Professor Igor Logvinenko visited New York City on Friday, September 13, 2024, to meet with some in this year’s cohort of the esteemed Kahane Oxy-at-the-U.N. Program.
Photo from left to right: Peter Vartanian (DWA’25, Costa Rican Mission), Nathaniel Lundstrom (DWA’25, Costa Rican Mission), Professor Igor Logvinenko (DWA), Matthew Vickers (DWA’25, UN Secretariat Anti-Racism Office), Jacob Whitney (DWA’25, UK Mission), Dalilah Buffalo DWA’25, (International Planned Parenthood Federation), Joy Mopeli (DWA’25, UK Mission).
DWA Professor and Young Initiative Faculty Affiliate Igor Logvinenko visited New York City to meet with the students of the Kahane Oxy-at-the-U.N. Program. The program is part of 鶹Ƶ’s Diplomacy and World Affairs department and provides students with a unique opportunity to engage in international relations at the United Nations.
During his visit, Professor Logvinenko met with this year’s cohort, all from the Class of 2025, who are majoring in Diplomacy and World Affairs. The students are currently serving in various roles at the U.N. and related organizations:
- Nathaniel Lundstrom and Peter Vartanian are working with the Costa Rican Mission.
- Joy Mopeli and Jacob Whitney are assigned to the UK Mission.
- Dalilah Buffalo is involved with the International Planned Parenthood Federation.
- Matthew Vickers is working at the U.N. Secretariat’s Anti-Racism Office.
During his visit, Professor Logvinenko met students for dinner, discussed their experiences, and offered guidance on how to navigate the challenges of spending time away from college and looking ahead to graduating in the Spring. Each student had the opportunity to share insights about their current assignments and receive feedback from Professor Logvinenko.
By the end of his visit, Professor Logvinenko gained valuable perspectives on the work of the U.N. program. He noted that “鶹Ƶtruly gives students a first-rate opportunity to gain practical education in global affairs and diplomacy. Having had many of these students in my classroom earlier in their time at Oxy, it is so rewarding to see them mature into young professionals, ready to make meaningful contributions in their fields.”