Students find that the College s many special opportunities are exciting complements to the international affairs major. Majors also benefit from the College s off-campus study program in Washington, D.C. Offered each fall, this program brings students into contact with the inner workings of our own government. On occasion, international affairs majors pursue internships in Portland and elsewhere with organizations that have an international focus. Among these are the World Trade Center in Portland, World Affairs Council of Oregon, U.S. Department of Commerce, Nike, Merrill Lynch, U.S. State Department, and Central Intelligence Agency. The IAA brings visitors of international distinction to campus for lectures and informal discussions with students.
Prominent figures visit throughout the year.
The Department of International Affairs hosts an annual International Affairs Symposium on campus, the oldest continuing symposium of its kind in the United States. The symposium is one of the most prestigious events within Oregon academic and civil communities. It has been acclaimed by the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Chronicle of Higher Education. The international affairs department also offers the Model United Nations club. Another activity that engages the energy of international affairs students is the Meridian.