School of International Studies News
Global Passport Speaker (GPS) Series
(April 2, 2008) -
Global Passport Speaker Series provides SIS and Pacific students with weekly informative sessions on careers and opportunities in the field of international studies. Presenters from the Peace Corps, Law School, Non-governmental Organizations, U.S. Government/Department of State, CIA, International Business Corps., Northern California World Trade Center, and Graduate Schools have provided students with information on career paths and job opportunities. The weekly sessions are open to all SIS students and highly recommended for seniors.
The Fall 2008 Global Passport Speaker Series sessions are held on Tuesdays from 12-12:50 p.m. in George Wilson Hall.
September 9 - Working with NGOs and Katalysis (microfinance)
Speaker: Jerry Hildebrand, Director of the Global Center for Social Entrepreneurship
September 16 - Graduate School Panel Disucussion
Speakers: TBA
September 23 - Law School
Speaker: Howard Moseley, Chief Assistant Inspector General, Bureau of Independent Review
September 30 - International Business
Speaker: Paul Oliva, Principal Oliva Global Communications
October 14 - Peace Corps
Speaker: Travis Axton
October 21 - TBA
Speaker:
October 28 - TBA
November 11 - Careers with the State Department
Speaker: Gene Bigler, Professor/Practioneer (formerly with the U.S. Dept. of State)
November 18 - TBA
Speaker:
December 9 - Teach for America
Speaker: