University of San Francisco International Studies Department

Our Peer Advisors are gearing up for our annual Student and Alumni Panel Event scheduled for March 4th! More details to come soon…

Our scholar, Kam, presented their newly published paper to the community today. This paper focuses on “Intersecting Identities” and was published in the highly regarded Journal of Social Issues.

Thankful for our supportive scholars, faculty, student leaders and staff for celebrating Kam’s success!

Right now in McLaren! A book talk with Prof. Keli Dailey and some good eats! Come on by, bring a friend!

From conference presentation to publication—Kyley is making waves!

We’re thrilled to celebrate our BAIS Peer Advisor, whose research “Wine-rs or Losers: Assessing the Socio-Economic Impact of EU Regulations on Climate-Exacerbated Pests and Diseases in Northern Italian Viticulture” was one of only 8 projects (out of 35) selected for publication at the Scripps EU Undergraduate Research Conference.

Her work analyzed how EU climate regulations addressing plant and pest disease intersect with the socio-economic realities of Northern Italian viticulture farmers. Yet another BAIS scholar doing amazing, timely, and impactful work. Congratulations, Kyley!

Had an awesome meeting with the Peer Advisors today! It was so great connecting and discussing all the exciting upcoming events in the major. ✨ Just a reminder: Group Advising is on 4/3 - 4/4! If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to your Peer Advisor – they’re here to help!

We had an amazing time at the CAS Panel for Fall 2025 admitted students! 🎓✨ Huge shoutout to Associate Dean Cathy Gabor for leading the discussion and to Annie for sharing her incredible journey—from her experiences in the major to studying abroad in Panama and interning in the field. So inspiring! 🌍📚

Fall 2025 registration is approaching—International Studies students, be sure to attend a Group Advising session to lift your advising hold!

An evening of insightful discussions! 🎉 Professors Nora Fishar Onar and Dana Zartner co-hosted a book reception at Koret Lodge on the 18th, celebrating their new releases: Contesting Pluralism(s) and Standing for Nature: Legal Strategies for Environmental Justice. 📚✨Proud of our faculty and their incredible contributions to Global Studies and environmental justice! 🌍🌱

Congratulations to Camille Batiste for being awarded the Betty L. Blakley Scholarship! This grant is given to a
fellow in honor of Betty L. Blakley, grandmother of McCarthy Center Board member and USF alumna, Holly Hogan. Congrats, Camille!

Join us tomorrow for a webinar on Afghanistan: What Happened and Why?

The U.S. war in Afghanistan, which has come to a chaotic conclusion, started before many current USF students were born. How was it that the world’s most powerful armed forces and its well-supplied Afghan allies were defeated by the much smaller Taliban? In what ways did the interplay between Afghan politics and U.S. intervention give rise to such a group? What are the moral and legal implications of responding to a terrorist attack by waging a twenty-year war? Why has there been so much more criticism towards President Biden for ending the war than there was towards President Bush for starting it? These are among the questions addressed regarding this tragic moment in a twenty-year conflict.

Panelists:

Khushal Arsala, former Afghan diplomat & USF Alumnus
Professor Sadia Saeed, Sociology
Professor Stephen Zunes, Politics

Moderator: Professor Aysha Hidayatullah, Theology and Religious Studies

Register here: https://www.usfca.edu/event/2021-09-23-1145/afghanistan-what-happened-and-why

Congratulations to the and Class of 2021! We're so proud of you and can't wait to see what you'll do next!

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