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I want to alert you to two lunch meeting that have been
scheduled by the International Relations Program and with the assistance
of the International Relations Student Board.

Both lunch meetings will take place in the I.R. Lounge (101 Skinner) and
are very informal. The first one - November 11th - will be a chance for
prospective majors to ask questions regarding JUNIOR YEAR ABROAD. The
I.R. Board and I.R. faculty will be available to answer questions you
might have about going abroad. (A good majority of the Board did go
abroad for their junior year and they will be available to speak with
you as will other I.R. majors.)

The second meeting - November 18th - will focus on APPLYING TO GRADUATE SCHOOL IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS. Again, faculty will be available to answer any
questions you might have.

So, come join us....go to "grab and go" after your class and come by the
I.R. Lounge for a very informal discussion about either junior year abroad
or the graduate school application process.

We look forward to seeing you then. If you have questions, please feel
free to contact me directly.

Please read the information posted below. IRAQ DEBATE AT MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE


Wednesday November 6: Iraq Debate at Mount Holyoke College

8-10 AM
Listen to a replay of interviews with students and faculty on the Iraq
debate. Interviews with Professors Sohail Hashmi, Christopher Pyle, Joan
Cocks, Walter Stewart, Fred Moseley, and Jim Hartley. Radio station WMHC
91.5.

12:15-1:15 PM
Discussion Session: "The Regional Effects of a War in Iraq:
Destabilization or Democracy?" Presented by MHC students and Karina
O'Meara, Former Peace Corps Coordinator in Jordan. 12:15-1:15 Kendade
Ground Floor Room 6.

7-9 PM
Iraq 101 Forum. Gamble Auditorium, MHC
Guest speakers include
-Sohail Hashmi, Chair, International Relations Program, Speaking on
Comparative Middle East Politics.
-Isis Nusair, Research Assistant at Clark University, Five College Women's
Studies Research Center. Speaking on women and politics in the Middle
East.
-Jon Western, Professor of International Relations, MHC, Speaking on the
Bush administration policy towards Iraq.
-David Mednicoff, UMASS professor of International Law
-Michael Klare, PAWSS, Hampshire College, speaking on US Defense Policy

OPERATION DECIDE: US/IRAQ CRISIS
www.mtholyoke.edu/~gktemple/iraq/index.html

Please try and attend this very important event:

The Five College Program in Peace and World Security (PAWSS) is sponsoring:

Countdown to War: A Status Report on the Situation in Iraq
Tuesday, November 12, 2002 at 7:30 PM
Franklin Patterson Hall, Main Lecture Hall
Hampshire College


Expert Speakers include:

Mlada Bukovansky, Dept of Government, Smith College
Sohail Hashmi, Mount Holyoke College
Michael Klare, Five College Professor in Peace and World Security Studies

This event is free, wheelchair accessible, and open to the public. For more information, please contact Laura Reed at: 559-5367.
Or, visit our website: http://pawss.hampshire.edu

PLEASE TRY AND ATTEND THIS WONDERFUL PRESENTATION TONIGHT AT ELIOT HOUSE....PIZZA WILL BE AVAILABLE PRIOR TO THE SLIDE SHOW. NOT TO BE MISSED. (NOVEMBER 13TH AT 5:30 P.M.)

Bearing Witness: Reflections and Slides from 2002
     Quaker Humanitarian Delegation to Iraq

   with delegation member
      Joanne Comerford
                   Co-ordinator, Western Mass
                American Friends Service Committee


Wednesday, November 13, 2002
5:30-7:30pm
Eliot House

Pizza Supper will be provided! RSVP: x2057

Good Morning Majors:
 
Just a little reminder that the International Relations Program and Board are sponsoring another informal gathering this Monday, November 18 at 12:15 p.m. in the I.R. Lounge. The topic for this week will be applying to graduate school. Go to "grab and go" when you get out of class and come on by so we can answer all your "burning questions" about applying to graduate school.
 
We look forward to seeing you on Monday. Have a great weekend.
 
As always,
Linda