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SSCI Interdisciplinary Speaker Event: Immigration Policy - 10/5

Eileen Brown — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:19:32 +0000

SSCI Interdisciplinary Speaker Event: Immigration Policy - 10/5 Eileen Brown Wed, 09/23/2026 - 10:19

The College of Arts and Sciences will host its inaugural SSCI Interdisciplinary Speaker Event on Monday, October 5, exploring immigration policy from multiple perspectives. Featured speakers Cesar Daniel Vargas Nunez (UCLA) and Matthew Hall (Cornell University) will present research on the economic and fiscal dimensions of immigration policy, followed by a moderated Q&A. The event runs from 3:30–5 p.m. in CASE Auditorium & Chancellor’s Hall, with refreshments and a reception to follow.

Dr. Cesar Daniel Vargas Nunez - University of California, Los Angeles
- "The Price of Removal: How Economic and Fiscal Costs Shape Public Support for Mass Deportation"
Dr. Matthew Hall - Cornell University
- "Plyer’s Impact: Economic Losses When U.S. States Deny Children Without Legal Status Access to Public K-12 Education"

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Wonders of Wolllongong: Korbin Mendenhall's Global Grants Adventure

Puttroff, Monty (Exchange) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Wonders of Wolllongong: Korbin Mendenhall's Global Grants Adventure Puttroff, Mont… Thu, 09/17/2026 - 13:00

Korbin Mendenhall is an IAFS student and Global Grant recipient who is spending Fall 2026 in Wollongong, Australia through the University of Wollongong program. He is already thoroughly enjoying his time in Australia through embracing their unique ways of life and events they have to offer. Read his experience below!

With just a month spent in Australia thus far, Korbin already can't believe just how much the experience has positively influenced his worldview, friendships, and sense of adventure. "Through my time at the University of Wollongong, I believe that my course’s heavy emphasis on discussion, openness, and positivity are a reflection of the amazing way of life Australia has to offer," Korbin said, "these principles are also key to the development of my International Affairs degree and it has been great to hear so many new viewpoints on current global events from Aussies and other internationals." The format in which the University of Wollongong structures content has also been incredibly helpful to Korbin, helping him "progress my understanding of global views through seminars and guest-lecturers who offered valuable career advice that I will be able to apply back in the United States."

The University's East Campus has great accommodations for the international students, which Korbin has been taking full advantage of to make friends through the extracurricular opportunities presented. The staff and resident ambassadors of UOW organize fun events for students to participate in, including excursions to locations like Sydney. "Living with four other roommates, I was able to make friends with Aussies who I could then introduce to my other exchange friends and develop a strong sense of community. Through events at Campus East, I was able to make friendships with a variety of people from different countries, creating even closer bonds during outside adventures to Sydney, Jervis Bay, and The Gold Coast." Korbin said, "[and] I am excited to see what the next three months bring as I become even more acquainted with Australia and advance further in my courses, although I feel the semester is already going by too fast."

Korbin's hand during UOW campus initiation event

During the campus initiation event for UOW, they gave students three markers on their hand while sharing information about Australians' deep connection to their land, ocean and sky. Then they made a snaking line around the central pond of the campus, which led through a cloud of burning palm leaves while a member of the indigenous community played a digeridoo (the unofficial instrument of Australia). Finally, they were welcomed into the community by a Dharawal leader who thanked the Earth for the beauty of the campus and kindly welcomed in the new students. "The event was an amazing cultural experience that reinforced principles of the Dharawal people in the context of our university which I thought was really amazing to be a part of."

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2026-2027 Global Seminar Opportunities

Puttroff, Monty (Exchange) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:43:50 +0000

2026-2027 Global Seminar Opportunities Puttroff, Mont… Mon, 09/14/2026 - 12:43

Global Seminars give you the opportunity to travel abroad with a small community of ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� students, focusing on specific topics with first-hand experience. Some upcoming seminars and ones previously popular with IAFS students are:

A full list of seminar opportunities can be found on the Education Abroad website, and they will be hosting informational sessions for these seminars in the coming weeks.

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Join the Phil Weiser for Colorado Fellowship Program!

Puttroff, Monty (Exchange) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:28:10 +0000

Join the Phil Weiser for Colorado Fellowship Program! Puttroff, Mont… Mon, 09/14/2026 - 12:28

Colorado governor candidate Phil Weiser is now opening applications for the Fall 2026 Phil for Colorado Fellowship. This fellowship gives students the opportunity to work alongside campaign staff to contribute to the day-to-day tasks behind getting Phil Weiser elected as Colorado's next governor. Students are expected to work at least 10 hours per week in remote, hybrid, or in-person capacities, through Election Day on November 3rd. Please consult the full fellowship opportunity PDF for more information and apply today.

