WIIS GWU is a U.S. chapter based in Washington, DC at the George Washington University. The chapter'south mission is to introduce students to the fields of foreign and defense policies through academic, networking, and social events.
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Leadership

Maeve Spud, WIIS-GWU Co-President

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Maeve Spud is a sophomore in the Elliott Schoolhouse of International Diplomacy, pursuing a bachelor
of arts degree in International Diplomacy, with a concentration in Security Policy. Maeve joined the
George Washington Academy chapter of Women in International Security in her freshman year
to aggrandize her noesis of the role of women in peace and security. Maeve is also passionate
about conflict prevention and resolution, gender dynamics and inclusivity in peace processes,
and combating human trafficking. Maeve is originally from Salem, Massachusetts.

Claire Bechtel WIIS-GWU Co-President

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Claire Bechtel is a electric current sophomore in the Elliott School of International Affairs majoring in
International Diplomacy (Security Policy) and Philosophy: Public Diplomacy Focus. Claire is originally
from Seattle, Washington. Last yr, she worked in the research library of the Supreme Council
of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction and later in the Seattle role of
Senator Patty Murray (D-WA). She currently works as the regime relations and legal
assistant at the Arab American Institute. Claire is interested in irregular warfare in the Middle
East and Africa paying attention to the routes to recruitment and radicalization.

Events

Delight Note, WIIS GWU events are geared toward undergraduate and graduate students of the George Washington University

Exclusive Screening of Earlier the Flood, Climate alter documentary.

Friday Nov quaternary, Elliott School room 113 atseven:00pmFrom University Award®-inning filmmaker Fisher Stevens and Academy Honor-winning actor, environmental activist and U.N. Messenger of Peace Leonardo DiCaprio, Earlier the Flood presents a riveting account of the dramatic changes now occurring effectually the globe due to climate modify, too equally the deportment nosotros as individuals and as a society tin can have to prevent catastrophic disruption of life on our planet. The film follows DiCaprio as he travels to 5 continents and the Arctic speaking to scientists, globe leaders, activists and local residents to gain a deeper understanding of this complex consequence and investigate physical solutions to the most pressing ecology challenge of our time.

Diplomacy Training, Israeli Embassy

Friday November 18th,12:00-three:00pm

This training volition requite participants hands-on experience managing diplomatic scenarios and receive feedback from professionals in the field!

There will be a give-and-take and Q & A with a Israeli diplomat, followed by a two 60 minutes interactive exercise—a series of policy and crisis simulations, all based on realistic diplomatic scenarios. The simulation will cover the following:

• Diplomatic armistice negotiation
• Strengthening ties with the U.S.
• Humanitarian aid in the Centre East
• Media training

Past Events

Negotiation Skills featuring curriculum by the Harvard Program on Negotiation
Charles Field, Professional Lecturer, Elliott School of International Diplomacy

How to Navigate LinkedIn
Career Services, the George Washington Academy

WIIS GWU/WIIS DC Speed Networking
Round III

Leadership in International Relations: Lessons Learned
WIIS and GW's Elliott Schoolhouse of International Affairs hosted the Honorable Michèle Flournoy for a discussion about her by experiences as the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy and at major Washington, DC call back tanks.

Roundable featuring Dr. Joanna Spear
Associate Professor of International Affairs; Director, Security Studies Program, The Elliott School of International Affairs
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Working in the Peace Field
Site Visit to the U.s.a. Establish of Peace

Nuclear Weapons: Practice We Even Demand Them?
Rebeccah Heinrichs, Visiting Fellow, The Heritage Foundation

Working Life after Graduation featuring Simone Garreau
Marketing and Gamble/Security Analyst, Control Risks, and former GWU Undergraduate

Working at a Think Tank
Site Visit to the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Crisis Drill: Rising Tides
Designed by the GWU Strategic Crisis Simulations Student Organization

WIIS GWU/WIIS DC Speed Networking
Rounds I and II

Michele Clark on Combating Trafficking and Homo Rights
Offshoot Professor, Elliott Schoolhouse of International Affairs

Roundtable Featuring Akiko Yamanaka
Former Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, Japan
In partnership with The Japanese American Student Union of DC and the Organization of Asian Studies

Anne Taylor, Women'southward Clothing
How to Dress for Success, Do'south and Don't'southward Fashion Bear witness

Country Department Site Visit
A Discussion with Foreign Service Officers and Civil Servants

An Evening with The Honorable Barbara Bodine
Onetime U.South. Ambassador to Yemen, 1997-2001
A Word on Yemen, U.S. Policy Options and Limitations in the Heart East, and Counterterrorism
In partnership with Delta Phi Epsilon and Sigma Iota Rho

Roundtable featuring Beth Cordray
The United States Department of Defense

Women, Peace, and Security featuring Chantal de Jonge Oudraat
Executive Director, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute North America

Roundtable featuring Dr. Deepa Ollapally
Research Professor of International Diplomacy; Associate Director, Sigur Heart for Asian Studies, The Elliott School of International Diplomacy