August 30, 2018 Newsletter

All Majors

International Studies Career Workshop
October 13, 4:00-6:00p.m., TVUC Student Organization Center
Mark your calendars to attend this workshop, where International Studies alumni speakers will share advice about summer internships, first jobs, and careers.  Co-sponsored by Sigma Iota Rho, the international studies honor society chapter.

Advising Appointments
If you would like to meet with Professor McMann at the beginning of the semester, you can sign up for an appointment here. She is currently at a research conference.

Cleveland Council on World Affairs Internships
Applications for fall internships are still being accepted.

Rumi Forum
Research and project internships are being offered this fall at this organization that promotes interfaith and intercultural dialogue. For further questions, email internships@rumiforum.org.

Asian Services in Action, Inc.
ASIA, Inc., which serves Asian immigrants in Cleveland, is seeking two communications and development interns for the fall.

FRONT International: Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art
Exhibition ends September 30, Museum of Contemporary Art
This exhibition includes international artists who focus on the conditions of an American City.

Africa

Gili Yalo
September 7, 7:30-9:00 p.m., Cleveland Museum of Art
Gili Yalo, an Ethiopian Jew who fled to Israel from Sudan, combines his Ethiopian roots with soul, funk, psychedelic, and jazz music. Concert is free to the public.

Asia

Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors
Exhibition ends September 30, 2018, Cleveland Museum of Art
This exhibition showcases paintings and installations from Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. Tickets are $30 (limited availability), on sale September 4 at 9am.

Angels Wear White
September 2, 4:00 p.m., Cinematheque
This drama examines violence against women in contemporary China through the story of a young woman who witnesses the assault of two pre-teen girls. Tickets are $7 for age 25 and under.

Europe

The Mystery of Picasso
September 1, 5 p.m., Cinematheque
Pablo Picasso’s technique and imagination are explored as he creates unique artwork seen only in this documentary. Tickets are $8 for age 25 and under.

Andrei Rublev
September 1, 8:30 p.m., Cinematheque
September 2, 6:30 p.m., Cinematheque
Loosely based on the life of Russian painter Andrei Rublev, this film depicts medieval Russia. Tickets are $8 for age 25 and under.

Hitler’s Hollywood
September 6, 9:00 p.m., Cinematheque
September 7, 7:15 p.m., Cinematheque
This film is a collage of Nazi produced cinema from 1933 to 1945. Tickets are $7 for age 25 and under.

Claudia Comte: Zigzags and Diagonals
Exhibition ends September 30, Museum of Contemporary Art
This exhibition showcases Swiss artist Claudia Comte’s sculptures, wall paintings, and immersive installations. General student admission is $5 and free on September 1.

 

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.