IRC Weekly Update

October 26, 2009

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Members of the Georgetown International Relations Club,

Thanks to everyone who donated and participated on GuluWalk. The event was a great success!

This week we have an exciting array of events both on campus and off campus. First, this Tuesday we will be co-sponsoring an exciting and highly-qualified panel of speakers with TASA on Cross Strait Relations to mark Taiwan’s 60th Anniversary. It will examine Chinese-Taiwanese relations, a topic of significant importance to the future United States relationship with China. I encourage all members who come to the event to ask probing questions of the panelists, in the spirit of the IRC’s desire to gain a deep understanding of major issues in foreign relations such as this topic.

We also have two exciting social events to commemorate important events on the calendar. This Thursday, October 29th, is Turkish National Day, and the IRC is partnering with the International Students Association to host a cultural dinner at Cafe Divan here in Georgetown. Details are below.

Also, this Friday, upperclassmen members of the IRC will lead a group to Embassy Row for Trick-or-Treating! For those of you who have never been, this is a great cultural experience unique to Washington DC, as well as a fun way to celebrate Halloween!
This weekend, the IRC will be sending a team of 20 to the Security Council Simulation at Yale (SCSY). If you know anyone traveling to the conference, wish them luck!

On a final note, I’d like to point members to our blog, at http://www.georgetownirc.blogspot.com, where you can read new posts from the ED of NAIMUN, Matthew Shapiro, as well as a take on NCSC and traveling to CMUNNY from two of our freshmen, Rachel Farell and Michael Lopesciolo.

Happy Halloween!

Michael Karno
Chair, Georgetown International Relations Club

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Table of Contents:

1. GIRC Lecture Series: Cross Strait Relations - Tuesday, Oct 27, ICC 7th Floor Conference Room from 5-7 p.m.

2. UPMUNC Application Extension - Tuesday, Oct 27 at 11:59 p.m.

3. Turkish National Day Cultural Dinner - Thursday, Oct 29, Cafe Divan at 7 p.m.

4. IRC Trick or Treat: Around the World in One Afternoon - Friday, Oct 30 at 3 p.m.

5. UNICEF-Georgetown International Development Conference - Friday, Nov 6, 4-10 p.m.

6. UNICEF-Georgetown Trick or Treat - Monday, Oct 26 -  Saturday, Oct 31

7. M.A. in International Law and Global Security

8. Environment Maryland Info Session & Interviews – Tuesday, Nov 10 and Wednesday, Nov 11 at the Career Center  

9. Upcoming Events

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1. GIRC Lecture Series: Cross Strait Relations
Tuesday, Oct 27, ICC 7th Floor at 5-7 p.m.

In celebration of the national Taiwan holiday on October 10th and the 60th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, come hear experts on the region speak about different topics regarding US-China-Taiwan relations. Each speaker will talk for about 20 minutes, with a Q&A session to round off the event. Sandwiches and refreshments will be served. The following speakers will be present:

Dr. Robert Sutter, “The Positive Equilibrium in U.S.-China Relations”
Professor of Asian Studies at the School of Foreign Service
Dr. Nancy Tucker, “Current Cross Strait Relations: Strait Talk and Mistrust”
Professor of History at Georgetown University at the School of Foreign Service

Mr. Kuo-Yu Tung, “U.S.-Taiwan Relations: Retrospective and Prospective”

Deputy Director at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the U.S.
Sponsored by: Taiwanese American Student Association (TASA), Georgetown International Relations Club (GIRC), GU Lecture Fund

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=170442953264&ref=nf

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2. UPMUNC Application Extension
Due Tuesday, Oct 27 at 11:59 p.m.

The deadline to apply for GIRC’s team to this years University of Pennsylvania Model United Nations Conference (UPMUNC) has been extended to 11:59 p.m. Tuesday night! All who have yet to apply are encouraged to take advantage of this extension. All are reminded that the conference will entail a commitment to travel to Philadelphia for the weekend of Nov 12 – 15, as well as a cost of $120. Financial aid is available, courtesy of GIRA, Inc. Good luck to all applicants!


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3. Turkish National Day Cultural Dinner
Thursday, Oct 29, Cafe Divan (1834 Wisconsin Ave.) at 7 p.m.

