SAIS Alumni NEWS No. 62 | December 2011
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In the News: U.S. Ambassador to Syria Robert Ford JHU'80, '83 at SAIS
Robert Ford JHU'80, '83, U.S. ambassador to Syria, spoke to an audience of alumni, students and faculty about his experiences in supporting the right of free speech and peaceful protest in Syria. Ford also shared his expectations for U.S.-Syria relations in the near and longer terms. Click here to see photos. Alumni News Highlight
Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley '84 was sworn in as U.S. ambassador to Malta in October. Alison von Klemperer B'86, '89 received the 2011 Award for Extraordinary Service from the Institute of International Education (IIE)'s Scholar Rescue Fund. For these and other alumni updates see In the News. Alumni Book Shelf
The Power of Music: Pioneering Discoveries in the New Science of Song (Walker & Company, May 2011) by Elena Mannes '67 takes a scientific and anthropological approach to exploring the transformative power of music. The book reveals the universality of music across cultures and time, considers why music is such an innate part of the human experience, and reveals its ubiquitous presence in everything from the rhythm of a baby's cries to the melodic sound of children's teasing.
Events: New York: HNC New York Alumni Club Dim Sum and Poetry Reading, Saturday, December 3. More... New Delhi: SAIS/JHU Alumni Gathering, Saturday, December 3. More... New York: Holiday Get-Together, Tuesday, December 6. More... Brussels: Lunch Conversation With Antonio Missiroli B'93 on the Euro Crisis, Tuesday, December 6. More... Boston: Book Discussion With Professor Eliot Cohen, Thursday, December 8. More... Geneva: Hopkins Holiday Alumni Reception, Wednesday, December 14. More... Brussels: Second Wednesday of the Month Happy Hour, Wednesday, December 14. More... Kuala Lumpur: SAIS/JHU Student-Alumni Mixer, Tuesday, January 10. More... Singapore: Alumni-Student Social, Thursday, January 12. More... New Delhi: China-India Student Trip and Alumni Networking, Monday, January 16. More... Shanghai: Student-Alumni Asia Trek Happy Hour, Monday, January 16. More... Washington D.C.: HNC Reception With HNC American Co-Director Jason Patent, Wednesday, January 18. More... Hong Kong: Student-Alumni Asia Trek Happy Hour, Thursday, January 19. More... Washington, D.C.: Breakfast With Professor Emeritus Charles Pearson '66, N'90 on Global Warming, Thursday, January 26. More... New York: Alumni Gathering With Professor David M. Lampton, Thursday, January 26. More...
Get Involved: Help Identify Our New SAIS Dean
After 10 years of exemplary service to SAIS, Dean Jessica P. Einhorn '70 is retiring on June 30, 2012. Do you have an interest in the position? Or, do you have a candidate in mind? Click here to peruse the position summary and then send your ideas directly to the search committee. We appreciate and value your input. Shape the Future of Our SAIS Alumni Community
The SAIS Admissions team thanks alumni who encouraged prospective students to apply to SAIS this year. An impressive 42 percent of all referrals resulted in applications, and in the end, 29 percent of these referrals produced seven new, highly qualified students who are attending SAIS this year. Your referrals go a long way in helping us find students who are a good fit for the school and who will help shape our future SAIS alumni community. Thank you for continuing to refer prospective students. Read the Latest Issue of SAIS Review
The newest edition of the SAIS student publication, SAIS Review, is available online. Enjoy! Give the Gift of a SAIS Education
In today's increasingly complex world, the mission of SAIS is more relevant and necessary than ever: to train the next generation of leaders for constructive engagement in international relations. Please make an end-of-year gift to support SAIS today. Connect With SAIS
SAIS is now part of your favorite online social networks. With an active presence on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, ITunes and YouTube, SAIS helps you keep up with the latest news and job opportunities from the school as well as connect with students, faculty, alumni and staff. For more information, visitwww.sais-jhu.edu/connect or connect with alumni via Facebook in London and New York. About SAIS Alumni NEWS
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