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2008 IC Annual Symposium

Wednesday, April 9, 9 a.m. - noon, Butler Board Room

This year's annual IC Symposium launches the 40th anniversary of the IC program at AU! Bringing together leaders from the public, private, and non-profit sectors, it will assess the case for multistakeholderism in the context of complex internet governance and related ICT issues. We highly encourage you to join us for all or part of the free activities, with a continental breakfast and registration at 9 a.m. The official welcome and panel discussions will get started at 9:30 a.m., and will be capped by a concluding reception at 11:30 a.m. For more information and to RSVP, send an e-mail to icsis@american.edu

Other Upcoming Events

Remember, you can keep up with ICSF events through our Google calendar.

IC Student Research Symposium
Tuesday, April 15, 3:30 - 5 p.m.
MGC 200
Are you curious about what other students are researching for their SRPs and theses? Want to get inspiration for your own research? Shouldn't you be practicing your presentation skills for conferences and future jobs? Here's your chance to do all or some of the above by attending the annual IC Research Symposium. This is the showcase event of the year for the ICSF, as it's all about the IC students and what they're contributing to the field. Please join us to learn from other IC students and help them learn how to survive the sweaty palms and nerves that go with presenting to a (very large) audience. There will be a full buffet of food available, courtesy of the IC department.

Graduation Reception
Sunday, May 11, 1:30-3:30 p.m., SIS Lounge
Before you head over to the graduation ceremonies in Bender Arena (the SIS and SOC ceremony starts at 4:30), stop by the SIS Lounge for some food and to introduce your family to fellow IC students and professors. We're re-instituting a former IC tradition with this graduation reception in honor of the graduating students. Alumni, continuing students, and families are welcome. Please RSVP to icsf@american.edu (Subject: IC Graduation Reception) with the number of guests (including yourself) that will be attending so we know how much food to order. Hope to see you there!

Congratulations to the 2008-09 ICSF Board

Recent IC Events

The IC department had several successful events in the past month.

The annual IMI Conference was a big success with attendees enjoying keynote addresses from Sherry Mueller, President of the National Council for International Visitors and Roger Rosenthal, Executive Director of the Migrant Legal Action Program. There was also a special viewing of "Fulbright: The Man, the Mission, and the Message," presented by Harriet Mayor Fulbright, widow of the late senator and President of the J. William and Harriet Fulbright Center. Breakout sessions addressed a range of topics, from "Interest-based Negotiations and the U.S. Air Force, to "Understanding New Markets: The South Asian Diaspora," and "Managing NGOs that Promote Intercultural Relations." Thanks to the IC students who gave up the last two days of spring break to attend and help make the conference run smoothly.

Thanks, also, for the great turnout at the IC Alumni Panel in late February. Students heard from a panel of IC alumni that included Ian Larsen from the U.S. Institute of Peace, Maria Morukian from the National Multicultural Institute, Mariana Vega from the Telecommunications Management Group, and Rebecca Shakespeare from the International Broadcasting Bureau of Voice of America. Thanks to the alumni panel and to all those who attended.

Be a Presenter at the IC Student Research Symposium

In case you missed the subtle suggestion above to present your research at the IC Research Symposium, here is a direct appeal. We are still looking for students to give a simple 6 to 8 minute presentation on their SRP or thesis topic. This does not have to be anything too in-depth or complex, and you can even present your idea and initial thoughts if it isn't yet completed. The idea is just to showcase your general topic and how it contributes to the field of IC. Some type of Powerpoint or visual presentation is strongly encouraged. Send an e-mail to icsf@american.edu to let us know you're interested, but do it soon so we can get you in the final lineup for the April 15 event.

Important Links

• IC Web Site
• SIS Home
• AU Home
• ICSF Calendar

Deadlines

April 4 is the deadline to apply for graduate fellowships at the Center for Teaching Excellence. Click here for more info.

April 28 spring classes end!

SISidebar

Remember to vote online April 2-3 for next year's Graduate Student Council. Log on to my.american.edu to vote until 5 p.m., April 3.

IC-Related News

In case you missed it, "The Kojo Nnamdi Show" on WAMU 88.5 featured a discussion about the Future of the Foreign Service on Monday, March 31. Follow the link to read more and listen to the segment.

At 7 p.m., Monday, April 7, America Abroad Media and WAMU 88.5 will be presenting a town hall discussion titled Foreign Policy and the Presidential Election: America's Image Problem, featuring a panel of the foreign policy advisors from each of the presidential campaigns. The free event will be held on campus at the Kay Spiritual Center.