NYU International Relations Program

Alicia Waller (M.A., ’17), is a genre-expanding vocalist, composer, and bandleader recognized for the contemporary fusion ensemble Alicia Waller & The Excursion. With the release of her EP, Some Hidden Treasure, (released in 2020 on innova Recordings, the label of the American Composers Forum), she emerged into original work at the intersection of jazz, soul, and vernacular sound. Trained as an operatic soprano, Waller is known for the luminous warmth of her voice and captivating approach, creating a rich, expressive tapestry that has been praised as a synthesis of splendor, creativity, and depth. She is a recipient of numerous awards, including acknowledgements from Chamber Music America, the NYC Women’s Fund, NYSCA, American Composers Forum, and New Music USA.

She will join the International Relations Program at New York University for a talk on International Relations & Music Diplomacy. In the discussion, Waller will share the inspiration behind her deep commitment to cultural diplomacy as a performing musician, and how it led her to design her own M.A. program at NYU’s Gallatin School for Individualized Study. Drawing from coursework in the IR Program, Waller chose an uncommon path, combining performance with diplomacy scholarship and focusing on the intersection of music and international relations. Waller will additionally detail the methodology she has developed for music diplomacy in her professional practice since graduating, as well as her vision for inspiring a new wave of diplomatically engaged advocates in music.

🎓 Another congratulations to the MAIR Class of 2024! We are so proud of each and every one of you! 🎓

Check out this week’s announcements, news, and upcoming deadlines!!

Messages and Reminders:

Fall 2024 Registration will begin on Monday, April 15
Course offerings: https://as.nyu.edu/departments/ir/curriculum/course-offerings/fall-2024-course-offerings.html

The All-University Commencement for the Class of 2024 will take place on Wednesday, May 15 https://www.nyu.edu/life/events-traditions/commencement.html

The master’s Convocation for the Class of 2024 will take place on Thursday, May 16 https://gsas.nyu.edu/student-life/convocation/masters-convocation.html

Student Life Pre-Commencement Celebrations:
In addition to university-wide Commencement and school graduation ceremonies, NYU Student Life Pre-Commencement Celebrations provide an intimate setting that allows students to celebrate their achievements and the cultural communities to which they feel a sense of belonging. https://www.nyu.edu/life/events-traditions/commencement/events-and-celebrations/pre-commencement-celebrations.html

Highlighted Events & Workshops

Thursday (4/18):
LGBTQ+ Career Series: Q***r Career Networking https://nyu.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1445403

Friday (4/19):
Female Founders Lunch- Panel Discussion & Fellowship Info Session https://entrepreneur.nyu.edu/event/female-founders-lunch-fellows-panel/

Saturday (4/20):
2024 GSAS Threesis Academic Challenge Final Round https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffv8y8XDSX8h7krdl417HZ2DsQIhk6mSNkmJLmUpCzG3-nFA/viewform

Tuesday (4/20):
2024 Green Jobs Fair https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/career_fairs/48092

Important Deadlines:
Research Transparency and Reproducibility Training (RT2) 2024 https://www.bitss.org/events/research-transparency-and-reproducibility-training-rt2-2024/
Application Due April 21 @11:59pm PT

Be sure to email [email protected] with any questions.