Political tensions, climate change, and democracy are normal dinner discussions for students in Ketchum 1B60 on Tuesday nights at the International Affairs Club. Club Co-President Nick Harvey (IAFS 鈥�19) describes the student organization as 鈥渁 forum to have open and informed discussions on pressing issues鈥� where students can share their opinions, learn about global topics, and engage in productive discussions. 鈥淲e eat pizza together each week because the best discussions happen around the dinner table,鈥� says Harvey. The attracts a variety of attendees, from social and natural sciences to engineering, and even graduate programs.
Recently, turnout has been growing and global聽problems involving culture, politics, or conflict have attracted a crowd. One recent meeting had participants discussing China鈥檚 move away from its One Child Policy and the impact on China鈥檚 power in the global arena. 鈥淚t was fascinating,鈥� explains Harvey. 鈥淲e talked about everything from Chinese economic growth to the global threat of overpopulation for the environment.鈥� Conversations at the table frequently involve strong opinions and perspectives because 鈥渕embers are passionate about what is happening in the world,鈥� says Co-President Rachel Ensign (IAFS '19). With no shortage of events in news headlines, the International Affairs Club always has topics to discuss and new members to welcome.
