Student Organizations & Awards
Be inspired.
IAFS majors are encouraged to take part in their community -- there are many possibilities and opportunities for students. Below, we have listed a few of the many student organizations available for International Affairs students and you can also discover more on the Student Organizations page of the Center for Student Involvement (CSI).
We invite you to meet many student clubs at the International Affairs Fall Open House, which takes place every fall semester.
If you are a student club leader and would like to contact the department with funding questions/requests, please email iafs@colorado.edu.
We also have two opportunities for IAFS students to receive awards, info below.
IAFS majors may receive SEED awards up to $300, based on merit or need, in order to support the Off-Campus Experience or Honors Program thesis research.
This award is intended to recognize and foster student leaders in our community, and student leaders with a strong global perspective.
Student Organizations
The Conference on World Affairs, a global-topics 5-day conference at CU-Boulder, aims to enhance students’ involvement and awareness with a multitude of subjects and people. CWA allows for students to engage in at least one, if not several areas of interest through helping run the conference and interacting with the participants.
The CU German Club fosters conversation and relationships between the students at the University of Colorado, who share a common interest in the German language and the culture of German-speaking countries. Members of the club are provided cultural knowledge and expansion and practice of language skills. Students from all majors are welcome.
¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ Spanish Club seeks to bring together the Spanish-speaking community within the university, connecting it with the Spanish-speaking world. To do this, the club organizes bi-weekly meetings that direct members to local events, movie nights, volunteer opportunities, presentations and more. Whether you are studying Spanish, Spanish is your native language or you are a beginning to learn the language, all are welcome.
seeks to bring together students wanting to be involved to bridge the gap between what is seen as "purely technical" or "purely political." There are excellent networking opportunities as cyber policy is becoming more of a concern due to the lack of international norms and legislation surrounding it. Students of all majors are encouraged to get involved!
The CU Russian Club aims to bring Russian culture, history and political awareness to campus. Through bi-monthly meetings and carrying out and promoting different events that are in conjunction with the ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ Russian department, club members are provided a variety of opportunities to interact with the Russian community of Boulder and Denver. Students from all majors are welcome. If interested, email Emmeline Nettles at frne0558@colorado.edu
HEAL at CU (formerly known as GlobeMed) is a student-run organization that emphasizes the significance of public health in all settings: communally, nationally, and globally. HEAL's mission is to empower one another to fight for a world where global health and justice are possible for all. They volunteer with Boulder nonprofits, educate themselves on social justice issues, and travel to Nepal as part of a summer internship to conduct public health research and service. There is an emphasis on sustainability and equity through the projects that the chapter supports. HEAL is open to all students of any major – public health is interdisciplinary in its nature. If you have any questions, feel free to email ucboulder@globemed.org!
The Hub for Innovation + Vibrant Expression (the HIVE, Hellems 159) is a social hub for ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ's language learning and teaching community. Our intention is to promote languages and cultural-related gathering through events and exhibitions led and/or facilitated by the Anderson Language and Technology Center (ALTEC) throughout the year. We envision the HIVE to be a space that encourages collaboration across disciplines and fosters inclusivity and diversity.
The International Business Club caters to international business students and anyone who is interested in learning about all of the different aspects that goes into international business. The IBC meets every other week. During meetings you will have a chance to meet with speakers who have international business experience, participate to workshops focused on international careers, apply for international internships, learn more about study abroad programs, share your experience, and, make your personal contribution to the club.
CU students, scholars, staff, and faculty are welcome at International Coffee Hour! Are you… Someone who likes good conversations with interesting people? An armchair traveler? An International Affairs major? A Study Abroad Program returnee? An international student or scholar? A GRAPer? The International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) office hosts . Free coffee, tea, and snacks and no reservations are required. Check out the ISSS event page for event info.
offers students the opportunity to experience international diplomacy and negotiations firsthand. Students work year-round preparing information concerning their chosen country. Delegates from around the world attend National Model U.N. Conferences to participate in a simulated United Nations meeting, debating the problems of the world.
The Alpha Eta chapter of Sigma Iota Rho (national honor society for International Affairs majors) was established not only to promote and reward scholarship among students in the IAFS program, but also to actively support the major and continue work to improve the program. More information .