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Internship with Colorado Senate Republicans

Puttroff, Monty (Exchange) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:15:21 +0000

Internship with Colorado Senate Republicans Puttroff, Mont… Mon, 09/14/2026 - 12:15

The Colorado Senate Republicans are seeking ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� International Affairs students for an internship at the Colorado State Capitol. Interns will be working directly with legislators and stuff on communications, legislative analysis, policy research, constituent services, and more. This internship gives students the unique opportunity to observe how state governments operate and interact with varying levels of issues that impact Colorado and its citizens. Interns are expected to work between 8 and 40 hours per week during January-May 2027 depending on preferences and needs. For more information and application instructions please consult the full internship posting PDF.

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Career Services Events and Opportunities - Fall 2026

Puttroff, Monty (Exchange) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Career Services Events and Opportunities - Fall 2026 Puttroff, Mont… Thu, 08/20/2026 - 12:00

This Fall Career Services will be hosting a wide array of events and opportunities for undergraduate students. From career fairs like the On-Campus Student Job & Professional Experience Fair on August 25 designed for students seeking employment without leaving campus to a wide range of career preparation events such as the Resume and Cover Letter Writing Workshops and the Job and Internship Strategies Workshops, Career Services has opportunities for all students. More information and registration for each of these events is available on the Career Services Fairs & Events Page.

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Fall 2026 IAFS Open House - 12-1:30pm - 9/10/26

Eileen Brown — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:23:37 +0000

Fall 2026 IAFS Open House - 12-1:30pm - 9/10/26 Eileen Brown Tue, 08/18/2026 - 11:23

The International Affairs Program (IAFS) is putting on a Fall 2026 IAFS Open House for potential and current IAFS students, IAFS-related faculty, and anyone else with a general interest in getting to know what IAFS has to offer!

The event will take place on Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 12-1:30pm in the tent on the South Terrace of the University Memorial Center (UMC)*. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the IAFS program, meet IAFS advisors and staff, learn about different resources and opportunities on campus and...

Join the Open House Giveaway! Visit four participating tables and complete an IAFS Open House Passport to be entered to win one of two CU Swag Bags, valued at approximately $100 each. Each prize includes a clear CU tote, CU swag, and the winner’s choice of a CU hoodie, crewneck sweatshirt, or quarter/half-zip pullover (subject to available styles and sizes).

Current Organizations/Departments who will have tables at the event:

IAFS Program
IAFS Honors and Internship Programs
IAFS Club
Anderson Language and Technology Education Center (ALTEC)
Asian Languages and Civilizations (ALC)
Career Services
Center for Asian Studies (CAS)
Center for Leadership
Conference on World Affairs
Department of French & Italian
Department of Spanish & Portuguese
Education Abroad & CU in DC
German Club
Latin America and Latinx Studies Center (LALSC)
Model United Nations (MUN)
Peace Corps
Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) - pre-law fraternity
Public Health Program
Service Learning & Impact in Community Engagement (SLICE)
Studio Lab
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

*In the case of inclement weather, the event will take place in UMC 235.

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Sienna Bendall's Summer in Regensburg, Germany: Powered by Global Grants

Puttroff, Monty (Exchange) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Sienna Bendall's Summer in Regensburg, Germany: Powered by Global Grants Puttroff, Mont… Thu, 08/13/2026 - 14:00

Last November we shared Sienna Bendall's (IAFS '27) beginning of her journey abroad in Regensburg, Germany on a Global Grants scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year. With her experience abroad coming to a close this summer, her experience was one worth sharing once again. Over two semesters she built lasting friendships, learned much about German culture and language, traveled all across Europe, and found a real sense of community in a world that began to feel like a second home.

When Sienna returned to Regensburg for her second semester after a month back in Boulder followed by traveling to Amsterdam, Brussels, and Luxembourg City, the weather was a nice surprise with increased warmth, longer sunlight, and overall a much different atmosphere than when she left the cold and dark Germany before the break. While in Brussels she had the opportunity to see the European Parliament, but was unfortunately unable to enter as it was closed for the weekend. "It was exciting to see something that I had learned so much about in class in person." As courses begun for the second semester she had the opportunity to visit the countryside with her international German theater group to work on their performance for the semester. "It was a lot of fun to experience a small town while speaking German. I even learned how to make flower crowns, which turned out to be surprisingly easy." Sienna shared how interesting it was to return to Germany after a short stint back in Boulder, saying "it feels like my second home now."

The next month continued with fun travels to Paris, Copenhagen, and Hamburg with friends. "It is so nice to be able to decide on any weekend to travel to another country" she says. Later her Italian friends shared the difficult experience of making homemade gnocchi, which "did not turn out well," and taught her that "gnocchi is just one of those dishes that is better bought at the supermarket or enjoyed at a restaurant." She continued to enjoy local experiences in Regensburg with visits to local museums and sections of the city she had yet to visit, alongside multiple visits to Mai Dult, a festival local to Regensburg where she enjoyed traditional German music and dancing, "it reminded me of a smaller Oktoberfest." One of the biggest highlights from this portion of her abroad experience came with running her first ever half marathon. Running through the old town made her feel like she was truly part of the community, and seeing one of her professors and her friends cheering alongside the course made the experience all the better.

