International Relations Society

04/19/2022

We asked members of the International Relations community a question: in hindsight, what do you wish you knew before joining the IR program? Here are their responses:

We asked members of the International Relations community a question: in hindsight, what do you wish you knew before joining the IR…

04/15/2022

Statement from IRSOC Co-Presidents on 2022-2023 IRSOC Election and Referendum can be found at this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12TWj5x-3rD0M3pdrF4m-TxXUFOcKKhTAJ60YtnsMgEI/edit?usp=sharing

03/23/2022

If you are interested in joining the executive team, please fill out the google form below in its entirety by Monday, April 1st at 11:59PM. This ensures that we can put your name and candidacy statement on the official voting.utoronto.ca online voting form. Please note that only students who are presently enrolled in the IR Program (Specialist or Major) are eligible to run.

Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczZm5pD5rDGoT775ZTruntAhCCUGXZ6gv3ytClIpQXd-orzA/viewform

The campaign period will run from now until April 17th, and the voting period will run from April 18th to April 24th. No campaigning is permitted during the voting period (from April 18th to April 24th) - Candidates may direct voters to the voting.utoronto.ca website in this period but may not campaign for themselves or others.

The following executive positions are open for candidacy:
- Co-Presidents (x2)
- Vice President, Communications (x1)
- Vice President, Mentorship (x1)
- Vice President, Administration (x1)
- Vice President, Finance (x1)
- Vice President, Student Engagement (x1)

Descriptions of each position are meant to provide direction to the office-holders and the functions of the executives are likely to adapt and expand from these significantly.

03/22/2022

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Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Time: 8 p.m. EST / 6 p.m. MDT / 5 p.m. PDT

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Registration link: https://study.oztrekk.com/melbourne-law-webinar/?utm_source=StudentGroups

03/18/2022

Register through the link below for the 2nd Annual IR Student Research Conference (IRSRC) on Friday March 18th from 3:30-5:15 on Zoom! 📖

Link: https://forms.gle/QQhDs8Gq7G9ZjM7u9

The itinerary is as follows:
3:30-4:00: Welcome and Keynote Address: Dr Erin O'Halloran
4:00-5:00: Presentations in Breakout Rooms
5:00-5:15: Awards Ceremony and Thanks

A Zoom link will be sent out via email on the day of the conference. We ask that you please keep your mic muted and camera off for the duration of the event. There will be an opportunity to ask questions following each presentation.

Please direct any questions regarding the conference to [email protected], or any of the IRSOC social media accounts!

03/12/2022

The IRSOC is a launching a project called In Hindsight - an opportunity for IR students to reflect on their experiences and share their wisdom with incoming and current IR students! From tips and tricks you've learned during your time at UofT, specific courses or professors that you would recommend, or study hacks you've developed from experience, In Hindsight is an opportunity for members of the IR community to reflect on their experiences as IR students; these reflections will be made accessible to others - especially new and incoming IR students - who can use them to inform their academic decisions.

Too often, we hear about an interesting course we should’ve taken far after the opportunity passes, or stumble upon a study trick for a specific class that could’ve saved our GPA; the problem is that not everyone knows someone, and it’s difficult to succeed when you’re figuring things out alone. The IRSOC believes that IR students shouldn’t have to fall prey to knowledge gaps, and In Hindsight is a manifestation of that belief.

So... in hindsight, what do you wish you knew when you started the IR program? Let us know through this survey! https://forms.gle/hBWj5oXKQ8CSk6nW7

03/09/2022

The IRSOC is excited to invite you to our Spring Social on March 21st! Destress after midterms with us and enjoy a fun night of food and great conversation!

On the day of the event, all attendees must complete and present their UCheck self-assessment form to be allowed to attend the event. Provincial health and safety guidelines will be followed to ensure the safety and protection of all attendees!

The event will be capped at 50 attendees - all registrations beyond the 50th will be added to a waitlist and contacted if space becomes available.

Note: Unfortunately, the IRSOC will not be able to buy food/drinks for you due to budget constraints! Regardless, we hope to see you there 🙂

RSVP: https://forms.gle/UHgVditqLD1PZZbcA

Event Details:
Location: Firkin, 1075 Bay St
Date & Time: Monday, March 21st @ 7:30 pm EST

03/08/2022

Want to learn how to take your LinkedIn to the next level? Join the IRSOC in hosting Jake Hirsch-Allen, LinkedIn’s North American Workforce and Higher Education Systems Lead next Monday! Sign up here: https://forms.gle/ZE8opbFTaCvrgCV79

03/01/2022

Want to meet new people in the IR community? Looking for an opportunity to add a new line to your resume? Interested in hearing about exciting IR topics from your peers and improving your public speaking skills?

Look no further! On March 18th, IRSOC is hosting the second annual International Relations Student Research Conference (IRSRC). Submit your topic by March 4th and present for a chance to win from a prize pool worth $250. All IR majors and specialists are encouraged to apply, including those without previous experience presenting at conferences!

Submissions are also open to non-IR students from all year-groups (including first years) whose research topics are related to IR.

Please direct submissions to this Google Form: https://forms.gle/zwBWyaxBGuo3kZLc8

Presentations will be 10-12 minutes in length, with time allotted for questions after each presentation. Visuals are encouraged, but not mandatory.

Please direct any questions regarding the conference to [email protected], or any of the IRSOC social media accounts!

02/25/2022

Register through the link below for the 2nd Annual IR Student Research Conference (IRSRC) on Friday March 18th from 3:30-5:15 on Zoom! 📖

Link: https://forms.gle/QQhDs8Gq7G9ZjM7u9

The itinerary is as follows:
3:30-4:00: Welcome and Keynote Address: Dr Erin O'Halloran
4:00-5:00: Presentations in Breakout Rooms
5:00-5:15: Awards Ceremony and Thanks

A Zoom link will be sent out via email on the day of the conference. We ask that you please keep your mic muted and camera off for the duration of the event. There will be an opportunity to ask questions following each presentation.

Please direct any questions regarding the conference to [email protected], or any of the IRSOC social media accounts!

02/23/2022

Looking for a summer internship? The IR alumni association is hosting a session next Thursday for tips and tricks on how to secure your dream internship! Sign up here:

https://forms.gle/XEkRxrmHG71vK1Mx7

02/22/2022

IR Students, this is your chance to have your voice heard! If you have feedback about your experience in IR, this is a great opportunity to speak directly to the program administration and the IR Society!

The IRSOC invites all students enrolled in the International Relations program to join us as at our 2021-2022 Town Hall with Program Director Dr. Timothy Sayle. Dr. Sayle and the IRSOC Executive will be available to answer questions and take feedback from IR students.

Use the registration form below to also submit any questions, feedback, constitutional amendments and more that you would like for us to address at the Town Hall.

Register here: https://forms.gle/GbPVLnv8cg4AV4A29

Date: March 4th, 2022 at 2:00 PM on Zoom