Friday, October 23, 2009
Law School Lecture
About this program: In addressing the operational dilemmas of the commander in operational decision making, Professor Guiora will address morality in armed conflict, and legal and policy aspects of counterterrorism and international law issues.
Presented in cooperation with the Consulate General of Israel to the Southeast.
Monday, October 19, 2009
105th Sibley Lecture
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Congratulations are in order
In addition, Dr. Tir's article, co-authored with Matt Fuhrmann (one of our very talented DIA Ph.D’s who is now an Assistant Professor at the University of South Carolina after a stint Harvard’s Belfer Center as a post-doc) entitled “Territorial Dimensions of Enduring Internal Rivalries” (2009; 26, 307-329) is a the top of the list of the 50 Most Frequently Read Articles (based on full-text and pdf views) in the Journal of Conflict Management and Peace Science. (That list is re-calculated on a monthly basis).
Last but certainly not least, IA alum Jheison Romain (AB '09) is serving a three month internship at the White House for the Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs. He is featured in an October 7 Red & Black article.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Dates to remember
Also, fall break is Friday, October 30. Please note that day is the first of six furlough days for UGA. Aside from a few core functions, UGA will be closed. Faculty and staff have been instructed not to come to campus that day or conduct any work-related activities, which includes responding to student email messages. So if you need to contact one of our faculty, send them an email before that date.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Dirty Book sale
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Wednesday, September 09, 2009
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is the largest international exchange program in the country. Created in 1946 to develop cross-cultural understanding and support international cooperation, the program awards approximately 1,500 grants annually and operates in more than 130 countries worldwide.
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Dr. Han Park will give a lecture entitled “Conflict Mediation—Personal Reflections on the Release of American Journalists from North Korea,” discussing the role he played in last month's highly publicized release of journalists Euna Lee and Laura Ling.
The lecture will take place Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 3:30 p.m. in the Larry Walker Room on the fourth floor of Dean Rusk Hall on North Campus. Sponsored by the School of Law’s Dean Rusk Center and the School of Public and International Affairs, the event is free and open to the public.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Resume and Internships for SPIA Majors
RESUME AND INTERNSHIPS FOR SPIA MAJORS
September 2, 4-5PM, MLC Room 150, Blue Card Event
You probably know internships are good to get but do you know how to get good internships and build on your resume? Getting involved on campus and in the community and seeking internships will provide you with skills and experience to add to your resume while also enhancing your experience at UGA. Learn the best strategies for finding and getting internships that are a great fit for your interests and other top tips on how to build a great
resume that will impress employers.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Changes for fall semester
Second, Dr. Abdulah Osman has resigned from the university. This turn of events has directly impacted the two courses he was to teach in the fall. Unfortunately, we have been forced to cancel his INTL 4355 class, as we could not find someone who was available and could teach that topic, nor the money to pay whomever we found. Our apologies to those students whose schedules are disrupted by the cancellation of the course.
With regards to Dr. Osman’s INTL 3300 course, just today we found someone to teach the class. The new instructor will be Murat Bayar. Because he’s been assigned to the class so close to the start of the semester, it’s highly likely that his textbooks will not be in to the UGA Bookstore before the first day of classes. For those who’d like to try a faster route, such as Amazon, the book he will be using is:
Essential Readings in Comparative Politics (Second Edition) (Paperback) by Patrick H. O'Neil (Editor), Ronald Rogowski (Editor), ISBN-13: 978-0393929508
Monday, July 27, 2009
End of summer
On a final note, the department welcomes Dr. Markus Crepaz who became our new department head as of July 1. Dr. Crepaz takes over at the helm for Dr. Howard Wiarda, who had served as head since the department set up shop in Candler Hall and started offering INTL courses in the fall of 2003.
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Our revised web site
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Monday, June 15, 2009
Dates to remember
The midpoint withdrawal deadline for the first short session is Monday, June 22. Students who drop after that date receive a WF for the course, and also remember that as of fall semester 2008 students are only allowed to drop four classes in total while at UGA.
Classes end for the first short session on Wednesday, July 1, and finals are on July 2.
UGA will be closed on Friday, July 3.
The second short session begins on Monday, July 6. The midpoint withdrawal deadline is Tuesday, July 21. Classes end on Thursday, July 30, with final exams on Friday, July 31.
Friday, May 08, 2009
End of the semester
If you're going to be taking classes during the summer, word on the street (no pun intended) is that starting June 1 the GDOT is planning on resurfacing Milledge Avenue, one section at a time, from Prince Avenue all the way down to the bypass. So if you thought traffic on Milledge was bad now, just wait.
Thursday, April 02, 2009
Individual Rights in India
a lecture by
The Honorable K.G. Balakrishnan,
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India
When: Monday, April 6 at 2:00 pm
Where: Hatton Lovejoy Courtroom, Hirsch Hall, School of Law (North Campus)
Presented by: The School of Law's Dean Rusk Center
Indian Supreme Court Justice to speak on individual rights
Athens, Ga. – Chief Justice K.G. Balakrishnan of the Supreme Court of India will lecture on “Individual Rights in India: A Perspective from the Supreme Court” on April 6 at 2:00 p.m. The talk is sponsored by the University of Georgia School of Law’s Dean Rusk Center and will take place in the Hatton Lovejoy Courtroom of Hirsch Hall (North Campus). This event is free and open to the public.
