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David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies

 Organization

Administrative History

The David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies (1982- ) provides international study and service opportunities for students at Brigham Young University.

The center offers six interdisciplinary studies programs: Ancient Near East Studies, Asian Studies, European Studies, International Relations, Latin American Studies, and Middle Eastern Studies/Arabic. The center also holds conferences, seminars, and weekly forums on international issues designed to prepare students for international careers.

Citation:
Wikipedia, website viewed May 22, 2014: David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies (international study and service opportunities, interdisciplinary studies).

Found in 25 Collections and/or Records:

Alan L. Wilkins correspondence, 1991-2004

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1233 Series 1 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence created by Wilkins as Academic Vice President. The correspondence is with campus entities and colleagues. Dates range from 1991 to 2004.

Dates: 1991-2004

Brigham Young University general correspondence, 1968-2004

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1233 Series 1 Sub-Series 8
Scope and Contents

Collection of general correspondence relating to the Academic Vice President. Dates range from 1968 to 2004.

Dates: 1968-2004

Brigham Young University vice-presidential committee records, 1968-2004

 Series
Identifier: UA 1233 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains statements, minutes, and other materials concerning various university committees including the Freshman Bulletin Committee, Faculty Committee on Continuing Education, Fine Arts & Communications Dean's Search Committee (1993), Faculty Committee on Distance Learning, International Affairs Committee, Kennedy Center Review Committee, and Commencement Awards Committee, 1968-2004.

Dates: 1968-2004

Brigham Young University vice-presidential correspondence, 1968-2004

 Series
Identifier: UA 1233 Series 1
Scope and Contents Contains correspondence documenting the activities of Brigham Young University's Academic Vice Presidents. Topics included in this series are indices of the correspondence recorded by Stan Albrecht, William Evenson, J.R. Kerl, L. Robert Webb, and Todd Britsch; correspondence concerning BYU's educational departments; correspondence on University events including University Forums, Education Week, and visits from foreign ambassadors; and correspondence on other BYU Educational programs...
Dates: 1968-2004

Cheryl Brown correspondence, 1996-1999

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1233 Series 1 Sub-Series 11
Scope and Contents

Collection of correspondence created by Cheryl Brown. Dated 1996 to 1999.

Dates: 1996-1999

David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies department records, 1966-2003

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1290 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, reports, self-studies, agendas, and newsletters from the Kennedy Center. The reports are from conferences and affiliate organizations. The affiliate organizations are from African Studies, American Studies, Asian Studies, Canadian Studies, European Studies, International Development Studies, and Latin American Studies. Dated from 1966 to 2003.

Dates: 1966-2003

David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies minutes and correspondence, 1974-1988

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1290 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains minutes and correspondence from the Kennedy Center. The correspondences are off campus and on campus correspondences, correspondences to faculty staff and university information systems, and other commitees a part of the university. The minutes are from committees and councils associated with the center such as the Universities International Affairs Committee and the Dean's Council. Dated from 1974 to 1988.

Dates: 1974-1988

Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies administrative and executive committee records, 1968-2004

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1233 Series 4 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Collection of administrative and executive committee records concerning the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies. Includes a list of applicants and template denial rejection letters for the Administrative Assistant/Academic Coordinator position for the BYU Jerusalem Center, minutes for the Jerusalem Center Executive Committee, and agendas for the Jerusalem Center Executive Committee meetings. Materials dated 1968 to 2004.

Dates: 1968-2004

Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies correspondence, 1989-1992

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1233 Series 4 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Collection of correspondence and other materials concerning the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies. Topics included in these materials are internal memos between BYU and the BYU Jerusalem Center, lists on students who have been admitted into the program, details on BYU's Scholarship program for Palestinian and Jordanian students, and reactions to obstacles which the school dealt with during its existence including the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. Materials dated 1989 to 1992.

Dates: 1989-1992

Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies records, 1968-2004

 Series
Identifier: UA 1233 Series 4
Scope and Contents Contains correspondence and meeting minutes related to the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies. Included topics in this collection are lists of students who attended the BYU Jerusalem Center between 1989-1992, details on Palestinian and Jordanian students who recieved scholarships from BYU, the school's interactions with conflicts such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and lists/rejection letter templates for the Administrative Assistant/Academic Coordinator position at the BYU...
Dates: 1968-2004