Spring semester is here! 🤩
We welcomed our students and faculty back to campus by asking them what classes they are looking forward to this semester!
Chair of the Department of Global Inquiry and Professor Patrick Thaddeus Jackson shares what he thinks makes SIS a special place for students and scholars of many interests.
Happy New Year, SIS community! 🎉
As we look back upon 2024 and the prominent moments of this year, we are thankful for another fruitful year for the SIS community. We wish you warmth, hope, and connection in your days ahead!
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Happy Holidays from all of us at the School of International Service!
Mexico made history when it elected its first female president in June, Claudia Sheinbaum. What could the future of Mexico’s democracy look like under Sheinbaum’s presidency? Ambassador Earl Anthony Wayne provides analysis here: https://bit.ly/4eA18EN
Today is the first day of a new semester at American University! In honor of classes starting, we asked a few of our Golden Eagles to share their advice for current SIS students 🦅
It was wonderful to celebrate the SIS Class of 1974 last week during the Golden Eagles Reunion! ⭐
What is fetal personhood? How does the concept impact reproductive rights? SPA professor Jessica Waters answers these questions and more in the latest Big World episode. https://bit.ly/4cu3HY0
In recognition of International Day of #WomenInDiplomacy, SIS professor and Amb. (retired) Piper Campbell reflects on her 30 years as a diplomat and discusses the important role women play in advancing international relations.
If someone wants to form stronger cross-cultural relationships, where should they start? SIS faculty member Melissa Hahn offers her tips in this new episode of Big World. Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts. https://bit.ly/4e2CGfd
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What can we learn about imperialism and autocracy from Star Wars? SIS professor Patrick Thaddeus Jackson explains the real-world parallels to the Star Wars Empire in the latest Big World episode. https://buff.ly/4behvEK
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What does healing look like after a genocide? SIS professor Claudine Kuradusenge-McLeod discusses her work in trauma healing in this new episode of Big World, marking the 30th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide. https://buff.ly/4adTjlK
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The Woman, Life, Freedom protests in Iran sparked a worldwide outcry for change inside Iran. Listen to the latest episode of Big World to understand the impact the protests had inside and outside of Iran. https://bit.ly/3P21I3j