A native of India, Balakrishnan began his career in law as an advocate of the Kerala Bar Council in 1968. In 1985, he was appointed as a judge of the Kerala High Court. He was transferred to the Gujarat High Court, becoming its chief justice in 1998. He then served on the High Court of Judicature in Madras, where he became chief justice, before being elevated to the Supreme Court of India in 2000. He became the chief justice of India in 2007.
In addition to his courtroom duties, Balakrishnan is also president of the Indian Law Institute, which was founded in 1956 with the primary objective of promoting and conducting legal research to meet the social, economic and other needs of the Indian people. Improvement of legal education is also part of its mission.
The Chief Justice is visiting Atlanta and Athens, Ga., as part of a distinguished delegation, which also includes Supreme Court of India Justice Arijit Pasayat and several high-ranking members of the Ministry of Law and Justice, and the Indian Law Institute. The group will be taking part in events in Atlanta, touring the University of Georgia School of Law and meeting with members of the law school’s Dean Rusk Center.
Monday, March 16, 2009
CITS 20th Anniversary
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The Center for International Trade and Security is pleased to commemorate its 20th Anniversary on Wednesday, March 18, 2009. The event will include panels covering strategic trade control issues, nuclear proliferation and security, and the importance of continued work in the field. Dr. Mohamed ElBaradei, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and other experts will participate. The celebration will include friends, colleagues and stake-holders of the Center. All events will be held in the Georgia Center for Continuing Education. For more information, contact the Center at 706-542-2985.
Morning Panel
Nuclear Renaissance, Disarmament, Terrorism and Proliferation
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Masters Hall, Georgia Center for Continuing Education
This panel discussion will be moderated by Center Director, Dr. Gary Bertsch, and includes 2005 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Dr. Mohamed ElBaradei (Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna, Austria), General Gene Habiger (former Commander in Chief of all U.S. nuclear forces), Joseph Cirincione (President of the Ploughshares Fund), and other national and international experts. The panelists will address the key issues surrounding nuclear energy and weapons, including the threat of nuclear weapons proliferation, terrorism and disarmament.
Afternoon Panel
Controlling Weapons Proliferation and Promoting Peaceful Trade
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Room K-L, Georgia Center for Continuing Education
This panel will be moderated by Dr. Scott Jones, CITS Executive Director, and include experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency, leading global companies and think tanks. The panel discussion will call attention to an international nuclear black market and discuss how countries like Iran have been able to buy technology and components aiding their nuclear weapons programs. The panelists will offer recommendations to the Obama Administration and global leaders, governments and businesses on how to promote peaceful trade and prevent the global spread of weapons of mass destruction.
Friday, March 06, 2009
The Conduct of Foreign Policy under the Obama Administration
When: Thursday, March 19 at 12:30pm
Where: 4th Floor, Dean Rusk Hall, North Campus
Pizza and refreshments will be served
Presented by: The Dean Rusk Center in cooperation with the Department of International Affairs and the Carl Vinson Institute of Government
Career diplomats to address Obama’s foreign policy
Husband and wife career public service diplomats, who have a combined 50-plus years of experience in United States and United Nations international diplomacy, will share their thoughts on President Barack Obama’s foreign policy plans as part of an event sponsored by the School of Law's Dean Rusk Center in cooperation with the Department of International Affairs and the Carl Vinson Institute of Government. A question and answer session on careers in foreign affairs will follow.
The Scarletts have served in the countries of Cameroon, Bosnia, Brazil, the Philippines, Ireland and the former Yugoslavia. Earle has represented our country or the UN in sensitive relationships with then-Yugoslavian President Slobodan Milosevic (who was subsequently indicted for war crimes), with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos during his removal from power, and with Chinese officials during the Tiananmen Square uprising. Barbara has worked in the areas of strategic policy planning, cultural administration and media relations for the advancement of U.S. foreign policy objectives abroad.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Reminders
First, the midpoint withdrawal deadline is Thursday, March 24. Withdrawing from a class beyond that date will result in your receiving a WF for the course. Also please note the recent change in university policy regarding withdrawals. As of fall semester 2008, students are limited to four (4) Withdraw Passing (WP) grades for the duration of your time at UGA--something to consider before withdrawing from a class.
Second, it will soon be time to "spring ahead." Daylight Savings Time begins on March 8, right at the beginning of spring break. Clocks will move ahead an hour on that day.
SPIA Excellence in Teaching Award
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North Korea Forum
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Tuesday, January 20, 2009
International Commercial Arbitration
The Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law
and
The
with support from The American Society of International Law
will proudly host
“International Commercial Arbitration:
Fifty Years After the
January 30, 2009,
at the
Ø Keynote speaker: Gary Born, Partner, Wilmer Hale; Panelists include: Robert B. Davidson, Executive Director of Arbitration, JAMS; Anne Whitesell, Former Secretary General of the ICC International Court of Arbitration; William K. Slate, II, President, American Arbitration Association.
Ø Welcome reception on the evening of January 29, 2009.
Ø Panels: (1) The
For more information, a complete list of panelists and to RSVP by January 28, please visit: www.uga.edu/ruskcenter/arbitration.html
Contact: Mercedes Ball, Executive Conference Editor, at: mgball@bellsouth.net or (706) 825-4061.