March 9, 2017 Newsletter

All Majors

Spring Break Checklist

Check mark symbol Sophomores and juniors, contact your alumni mentor if you have not.
Check mark symbol Send Jessica Jurcak your overseas photos for the web site.
Check mark symbol Join the CWRU International Studies LinkedIn Group.
Check mark symbol Juniors, email Professor McMann your INTL 399 summer plans.
Check mark symbol R and R.  Have a wonderful break!

Office Hours
Director Kelly McMann will not hold office hours this week because she will be presenting her research in Budapest and Amsterdam.

Journal of Politics and International Affairs Submission
The Journal of Politics and International Affairs is accepting student papers until March 31.

Globalization Lecture
March 9, 4:30-5:30p.m., Moot Courtroom
This lecture will examine how globalization has influenced economic growth and job creation in less developed countries.

Europe

Flanagan’s Wake
March 10-April 29, 8:00 pm, Kennedy’s Theater
This comedy about Irish villagers mourning the death of a fellow resident features traditional Irish songs and storytelling. Tickets are $26.

Things to Come
March 9, 8:40p.m., Cinematheque
March 10, 7:30p.m., Cinematheque
A French philosophy teacher resolves to reinvent herself after her life falls apart. Age 25 & under tickets are $7.

Beat the Devil
March 9, 6:45p.m., Cinematheque
March 10, 9:30p.m., Cinematheque
A group of con artists attempt to travel to Africa in search of valuable land in this film noir parody. Age 25 & under tickets are $7.

The Lion in Winter
March 11, 6:40p.m., Cinematheque
March 12, 8:10p.m., Cinematheque
King Henry II and his wife spend Christmas of 1183 arguing about which of their sons will inherit the throne. Age 25 & under tickets are $7.

Asia

Japan Study Abroad Scholarships
Applications are being accepted for The Bridging Project Scholarships, which help students with expenses for studying abroad in Japan. Applications are due April 11.

IJet-28 Conference
April 7-9, The Ohio State University
This conference welcomes presentations on Japanese-English translation. Students can register to present for $50 by March 25.

Latin America

Neruda
March 11, 9:15p.m., Cinematheque
March 12, 4:00p.m., Cinematheque
This film chronicles the life of Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet and Communist Senator Pablo Neruda after he was persecuted for criticizing the government.