Book Launch Event for Prof.Kadivar
- Join the ISP to celebrate the launch of Prof.Kadivar's new book, Popular Politics and the Path to Durable Democracy (Princeton 2022), on December 7th at 5:30pm (Schiller 107). The event will feature a conversation about his book and will be followed by a reception with food and drink. RSVP here and find more details below.
Upcoming Alumni Career Conversations
When: Wed, Nov. 30, 11am - 12pm
Where: Zoom (link); RSVP appreciated
What: An informal discussion about law school and careers in law, featuring IS alumni working at big law firms and currently in law school.
- Careers in Defense and Security
When: Mon, Dec. 5, 6-7pm
Where: Zoom (link to come on Monday); RSVP appreciated
What: IS alumna Lauren Gray will discuss her career path from BC to the Fletcher School to her current work with the State Department and in the defense & security section of Guidehouse.
Name the Newsletter
- Help us name the newsletter! Now that we've redesigned the newsletter, we want to revamp it with a new name. Fill out this google form to vote for your favorite option or suggest an original.
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Antonia Rijo
The Arrupe Program Experience
"Arrupe is an experience of transformation. It is a program which challenges you to grow, act, and think with intention for others and yourself. From the people you meet and the discussions you have, Arrupe brings you intimately close to the understanding that from every one act— from every declaration of war, every treaty signed, every speech made— there are hundreds of thousands of stories and experiences born. Hearing some of these stories and knowing some of these experiences can change the way you see your world, your country, your community, and yourself. Arrupe is an invitation. A beginning. An embrace. For growth, for love, for challenge, for transformation."
Read the rest of Antonia's essay here. Find more information about the Arrupe program here.
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Submit your postcard (abroad or on-campus) or student voice (reflections) here! See past examples here.
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The Global Engagement Portal is an immersive, high-definition internet video connection that joins two small rooms across the world to provide a sense of spatial continuity, allowing participants to engage with one another naturally, at real-life size, making eye contact. BC's portal is housed in a climate-controlled shipping container at the edge of O'Neil Plaza.
The portal will be on campus this week and next, so be on the lookout for open, drop-in hours!
Open Hours:
- Thursday (12/1) 10-11am: Johannesburg
- Friday (12/2) 1-2pm: Mexico City
- Friday (12/2) 4-5pm: Barbados
Contact Laura Bianchi (bianchil@bc.edu) with any questions.
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Alumni Career Conversation: Law
- When: November 30, 11am - 12pm
- Where: Zoom
Join us on zoom on November 30th from 11am to 12pm for an informal discussion about law school and careers in law. You will hear from International Studies alumni about their careers in law, the law school application process/test prep, and their best advice for current students. The conversation will also be open to questions from students. This panel will highlight alumni who work at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, Latham & Watkins LLP, and a current JD candidate at the NYU School of Law. Please RSVP here.
The Women's Network: Law School and Career Panel
- When: November 30, 7pm
- Where: 245 Beacon St, Room 501 and Zoom
Join TWN for a panel focused on choosing law, law school applications, law school, and next career steps in law! We will be joined by a former law school admissions director, an IS grad and environmental lawyer, a corporate lawyer, and two BC law students. Join in person or on zoom here! RSVP here.
Peace Corps and Banyan Impact Fellowship Information Session
- When: December 1, 6:30pm
- Where: Schiller 501
Hear from Peace Corps recruiter Michael Black and Björn Technau of American India Foundation about post-grad service opportunities. RSVP here.
Alumni Career Conversation: Defense and Security
- When: December 5, 6-7pm
- Where: Zoom
You will hear from Boston College alumna Lauren Gray during this informal discussion. At Boston College, Lauren majored in history and minored in international studies. She then earned a master's degree from the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy. Today, Lauren works for Guidehouse's defense and security segment, and she is currently working on a project for the State Department focusing on foreign assistance. Lauren will share about her career in defense and security and then open the conversation to questions from students. RSVP here.
Book Launch for Prof.Kadivar: Book Talk and Reception
- When: December 7, 5:30pm
- Where: Schiller/245 Beacon St 107
Join the Sociology and IS departments to celebrate the launch of Prof.Kadivar's new book, Popular Politics and the Path to Durable Democracy (Princeton 2022). The book examines the conditions leading to the success or failure of democratization, shedding vital new light on how prodemocracy mobilization affects the fate of new democracies. The event will feature a conversation with Prof.Kadivar about his book and will be followed by a reception with food & drink. RSVP here.
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Beyond the IS Program
Jobs, Internships, and Fellowships
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Endeavor 2023
- Endeavor is a free three-day career exploration program over winter break that will empower you to take control of your career journey. Through reflective exercises, conversations with alumni mentors, and career treks at organizations in the Greater Boston area, you will explore the fit of a few career options and leave knowing at least one career field you are interested in further exploring. They are offering $250 mini-scholarships to students with high financial need in order to offset the lost wages from days not working while attending the program. Register early to ensure your spot! Learn more here.
Forest Foundation Spring Social Service Jobs
- Apply today to be considered for a ten-week, paid, spring service job for undergraduates at Greater Boston nonprofits. Students passionate about mission-driven nonprofit work can apply for funding and assistance in finding an internship at a local nonprofit. Application opens 11/15/22; deadline 12/31/22. Find more information here.
Eagle Intern Fellowship
- Fund your unpaid school year internship with the Eagle Intern Fellowship! This is a competitive funding opportunity designed for students with demonstrated financial need. Please be advised the school year has a final deadline of January 31st at 11:59 pm or while funds last! If you would like to fill out an interest form, please click here, and for more general information, please click here.
Massachusetts House of Representatives Internship Opportunity
- Representative Michael Day is looking to take on several college interns. Legislative interns will have an opportunity to work on a variety of policy areas such as environmental protection, housing, prison reform, gun safety, and reproductive rights. Representative Day would be happy to support class credit for the internship if that is an available option. (1 credit internship available to IS majors) The timeline and number of hours per week are flexible and can be worked out based on the intern's availability. The office is looking to have a Legislative Intern for at least 10 hours per week, and would ideally like them to begin at the end of November 2022 and have them throughout the 2023 Spring semester. Anyone interested in applying should email Talia.Quinn@mahouse with a resume, cover letter, and writing sample.
Don't Forget these core resources for career and internship opportunities:
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ERIP students gathered (with pizza!) for a movie night of "Eye in the Sky". Credit: Izzy Jones '23
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Submit your postcard (abroad or on-campus) or student voice (reflections) here! See past examples here.
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Peer Advising Walk-In Hours
The Peer Advisors will be available for walk-in advising in the IS office (Connolly House, Room 202) during the following times:
Monday: 9am - 12pm, 4-5pm
Tuesday: 9 - 10am, 1-5pm
Wednesday: 9 - 11:30am, 3:00 - 4:30pm
Thursday: 1:30 - 3:30pm
Friday: 9am - 12pm
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