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In summer 2016, Kaitlin Masar (‘18) studied abroad with the University College Dublin Internship Program in Ireland after receiving a Global Grant from IAFS. She shared the following updates: June 2016 My first week in Dublin consisted of six hours of class each day, and I started my Human Resources...

Senator Bennet and Macarena This past summer, Melpomene Vasiliou (’17) and Macarena Villagomez-Tapia (’17) both experienced life in Washington D.C., interning in the Office of Senator Michael Bennet . The two IAFS majors were immersed in a robust and fast-paced work environment, and each found her own personal and professional...

As a professional working in the energy industry, Zach Livingston (‘10) is interested in all things related to solar power technology and the future of global energy. The constant search for innovative and cleaner energy sources is the driving force for him and his colleagues at Locus Energy , a...

Bordeaux, France Summer Global Seminar Program's Official Website Spend 2 weeks in June this summer studying France-American relations in Bordeaux, France! This three credit IAFS course is taught by CU Professor and Int'l Affairs Director, Tom Zeiler. Study in beautiful Bordeaux through lectures, guest speakers, and excursions around Bordeaux. There...

Among CU Boulder recipients, we give a special congratulations to Benjamin Louie (IAFS, RUSS '16) for receiving a 2016-17 CU Boulder Fulbright to Russia, and Ellysse Dick (IAFS '16) selected as an alternate candidate for a Fulbright to the United Kingdom. Five students, one alternate tapped for Fulbright With interests...

For the students on a summer two-week IAFS Global Seminar in Bordeaux, France, a highlight is visiting the US Consulate! Below is a picture of the 2016 group at the US Consulate's office with US Consul Toby Wolf. The Global Seminar—led by Professor Tom Zeiler, Director of International Affairs—allows students...

When Charlie Neiman (’09) graduated from CU-Boulder, he didn’t predict that he’d soon be the Director of Sales for one of the fastest growing learning technology providers in the world. In fact, when he came to the university, he had no idea at all that he’d study International Affairs and...

Erin Neale (’17) was fascinated with her classes about the Middle East, and she knew it was only a matter of time before she studied abroad in the region. After being accepted into the Arabic Language Institute American University in Cairo, Egypt program and receiving a Global Grant from IAFS,...

On May 6th, the Glenn Miller Ballroom was buzzing with excitement as 165 students prepared to walk across the stage and receive their diplomas. Student speaker Jason Hofmann urged his peers to contribute their ideas, values and perspectives to the world by challenging the norm. Families, faculty, and staff celebrated...

Veronica Baker (IAFS/PSCI Fall '15) participated in the Virtual Student Foreign Service (VSFS) for two years in a row, working for the State Department's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. In her first year, she tracked human rights developments (arbitrary arrests, free speech violations, legislative reform, journalist freedom, etc.)...