May 7, 2015 Newsletter

All Majors

Newsletter Announcement
This is the last of this academic year’s newsletters with announcements of international events and opportunities. During the summer, we’ll only send emails with time sensitive information.
 

Africa

On the Way to School
May 8, 7pm and May 10, 1:30pm, Cleveland Museum of Art Morley Lecture Hall.
A documentary following four children from Kenya, Argentina, Morocco and India as they make the sometimes dangerous journey to schools. Tickets for students are $7.
 

Asia

On the Way to School
May 8, 7pm and May 10, 1:30pm, Cleveland Museum of Art Morley Lecture Hall.
See details under Africa.

Fundraiser for Nepal
May 13, 3:00pm, Thwing Ballroom
This fundraiser event for relief and reconstruction for earthquake victims in Nepal will have food, cultural performances, music, and stories.

Daughter of the Nile
May 13, 7pm, Cleveland Museum of Art Morley Lecture Hall.
A film about a Taiwanese woman who cares for her siblings, goes to night school, and works full-time. Tickets for students are $9.

Social Entrepreneurship Business Competition for Tibet
Applications are now being accepted for a competition that “aims to improve the lives of Tibetans living in India.” Student teams are encourage to submit proposals by May 28, 2015.

Cleveland Asian Festival
May 16, 12:00pm – May 17, 6:00pm, Asian Town/Payne Ave.
The festival celebrates Asian Heritage Month and supports the Asian community in Cleveland.
 

Europe

The Roman Triumph or Triumph over Romans?
May 13, 7:30pm, Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Associate Professor of Art History, Maggie Popkin, will discuss civil wars and the architecture of victory in ancient Rome.
 

Latin America

On the Way to School
May 8, 7pm and May 10, 1:30pm, Cleveland Museum of Art Morley Lecture Hall.
See details under Africa.

Volunteer Abroad with Costa Rica Scholarship
Applications are being accepted for a scholarship that covers the cost of a 4-week volunteer program in Costa Rica and travel voucher for airfare. Submissions are due by May 29.