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Congratulations MSFS Class of 2012!: Tropaia Awards Ceremony was made memorable for our newest graduates thanks to the alumni and keynote speakers.
MSFS announces spring 2012 Storyboard awards: MSFS announces spring 2012 Storyboard awards
MSFS Students Host Annual Ball: MSFS holds annual Spring Ball on April 28
Alumnus Chuka Asike Will Develop the MSFS Washington, D.C. Alumni Network: An interview with alumnus Chuka Asike
Annual MSFS-SAIS Debate Asks: Is America in Decline?: Georgetown Wins Annual MSFS-SAIS Debate
An Interview with Associate Director of the Graduate Career Development Center, Anne Steen: An interview with Associate Director of the GCDC, Anne Steen.
Interview with Professor Ahern, Lieutenant Colonel of the U.S. Army: An interview with Adjunct Professor Ahern, who has served in the U.S. Army for the past 17 years.
The Graduate School of Foreign Service Launches the Consulting Club: The GSFS Consulting Club is geared toward students with an interest in both private sector work and international affairs.
Hoyas Unite for Grilling and Softball: HUGS sponsors a cookout united Georgetown graduate students.
MSFS Open House for Admitted Students a Success: Nearly 60 admitted students joined current MSFS students, faculty, staff and alumni for a day of events that highlighted academics and student life at MSFS.
Managing Public Affairs in the 21st Century Provides Students with Invaluable Skill Sets: Professor Harsanyi teaches future leaders how to understand and manage current public affairs.
MSFS Students Say "Thank You": SAC shows appreciation for alumni with wine and cheese event.
A Look into Professor Chester Crocker's Conflict Management Course: Professor Crocker outlines his Conflict Management course.
14 MSFS Students Journey to Saudi Arabia during Spring Break on Annual Education Trip: MSFS Students embark on Saudia Arabia trip sponsored by the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Higher Education
MENA Forum Event Explored Iraq's Current Political State: MENA Forum explores Iraq's potential political instability.
Catching up with MSFS Alumni Nick Blumenthal and Enrique Orellana: MSFS alumni recount their educational, social, and extracurricular experiences at Georgetown.
An Interview with MSFS Alumna Izumi Nakamitsu: A conversation with MSFS alumna Izumi Nakamitsu about her experience at Georgetown and her work with the United Nations after her graduation.
MSFS Student Corner: Renata Cristaldo (MSFS '13): An interview with first-year International Relations and Security Concentrator Renata Cristaldo (MSFS '13)
MSFS Second-Year Student Laisa Daza Met with Alumnus Benjamin Spatz through the Link Up Program: Laisa Daza (MSFS '13) met with Benjamin Spatz (MSFS '06) to discuss potential internship opportunities in Africa through the Link Up Program for MSFS students.
Ambassador Leila Rashid Discusses the Integration, or Lack Thereof, of Latin America: Former Ambassador of Paraguay to the U.S., Leila Rachid, led event entitled
Interview with MSFS Students Regarding the Student Group, Georgetown Women in International Affairs: Interview with MSFS students Emily Cook Lundgren and Becky Farmer about GWIA
MSFS Student Corner Featuring Honore Tchou: Student Corner Featuring Honore Tchou (MSFS '13)
"Around the World in Sixty Minutes" Helps Second Year MSFS Students Prepare for Oral Exams: Sarah Moran's "Around the World in Sixty Minutes" Helps Students Prepare for their Oral Exams
MSFS: Work Hard, Play Hard: A look into the events that contribute to the MSFS experience.
MSFS Student Corner: Ousseynou Sonko: MSFS Student Corner featuring MSFS/MPP candidate Ousseynou Sonko
SSP Overruns MSFS Forces in Friendly Paintball Battle: MSFS challenges SSP to a friendly paintball match on February 11.
Annual International Night Celebrates Student Diversity: International Night took place February 11 in celebration of MSFS student diversity.
Concentration Chair Debate Tackles Global Climate Change: The Concentration Chair Debate, "Green War as the New Cold War: Will Global Climate Change Be the Defining Paradigm for International Affairs in the 21st Century" took place February 21.
MSFS Student Meets with Alumna to Discuss a Potential Career in Political RIsk Insurance Through the Link Up Program: Alison Gilbert ('12) meets with Julie Martin ('79) to learn about the political risk insurance industry from her experiences in the field.
