New student data for JKSIS

Fresh from Denver, here is the breakdown for fall 2009 enrollment:

Total number of new students: 227
MA: 219
PHD: 4
Dual BA/MA: 4

MA program
219 MA students
Average age: 26 years old
International Studies: 69
International Development: 44
International Human Rights: 42
International Security: 37
Global Finance, Trade and Economic Integration: 12
International Administration: 10
MA in Homeland Security: 3
Master of Global Studies: 2
International: 19 (7 international students in the fall of 2008)
6 students are sponsored Fulbright students
1 Muskie student
1 student sponsored by the Organization of American States
Domestic Students
GRE Verbal: 560
GRE Quant: 590
GPA: 3.63

PHD Program
4 PHD students
Average Age: 33 years old
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SID-Washington Fall 2009 Career Fair

The Society for International Development is sponsoring a career fair to take place on Friday, October 9, 2009. It isn't free, but depending on your personal situation, it may be a good investment. More information is here. Read more!

Dean Farer stepping down as Dean

Earlier this month the Josef Korbel School announced Dean Tom Farer's intention to step down as Dean. This follows 14 years on the job.

To say this man will leave a lasting impression on the school would be an understatement. Besides his substantial scholarship, this blog will fondly remember his quiet air of aristocratic propriety.

Dean Farer isn't going far. Reports indicate he will continue to teach at the Josef Korbel School. Presumably we will all be able to continue to follow him in less academic settings as well. Read more!

I Bet She's from Boulder

A tofu lover in Colorado had her application for a vanity plate rejected because officials at the DMV found it to be obscene. Apparently, you can't have the letters FU next to one another in a Colorado license plate (probably for good reason). Check out the full story here.

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April Happy Hour - Cafe Mozart - April 21st

The April alumni happy hour will take place at Cafe Mozart, near Metro Center, on Tuesday, April 21st.

Check out the evite for more info, and to RSVP. Read more!

Pioneer Mascot Inauguration this Friday

If you've been following the DU mascot debate (our guess is that you haven't), you'll be excited to find out that DU's unofficial Boone mascot will be unveiled this Friday morning at the Lincoln Memorial here in Washington, DC.

The "inauguration" of the mascot, which coincides with the Frozen Four NCAA Hockey Championships here in DC, will take place at 10am Friday at the Lincoln Memorial.

More than 200 DU alumni, students, and fans came up with $5,000 to create the new, unofficial mascot. The full story is available from The Clarion here. Boone's blog, and his full itinerary for DC, are available here: http://letsgodu.blogspot.com/

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DU alumni culinary showcase

The University of Denver's DC alumni chapter* is hosting a culinary showcase on April 23 at CulinAerie (1131 14th Street NW in DC). At the event, you will "learn innovative cooking techniques and new recipes that will impress guests at your next gathering."

The cooking demonstration will be led by Director and Associate Professor of the DU School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management, David Corsun. Read more about Dr. Corsun here.

It sounds like it's going to be a wild time, so be sure to join the fun. Click here to RSVP.

*note: This is a DU-wide event, and not sponsored by the Josef Korbel School's DC alumni chapter.

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