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Africana Student Group
Undertakes activities to promote and further understanding of issues relevant to Africa and African culture. |
Rebecca Tapscott
Merid Berhe |
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The Fletcher School's Department of Southwest Asia and Islamic Civilization is sponsoring al Nakhlah to provide a forum to showcase thoughtful, informative articles and editorials by Fletcher students and alumni addressing the political, economic, and cultural aspects of the Southwest Asian region (including Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, the Gulf Region, the Caucasus and Central Asia). |
Liam Hardy
Kosar Jahani
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Ambassachords
Ambassachords is Fletcher's premier a capella group, celebrating cultures across the globe and in many languages. We sing at events throughout the year and hope to expand our activities to include some community services. Some of our members have musical training and just as many do not. We usually rehearse once a week. Can you carry a tune? Come join us! |
Hillary Eason |
Amnesty International
The Amnesty International student group at The Fletcher School works to defend human rights around the world. We work to raise awareness about human rights abuses and we tackle these abuses through Amnesty International advocacy mechanisms such as vigils, letter-writing, online and offline campaigning, demonstrations and direct lobbying. We harness our network by connecting to local and regional Amnesty International chapters to influence human rights outcomes. Additionally, we channel the innovation and effectiveness of The Fletcher community by exploring academic areas that intersect with human rights advocacy, examples of these include Social Networking and Human Rights, as well as Crisis Mapping. Amnesty International functions as a member of The Human Rights Project in order to avoid competing human rights organizations.
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Alicia Hammond
Vickie Slingerland
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ASEAN Society
The ASEAN Society serves to spread awareness about the Southeast Asia to The Fletcher School and the broader local community through speakers, discussions, simulations, debates, career talks, student and professor presentations as well as cultural events. It aims to fill the gap between the growing importance of and increased interest in Southeast Asia at Fletcher and the lack of a coherent hub to exchange information, ideas and experiences about the region. Come join the ASEAN Society today! |
Ivan Boekelheide
Prashanth Parameswaran
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Asia Club
Fletcher Asia Club was established in 2004 as a means for students interested in all aspects of Asia to share experiences and knowledge with some fun thrown in. The group seeks to build a diverse network of Asia-oriented scholars and professionals through lectures, discussion tables as well as introducing Asian culture through movie nights, food fiestas, and language tables. We also promote the collaboration with other Asia-related student organizations from around the Boston area. Please come and join the Asia Club and share your unique experiences with Fletcher! |
Jenny Shin
Ye Patty Cao
Grace Choi |
Consulting Club
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Martin Rietzel
Nicholas Bruch |
Diplomats Ball
The Diplomats Ball Committee is responsible for the organization of the annual Fletcher Diplomats Ball. Participants help with selecting a venue, decorations, and other planning. |
Diana Lynn Tracey |
European Affairs Society
The European Affairs Society provides a forum for the Fletcher community to explore, discuss, debate and celebrate contemporary transatlantic issues. This club seeks also to develop the understanding of the European community at Fletcher. The main activities of the Euro-Atlantic club will be to organize some conferences and to host social activities (book club, dinners, movies...). |
Jean-Louis Romanet Perroux
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Fermentation 101
Fermented products know neither time nor borders, and have been enjoyed and relied upon by many cultures throughout history. Fermentation 101 seeks to create a knowledge-sharing community at Fletcher that teaches and learns about the multifaceted wonders of fermentation. We will explore all of the possibilities of fermentation, which include, but are not limited to, beer, wine, cider, kombucha, sauerkraut, pickles, miso, cheese, kimchi, yogurt, and tempeh. As a knowledge-sharing club, previous experience in the zymurgical sciences is not required, but all members are encouraged to share a curiosity about the processes behind the commercial fermented products that we consume every day.
