First alumnus Willard Beaulac (SFS’21) began a legacy of service to the world
SFS Alumna Jescinta Izevbigie (SFS’14) Translates Research Experience to Service in South Africa
On November 8, 2016, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump defied pundits and polls to win the 2016 Presidential Election over Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. As Trump’s team translates campaign rhetoric into actual policies, the SFS community has weighed in on the implications and possibilities of a Trump Administration for different areas, including the economy, foreign affairs and immigration.
From October 7 to 9, a delegation of Georgetown students attended the 2016 Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. While the students represented a wide variety of class years, majors, and schools, all of them had a strong interest in international development.
Willard Leon Beaulac (SFS’21) was the first person ever to receive a diploma from the School of Foreign Service. He then went on to serve a distinguished career as the Ambassador to Paraguay, Colombia, Cuba, Chile, and Argentina.
Centennial Fellow Mark Lagon writes in an op-ed for the Council on Foreign Relations his recommendations for addressing human rights. He urges the Trump administration to engage with multilateral bodies, continue a strong relationship with Europe, and view China as a top priority.
Former Army officer Wes Clark Jr. (SFS’92) has organized a three-day deployment of U.S. military veterans to the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in southern North Dakota, opposing the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Gabe Gough (MSFS‘11) currently serves as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs at the Department of Veterans Affairs. He spoke about the valuable impact that his MSFS degree has had on his career path.
The Asian Studies Program and India Initiative hosted a discussion on the implications of Donald Trump’s election for international relations and domestic politics in Asia.
