impact

Oct. 28, 2016

Want a job after graduation that makes a difference? Interested in social change, activism or public policy? Then Impact is the job for you. Spend two years working on campaigns to get to 100% renewable energy, protect our drinking water, and get big money out of politics. Educate and engage...

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October 26th: Regional Summit on Refugee Issues

Oct. 7, 2016

This event is in response to a call to action from the UN Global Compact to UN PRME Chapter Schools. The summit will take place on October 26th , with multiple panels and speakers throughout the day and a networking session in the evening. As one of the first business...

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The Game of Hurling and Other Adventures in Ireland

Oct. 6, 2016

In summer 2016, Kaitlin Masar (‘18) studied abroad with the University College Dublin Internship Program in Ireland after receiving a Global Grant from IAFS. She shared the following updates: June 2016 My first week in Dublin consisted of six hours of class each day, and I started my Human Resources...

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Two IAFS Students Find Success with Internships on Capitol Hill, D.C.

Oct. 5, 2016

Senator Bennet and Macarena This past summer, Melpomene Vasiliou (’17) and Macarena Villagomez-Tapia (’17) both experienced life in Washington D.C., interning in the Office of Senator Michael Bennet . The two IAFS majors were immersed in a robust and fast-paced work environment, and each found her own personal and professional...

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Zach Livingston: IAFS Alum Inspired by Global Climate and Energy

Oct. 5, 2016

As a professional working in the energy industry, Zach Livingston (‘10) is interested in all things related to solar power technology and the future of global energy. The constant search for innovative and cleaner energy sources is the driving force for him and his colleagues at Locus Energy , a...

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Bordeaux Global Seminar (IAFS 3500)

Sept. 23, 2016

Bordeaux, France Summer Global Seminar Program's Official Website Spend 2 weeks in June this summer studying France-American relations in Bordeaux, France! This three credit IAFS course is taught by CU Professor and Int'l Affairs Director, Tom Zeiler. Study in beautiful Bordeaux through lectures, guest speakers, and excursions around Bordeaux. There...

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Two IAFS Alums Selected for 2016-17 Fulbright Grants

July 13, 2016

Among CU Â鶹ӰԺ recipients, we give a special congratulations to Benjamin Louie (IAFS, RUSS '16) for receiving a 2016-17 CU Â鶹ӰԺ Fulbright to Russia, and Ellysse Dick (IAFS '16) selected as an alternate candidate for a Fulbright to the United Kingdom. Five students, one alternate tapped for Fulbright With interests...

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CU-Â鶹ӰԺ Summer '16 IAFS 3500 Students Visit the US Consulate in Bordeaux, France

June 16, 2016

For the students on a summer two-week IAFS Global Seminar in Bordeaux, France, a highlight is visiting the US Consulate! Below is a picture of the 2016 group at the US Consulate's office with US Consul Toby Wolf. The Global Seminar—led by Professor Tom Zeiler, Director of International Affairs—allows students...

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Alum Spotlight: Global Economics and the Wizard of Oz

May 23, 2016

When Charlie Neiman (’09) graduated from CU-Â鶹ӰԺ, he didn’t predict that he’d soon be the Director of Sales for one of the fastest growing learning technology providers in the world. In fact, when he came to the university, he had no idea at all that he’d study International Affairs and...

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Learning to Understand Egypt: Trading Textbooks for Historic Tours

May 20, 2016

Erin Neale (’17) was fascinated with her classes about the Middle East, and she knew it was only a matter of time before she studied abroad in the region. After being accepted into the Arabic Language Institute American University in Cairo, Egypt program and receiving a Global Grant from IAFS,...

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