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Audrey Flake
Sam Chapple-Sokol |
Fletcher Christian Fellowship
A non-denominational Christian group that holds weekly meetings and provides a forum for all those interested in growing in their relationship with God. |
Charlie Bailey
Erin Kimsey
Rebekah Mierau
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Fletcher Debating Society
The Fletcher Debating Society (FDS) serves the student body as a fun, instructive and informative tool. The Society seeks to cultivate those skills which should be possessed by every graduating student from Fletcher, irrespective of career choice. Above all, these include clarity of thought, lucidity in articulating ideas, and presentation. They all manifest themselves through the art of debate. The end goal for the Society, however, is to inform. Innumerable discussions take place within the walls of Fletcher or on our exciting Social List. However, critical learning tends to peter off due to restrictions such as time, lack of appropriate platform, or poor structure. FDS envisions the learning of new ideas, and disciplines, for those who want a truly multidisciplinary learning at Fletcher. And we aim to have a great time while we're at it. Please join us.
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Bilal Baloch
Tom Granado
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Fletcher Diplomacy Club
The Fletcher Diplomacy Club seeks to raise the profile of diplomacy on campus and serve as a focal point for students from all nationalities interested in diplomacy as a career, both within the civil and foreign services. |
Meghan Luecke
Khanh P. Nguyen
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Energy in all its myriad forms impinges on virtually every aspect of international relations and informs debate concerning the environment, economic development, and security. The Fletcher Energy Consortium is a student organization dedicated to providing a venue for the presentation of energy-related research from those within the Fletcher community, both students and faculty, as well as invited guests. Visit the FLEC website at http://fletcher.tufts.edu/FLEC. |
Torbjorn Larssen
Anne Sackville-West
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The Forum is the student-run journal of international affairs of The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. It features articles on international law, politics, economics, technology, and diplomacy. Visit our website at http://fletcher.tufts.edu/forum |
Paul Nadeau
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Fletcher Fútbol (Soccer)
Fletcher Fútbol is a co-ed soccer team that plays in the Boston Graduate School league (outdoors during the fall) and the Tufts Intramural league (indoors during the winter). The focus is on having fun by taking a much-needed break from coursework. |
Sebastian Molano
Amos Irwin |
Fletcher GLBT
The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgendered Fletcher Student Group’s goal is to raise awareness of sexual minority issues both in the field of international relations and at The Fletcher School. The GLBT group is open to both sexual minorities and allies. |
Manuel Peralta
Stephanie Landers |
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Fletcher GREEN works to better inform the Fletcher student body on cross-cutting, international issues that relate to the environment and energy, while also facilitating information sharing for those students interested in environmentally related careers. Our activities include:
- Hosting speakers,
- Organizing forums and debates,
- Arranging networking sessions,
- Planning educational trips, and
- Helping to coordinate environmental initiatives taking place at Fletcher.
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Paolo Cozzi
Katie Walsh |
Fletcher Humanitarian Action Society
The Humanitarian Action Society (HAS) provides a network and forum for students interested in humanitarian affairs. The group provides a platform to discuss issues of the day, serve as a link to external resources, and explore career opportunities. Activities in the year include a speaker series of experts from the field, networking events, career panels, film screenings, and various other student-driven events at Fletcher and around the area.
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Reid Koester
Anne Wanlund
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FILA… is the Fletcher School's first online international law community. FILA… is also the only online forum which is exclusively dedicated to inter-disciplinary scholarship in international law. FILA…recognizes that in these times, international law cannot be viewed in a vacuum and that it has limitless connections with other disciplines such as economics, sociology, history, political science and many others.FILA... provides scholars, students and other individuals interested in the inter-disciplinary study of international law, real time discussion and updates on international law. Visit the website at http://fletcher.tufts.edu/FILA/
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Ivan Rasmussen
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The Fletcher Ledger is the school's informative online newspaper, produced entirely by Fletcher students. Issued bi-weekly, the paper is designed to create a record of the school's important academic and social activities and events. It also provides a lively interactive forum for views and opinions about local, national, and international affairs. Visit our website at www.fletcherledger.com
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Marc Frankel |
Fletcher Literary Society
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Ana de Alba
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Fletcher Mediation Practicum
The Fletcher Mediation Practicum entails intensive mediation training offered through the Boston-based group, Mediation Works Inc. (MWI), followed by the opportunity to utilize mediation skills in Boston small claims district courts. We hold the training in the fall semester and continue mediating throughout the year with occasional meeting(s) to network, discuss, and build- upon our mediation skills. |
Jill Slutzker |
Fletcher Perspectives
Fletcher is by definition, in both its membership and goals, a diverse representation of the beliefs, history, and aspirations of the international community. Fletcher Perspectives celebrates this diversity through art, craft, and photography exhibits as well as through our annual written publication on culture, gender, and religion. Submissions include poetry, short stories, travelogues, etc. |
Sarah Charlton |
Fletcher Political Risk Forum
The Fletcher Political Risk Forum (FPRF) provides members of the Fletcher community with an interest in the analysis of political risk as it pertains to the fields of finance, insurance, energy, and consulting a formal organization for discussion and a platform to host leading scholars and practitioners in the field of political risk.
