Welcome
As the name implies, international relations emphasizes the interrelations of the world's primary political institutions, the nation-state system. The International Relations student examines specific nation-states of the world and all of the ways they are interconnected: through political treaty, trade considerations, geographic or ethnic affinities, shared social, economic, or ideological goals, hierarchies of power and wealth, and other factors. The international relations discipline places increasing emphasis on those non-state entities whose power to influence nation-state decisions is growing rapidly - entities such as multinational corporations, international governmental and non-governmental organizations, and various social movements throughout the world.
Announcements
Important News:
The International Relations Banquet will be held on Friday, May 22nd, from 5:00pm- 12:00am, at the Fort Mason Center in Bay Room, Golden Gate Room, and Marina Room, San Francisco, CA 94123. Tickets are $35.00 and can be purchased in the IR lounge, HSS 360 on Mon. & Wed. from 11am - 4pm, and Tue. & Thu. from 2pm - 4pm.
IRSA is selling men's and women's International Relation T-Shirts for $20.00 each, and are offering a $10.00 discount if purchased with a banquet ticket.
Students in the International Relations class on the Model United Nations, I.R. 432, have recently returned from two conferences. Fourteen students represented Nicaragua at the National Model United Nations in New York attended by over 4000 students from over 25 countries from April 5 to 9. They had a special briefing at the Nicaraguan Mission to the United Nations by the Deputy Permanent Representative of Nicaragua. At the final ceremony in the General Assembly hall of the United Nations they were awarded an honorable mention for their fine work. Thirteen students represented Brazil, Liberia and Romania at the Model United Nations Far West in Burlingame attended by over 400 students from the United States, Russia, and the Philippines from April 17 to 21. At the final ceremony and banquet the three delegations received certificates of merit. Students will meet on May 7 from 2:10 to 3:50 in HSS 362 to discuss the conferences and plan for next year. Any student interested in participating in the Model United Nations club and attending conferences next year is welcome to attend.
Also, our own Boryana Vasileva was awarded "best policy paper" at last week's San Francisco World Affairs Council 2009 International Affairs Conference. Boryana wrote the policy paper as part of her role as a conference scholarship recipient.
Important Dates
| 1/26 | Spring '09 Instruction Begins |
|---|---|
| 2/20 | Last day to add/drop class |
| 3/20 | Last day to request CR/NC grading option |
| 3/23-3/27 | Spring Recess: No Classes |
| 3/31 | Cesar Chavez Day: No Classes; Offices Closed |
| 5/15 | Last day of Instruction |
| 5/16-5/22 | Finals Week |
| 5/23 | Commencement |
| 5/28 | Grades Due |
