Welcome to the
Albuquerque International Association and Center for International Studies

Upcoming in 2010:

January 22 (Fri) – BRAZIL: The Latin American Giant ". by Dr. Kathryn Hochstetler

January 31 (Sun) – Book Club meeting. James Kynge. China Shakes the World, 7 PM

February 4th (Thu) – Luncheon: "A Special Relationship: The United States and China" by Dr. John Dobson. SOLD OUT

February 19 (Fri) – CHINA: MONSTER MENACE or FRAGILE SUPERPOWER? by Charles Bergman.

March 4th – Book Club. Stanley Wolpert. India. 4th edition, 2009

March 21 (Sun) – INDIA: YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW. by Dr. Stanley Wolpert.

April 4th – Book Club: Wojciech Jagielski.The Battle of Wills in Chechnya, 2009.

April 17th (Sat) – International Cuisine Club: Cooking Russian

April 18 (Sun) – RUSSIA: RISING AMBITIONS, GROWING CHALLENGES by Dr. Allen C. Lynch, Followed by Russian Cuisine reception.

May 14 (Fri) – NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION by Ambassador Avis Bohlen.

June – Final event of the Season: Luncheon or International Cuisine Special Event

See 2010 Calendar of Events

Appraise for AIA Student Program Global Skills for Young Adults

“Global Skills for Young Adults is one of the best courses I have taken in the UNM honors program and could prove more beneficial to my future career than anything I have ever done at the University… I highly recommend that students take advantage of the dinners and parties because I spoke to many interesting folks who have, or have had, prominent careers…the mentor AIA introduced me to connected me with people I may land an internship with, or even a career. Socializing and networking are integral parts of this course and are crucial skills to have in the post-college world.”

-Michael Buck, UNM Honors Student Fall 2009

“I realized my mentor was a pioneer in his field, and had worked among the international gurus I read about. My conversations with him inspired me to say the least, but also gave me the perspective that I needed to channel my efforts. Being an active member of AIA often makes me feel like I am part of the community that drives the world.”

-Justin Muehlmeyer, AIA Student Board Member, UNM

“Global Skills for Young Adults is a journey experienced from a seat…the knowledge and new perspective I was exposed to have most certainly enhanced my overall global consciousness and have made me more responsible in keeping up to date with all current global affairs.”

-Robby Ortiz, UNM Honors Student Fall 2009

“It was nice to have a book discussion with members of the community, many of which are passionate about the subject and had a far greater background than I…fascinating, entertaining, and inspiring…three things that sadly never make it into standard college seminars.”

-Scott Rossol, UNM Honors Student Fall 2009

“I appreciate the push to use my own motivation to gain knowledge from renowned lecturers, about one of the most important topics of our time.”

-Rachel Zakrzewski, UNM Honors Student Fall 2009

“My mentor gave me very valuable career advice and I feel very lucky for the opportunity. While I am still on the path of defining and discovering my career path, the advice, suggestions and insight my mentor offered enriched my goals, especially hearing his amazing experiences abroad.”

-Danielle Durante, Student, Spring 2009

“The Muslim World Lecture Series provided for the public to gain awareness sheds light on the concepts of the relationship between the Middle East and the West that are not exposed in our daily dose of news.”

-Victoria Barraza, UNM Honors Student Fall 2009

“I honestly think I would have gone on in ignorance if I had not attended these great lectures…I learned things that are relevant to American politics now."

-Ronald Shaw, UNM Honors Student Fall 2009

Learn more about the student program at our student page.