Latin America Forum Fiesta Raises Funds for Bolivian Orphans: The LatAm Forum raised funds to help support the Amistad Mission in Bolivia
MENA Hosts Three Successful Events to Address the Middle East and Help Students Make Connections: Last semester's MENA Forum successfully introduced students to pertinent issues in the Middle East and helped professionals and students connect.
MSFS Participates in Habitat for Humanity Build: HUGS coordinated February 4 Habitat for Humanity Build
School of Foreign Service’s Africa Forum hosts a screening and discussion of HIV/AIDS documentary: In observance of World AIDS Day and to engage the MSFS student body on issues associated with the global HIV/AIDS epidemic, the School of Foreign Service’s Africa Forum hosted a screening and discussion of the critically acclaimed HIV/AIDS documentary “A
MSFS Student Representative Spotlight: Amr Moubarak (‘12) and Melissa Chiappetta (‘12): Here’s a quick question and answer with two of this year’s student representative veterans: second-year students Amr Moubarak (MSFS ’12) and Melissa Chiappetta (MSFS ‘12).
MSFS Returns to New York for Another Successful Career Trip: On January 26 - 27, 65 MSFS first-year students attended the annual MSFS New York City Career Trip
MSFS Alumni Join for Fundraising Event: Nearly 250 alumni, current students, faculty, and staff shared an exciting evening at the Darlington House in Washington, DC this past November 14th.
Project Management Clinic Attracts a Large Crowd of Professionally-Minded Students: Professor Morfit's clinic teaches students to master budgets in the workplace
MSFS Student Learns from the Experiences of World Economic Fund Associate Director through the Link Up Program: Second-year MSFS student Julie Lizama meets with WEF Associate Director and MSFS alumnus to learn from his academic and post-graduate experiences in the workplace.
GSAS Net Impact Chapter Holds Career Panel on Corporate Social Responsibility: Four panelists discuss CSR with MSFS students on November 4.
MSFS Student Seeks Career Advice from Recent Alumnus through Newly Founded Link Up Program: MSFS student Gisele Irola discusses her career ambitions with alumnus, and NNSA Fellow, Joe Lardizabal.
MSFS Students Give Out Some H.U.G.S.: MSFS students organize Hoyas United in Graduate Service to engage graduate students in community service endeavors.
Management in the Public Sector Clinic Teaches MSFS Students to Resolve Conflicts in the Workplace: Listening, oral communication, interpersonal communication and teamwork rank among the top skills that employers seek in their new hires.
MSFS Hosts Regional Career Panel: Professionals in Russian, Eastern European, and Eurasian Affairs host regional career panel entitled 'Lessons from the Field.'
MSFS Fulbright Scholar Creates a Report with Save the Children to Address Developmental Challenges in Afghanistan: MSFS student presents Save the Children report on developmental progress in Afghanistan.
Ambassador David Passage Discusses Modern Day Challenges in the International Community with MSFS Students: Ambassador Passage returns to his alma mater to chat with MSFS students about contemporary issues in international affairs.
The Georgetown University Military Affairs Society Wants Your Attention: Students looking to delve into military strategy and foreign policy topics can now stand at ease and join the newly formed Georgetown University Military Affairs Society.
Samantha Power Meets with MSFS to Discuss their Summer Reading Assignment: Her Book: Students met with Pulitzer Prize winning author Samantha Power, who currently serves as a Special Assistant to the President on the National Security Council.
Generations for Peace Fellows Shared Their Stories: Georgetown’s Generations for Peace Fellows traveled the globe experiencing the use of sport as a means to break down boundaries.
Fellowship Profile: Shiva Marvasti, Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship: Shiva Marvasti (MSFS ’13), who immigrated to the United States from Iran at the age of 14, made the decision to leave her job and go back to school with the resolution to make a difference in the world.
MSFS Launches the Africa Forum: The Forum kicked off with a high energy meeting led by Sarah Moran, one of three Master of Science in Foreign Service students who started the forum last year at Georgetown.
MSFS Lunch with the Director Program Commences: MSFS begins the Lunch with the Director Program
MSFS New First-Year Representatives Take the Stage: MSFS First-Year Representatives Join the Second-Year
MSFS Holds First-Ever Storyboard Video Competition: The Storyboard: the MSFS Video Competition is officially open to all MSFS students in its first running ever.
