Learn more about the world – and the Jackson School – during Dawg Daze!
Wednesday, September 17
Ice Cream Social with Jewish Studies
When: Wednesday, September 17, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Thomson Hall (THO) 317
Description: Come nosh with other prospective Jewish Studies students and learn about our courses, scholarship opportunities, and events for the year. Jewish Studies students and faculty will be on hand to talk about their experiences – and help you build your own Molly Moon’s ice cream sundae!
Friday, September 19
International Film Festival with International Studies
When: Friday, September 19, from 1:45 to 4:00 p.m.
Description: Join Jackson School students, faculty, and staff for an International Film Festival! at Thomson Hall. Share a movie with your friends! Exciting and interesting information about International Studies, delicious popcorn, and sweet treats will await you. Some movies may start or end with a short discussion with the students, faculty, or staff.
Summary of all International Films: Movies will show at the same time, so grab some popcorn, candy, and snacks (just outside THO 111) and choose a film to watch —
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- 1:45 to 4:00 p.m.: Bend it Like Beckham, Jackson School alumna Ava Seifred (Thomson Hall, Room 101)
- 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.: My Big Fat Greek Wedding, with Nektaria Klapaki (Thomson Hall, Room 119)
- 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.: Goodbye Berlin, with Kye Terrasi (Thomson Hall, Room 125)
- 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.: My Neighbor Totoro, with students from JSSA RSO (Thomson Hall, Room 134)
- 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.: Quo Vadis, Aida?, with Sasha Senderovich (Thomson Hall, Room 202)
- 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.: Flow, with Līga Miklasevica (Thomson Hall, Room 211)
Monday, September 22
Snacks and Cyberattacks in International Studies
When: Monday, September 22, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Thomson Hall (THO) 317
Description: Come have snacks and learn about cyberattacks. Jackson School professor Dr. Jessica Beyer will talk about opportunities to study cybersecurity politics, technology policy, and international security in the Jackson School. She will lead you everyone through an exercise to understand a famous cyberattack—so bring a device that can search the internet (cell phone is fine).
Wednesday, September 24
International Studies Fair: Connect. Explore. Engage with the Jackson School
When: Wednesday, September 24, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Description:
Come have some pizza and snacks, and explore exciting open majors like International Studies at the Jackson School. Meet and talk with faculty, current majors, and staff to discuss departmental highlights, resources, experiences, and opportunities.
This event is a chance to discover exciting resources and opportunities unique to Jackson School majors.
Free giveaways, snacks, candy, and food!
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- Capstones: Task Force, Public Writing, Research
- Exciting and interactive: International Negotiation Simulation Course!
- Student Organizations focused on international affairs events, speakers and community
- Jackson School Advisers (undergraduate and graduate)
- Career engagementin International Studies
- Funding
- Internships/Internship Scholarships
- Academic Scholarships & Awards
- Fellowships
- Study Abroad for Jackson School majors and all!
- And more!!
Friday, September 26
Donuts & Diplomacy with Dr. Das
When: Friday, September 26, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Thomson Hall (THO) 317
Description: Join Dr. Debamanyu Das of the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies for donuts and dive into an informal discussion exploring how economics and politics shape diplomacy and development in today’s world. From global trade negotiations and critical material supply chains to energy security and geopolitical challenges, this is an opportunity to learn more about some of the complex global issues while connecting with potential peers at the Jackson School.
