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Marvin Plaza - near Library
4:30-6:30 PM
All I.S. majors are warmly invited to join faculty and staff at our annual department picnic for delicious food and great conversation.
(Rain location will be Carnegie 404)
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