White House Challenge Essay/Video Contest
MSFS Student Lunches with Local Alumnus as Part of MSFS Link Up Program
MSFS Students Gather for DC Day to Discuss Careers in the Private Sector: MSFS Students Gather for DC Day to Discuss Careers in the Private Sector
Global Employment, Migration, and Corporate Responsibilty: The Work of Manpower Group: David Arkless will discuss Manpower's work to promote social good while helping place thousands upon thousands of people in positions worldwide.
Recent MSFS grad discusses her work at the World Bank: Camino Hurtado (MSFS ’11) Talks about Her Short Term Consultancy at the World Bank
Four Students Compete in Wikistrat International Strategy Competition: Four Students Compete in Wikistrat International Strategy Competition
MSFS Reunion Weekend 2011: On Friday, June 3, MSFS welcomed alumni back to the ICC 7th floor for Georgetown University's Reunion Weekend.
MSFS Alum Featured on NPR Regarding America's Relationship with Pakistan: MSFS Alum Denis McDonough was featured on an NPR podcast regarding America's relationship with Pakistan.
A New Student Organization Invites Unconventional Speakers to Campus: Two MSFS students have recently established a new student organization called “Thinking Beyond the Beltway”
MSFS Student Reps: A Labor of Love: Here is a quick look at two of this year’s Student Rep superstars- 2nd year Jill Johnson and 1st year Maxwell Harrington.
Alum Returns to Recruit For Polaris Management Partners: MSFS Alum Andy Bender (MSFS '89) returned to Georgetown on March 30, 2011 to recruit graduating students to join his consulting firm, Polaris Managment.
GWIA’s Breakfast of Brilliance with Georgetown Professors: Eight students attended the “Breakfast of Brilliance with Georgetown Professors,” hosted by Georgetown Women in International Affairs (GWIA).
MSFS Student David Rosenblum Discusses His Percussion Passion: In addition to being a full-time student, David Rosenblum is an expert percussionist and proud of it too!
SAIS Team Wins the Annual MSFS-SAIS Debate: Two teams, two schools, one controversial topic, one satisfied crowd. All came together to make this year’s MSFS-SAIS Debate a success
MSFS Welcomes Admitted Students at Open House: MSFS welcomed 80 newly admitted students to Georgetown during the Open House on April 14, 2011.
MSFS Student "Links Up" with an Alum: (’09) met for lunch in Washington, D.C
MSFS Students Dines with an Alum as Part of the MSFS Link Up Program: MSFS student Federico Petrelli ('11) and alum Nir Artzi ('08) dined at Pizzeria Paradiso in Dupont Circle.
MSFS Host Student-Led Conference on Risk Management of Development Projects: This past semester, some Development concentrators braved a new frontier in coursework by opting to take a new course offered by Development Concentration Chair, Professor Michael Morfit, entitled: Managing Change, Managing Risk.
Film on Human Trafficking Makes its Debut at MSFS: On April 5, MSFS students and faculty had the privilege of being the first audience to see Bob Bilheimer's latest documentary, a piece on human trafficking entitled “Not My Life.”
Former Spanish Prime Minister Talks of Civilization Clash: Does a “Clash of Civilizations” influence the development of terrorist movements? Do irreconcilable differences exist between the West and the Islamic world? These big questions have prompted heated disagreements among international relations scholars.
MSFS Community Service Group Helps Construct Houses: 11 MSFS students volunteered for Habitat for Humanity’s efforts to build homes in Ivy City.
Fall Course Information Presented by a Parade of Professors: On April 1, the MSFS student body attended the academic year’s second “Profs on Parade”, an introduction to the upcoming semester’s courses.
Panel Discusses Internet’s Role in Political Change: How is the Internet a catalyst for political change? Is the web a force for good or a tool for authoritarian regimes?
MSFS Students Traveled to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Over the spring Break, 14 MSFS students traveled to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on an all-expenses-paid trip sponsored by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Higher Education.
“Congratulations!” MSFS Students Calling Admitted Students: Starting March 23, 2011, current MSFS students started calling applicants for the class of 2013 who just received admission from MSFS.
Students Attend Seminar on China-Japan Security Relations: Richard C. Bush, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, treated a group of 35 students and faculty members to the thoughts that lie behind his latest book.
MSFS Students Host Fundraiser for Victims of Japanese Earthquake: On Saturday, March 19, 2011, MSFS students held a fundraising event in downtown Washington, DC.
