December 1, 2016 Newsletter

All Majors

Career Advice
For information about a variety of international careers, see the e-book Careers in International Affairs, available from Kelvin Smith Library.

CIC Career Fairs
Consider attending one or more of this organization’s East Coast career fairs, which offer a broader array of employers than CWRU career fairs typically do. Lists of employers will be available in upcoming months.

Social Justice Research Fellowships
Apply for undergraduate research grants, which can be used towards international-focused projects.

18th Animation Show of Shows
December 3, 9:10p.m., Cinematheque
December 4, 4:15p.m., Cinematheque
Catch sixteen animated short films from all over the world. Age 25 & under tickets are $7.

Europe

Putin’s Russia
December 2, 12:30-1:30, KSL Dampeer Room
Join Professor Kelly McMann in discussing the future of Russia’s domestic politics and foreign policy under Vladimir Putin.

Germany and TTIP Forum
December 7, 5:00-6:30p.m., Jolly Scholar
This discussion will address the effects of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership on American companies in Germany and German companies in the U.S. Tickets are $20. Register by December 5.

From the Cloud to the Resistance
December 4, 6:30p.m., Cinematheque
Set in a post-WWII Italian village, this film explores the struggle between gods. Age 25 & under tickets are $9.

The Academy of Muses
December 1, 8:50p.m., Cinematheque
December 2, 7:15p.m., Cinematheque
A philology professor creates tension in his personal and professional life when he encourages his female students to become his muses. Age 25 & under tickets are $7.

Asia

Japanese Concert
December 1, 8:30p.m., Mahall’s
A Japanese guitar and percussion duo will perform experimental music. Tickets are $12.

Japanese Language Speech Contest
Showcase your Japanese language skills while competing for a scholarship and other prizes. Applications are due December 20 and the final competition will take place near Columbus on March 4.

Middle East and North Africa

From CWRU Research to Action in Africa
December 6, 11:30-12:45p.m., Crawford Hall A13
Learn about how scientific research projects in Cleveland are implemented in Africa through technology and collaboration.

Middle East Conflicts Forum
December 6, 7:30-9:00p.m., The Happy Dog (West Side Location)
Join this conversation about what can be done to stabilize the Middle East and resolve conflicts. This is a free event.

The Battle of Algiers
December 2, 9:25p.m., Cinematheque
December 3, 6:45p.m., Cinematheque
This film depicts the period when Algierian freedom fighters initiated guerrilla warfare against the French. Age 25 & under tickets are $7.