School Of International Studies - University of the Pacific

Congratulations to Outstanding SIS Student Award recipients The Raven “Rael” McGurll and Bailey Pearson!

Happy Earth Day! The University of the Pacific School of International Studies would like to wish everyone a Happy Earth Day. We encourage everyone to take action for a cleaner and healthier earth.

Hello everyone, the Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS) invites UOP students to a series of webinars and in-person events they are hosting as part of their spring Preview Days.

Join MIIS to experience firsthand how their flexible in-person and online master’s programs transform careers. Use the following link to sign up: https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ft.e2ma.net%2Fclick%2Fgj7krg%2F4df60y%2F4tnb7y&data=05%7C01%7Cjstoffer%40middlebury.edu%7C6409c89ba8504ac4ef4208db089e5cca%7Ca1bb0a191576421dbe93b3a7d4b6dcaa%7C1%7C0%7C638113248475918261%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=cffKvBF9lwp6F66e2ePYgINcOg7kGrlIM%2BOzwTbCIsU%3D&reserved=0

Schedule of Spring Preview Days:
March 29 (webinar): Peacebuilding and Reconciliation in the Balkans
April 12 (webinar): The Future of Food: Emerging Technologies in Cell- and Plant-Based Food Production
April 5 (webinar): The Rise of the Violent Radical Right
April 14 (Monterey, CA, in-person): Welcome reception and opportunities to explore our campus housing and beautiful location
April 15 (Monterey, CA, in-person): Breakout sessions to learn more about scholarships, curriculums, and career outcomes

GUEST SPEAKER!!! Join us, today from 3:30-5:00 pm in George Wilson Hall, in welcoming Professor Zondi from University of Pretoria, South Africa. Her talk will focus on the nature of women’s contemporary songs in the rural community of Zwelibomvu. We look forward to seeing you all there!!

Please join us on Thursday, March 23, 3:30-5 pm in George Wilson Hall.

Bahlabelelelani - Why Do They Sing? Gender and Power in Contemporary Women's Songs Join us for a discussion with Fulbright Scholar and Professor Nompumelelo Zondi. She is head of the Department of African Languages at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. Her talk will focus on the nature of women’s contemporary songs in the rural community of Zwelibomvu, near Pinetown in Kw...

Join OASIS tomorrow for their first meeting of the Spring semester from 6:00 to 7:00 pm in George Wilson Hall room 100!! Dm us if you have any questions or concerns.

On Tuesdays SIS asks some fun trivia questions! Check out the answers at the bottom to see if you’re correct. Have fun and Happy Tuesday!

Question 1: What nation, on average, takes the longest to eat a meal? (choose 1)

1. Germany
2. Spain
3. Italy
4. France

Question 2: What is the name of the highest mountain in Ecuador? (choose 1)

1. Chimborazo
2. Cotopaxi
3. Cayambe
4. Corazón

Question 3: What is the national dish of Hungary? (choose 1)

1. Fisherman’s Soup
2. Meat Pancakes
3. Goulash
4. Stuffed Cabbage Leaves

Answers: 1.) 4 2.) 1 3.) 3

Join OASIS today, October 25th, from 7:00-8:00 pm in George Wilson Hall for a discussion surrounding the Russian and Ukrainian conflict! Feel free to invite your friends; everyone is welcome!

Join OASIS today, October 18th, from 7-8 pm in George Wilson Hall. They will be discussing recent global news and upcoming club events for the rest of the semester!

Join OASIS tomorrow for their first meeting from 7:00 to 8:00 pm in George Wilson Hall room 100!! Dm us if you have any questions or concerns.

We’ll be holding a gathering tomorrow in George Wilson at 12pm .

We’ll be eating Chipotle and if you have not already, place your Chipotle order here : https://forms.gle/KaLaMTj9Ev4yetzMA

There will be music , food, drinks , and most importantly, a break to briefly see your fellow SIS students and faculty before the school year ends

Hope to see you all there.

SIS Movie Night this Thursday at 7pm in George Wilson Hall! Keep up with our story to vote on a movie to watch. Food and drinks will be provided courtesy of OASIS :) All UOP students and members are welcome.

Professors Manizha Sharifova, Sharmila King, Andreas Agocs, Susan Sample, Bill Herrin, Daniel O'Neill and student Margarita Kuranova discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Russia-Ukraine conflict center of passionate dialogue Gleb Vashkevich, a second-year Media-X student at University of the Pacific, views war in eastern Europe through multiple lenses: he has a Ukrainian mother, a father from Belarus, a Russian roommate and he attends college in the United States. “We have a crazy dictator in Belarus and war in Ukrain...

Next Thursday from 12-12:45pm at George Wilson Hall, our SIS senator, Madeline Brown, organized a discussion with ASUOP DEI on how to be mindful of DEI while travelling and exploring the world. This event is open to all students, so feel free to spread the word to your friends and classmates. Snacks and drinks will be provided and participants have a chance to win a raffle prize! Any questions? Please email Madeline at [email protected]

Welcome back from spring break UOP and SIS students! Study abroad information session will be held tomorrow at 4pm in the Bechtel International Center. Email Jazmyne Calvillo at [email protected] for further questions 😄

Happy International Women's Day

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Tuesday, March 22 2022 at 12pm in the WPC courtyard COP will hold a speaker panel on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Two of our own SIS professors—Dr. O’Neill and Dr. Sample—will be a part of the panel!

Update:
The date has been changed to 3/22/22 due to a conflict with another event. Thanks for your interest.

Next week on Tuesday, March 8 2022 at 12pm in the WPC courtyard COP will hold a speaker panel on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Two of our own SIS professors—Dr. O’Neill and Dr. Sample—will be a part of the panel!

🫓Foodie Friday☕️

Paula a current SIS senior tells us about Chocolate Santafereño a traditional food from Bogota Colombia 🇨🇴

🍱Foodie Friday 🥘

The food we eat influences our identities in many ways. In fact, many people associate their favorite recipes with warm feelings and memories of home. Sharing one's recipes is a great way to share one's culture.

Share your favorite recipe or food and its significance, and learn about other traditional foods around the world.

Join us this Thursday December 2, 2021 at 12 pm for holiday party and Secret Santa gift exchange at George Wilson Hall.🎁

Take some time to de-stress from finals and projects while seeing SIS peers before the break!

Pizza,dessert, and drinks will be provided.
Hope to see you all there!🍕

Join OASIS today Nov 16 at 6:15p in George Wilson Hall for a discussion Cuba and US relations . Invite your friends!

Hello SIS! Drop by the desk in front of Mary-Lou’s office for Secret Santa. DM us for any questions.

Just in! SIS students were recently inducted into the Sigma Iota Rho (SIR) - Theta Alpha Chapter for International Studies. SIR is an honor society for international studies recognized by the International Studies Association with the purpose to reward scholarship and service among students in the fields of international relations and international affairs.

Pictured is Honorary Member and Faculty Advisor Dr. Herrin inducting and congratulating students, as well as Founding President Jamie Chesbrough ‘21 leading the induction ceremony. Also pictured are SIR officers Vice-President Khushboo Patel ‘22 and Matthias Lopez ‘22, and the SIS students inducted into SIR.

Jamie is pursuing a BA in International Relations with French an Political Science minors. Jamie was part of the 2021 Pacific Advanced Collaboration Summer Fellowship helping design Tiger Strides. Learn more here : https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pac-2021/