October 18, 2018 Newsletter – International Studies

All Majors

International Studies Breakfast and Dessert
Thurs, October 25, 8:45-9:45am, Mather House 100
Thurs, October 25, 4-5pm, 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. RSVP here to let program assistant Brook Sabin know which event you plan to attend by noon on Wednesday, October 24. You do not need to RSVP if you signed up during the career workshop.

Career Workshop Photos
See photos from Saturday’s International Studies Career Workshop taken by Sigma Iota Rho Vice President Eliana Ondrejko.

Greater Cleveland Law Expo
October 19, 2-6pm, Alumni Center
Interested in international law? Learn about law school and the legal profession generally. Event is free, registration is required.

UST Internship Opportunity
UST, an immigrant and refugee services organization, is currently seeking two interns. Interested students can apply here.

International Affairs Summer Institute
To be completed the summer before you’re senior year, this 7-week summer program helps to prepare students for a Masters’ or joint degree. Summer 2019 applications are due November 1.

Critical Language Scholarship Program
This is an intensive language and cultural immersion program that allows students to pick one of 15 languages to study overseas. Applications are due November 27.

The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award
Graduating college seniors can apply for a $15,000 stipend to pursue a year of public service anywhere in the world. Application is due January 18, 2019.

Rumi Forum Internships
Rumi Forum is offering unpaid, flexible internships this spring. Contact internships@rumiforum.org for more information.

Cleveland Council on World Affairs Internships
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Volunteer for MedWish International
MedWish repurposes discarded medical supplies to developing countries and relies on volunteers to sort supplies. Contact Caley Haehn with questions: volunteer@medwish.com or 216-692-1685.

Africa

Princeton in Africa Fellowship
PiAf offers year-long fellowships in several African countries. Applications are due October 28.

French Professional Diplomas
Complete an exam to earn a professional diploma in French language for business, health, or international relations. Contact your CWRU French language professor for additional information.

Building Bridges, Fighting Disease
October 25, 5:30-7:30pm, Alumni Center
Celebrating 30 years of the CWRU-Uganda research partnership fighting HIV/AIDS. Event is free, registration is required.

Asia

Princeton in Asia Fellowship
PiA offers several year-long fellowships in many Asian countries. Applications are due November 2.

JET Program
The JET Program offers post-graduate job opportunities in Japan. Numerous INTL alumni have participated in this program. Applications accepted this fall.

Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings
October 20, 8:55pm, Cinematheque
In this Chinese-Hong Kong film, Detective Dee must protect the Dragon-Taming Mace from sorcerers. Tickets are $7 for age 25 and under.

U.S.-China Relations: The Slow Economic War
October 24, 5:30-7:15pm, Alumni Center, Great Hall
Aauthor Thomas Hout will discuss the U.S.-China economic relationship. Student tickets are $5.

Communist Tyranny in Cuba and North Korea
October 29, 4:30-6pm, TVUC Senior Classroom
Learn about the reality of communism in North Korea and Cuba at this panel discussion. Event is free.

The Impact of Conflict on Health: Bosnia and Afghanistan
October 26, 12:30-1:30pm, Kelvin Smith Library Dampeer Room
Hear from Dr. Geoff Hodgetts about the health impacts of international and civil conflicts. Event is free.

Europe

FU-BEST Internship
Students interested in doing an internship in Berlin can apply for an 8-week placement on a full-time basis (35-40 hours per week). Apply online by December 1.

Teaching Assistant Program in France
Spend seven months teaching English to French students of all ages. The application deadline for the 2019-20 school year is January 15, 2019.

Milla
October 19, 7pm, Cinematheque
This French film follows a carefree young woman as she becomes a poor, working mother. Tickets are $8 for age 25 and under.

Gavagai
October 19, 9:30pm, Cinematheque
October 20, 7:05pm, Cinematheque
This film depicts the friendship of a German man and a Norwegian tour guide. Tickets are $7 for age 25 and under.

When You Read This Letter
October 20, 5pm, Cinematheque
October 21, 8:20pm, Cinematheque
This film features a French woman who leaves a convent to care for her younger sister. Tickets are $7 for age 25 and under.

The Color of Pomegranates
October 21, 4:30pm, Cinematheque
This Soviet film follows the life of Armenian poet Sayat-Nova. Tickets are $8 for age 25 and under.

Latin America

Princeton in Latin America
PiLA offers year-long fellowships throughout Latin America. Applications are due November 12.

Communist Tyranny in Cuba and North Korea
October 29, 4:30-6pm, TVUC Senior Classroom
Learn about the reality of communism in North Korea and Cuba at this panel discussion. Event is free.

Middle East

Israel: Then & Now
Exhibition open until May 12, 2019, Maltz Museum
This exhibit explores the land, people, and culture of Israel. Student tickets are $10.

Syrian Refugee Crisis
October 23, 8pm, Corporate College West, Room 112, Westlake
Representatives of international NGOs working in Syria discuss the current crisis.

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
October 25, 5-7pm, Clark Hall 206
Author Yossi Klein Halevi will discuss his ideas about how to solve the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.

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.

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