Augustana International Relations Union Mission Statement

Augustana College

International Relations Union

Mission Statement

The Augustana College International Relations Union seeks to promote peaceful international relations, enhance global cooperation, and expand understanding of diverse world cultures through discussion, public forums, and interactive educational programs. We organize student participation in simulated international organizations and diplomatic negotiations, schedule informative programs focused on contemporary international issues, and catalyze informed debate on critical global controversies.

The IRU encourages students to develop conflict resolution skills and to become more deeply aware of the complex issues that underlie human conflicts between the states, nations, societies, ethnic identities, religious allegiances, and political ideologies that must coexist in a fragile and interdependent global environment. Students work collaboratively to prepare for IRU activities and in the process seek to hone their skills as issue researchers, critical thinkers, lucid writers, articulate speakers, effective negotiators, and respected leaders.

Our ultimate goal is to develop the next generation of international citizens, to empower these people by providing information and nurturing the development of communications and diplomatic skills, and to promote peace, equality, and dignity for all humanity.

For more information contact:
Jane Tiedge
Club Advisor for the Augustana International Relations Union