Category: Speakers
How to Save the World: Understanding Non-Profits | April 22
The School of Public Policy is hosting Michelle Nunn, President and CEO of CARE, and Ryan Shepherd, CARE’s VP of U.S. programming, in conversation about CARE’s work in the U.S. and abroad. The conversation will be held virtually on BlueJeans. The event is co-sponsored by the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, the School of Public Policy, and the Center for International Strategy, Technology, and Policy. This event will take place on April 22, 2021, at 12 pm via BlueJeans. To register for this event, click here. This event is…
Read MoreUtilizing Your Summer to Find an Internship | April 13
The Office of International Education is hosting a webinar to discuss resources available to students when searching for an internship. GRIP advisors will be there to offer tactics on how to use your summer successfully as well as to answer your questions. This event will take place on April 13, 2021, at 11:00, am via BlueJeans. To register for this event, click here.
Read MoreThe U.S. Office of Personnel Management presents: Navigating USAJOBS
To kick start your journey into the federal workplace, learn tips and tricks of navigating USAJOBS, the federal government’s official job search page. This instructor-led virtual training provides a step-by-step guide for creating federal job searches, creating a USAJOBS account and profile, managing your account, reviewing Job Opportunity Announcements, submitting your applications, and following up on your application status. The event will take place via zoom on April 7, 2021, from 1:30 pm-3:30 pm. To register for the event, click here.
Read MoreCareer Talks: NPAG – NonProfit Professionals Advisory Group | March 31
Alumnus Andres Marcuse-Gonzalez (BSINTA, MSIA) returns to speak with students about career opportunities with NPAG, the Nonprofit Professional Advisory Group. NPAG is an executive search firm that specializes in top-tier social sector talent strategy and search. Founded with a deep commitment to equity and inclusion, the firm partners with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations during times of organizational transition and growth. NPAG brings innovators and experts to the table to address our most persistent, complex societal challenges. Clients include best-in-class organizations spanning direct service, philanthropy, education, healthcare, policy and advocacy, research,…
Read MoreMarch 23 | Sam Nunn: Statesman of the Nuclear Age Webinar
The World Affairs Council of Atlanta is bringing together Frank Leith Jones and Senator Sam Nunn for a dynamic fireside chat highlighting critical moments of Nunn’s leadership on global issues, as well as shed light on what remains to be done to further reduce the threat of nuclear war. This online event will take place on Tuesday, March 23 2021 at 12:00pm. To register, click here. Sam Nunn served in the Senate for four terms and helped lead far-reaching changes in security policy. As a member and then chairman of…
Read MoreCareers in Government and Public Service | March 17
Understanding policy, international affairs, cross-cultural communications, and economics can help governments identify unmet market needs and capitalize on opportunities. Understanding how economic, environmental, technological, and social issues work together and play against each other is critical for understanding and explaining emerging threats. Working in government and public service entails protecting the nation and serving the people, at the local or state level, as well as the national level. Join us to learn about careers in government and public service. We have invited two Nunn School alumni to speak with students…
Read MoreApril 16 | Guest Speaker: Jacob’s Cyber and Intelligence Executives
Jacobs, Signature Partner with the GT Career Center is excited to host a virtual guest speaker series for GA Tech! Join them on April 16 at 4:00 PM EST to meet one of their Cyber and Intelligence Executive Leaders and learn about the exciting work they do! You will also get a chance to learn about future career opportunities as well as career paths that align to Cyber Security, Computer Science, Data Scientist, and so much more! To join the Microsoft Teams meeting, click here.
Read MoreEVENT: Nothing to Fear But Fear Itself: Demystifying the FSOT
*REGISTER TODAY* Please join the Public Diplomacy Council and Public Diplomacy Association of America on Monday, March 8th, at 12 pm EST for “Nothing to Fear But Fear Itself: Demystifying the FSOT”. We welcome both members interested in the Foreign Service Officer Test as well as those who wish to learn more about the trends and future of the Foreign Service. Led by distinguished Foreign Service Officer and current Diplomat in Residence for DC Metro, Yolonda Kerney. Dr. Kerney will guide viewers through the latest version of the Foreign Service…
Read MoreMarch 3 | Careers in Research and Think Tanks
Are you interested in learning more about a career in research or in working at a think tank? Opportunities at think tanks enable you to study and issue in depth and provide advice and ideas on specific problems. A research career with a think tank allows you to employ interdisciplinary approaches to finding solutions to policy-related issues. Join the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs in welcoming a few guest speakers to talk about their experiences in such positions with a focus on international affairs! Hope to see you there!…
Read MoreMarch 10 | Graduate School Info Session – Middlebury Institute of International Studies
Is Graduate School Your Next Step? A representative from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies will be visiting to discuss graduate programs in International Security (nonproliferation, counterterrorism, cybersecurity), Environmental Policy, International Development, and Linguistics. Join us to learn more: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 2pm Registration Link – https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/register/dgfuwwcq
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