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Moore Students Populate World Affairs Council Office
Five Moore School students – three undergraduate and two graduate – are serving in internship positions at the Columbia World Affairs Council office this semester. The Council’s stated purpose is to “expand and deepen public awareness of international activities in South Carolina's Midlands region, to promote South Carolina's image as a world-class state, and to serve as a catalyst for building relationships between South Carolina and the rest of the world.”
Ashley Cole, is membership coordinator for the council. A native of Cheraw, South Carolina, Cole is a junior double-majoring in international business and marketing with a minor in French. She plans to attend law school after completing her undergraduate degree. She enjoys traveling and has studied abroad in Troyes and Tours, France. She has also participated in a variety of campus organizations, promoting and engaging in service learning.
Andrew Schwark currently serves as program coordinator for the council. A Wisconsin native and “self-proclaimed cheese connoisseur,” Schwark is a senior international business and finance major with minors in French and Japanese. He recently returned from spending a year in the Republic of Senegal, preceded by six months in Belgium. He is a McNair Scholar at the University of South Carolina and a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar.
Samantha Smith serves as administrative assistant at the council. A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Smith is a sophomore at USC, majoring in international business, finance, and French. She is a member of the Carolina Finance Club and the Delta Delta Delta sorority.
Andy Allen, graduate assistant/special projects for the council, is a native of Augusta, Georgia, and is in his first year in the International MBA (IMBA) program. He is in the French Track and plans to concentrate on economic development and finance. Prior to attending USC, Allen served two years in the U.S. Peace Corps in Morocco, focusing on small business development. He was formerly employed with BB&T, managing financial centers in East Tennessee. He has traveled throughout North Africa, Europe, and Thailand. He holds an undergraduate degree from Davidson College.
Shatha Alwardi, graduate assistant/special projects for the council, is a student from Bahrain. She holds a B.S. degree from the University of Bahrain and is currently a Fulbright student in the IMBA program. She previously worked as a financial analyst in the investment banking area of the Arab Banking Corporation. She is fluent in Arabic, English, and Farsi and speaks minimal German.
Gail Crouch
September 2007