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South Asia Program

International Relations Minor Career Paths

April 29, 2025

4:00 pm

Rockefeller Hall, 105

Are you considering starting a career that utilizes regional expertise, language skills, or experience with foreign policy? Ever wondered what it's like to work in various capacities in governments, how to prepare yourself to be a successful applicant for jobs, or what work will let you utilize your knowledge of the world? Are you curious to learn more about current events, history, or the broader global implications of your major? Whether you are interested in a possible career in public service, academia, or the private sector, the international relations undergraduate minor can help you explore these opportunities.

Please join the Einaudi Center for International Studies for a discussion about career paths and opportunities at the State Department and in public service, featuring Cornell alumni who will share their insights:

Jason Oaks, Deputy National Intelligence Officer for East Asia, U.S. Department of StateAngie Yucht Swenson, Founder and Principal of AYS Tutoring and Consulting, LLC
To attend virtually, register here.

This session is presented by the Einaudi Center and the faculty advisor of the international relations minor, Oumar Ba. The minor is open to all Cornell undergraduate students interested in learning about the politics, economics, history, languages, and cultures of the world.

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Program

Einaudi Center for International Studies

Reppy Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies

East Asia Program

Southeast Asia Program

Latin American and Caribbean Studies

Institute for African Development

Institute for European Studies

South Asia Program

Migrations Program

International Fair

August 27, 2025

11:00 am

Uris Hall, Terrace

International Fair showcases Cornell's global opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. Explore the fair and find out about international majors and minors, language study, study abroad, funding opportunities, global internships, Cornell Global Hubs, and more.

The International Fair is sponsored by the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies and Office of Global Learning (both part of Global Cornell) in partnership with the Language Resource Center.

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Additional Information

Program

Einaudi Center for International Studies

Reppy Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies

East Asia Program

Southeast Asia Program

Latin American and Caribbean Studies

Institute for African Development

Institute for European Studies

South Asia Program

Migrations Program

Southwest Asia and North Africa Program

South Asian New Year Celebration

April 19, 2025

3:30 pm

Klarman Hall, G70

New Year is a major cultural event celebrated across South Asia, and this campus-wide celebration highlights the rich languages and traditions associated with this festival. The event will serve as an opportunity for students of all backgrounds to engage through music, dance, food, and language-focused activities featuring the diverse ways New Year is celebrated across South Asia. It will promote awareness and appreciation of South Asian cultures and the less commonly taught languages within the Cornell community, foster cultural exchange and inclusivity, and strengthen the sense of community among South Asian students and beyond.

The event will feature:

Language Workshops: Interactive language sessions featuring greetings, common phrases, images of rituals and traditions, calligraphy, regional calendars, etc.Food Fair: A showcase of authentic cuisines from South Asian regions, small plates featuring traditional New Year's foodArts & Crafts Corner: Hands-on activities, including alpana (folk art), mask-making, mandala drawing and coloring activity, etc.Cultural Performances (starting at 5:00 pm in Klarman Auditorium): Poetry recitations, traditional music, and dance performances by student groups and artists from the Cornell Community

Additional Information

Program

Einaudi Center for International Studies

South Asia Program

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