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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 37 Collections and/or Records:

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

David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 1290
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, meeting minutes, annual reports, newsletters, programs, and agendas. These materials pertain to research, activities of the center, and history of the center. Dated from 1965 to 2007.

Dates: 1965-2007

David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies research papers, 1986-1991

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1290 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains the names of those who have been awarded grants from the Kennedy Center. Also contains their research. Dated from 1986 to 1991.

Dates: 1986-1991

Ray C. Hillam papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1643
Scope and Contents Collection includes materials created in Hillam's work as a faculty member at Brigham Young University (BYU) between 1955 and 2008, with the bulk of the material from 1960 to 1993. The collection includes class schedules; lists and syllabi; notes for various classes, lectures, research classes, or on articles and books; correspondence and memos; items collected during or about conferences, trips, sabbaticals, and study abroad trips, including photographs and scrapbooks. Also includes...
Dates: 1955-2008

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

John S. Tanner chronological correspondence

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 1233 Series 1 Sub-Series 4 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains correspondence created by Tanner during his service as Academic Vice President. Dates range from 1968 to 2007.

Dates: 1968-2007

John S. Tanner correspondence, 1968-2007

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

Contains correspondence created by Tanner during his service as Academic Vice President. Dates range from 1968 to 2007.

Dates: 1968-2007