SIS Newsletter

April 8, 2025

SIS Newsletter April 8, 2025

Welcome back to the School of Integrative Studies bi-weekly newsletter. For the most up-to-date information, visit sis.gmu.edu

INTS | BIS | HDFS | EVSS | Advising

Our next issue of the SIS Newsletter will be published on April 22nd.

SIS Updates

It's REGISTRATION AWARENESS WEEK! (April 7-11th)

Register for SUMMER 2025 classes today!

REGISTRATION PRIORITY DATES - for FALL 2025 classes:

  • Seniors - APRIL 17th
  • Juniors - APRIL 21st 
  • Sophomores - APRIL 23rd
  • Freshmen - APRIL 25th 

Make an appointment with your academic advisor today! 

SIS Intern Spotlight
SIS Intern Spotlight: Kira Lindenhäll

SIS Intern Spotlight: Kira Lindenhäll

Meet Kira Lindenhäll, an SIS Senior majoring in Environmental and Sustainability Studies with a Concentration in Climate Change and Society, and a Minor in Global Affairs. Read more on her internship at the U.S. Embassy in Vienna, Austria. 

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INTS 490: INTERNSHIP APPLICATION OPEN

INTS 490: INTERNSHIP APPLICATION OPEN

INTS 490 is a course that allows for your in-person, virtual, and hybrid internships to become course credits for your degree program. The Application Submission Period for the SUMMER 2025 Semester is from March 25 - May 9th. Apply Today!

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SIS Faculty Updates
SIS Prof. Wendi Manuel-Scott Co-Authors Article with CHSS Assoc. Prof. Lauren Cattaneo

SIS Prof. Wendi Manuel-Scott Co-Authors Article with CHSS Assoc. Prof. Lauren Cattaneo

SIS Professor Wendi Manuel Scott co-authored article with Psychology Associate Professor Lauren Cattaneo, entitled "Martin Luther King Jr.'s Call for Creative Maladjustment Has Much to Offer Educators in the Modern Battleground," which has been published in the Harvard Educational Review. 

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Dr. Corwin appointed as Professional Dev. Coordinator for the SWPACA

Dr. Corwin appointed as Professional Dev. Coordinator for the SWPACA

Dr. David Powers Corwin appointed as Professional Development Coordinator and Area Chair for the Pedagogy and Popular Culture Area for the Southwest Popular Culture and American Culture Association.

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Upcoming Events
Registration Awareness Week: DAY 2

Registration Awareness Week: DAY 2

Don't forget to check if you have any holds on your account! If you have any holds you won't be able to register for classes.

WGFR: Is Forgiveness Necessary? Is Reconciliation Possible Without it?

Clock Icon for Wednesday, April 9, 2025 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM EDTWednesday, April 9, 2025 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM EDT

SIS Professor Al Fuertes, founding member of the Working Group on Forgiveness and Reconciliation and trauma-healing practitioner, will facilitate a discussion covering forgiveness: "Is Forgiveness Necessary? Is Reconciliation Possible Without it?"

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Interdisciplinary Studies: Lunch and Learn

In-Person and on Zoom

Clock Icon for Thursday, April 10, 2025 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM EDTThursday, April 10, 2025 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM EDT

Map Icon for Horizon Hall, 5225Horizon Hall, 5225

Join us for a lunch and learn as Dr. Anamaria Berea and Angelina Jarrouj share their respective interdisciplinary studies research.

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Public Service Grad School Award Info Session

Clock Icon for Thursday, April 10, 2025 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM EDTThursday, April 10, 2025 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM EDT

The Rangel and Pickering fellowships offer funding for two-year graduate programs focused on international studies or international development. Attend one of our virtual info sessions to learn more about the application process, eligibility requirements for each award, and how the Office of Fellowships can help you apply. Please note U.S. citizenship is required for these awards.

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Freedom and Learning Forum

Clock Icon for Thursday, April 10, 2025 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EDTThursday, April 10, 2025 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EDT

Map Icon for The Hub, BallroomThe Hub, Ballroom

President Gregory Washington sits down with Don Graham, Chairman Emeritus of Graham Holdings Company and Co-founder of TheDream.US, to discuss his journey of creating positive change — especially his work supporting undocumented students through TheDream.US. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation!

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Summer courses

Check out these 2025 Summer Courses:

For the full list of Summer Courses, click here, where you can filter by degree program and course level. 

Study Abroad Opportunity
Building Bridges: Community, Culture & Connection in Cape Town - APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 19TH

Building Bridges: Community, Culture & Connection in Cape Town - APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 19TH

The Center for Leadership and Intercultural Engagement through the Building Bridges South Africa (BBSA): Breaking the Walls, seeks to provide student participants with an experiential, alternative break, program that create transformational experiences addressing global social and cultural inequities.

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