Student Spends Vacation Fostering Sustainability in Haiti: MSFS first-year student Cassandra Florian spent her spring break working to make a difference in Haiti.
Town Hall on Japan Brings Together Students, Faculty and Staff: On March 17, the Asian Studies National Resource Center, the Mortara Center for International Studies and the Georgetown International Relations Club responded by offering a Town Hall on Japan.
Properly Honed Job-Hunting Strategies Pay Off: As any second-year MSFS student could tell you, job hunting is stressful. It requires job search skills, adequate preparation and determination.
MSFS Georgetown Japan Earthquake Relief Launched Its Website: Following the disaster, a group of students at Georgetown University's Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) program have gathered to support the people of Japan.
MSFS Big Buddies Ice Skating with Little Buddies: “I’ve never thought skating was this difficult!” Iftakhar, a young participant in the Big Buddies program exclaimed to his MSFS big buddy while holding hands and trying not to slip.
MSFS Students Gather for Third DC Day to Discuss Careers in International Organizations: On February 25, 2011, 35 first-year students gathered for the third DC Day.
Photos: Food Tour of LA's Little Tokyo and a conversation about Internet freedom with MSFS Director Anthony Clark Arend: On Saturday, March 12, the Georgetown University Alumni Association sponsored a food tour of Little Tokyo in Los Angeles. The tour was followed by a discussion of Internet freedom led by MSFS Director Tony Arend.
Food Tour of LA's Little Tokyo and a conversation about Internet freedom with MSFS Director Anthony Clark Arend, March 12, 11:45-3:30: Join alumni for a SIX TASTE food tour of Little Tokyo in Downtown LA with special guest. MSFS Director Tony Arend. Dr. Arend will lead a discussion on Internet freedom following the tour.
Senior IMF Economist Gives His Perspective on Reforms: On March 2, about 30 students were treated to a lunchtime presentation offered by Anoop Singh, Director of the Asia-Pacific Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Joint MSFS-SAIS-Fletcher Happy Hour: MSFS students mingling with SAIS & Fletcher Students: The usual Friday night MSFS happy hour turned out to be different on February 25, 2011. Students from three of the top ranking graduate international relations programs in the nation gathered for a joint happy hour in Washington, DC.
MSFS alums in Los Angeles host a dinner for MSFS Director Anthony Clark Arend: The newly-formed MSFS Alumni group in Los Angeles hosted a dinner for MSFS Director Anthony Clark Arend last night at El Cholo-- a classic Mexican restaurant in LA.
MSFS Director Anthony Clark Arend to vist Los Angeles, March 7-14: Want to meet MSFS Director Tony Arend during his upcoming trip to LA?
Come-from-behind Win Brings MSFS Intramural Basketball Championship: “We had an amazing group of people - they were a lot of fun and really good basketball players! It was exciting to win the championship game!” said Jill Johnson, a second year MSFS student and the Captain of the MSFS Basketball team, “Force and Diplomacy.
An International Night of Food and Fun: MSFS students are always looking for a good party. On February 26, the annual International Night gave them a good excuse to let loose while enjoying multicultural food and performances.
Chinese Immersion Club Benefits All Participants: Under his direction, the Chinese Immersion Club meets once every week at an on-campus restaurant. The lunchtime meetings draw between four and eight Chinese speakers, each of whom has the opportunity to discuss the hottest international affairs and policy
Are You Professionally Connected?: On February 17, 2011, a number of MSFS students along with other graduate students from the School of Foreign Service and the Public Policy Institute attended a workshop entitled “Using LinkedIn in Your Job Search”.
MSFS Debate Team Offers Practice in Quick Thinking: There’s no better way to learn to think on your feet than participating in a political debate with MSFS’ best and brightest.
MSFS Concentration Chairs Debate Global Governance Issues: On February 15, a group of 50-plus MSFS students had the good fortune to hear not one but three MSFS Concentration Chairs in action, although they were all seated.
Clinic on Career Opportunities and the Job Search for MSFS International Students: On February 4th, MSFS held a seminar entitled “Clinic on Career Opportunities and the Job Search for MSFS International Students.
Xinran Qi (MSFS '11) Meets with Local Alum as Part of the MSFS Link Up Program: On February 3, 2011, MSFS student Xinran Qi (’11) and MSFS alum Andrea Zanon (’07) met at the World Bank in Washington, D.C.