SLU Students Participate in Exclusive Briefing at the UN in NYC
Students in St. Lawrence's New York City Semester Program, directed by Political Science Professor Mert Kartal, participated in an exclusive briefing on genocide prevention at the United Nations Headquarters.
On November 8, 2024, 16 students from St. Lawrence University’s New York City (NYC) Semester Program, led by Dr. Mert Kartal (Associate Professor of Political Science), had the privilege of participating in an exclusive briefing session with the United Nations (UN) Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect.
The session provided invaluable insights into the UN’s critical efforts to prevent genocide and other mass atrocities. Through this discussion, students gained a deeper understanding of both the opportunities and the challenges the UN faces in fulfilling its mandate to protect vulnerable populations and uphold global peace.
These experiences are an integral component of the NYC Semester Program, reflecting St. Lawrence's commitment to immersive learning that prepares Laurentians to critically engage with the world’s most pressing challenges.