FPRF will present a unique perspective to the Fletcher community through analysis of and access to a broad and growing discipline that is influencing growth and investment in all sectors in emerging markets. With traction in financial institutions, insurance companies, global and niche consultancies, multinational corporations, government agencies, and multilateral organizations, the political risk industry is relevant to the full spectrum of Fletcher student academic and career interests.
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Fatima Asvat Patel
Ravi Chaturvedi
Matt Hoffer Craig |
Fletcher Running Club
The scenic trails and roads crisscrossing Medford and surrounding towns make for fabulous running routes. And the university fitness center and indoor/outdoor track facilities provide still other options. Fletcher Running is for students who love to run--for its recreational appeal, fitness dividends, and just because it's a great a way to socialize. We encourage members to schedule group runs & track workouts, share nutrition/training tips, exchange route information, and just partake in the pleasure of running. Our non-competitive nature invites participation from all members of the Fletcher community, from veteran marathoners to casual joggers. |
Jenny Heintz |
Fletcher Sportsman’s Club
Our program seeks to introduce new shooters and student athletes to the shooting sport. In collaboration with the Minute Man Sportsman's Club, our goal is to provide opportunities for safe, informed participation in shooting sports. Through club activities (events and practices) we will promote firearm responsibility and a team that will foster ongoing relationships within the Fletcher community and beyond. Minute Man Sportsman's Club and trained coaching staff will provide instruction on safety and technique training for specific shooting skills in all five shotgun shooting disciplines: American Trap, American Skeet, Sporting Clays, International Skeet, and International Trap. |
Jeffrey Fine
Jennifer Ware |
Fletcher Students in Security (FSIS)
Fletcher Students in Security strives to address the cross-cutting and interdisciplinary issues that affect the international security field. Topics under consideration will range from human security, development, human rights, conflict resolution, negotiation, national security, environmental security, corporate risk, intelligence, terrorism, and nuclear proliferation (just to name a few). The objective of this group is to better enable the Fletcher student security community to tap into the world-wide security field. Our events will range from attracting visiting speakers to networking and job opportunities (academia, think tanks, the diplomatic corps, the intelligence community, the military, government, NGOs, international organizations, the media, and the private sector). |
Adam Kornhauser |
Fletcher United Nations Club
The purpose of this organization shall be: to strengthen links between Fletcher students and the United Nations; to offer practical advice on securing job opportunities at the United Nations and provide job networking opportunities, particularly with alumni; to develop links within the Fletcher community amongst students and staff with an interest in, or work experience at, the U.N., as well as with colleagues from the Harvard Kennedy School chapter of the U.N. Club; and to promote debate around and organize events regarding U.N. reform and other U.N.-related issues. |
Caitlin Leblanc
Julio Toy |
Fletcher Writers and Bloggers Group
Fletcher is home to a thriving community of writers. Each year, students publish dozens of op eds and journal articles, as well as hundreds of blog posts. The Fletcher Writers and Bloggers Group, in collaboration with the Office of Communications and Public Relations, encourages Fletcher students to seek out publishing opportunities and provides them with the tools and confidence to stake their claim in the crowded marketplace of ideas. Through workshops, speaker events, and meetings, students will learn how to leverage their written output. The group will also serve as a meeting place for students seeking to collaborate and share ideas and advice. |
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Fletcher Youth Initiative
The Fletcher Youth Initiative (FYI) provides a forum to increase understanding of the impact and importance of youth development and education initiatives worldwide, with focus on the developing world. Through its efforts, the group offers the opportunity for Fletcher students and alumni to maintain ties with youth and education-related communities, both in Boston, and around the globe. |
Hillary Eason
Meghan Mahoney |
Foreign Language Conversation Club
The Foreign Language Conversation Club organizes conversation groups for a variety of foreign languages spoken at The Fletcher School. We seek students who wish to practice their language skills or help others learn their native language. We will maximize your speaking time and minimize the effort it takes to find language partners. We often send out a foreign-language article on foreign affairs to provide a topic for conversation. |
Amos Irwin |
Gender and Equality Project
The Gender and Equality Project seeks to improve the overall quality of the Fletcher experience by conducting research into elements of inequality and bias in our academic, social, and professional communities.