As the summer heat ramped up, Sienna found comfort in jumping in the Danube, the second longest river in Europe. "I cannot count the number of times I have sat on the bank or gone in the water, which has actually gotten warm enough to enjoy swimming in." One of her favorite things in June came with the Campus Fest, where universities in Regensburg come together to create an event featuring four music stages, club information, food stalls, and even free items from local companies. "It was so culturally different because the university essentially hosted a large party on campus from 1 p.m. until late into the evening. It was definitely an experience I will remember." As always, her travels outside of Regensburg didn't stop and came with visits to Zurich, Basel, Vaduz, Katowice, Krakow, Prague, and Budapest. These visits marks her officially traveling to every country where Germany is one of the official languages, as well as all of Germany's neighboring countries. The month ended with a trip to Poland to visit a friend from her first semester, and it was incredible to catch up. "Studying abroad has given me friendships that I know will lead to future travels and reunions."

July marked Sienna's last month in Regensburg, with a packed final month of events, travel, and hanging out with friends as it wrapped up. At the beginning of the month she finally had her performances with her theater course for a production of Der gestiefelte Kater. It was a lot of work to put on four performances in German, but the difficulty and enjoyment of the experience will stay with her forever. One of the most fun events of the month came with Pride in Regensburg. "It was similar to Pride in the United States, but people were not as crazy with their outfits. It was cool to see another culture’s way of celebrating Pride." She also camped with friends near Eibsee, hiked the tallest mountain in Europe in Zugspitze, and ate lunch at a mountain hut in Austria. Her final trip of the semester came with a beautiful experience in Spain seeing gorgeous architecture and experiencing the World Cup final outside a beer garden, "it was such a cool way to watch the final, and it is a memory that will stay with me forever." It was difficult for her to say goodbye to the friends she made over the year abroad, and especially difficult to say goodbye to the city itself. "I had my last swim in the Danube, my last German pretzel, and my last time getting my Pfand back. Studying abroad has been a great experience where I met so many great people and learned so many things about different places and cultures. I am so happy I was able to do it."

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Introduction: IAFS Director - Robert Wyrod

Eileen Brown — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Introduction: IAFS Director - Robert Wyrod Eileen Brown Mon, 08/03/2026 - 07:00

As we kick off the 2026-27 Academic Year, we want to introduce our community to our IAFS Director, Robert Wyrod. Please read on to learn more about Robert!

I am excited to be taking on the role of Director of the International Affairs Program this fall. It is an honor to help lead such a longstanding and vibrant program at ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ��. In my view, the program is one of the most important hubs for globally-engaged teaching, learning, and research at ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ��. Faculty from across the college of Arts and Sciences, with expertise on a huge range of world regions, are affiliated with program and committed to sustaining and growing its unique contributions to the university. Similarly, International Affairs attracts some of the brightest and most adventurous students at CU, many of whom go on to exciting, internationally-oriented careers. We are also fortunate to have an active Advisory Board of impressive, global professionals who support the program in myriad ways.

I have been a faculty member with the program since I arrived at ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� a decade ago. As a sociologist whose research focuses on sub-Saharan Africa, International Affairs has been a natural home for me. The topics I have researched, from the impact of the AIDS pandemic in Uganda to the rise of China as a development partner in Africa, do not neatly fit into any one academic discipline. My colleagues and IA students have always been comfortable thinking past disciplinary divides and eager to bring together interdisciplinary perspectives to think through some of the most challenging international issues of the day.

This interdisciplinary perspective at the heart of the International Affairs Program is crucial now as many international institutions and global norms have been disrupted or discarded. These shifts only make the work of the International Affair Program more vital. I look forward to working with everyone in our International Affairs community—students, staff, faculty, board members—as we continue to grow this dynamic and essential part of ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ��.

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Advance your knowledge with HIST 3800: The Global 1960's - Protest & Revolution

Puttroff, Monty (Exchange) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:19:10 +0000

Advance your knowledge with HIST 3800: The Global 1960's - Protest & Revolution Puttroff, Mont… Tue, 07/28/2026 - 12:19

How did student and worker movements around the world reshape politics and society during the "long 1960s"? HIST 3800-001 examines the global wave of activism that transformed countries across the Americas, Asia, and both Western and Eastern Europe while challenging political systems, national identities, and social movements.

Students will deepen their understanding of the global protests of the late 1960s, engage with major scholarly debates surrounding the era, and explore historical methodologies including transnational history and memory studies.

Course Details

Course: HIST 3800: Seminar in Global History
Topic: The Global 1960's - Protest & Revolution
Instructor: Dr. T. Pegelow Kaplan
Time: Tuesdays, 3:30–6:00 p.m.
Semester: Fall 2026
Fulfills: A&S Gen Ed - Arts & Humanities

This semester only, HIST 3800 is open to History minors and non-majors with senior standing by instructor permission. Students interested in enrolling should contact Thomas.Pegelow-Kaplan@colorado.edu for permission. If approved, forward the permission email to the History Education Program Coordinator along with your Student ID number and security passphrase to complete enrollment.

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