October 12, 2017 Newsletter

All Majors

International Studies Breakfast and Dessert
Thursday, October 26, 8:45 to 9:45 am, Mather House 100
ThursdayOctober 264 to 5 pm, Mather House 100
Please attend one or both of these events, which are an opportunity for prospective majors to learn about International Studies from current majors. Let program assistant Anna Conboy, anna.conboy@case.edu, know by noon on Wednesday, October 25 which event you plan to attend.  You do not need to RSVP if you signed up during the career workshop.

Volunteers Needed
October 1312:45-2:00p.m, Veale
Please volunteer at the International Studies table at the Choices Fair. Potential majors really appreciate speaking to current majors.  Email Anna Conboy with your availability.

Contact Your Mentor
Have you spoken to your alumni mentor recently?  Now is a good time to check in for advice about summer internships and post-graduate plans.  Majors who do not yet have a mentor will have an opportunity to match with one later this year.

Cleveland Council on World Affairs Volunteer Meet & Greet
October 13, 9:00a.m., CCWA Offices, 812 Huron Rd. E., Suite 620
October 16, 9:00a.m., CCWA Offices, 812 Huron Rd. E., Suite 620
Learn about a variety of volunteer opportunities, with CCWA’s Model UN program, community events, and international visitor programs. Please contact deanna@ccwa.org for more information.

Passport Party
October 12, 6:00p.m., Market Garden Brewery
Celebrate international travel and Passport Awareness Month while enjoying free appetizers. Bring your passport for free entry or apply for one on the spot!

Ebola Epidemic and Response Lecture
October 1312:30-1:30p.m., KSL Dampeer Room
International Health Professor Ronald Blanton will discuss recent Ebola outbreaks and the effectiveness of the World Health Organization’s response.

Asia

Beyond Angkor: Cambodian Sculpture from Banteay Chhmar
October 14January 7, CMA
This exhibition will feature a detailed section of wall from the great royal temple in Banteay Chhmar,
Cambodia.

Latin America

Gala Latina
October 135:30-8:00p.m., TVUC Ballrooms A and B
This banquet will celebrate the Latin community’s culture and accomplishments at CWRU. Undergraduate student tickets are free.

Dia De Las Muertos Stories
October 14, 1:00p.m., Fear’s Confections, Lakewood
Hear the real story about the history behind Dia De Los Muertos and the meaning behind the traditions associated with it.

Time to Die
October 14, 5:00p.m., Cinematheque
October 15, 7:00p.m., Cinematheque
A ex-con returns to his hometown in search of a quiet life, only to be confronted by the sons of a man he killed in this Mexican Western.

The International Studies Program does not endorse or sponsor the fellowships, internships, jobs, and other opportunities listed in the newsletter.  Students are encouraged to evaluate them.