The return of an annual tradition! Local folk groups from across Utah come together to present dances and music from countries around the world. Embrace the beauty that a wide variety of cultures have to offer. Grab your family and friends and come travel the globe at the Sandy Amphitheater. For more information, visit the web site.
The Wasatch International Food Festival was formed from a community initiative to hold a food festival that would showcase the delicious ethnic foods from across the Wasatch Front. This two-day festival will be held at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center Festival Grounds and will feature local food vendors serving international fair, a specialty foods market, family fun zone, live music, a community mural project, and food demonstrations. For more information, visit the web site.
An investment management and holding company in the south of Portugal is offering fall 2016 and winter 2017 finance internships. Successful candidates will develop experience with diversified private equity investments, international capital markets, business plan analysis, and more. Finance interns will have direct exposure to and mentorship from experienced international managers, the group’s principals, and outsource professionals. The internship will take place in Lagos, Portugal, renowned for its rich history pristine beaches, and temperate weather. For additional information, please contact Jennifer Fairbanks at jennifer@battagliacapital.com or download the PDF.
Film the change you wish to see! The BYU Ballard Center has just launched the first annual Changemaker Film Competition. Both BYU students and alumni are invited to create films that highlight solutions to social problems. Participants can win up to $6,000 in cash prizes, and selected films will be shown at the annual BYU Peery Film Festival on 19–20 October 2016. For more information, visit the web site.
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals. Goldman Sachs actively seeks to recruit talented people from all academic backgrounds into our university programs and entry level positions. The summer analyst role is for candidates currently pursuing a college or university degree and is usually undertaken during the second or penultimate year of study. While your discipline or major are not important, we are looking for students with an outstanding record of academic achievement and an interest in the financial markets. Throughout the recruiting season, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply once you've found the right opportunities for you. You may submit one application in which you can indicate up to three roles of interest (any combination of division and location). For more information and to apply, visit the web site.
Build your resume. Expand your skills. Change the world with award-winning organizations. Fall internships are just around the corner! Time to take a fresh approach to internships. Let us expand your skill set and talents, build your resume, and change the world all while gaining real work experience on campus. The Ballard Center needs students like you to help organizations, such as Google, Ashoka, EngageNow Africa, and Teach for America, award-winning organizations that do good around the world. For more information and to apply for this incredible experience, visit the web site.
For over twenty years, the Utah Healthcare Corps has increased access to primary healthcare services for Utahans by reducing economic, geographic, cultural, and language barriers. As a Utah Healthcare Corps member, you will make a difference in the healthcare community by providing patients with vital health education and translation services, including facilitating health insurance enrollment. In exchange for fifty-two weeks of service, you will receive $1,500 per month of service, a $5,815 Segal Education Award upon successful completion of service, postponement of qualified student loans, and enrollment in a healthcare plan. To apply, e-mail levi@auch.org. Download the PDF for more information.
Social Innovation Projects (SIP) is an on-campus internship program run through the Ballard Center. Students gain valuable experience by working with companies who are solving problems in the world. Students will be placed on teams of five and each student will work 7–9 hours/week. Instead of pay, students receive 3 credit hours, impressive resume experience, and the opportunity to make a difference in the world. If you have questions, e-mail SIPFall2016@gmail.com or download the PDF for more information. Apply at https://goo.gl/U3APml. Please register for BUS M 491R section 1.
CAMRIS International, Inc. (a contractor for USAID) is an international development and research firm that provides innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, economical program and research management services. They have carried out programs and projects in global health, domestic health, international development and medical and other scientific research for governments, multilateral development institutions and nongovernmental, civil society and private sector organizations. The current job openings are program assistant and program analyst, but the job site is updated regularly with new opportunities. Working for a contractor is a great way to get experience in USAID and sets you up for future success. While these positions look like they may be administrative, it could be a good way to get into the agency. Applicants should apply online at www.camris.com.
Have you dreamed of working for the U.S. government but are not sure where to start? Do want to work for the Department of State, Department of Defense, the CIA, FBI, NSA, or even for Congress? Do you currently have a Top Secret security clearance? If not, you may be out of luck as all of these departments require at least a Top Secret clearance for much of their work. Fortunately, CenCore LLC has an opportunity for current and recently graduated BYU students to obtain Top Secret clearance with one of the highest level accesses available for government work, and you can get paid to do it! If this applies to you, please reach out to Taylor Bond at taylor.bond@cencorellc.com.
Children are at the heart of any political and social change, and bear the brunt of accompanying consequences, often used as tools of war and become direct targets. The aim of this course will be to familiarize the student with the international laws designed to protect children during an armed conflict, as well as to analyze the challenges, limitations, and opportunities in the implementation of these laws. It is expected that students will expand their knowledge of how to apply appropriate methods of analysis and research, including qualitative and quantitative methods, historical comparison, and textual interpretation, to raise and answer important questions in protection of children’s rights in armed conflict. Download the PDF.