The Gender and Equality Project provides opportunities for motivated students to commit their skills in research, analysis, management, consulting, and facilitation to initiatives that seek to improve: 1) their shared experiences at Fletcher; and 2) the school itself as an institution grounded in the diversity of its students and their myriad professional and personal experiences and aims. |
Prisca Benelli
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Global Health Interest Group
This group aims to ignite discussion of the holistic importance of health considerations in the development of sound public policy. Further, it seeks to provide a forum for the acquisition and sharing of information to members of the Fletcher community who wish to analyze issues of international importance through the lens of public health policy and/or complement their interpretation of international issues with supporting information related to global public health.
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Jackie Kingfield
Evvie Nanni |
Global Women
The Global Women (GW) group seeks to mainstream gender issues and raise awareness regarding the critical role that women play in international affairs. By sponsoring speakers, student discussions, and working with campus leaders, GW gives a forum within the Fletcher community for dialog about gender. Among Global Women's other initiatives are workshops that address leadership, communication, and networking skills, and a mentoring program with Tufts undergraduate students. |
Jocelyn Braddock
Kosar Jahani
Jane Phelan |
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Harvard Law in International Development Society
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Seth Leighton
Jenny Heintz |
Human Rights Project
The Human Rights Project is a student organization devoted to strengthening human rights into international relations studies. The group has created an arena of discussion, social activities, research and analysis for human rights and related issues. |
Alicia Hammond
Victoria Slingerland |
The mission of the International Business Club is to:
- Support club members' exploration and job search into careers in international business.
- Provide a platform for discussion of global business issues outside the classroom.
- Expose members to business leaders from around the world.
- Promote Fletcher as a school educating future leaders in international business.
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Varun Hallikeri
Conrad Hertz
James Richard Siegel
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International Communications Club
The International Communications Club focuses on various types of communication; from inter-personal interaction to hi-tech virtual communication, and from the realm of the telecommunications sector to the global 'Information Society'. The club consists of a group of students interested in the links between information and communication and international business and development. The ICC is associated with the Murrow Center for Public Diplomacy, and will work to collaborate further with the Center in future, in order to support their various research projects and initiatives. |
Hillary Eason
Rachel Fredman |
International Development Club
We examine international development issues form various viewpoints and perspectives. We sponsor speakers and conferences on development issues.
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Rebecca Tapscott |
International Law Society
Our mission is to promote the study and understanding of International Law and its application, through a multi-disciplinary exchange of ideas and approaches. Recognizing that the increasing interconnectedness and complexity of our world requires international lawyers to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of many cultures and disciplines, the Fletcher International Law Society seeks to connect students, faculty and practitioners from differing backgrounds to create forums in which all may learn from the various experiences of our peers. The FILS organizes events including movie showings and discussions, panels, guest speakers, exhibits and other projects, in order to engender interest in International Law and its application and to educate the larger Tufts community. |
Anette Stimmer
Meghan Luecke |
International Migration Group
The International Migration Group (IMG) is a student organization that strives to generate greater awareness of migration issues through lectures, films, discussions, informal brown bag luncheons, practical skills training, and other events. The purpose of these activities is to introduce students to a wider range of issues in the field of migration, to provide opportunities to access the knowledge and experience of our Fletcher peers and professionals/academics working in the field, and to increase networking opportunities for individuals interested in migration-related careers. The scope of IMG's work includes but is not limited to: forced migration, including refugees and asylum seekers; labor and economic migration, including irregular migration; internal displacement and urbanization; statelessness; human trafficking; and migration relating to environmental degradation and climate change. |
Min Lin
Vanessa Vidal |
International Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Club
Our group strives to promote a constructive dialogue between theoreticians and practitioners, improve implementation and evaluation of practices, and contribute to the development of an interdisciplinary approach in the field of negotiation and conflict resolution. |
Samuel Chapple-Sokol
Simon Delekta
Lasse Eisgruber
Margot Isman
Jillian Slutzker
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IR Thread
The IR Thread is dedicated to writing and discussion on international affairs beyond the classroom. Through the organization’s website and events, the IR Thread will:
- encourage students to write for a wider audience and help them publish their work;
- bring together the Fletcher blogging, journalism, and editing communities;
- offer a venue for students to learn about and communicate with professors whose classes they haven’t taken; and
- offer seminars and cross-institutional events to improve Fletcher students’ writing skills and network across the community of international affairs graduate schools.