Hey Georgetown! You all know how to celebrate American holidays, but have you ever wanted to celebrate an international holiday?

Well, now is your chance! Join the IRC as we celebrate Turkish Republic Day! Join us for a delicious dinner at Cafe Divan located at 1834 Wisconsin Ave on Thursday, October 29. Take a break from Leo’s and try some Turkish/Mediterranean food.

Tentative price is $20 per person. Bring your friends! You don’t have to be a member of GIRC to enjoy this yummy opportunity! We’ll be meeting at Healey Gates at 7 p.m. and walking over to the the Cafe together! See you then!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=185665401213&index=1

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4. IRC Trick or Treat: Around the World in One Afternoon
Friday, Oct 30 at 3 p.m.

Have you always wanted to experience 20 different cultures in one day? Come join the International Relations Club (IRC) for Halloween Trick-or-Treat on Embassy Row, led by senior members of the IRC!  Meet in front of Darnall at 3 p.m. on Oct 30th for an afternoon of international fun and discovery.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=162006382977&index=1

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5. UNICEF-Georgetown International Development Conference
Friday, Nov 6 from 4-10 p.m.

This year, the UNICEF-Georgetown International Development Conference will be held on November 6th, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Georgetown’s campus!  The conference consists of a series of workshops with experts in the field of international development, and will conclude with a formal dinner (Bangkok Bistro). The Georgetown International Relations Association is co-sponsoring the Conference this year, and has several available seats at the formal dinner for GIRC members.

Please contact Rebecca English, Director of Philanthropy and Outreach at re49@georgetown.edu, if you are interested in attending the dinner and/or the conference.

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6. UNICEF-Georgetown Trick-or-Treat
Monday, Oct 26 – Saturday, Oct 31

UNICEF-Georgetown, one of the top fundraiser chapters in the nation, is working to raise money for kids through Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF, our biggest annual fundraiser. You can be a part of this worldwide phenomenon and help reduce 24,000 to our ultimate goal – zero. We want YOU to dress up, go out with your friends, and ask for donations with our orange Trick-or Treat boxes at a location of your choice! Stroll down M Street or explore Dupont Circle with our donation boxes and make Halloween counts.

We only ask that you donate two hours of your time to this charity event at any day in the week leading up to Halloween (10/26-10/31). UNICEF-Georgetown will provide you with all the materials you need – all you have to do is get an awesome costume and Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF!

To register, go to http://studentorgs.georgetown.edu/unicef. We’ll keep you updated on the next step to take to help underprivileged children worldwide. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or comments you might have at UNICEF@georgetown.edu!

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7. M.A. in International Law and Global Security

For students who are graduating soon and interested in International Law and Global Security, please see click on the attached link for more information on how to apply for a Masters in those specific areas of study with Georgetown University’s Institute for International Law and Politics.
ILAW and Global Security MA

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8. Environment Maryland Info Session and Interviews
Tuesday, Nov 10 and Wednesday, Nov 11 at the Career Center

Environment America is a federation of state-based environmental groups nationwide, from Environment California to Environment Texas to Environment Massachusetts. The organization acts as an advocate for the environment, working at the local, state, and national levels. Here in Maryland, Environment Maryland recently helped deliver seven (out of 8 possible in Maryland) Congressmen/women’s votes in favor of the American Clean Energy and Security Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. This historic legislation passed in the House and is now being considered in the Senate!

This year, Environment Maryland is hiring recent college graduates to jump in and make a huge impact with Environment America as part of their Fellowship Program. To find out more, please visit www.EnvironmentAmerica.org/jobs.

A representative of Environment Maryland will be at Georgetown on November 10th and 11th to do an information session and first-round interviews. The information session will be at the Career Center from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on the 10th. In the meantime, feel free to email Shea Kinser with any questions atskinser@environmentmaryland.org.

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9. Upcoming Events

1. GIRC Lecture Series: Deputy EU Commissioner Pangraits on the Lisbon Treaty - Tuesday, Nov 17

2. Capital Area Regional Model Arab League - Friday, Nov 6 – Sunday, Nov 8

3. IRC Week at Saxby’s - Sunday, Nov 8 to Saturday Nov 14

For more events, check out the IRC Event Calendar - http://girc.modelun.org/calendar/

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