International Relations Awards

Professor D'Amico and Professor Cooke with the 2007 winners.

The Goodwin Cooke Award for Leadership in International Relations

Given annually to a graduating student who has demonstrated leadership in activities of the International Relations Program.  This award honors Ambassador and Professor-of-Practice Goodwin Cooke, who served for nearly two decades as Director of Undergraduate Studies in International Relations at Syracuse University, following a distinguished career as a US foreign service officer.   

The Harlan Cleveland Award for Excellence in International Policy Issues

Given annually to a graduating student in International Relations for academic achievement and active and enthusiastic involvement in international policy issues which Harlan Cleveland’s career represented.  Dr. Cleveland was Dean of the Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs and formerly US Assistant Secretary of State and US Ambassador to NATO.

The Julian R. Friedman Award

Given annually to a graduating student in International Relations for academic achievement, community involvement, and a commitment to the spirit of internationalism which Julian R. Friedman’s life represented. 

Dr. Friedman taught in the Political Science Department at the Maxwell School and was active with numerous human rights organizations, including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). 

The International Relations Scholar of the Year Award

Given annually to a graduating student in International Relations for academic excellence in International Relations and the difficulty of the curriculum chosen.

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2007