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Meghan Luecke |
Latin America Group
This student network is interested in the study and development of Latin America. We organize diverse academic and social activities such as conferences, visiting speakers from the region, networking opportunities, and social events.
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Sebastián Molano
Catalina Quintero |
Mediterranean Group (Med Club)
The Med Club is a cross-national forum for the celebration of all things Mediterranean. Through debates, discussions, and the medium of film, we seek to explore and foster the cultural, social, and political heritage of the myriad peoples populating the Mediterranean basin and its neighboring areas.
Med Club's Events Page |
Mollie Lurey
Julia Fitzpatrick
Julie Younes |
Microfinance and Development Venture Capital Network
The Fletcher Chapter of MADVC (Microfinance and Development Venture Capital) Network provides Fletcher students opportunities to learn about domestic and international development finance and to build relationships with practitioners. The MADVC Network fulfills this mission through awareness events, job and internship opportunities, and volunteer opportunities. |
Victoria Slingerland
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An organization for those of us at Fletcher interested in the intersection of the private sector and sustainable development. We hold chapter membership in Net Impact (formerly Students for Responsible Business), an international network of "emerging business leaders committed to using the power of business to create a better world." |
Stephanie Landers
Gabrielle Maguire |
Post-Soviet Nations Club
The N.I.S.E. Club provides a forum for discussion and reflection on political and economic issues pertaining to countries of the former Soviet Union. The club aims to promote a better understanding at Fletcher of the region, its people, and its diverse cultures.
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Jenya Shandina
Ilya Lozovsky |
PhD Student Group
The PhD student group acts as the conduit to develop a sense of community among PhD students with outreach to the rest of Fletcher, through workshops and events. Visit the PHD website.
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Barbara Ramos
David Wallsh
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PRAXIS is an annual journal of development studies published entirely by Fletcher students. Every year the group decides on a topic, puts out a call for papers, edits articles received, and publishes the journal. PRAXIS is currently developing its partnership with the Center for Human Security at Fletcher and the Feinstein Famine Center. Visit the website at http://fletcher.tufts.edu/praxis. |
Beth Tuckey
Casey Hogle
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Ralph Bunche Society
Seeks to raise the awareness of the contributions that minorities and people of color have made in the field of international relations. Encourages students of color to consider educational and career opportunities in international affairs. |
Merid Berhe |
Social Business Club
A social business is an economically self-sustainable enterprise with a precise mission to benefit society. The Fletcher Social Business Club brings together passionate, socially-conscious students from a variety of fields for workshops, discussions, speakers, and other events. The club also organizes and prepares students for social business plan competitions and helps in securing funding opportunities.
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Ferrante Benvenuti
Seth Leighton |
South Asia Society
A club devoted to promoting lectures series on South Asian topics, sponsoring South Asian cultural events and coordinating South Asian networking receptions. |
Stephanie Landers
Brianna Dieter
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Southwest Asia & Caucasus Forum
This group discusses the Middle East and related countries and issues. We work to bring speakers on current affairs and plan roundtable discussions on the crisis of the day.
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Bilal Baloch
Brittany Gleixner-Hayat |
Student Council
The Student Council serves as a forum for students and the administration to engage in dialogue about issues on campus. The Student Council also allocates funds to each of the student groups. |
fletcher-council@elist.tufts.edu |
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For the love of everything outdoors. We organize hikes, camping trips and more. |
Jenny Heintz
Rebecca Tapscott |