Migration within the territory of today’s China has been a long-term and ongoing process, involving both Chinese and non-Chinese populations. This course treats migration in China from the nineteenth century to the present. Through reading and discussion of both primary and secondary materials, students will explore a series of issues including the definition of China and Chinese, the relationship between the state and individuals, the formation of China’s collective identities and civilian responses, foreign migrants in China, the regional imbalance of the Chinese economy, the rural and urban dichotomy in China, environmental issues, political modernization in China, and the challenges to civil rights. This course will be of interest to Asian Studies majors and International Relations majors. It will count for Asian Studies elective credit.
"Current Events, Global Financial Markets, and the World of Business" is a flexible class that works great for freshmen and sophomores who need another 0.5 to 2 credit hours in their schedule, but do not want to feel overbooked. The class meets for two hours a week and is student-driven in the topics chosen for discussion in class. Previous topics include: What really happened in the 2008 financial crisis? What effect will the presidential election have on the economy? and What roles do big banks on Wall Street actually play in society? This class is open to any and all majors, though those with a particular interest in business, international relations, economics, etc. should strongly consider it. Kim Smith is the instructor for this section. Students with questions should feel free to contact Jeff Todd at jeffreytodd@byu.edu.
The 18th annual Inquiry Conference will be held 10–11 November 2016. This conference allows students to present their research on international topics in an academic conference setting. Cash prizes will be awarded for the top papers/presentations at the Conference. See kennedy.byu.edu/inquiry/ for details or contact inquiry.byu@gmail.com with questions.
Hey FSSO! We are considering incorporating a regular simulation activity into our club's activity schedule. We would be using an exciting program designed by the Council on Foreign Relations (with the help of our own Cory Leonard) called Model Diplomacy. You can find information about it on this web site. It is based on the U.S. National Security Council (NSC), which includes the president, vice president, secretary of state, secretary of the treasury, secretary of defense, assistant to the president for national security affairs, and others. The MD program has a variety of interesting cases like Dispute in the East China Sea, Unrest in Bahrain, Drones in Pakistan, and Humanitarian Intervention in South Sudan, which come with videos, timelines, suggested readings, and more. We think this would be a great way to a) prepare for the FSOT's oral assessment, b) improve negotiation and diplomacy skills, c) learn about U.S. foreign policy in an interactive setting, and d) get to know your fellow club members. If you are interested in being a part of the simulation, fill out and submit the google doc. Frequency and timing of meetings is yet to be determined, but we will keep you updated as we move forward.
European Horizons is a growing think-tank coming from Yale University. With chapters all over the U.S. and in Europe, this think-tank provides professional opportunities and networking options for students passionate about Europe and the EU. We have recently established a chapter of this thriving think-tank here at BYU In the future, BYU European Horizons will host roundtable discussions with European political and cultural figures, where students can ask questions and discuss issues on a more personal level. We will also send chapter members to conferences where they can publish their research and network with government officials, professors, and fellow undergraduates. If you are interested in joining the BYU Chapter of European Horizons, please contact Chapter President JJ Bebel at jbebel0710@gmail.com or Membership Coordinator Gabe Davis at gabehdavis@gmail.com.
The BYU Peace and Conflict Resolution Society is an organization for students interested in peace building and conflict resolution strategies in real-world situations. Through lectures, discussions, community service, and other events, PCRS seeks to provide students with the tools and principles necessary for effective conflict transformation. You may sign up to receive future PCRS e-mails, visit the web site, or the Facebook page for more information.
During spring-summer, we are providing community events with an international connection.
Everyone’s favorite nanny takes the stage in this supercalifragilistic adventure. One of the most popular Disney movies of all time comes to life in this “practically perfect” musical! It’s an enchanting mixture of irresistible story and unforgettable song. For more information, visit the web site.
Two of Shakespeare’s most beloved characters, Beatrice and Benedick battle it out in a contest of wits—until they land in each others’ arms. This vibrant and comic celebration of romance introduces you to these famous lovers, and to a host of villains, clowns, and eccentric characters, as Shakespeare deftly explores our never ending search for perfect love. For more information, visit the web site.
A fresh, fast-paced, and funny adaptation of one of literature’s most thrilling romantic adventures: the dashing musketeers—and one plucky kid sister—swashbuckle their way through nefarious villains, international intrigue, and exotic ladies. It’s “all for one and one for all” in an action-packed update of this beloved classic. For more information, visit the web site.
Completing the three-part tale of the prince who would (or possibly wouldn’t) be king, Prince Hal has inherited the throne as King Henry V and now must quickly act to save his kingdom. His stunning St. Crispin’s Day speech includes some of Shakespeare’s greatest lines, but is it enough to rally his countrymen around their new leader? For more information, visit the web site.
When people can no longer trust their elected leader, what do they do? Do they remain loyal, or do they stab their opponents in the back? Shakespeare asked that question over 400 years ago, and it is still relevant today. Especially poignant in an election year, Julius Caesar is a dazzling masterpiece of betrayal and faithfulness, treachery and trust. For more information, visit the web site.
Explore the ascendant ideas that have informed U.S. statecraft—from the Spanish-American War to the present. Instead of presenting a familiar story of “Realism vs. Idealism,” the approach will be whether “Art vs. Science” is a more useful binary to explore when considering the ideational foundations of U.S foreign policy. David Milne is senior lecturer in modern history at the University of East Anglia in Norwich England. Download the PDF.
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