Academic Year 2007-2008 Event Summary

International Relations Alumni Barbeque, June 27, 2007
The first of its kind, this was a fun and informal evening of networking and intellectual stimulation for former IR majors and those who work in the field of international relations in Washington D.C. State Department Deputy Spokesman (and double Jumbo) Tom Casey offered brief remarks on the status of hot international issues and fielded many engaging questions from attendees. Current Tufts undergraduates interning for the summer in D.C. were also present and took advantage of the great networking opportunity.

Orientation Event, September 3, 2007
Hosted by the IR Director, this information session informed incoming freshmen on the specifics of the IR major and the many advantages of one of the best and most popular programs at Tufts.

Meet the Mentors, October 31, 2007
Informal event for prospective majors to meet students from the IR mentors program and ask a variety of questions about the program including study abroad, advisors, courses, etc.

Anne E. Borghesani Symposium, November 5, 2007
Former Borghesani Prize winners shared their experiences from their research and travels abroad. Not only was this a great opportunity for sophomores and juniors to learn how they could benefit from the support of a Borghesani Scholarship, but also students enjoyed cultural foods from the previous winners' locales.

The UN and Global Active Citizenship: A First-Hand View, November 13, 2007
A panel of Fletcher students, who had previously worked for the United Nations, spoke candidly about their experiences, the relevance of the UN today, and how they found their position at the UN. In addition, they gave excellent career advice to students interested in working for the UN.

A Debate on Global Active Citizenship, November 13, 2007
Professor Robert Devigne, Department Chair of the Political Science Program, and Sherman Teichman, Director of the Institute for Global Leadership, debated the question, "Should global active citizenship be an integral part of higher education at Tufts?" Students, faculty, and members of the Tufts administration also participated in this lively evening. The event was very well attended by the entire Tufts community and provoked lasting debate through the school year.

Latin America Colloquium- A New Reality: Leftward Shift of Latin America, December 7, 2007
This event featured an academic discussion by Tufts and area university Latin America scholars on the leftward shift in Latin American politics. It was an opportunity to create an intellectual discussion about the roots of such a shift, greater understanding of the current climate, and its tremendous implications in Latin America.

Issue as Muse:  A Night of IR Artistic Inspiration, February 2, 2008
The first annual Issue as Muse event was a spectacular evening of student performances that bridged the arts and academia. This special multicultural evening was based on a challenge to some of the most creative and dynamic groups on campus to use their incredible passions and talents to design performances inspired by global issues of their choosing.
Students showcased their talents in song, dance, mime, acting, and poetry; which were prefaced by a reading of the international issue that inspired them.

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Fletcher Networking Night, February 5, 2008
Undergraduate students interested in careers in the broad field of international affairs had the opportunity to speak with Fletcher Graduates about job searching, internships, and career development strategies. An evening of informal conversations and networking, bridged the International Relations Program and the Fletcher School.

Majors Week Event, February 25, 2008
This information session informed prospective majors on the specifics of the IR major and the many advantages of one of the best and most popular programs at Tufts.

Career Panel Night, March 5, 2008
Co-sponsored by the Program in International Relations and Tufts Career Services, this event featured a panel of alumni discussing their experiences in the field of international affairs.

The United States and the Middle East: What Comes Next after Iraq? A Student Colloquium, March 29, 2008
This event featured two consecutive panels that addressed current international and domestic issues facing the Middle East. As a follow up to the Fares Center Conference on March 27-28th, Tufts students shared their insights on the conference topics and discussed issues from their own related research.

Thesis Exchange Celebration, April 23, 2008
After monthly support meetings run by Prof. Howard Malchow of History, this event celebrated this year's senior honors theses students from History, International Relations, and Political Science. They gave brief presentations on their interesting work and it was a good opportunity for potential thesis writers to talk with these experienced students.

IR Honor Society Induction Ceremony, April 23, 2008
The annual induction ceremony for Sigma Iota Rho, the National Honor Society for International Relations, featured Professor Jeff Taliaferro as this year's recipient of the Sigma Iota Rho Distinguished Professor Award and keynote speaker.

Live Jumbo Aid, April 24, 2008
This human rights fair was a collaboration of the IR Director's Leadership Council, Pangea, and several other student organizations. The event included informational booths and interactive activities, speakers, food, and performances.

Tufts Program in International Relations 30^th Anniversary Reception, April 25, 2008
A celebratory evening for students, faculty, and friends of the program to look back on three decades of IR history at Tufts and celebrate the community we have built.

IR Coffeehouse
Every other week, students gathered in an informal setting to meet and network with fellow students of IR, share what they know, and learn from each other. It was an opportunity to strengthen the IR community, to ask questions or voice concerns about the IR program, and to have good conversation about world affairs.

Diplomat-in-Residence Events
This series of events featured discussions with and presentations by Deborah Graze, U.S. Department of State Diplomat-in-Residence at Tufts University.  Topics discussed included, but were not limited to, internships, career tracks and specialties within the Foreign Service, and myths and misperceptions about working in the Foreign Service.

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