Over 30 partners in mission spent a splendid Friday morning at the ISC on May 31st listening to Dr. Juliette Tolay’s talk about “The U.S evolving role in global refugee policies and resettlement”. An assistant professor of Political Science at the School of Public Affairs at Harrisburg Penn State University, Dr. Tolay is also a well-known researcher on asylum, migration and foreign policies, as well as public attitudes in Europe, Turkey, and the Middle East. In front of a captive audience, consisting mostly of refugee education, health, social, and community service providers, the speaker discussed about the Trump administration’s turn toward a more restrictive refugee policy by comparing how the US has fared with other countries in the globe since the end of World War II. The event which concluded with a special reception in honor of the speaker was artfully moderated by Tuan. On behalf of the ISC, Phuong presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Dr. Tolay for her highly informative and inspiring message.