Below are alumni featured stories! If you have a story you'd like to share, please contact us at iafs@colorado.edu

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Paul Beddie (IAFS '89) - Alumni Recognition Award

Sept. 26, 2024

Our very own IAFS Advisory Board Member Paul Beddie was honored with the Alumni Recognition Award ! Fellow board members gathered to celebrate Paul's achievements, and we've included some great photos from the event. You can read more about Paul's award in our IAFS article and learn about the Alumni...

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IAFS Homecoming Tailgate Reunion - September 21, 2024

Sept. 26, 2024

This year’s Homecoming Tailgate was a blast! IAFS alumni enjoyed reconnecting, snapping fun photos with Chip , and sharing memories with other SMµ÷½ÌËù alumni. We enjoyed great food trucks, fun SMµ÷½ÌËù swag like Coach Prime sunglasses, and being on the edge of our seats for the SMµ÷½ÌËù vs. Baylor football...

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Regents Honor Tanya Kelly-Bowry (IAFS '93)

Sept. 26, 2024

University of Colorado leadership celebrated the career and contributions of Tanya Kelly-Bowry, SMµ÷½ÌËù’s longtime advocate at the state Capitol and in Washington, D.C.

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Contributing Global Insight into Climate, Tech, and Energy: IAFS Advisory Board Member, Nancy Covey

Sept. 8, 2024

Nancy Covey ( International Affairs & Political Science, 2002 ) has been a valuable member of the IAFS Advisory Board since February 2023 and prior to that served as a mentor to IAFS students through the IAFS Mentorship Program . We interviewed Nancy in August 2024 to learn how she...

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Second Annual IAFS Homecoming Reunion Tailgate - 9/21

Sept. 4, 2024

Join IAFS alumni and friends on Saturday, September 21st at the Koenig Alumni Center for the Second Annual IAFS Homecoming Reunion Tailgate! Registration is free but it is limited ! If you haven’t already registered for this fun, family friendly and free event – please do before registration is closed!...

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IAFS Alumni Receive Awards from Alumni Association

Aug. 20, 2024

Congratulations to International Affairs Alumni Tanya Mares Kelly-Bowry (IAFS '93) and Paul Beddie (IAFS '89) who received Alumni Awards from the SMµ÷½ÌËù Boulder Alumni Association ! Join us in celebrating Tanya, Paul, and other SMµ÷½ÌËù Alumni during the Alumni Awards Ceremony, Homecoming Weekend, September 19 5:45-9pm in the Glenn Miller...

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Life-Changing Adventures and Heartfelt Connections Abroad: Pamela Civins' Peace Corps Journey

Feb. 8, 2024

Pamela Civins (SMµ÷½ÌËù Boulder ENGL ’86, School for International Training (SIT) ‘99, Harvard ‘03) Pamela Civins brings extensive experience to her current role as SMµ÷½ÌËù-Boulder’s Peace Corps Strategic Campus Recruiter. She is a returned Peace Corps volunteer who served in Nepal, working as a teacher and teacher trainer. She has...

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From Boulder to Mali to Mexico: Life as a Diplomat with IAFS Alum Scott Renner

Nov. 29, 2023

Scott Renner ( International Affairs '86, Law '93) joined the U.S. Department of State in 1997 and he currently serves as the Consul General at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City. His overseas postings include: Lagos, Nigeria; Santiago, Chile; Mexico City, Mexico; Warsaw, Poland; Bogota, Colombia; and Toronto, Canada. Scott...

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An Evening with Former Ambassador Daniel Smith

April 5, 2023

On a snowy Tuesday April 4, 2023, over 30 IAFS students and alumni gathered in the SMµ÷½ÌËù Boulder Chancellor's Hall for networking and the opportunity to hear from former Ambassador Daniel Smith (HIST '77). The event began with time for students and alumni to mingle, network, and get to know...

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"10 Tips for a Nontraditional Global Career" with Veronica Baker (IAFS & PSCI '15)

March 2, 2023

Date : Tuesday, April 18 Time : 5:30-7pm (MT) Location : University Club, Room 4 (basement of University Club) Dinner will be provided, RSVPs are required . Join us for dinner and a discussion with Veronica Baker, founder of The Global Climbing Initiative and Ascent Admissions , as she shares...

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