Foreign Affairs Virtual Graduate School Fair

The Foreign Affairs Open House will connect you directly with school representatives all from the comfort of your home, office, smartphone or tablet.

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April 22, 2020



10am-1pm, EST

As a graduate school candidate, you have the ability to explore school program information and opportunities. Choose which schools you want to interact with and then engage in one-on-one text-based conversations directly with a representative at those institutions. You can share your background, experience, resume and ask questions. Maximize your time in the event by getting in line to chat with more than one school at a time.

Kicking off the session will be a 30-minute live webinar "Best Practices in Applying" hosted by the Association of Professional Schools in International Affairs (APSIA).

This event is free and all attendees are eligible to claim a free six-month subscription to ForeignAffairs.com.

Who should attend?

  • Undergraduate students seeking advanced degrees

  • Professionals seeking career enrichment or change of vocation

Here are four tips to make the most of your online graduate school fair experience:

1. Do your research.

Login before the event, research the participating schools in advance, prioritize the booths and prepare a quick introduction. Although online graduate fairs are more relaxed than in-person fairs, you still want to make a great first impression.

2. Prepare for the fair and arrive with a positive attitude.

Have your resume (or resumes) ready in advance to upload and share with recruiters. Also, check your social media sites before the event. Given the nature of the internet, recruiters can quickly search for your LinkedIn and Facebook profiles while talking to you. Remember, privacy settings are your friend.

3. Maximize your time.

Don't forget these are timed conversations. In order to utilize your time allocated with each representative, make sure you have spent enough time researching schools, and are also be prepared to answer questions about why you are interested in their programs. Also, since you'll be typing don't forget abbreviations are for texting, not talking to representatives and recruiters.

4. Follow-Up.

Following the live event, keep the conversation going. Make sure to send follow-up and thank you emails after the virtual grad fair to make a lasting impression.

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Five International Studies Podcasts to Follow

As students return home for the semester, we all may feel slightly more distant from the academic discussion and debate that takes place on campus. Fortunately, in today’s digital world, separation from the campus community does not necessarily result in our disengagement from these conversations. Whether you have an extra 30 minutes of time on your hands or an hour to burn, podcasts are an accessible means through which you can stay caught up with policy experts, news, and discussions taking place around the world.

Five International Studies Podcasts to Follow

As students return home for the semester, we all may feel slightly more distant from the academic discussion and debate that takes place on campus. Fortunately, in today’s digital world, separation from the campus community does not necessarily result in our disengagement from these conversations. Whether you have an extra 30 minutes of time on your hands or an hour to burn, podcasts are an accessible means through which you can stay caught up with policy experts, news, and discussions taking place around the world. Below are five free podcasts that will keep you connected with the international community while at home. Each podcast is available on the organization’s website as well as on Apple Podcasts.

The Truth of the Matter | Center for Strategic & International Studies

Average length: 30 minutes

Women in the Military

Please join us in an exciting journey down a historical path of women in the Air Force and their roles throughout the years. Dr. Karen Petrone, Professor of History and Department Chair, will guide the discussion through women in the Air Force in the 1970’s all the way to current day. The panel will explore how women’s roles in the Air Force has evolved over the years through vignettes from three Air Force officers who have served over the past 50 years.
 

 

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Workers’ Rights: Critical Labor Protections for Immigrant Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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With millions of immigrant workers in essential jobs at the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical that all immigrants know their rights at work and have the information they need to ensure their health, safety, and wellbeing during this unprecedented public health crisis.

In this webinar, presenters will discuss several areas of workers’ rights as they relate to immigrant workers and the COVID-19 pandemic. These protections are covered in a new Know Your Rights resource co-authored by NILC, the National Employment Law Project, and the Occupational Safety and Health Law Project. This new resource, and this webinar, are designed to answer frequently asked questions from immigrant workers and their advocates related to COVID-19 in areas such as:

• Safety and Health on the Job

• Using Collective Action to Improve Workplace Safety and Health

• Paid and Unpaid Time Off from Work

• Unemployment Insurance

In addition, the presenters will discuss how changes in recent federal COVID-19 relief legislation impact immigrant workers in the areas of Paid Sick Leave, Paid Family Leave, and Unemployment Insurance.

This webinar will take place on Wednesday, April 15 at 1:30pm ET/12:30pm CT/ 11:30am MT/10:30am PT.

Presenters:

Emily Tulli, Senior Attorney, Occupational Safety and Health Law Project Ingrid Nava, Associate General Counsel, SEIU Local 32BJ Jessie Hahn, Labor and Employment Policy Attorney, National Immigration Law Center Joanna Cuevas Ingram, Staff Attorney, National Immigration Law Center

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