Boston University International Affairs Association

This week, in true Bostonian spirit, we will let freedom and democracy ring throughout the BUIAA.  Secretariat applications will open, E-Board Secretary elections will occur, and we will ratify our updated constitution!

Congratulations on being elected BarMUN III Secretary-General, Jess!  Applications to be on the BarMUN III Secretariat will open tomorrow via the weekly email.

First up is elections for the position of Secretary on the Executive Board of BUIAA. This post was held by Jess, but which she relinquished when she was elected SG. If you would still like to nominate someone, you have until tomorrow (Tuesday) at 3pm to email their name to iaa@bu.edu. Candidate names will be released in the weekly e-mail tomorrow evening.

Secondly, we will also ratify our constitution. There have been lots of changes in the club made in the last year, and we need to keep our constitution up-to-date. We need 2/3 of our club body to vote, so be sure to come to SMG 304 at 7:30!

For all of you fretting over the lack of our fabulous simulations in your life, we will be returning to normal general meetings next week!

Dear Members!

The IAA is co-hosting the screening of Persepolis with the American Islamic Congress as part of AIC’s Muslim Film Festival. The screening marks the opening of the Film Festival in Boston this year. Join us on Thursday October 22nd,  at the Photonics Building Rm 206 at 7pm! Free and open to all students!

Persepolis: The Boston Muslim Film Festival returns with an opening screening of the Oscar-nominated animated film “Persepolis.” Based on the graphic novels by Iranian author Marjane Satrapi, the film tells of the trials faced by an outspoken Iranian girl who finds her unique outlook on life repeatedly challenged during the 1979 Revolution. Followed by a panel discussion by local Iranian women.

Cheers!

Your IAA Eboard

This week, we are shaking things up with something different. Come join us for an exciting (and free!) event at the Howard Gotlieb Center for Reporting History, a part of the Student Discovery Series. Thomas Fiedler, the Dean of the College of Communication, and Alex Rankin, the Assistant Director of the HGARC will both speak – check out more on their poster!

“Journalists have long shaped our collective understanding of history, our perceptions of the past, and interpretations of the present. Investigate the investigators; hold and read original documents, notebooks and photographs from such celebrated journalists as Dan Rather, David Halberstam and Oriana Fallaci. Join us at Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center for an evening of journalistic revelation.

Investigate the fine line between truth and fabrication in the shaping of a US president. Discover the motivations behind interviews of the most important people of the 20th century. Unearth the countless historical accounts left untold.”

Gain a greater understanding of how journalists influence the world around us through a look at documents which are now part of history themselves. This unique perspective will allow you to see the world from the perpective of such acclaimed journalists is not something to be missed!

The event will be held in the Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center, located on the 5th floor South of Mugar Memorial Library from 7 to 8:15 on Wednesday 14 October.

Want to get more involved? We are still taking travel team applications for SCSY and UPMUNC, and BosMUN, our high school conference, is hiring! If interested in chairing, vice-chairing, crisis directing or crisis staffing this amazing conference, fill out this application.

Last but not least, BarMUN III Secretary-General nominations are now open!!! If there is someone you think would make a good SG (yourself included) for the next BarMUN, don’t hesitate to send their name to iaa@bu.edu. Nominations will close on Monday 19 October and elections will be held next Wednesday 21 October.