All Majors
Congratulations to Samantha Gallup, Victoria Onufrieff, Harini Ushasri, and Hong Wu, who presented their INTL 398 research at last Friday’s SOURCE Intersections Event.
Courses with International Content
Please consult the attached list when scheduling for the fall semester.
V-Dem Internship
Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) is seeking interns to work in Sweden Fall 2017 for academic credit. V-Dem is a global research collaboration to measure democracy in all countries of the world from 1900 to the present using more than 350 indicators. More information can be found at https://www.v-dem.net/en/v-dem-institute/internships/. Initial questions can be directed to V-Dem project manager Professor McMann, kelly.mcmann@case.edu.
Europe
Putin’s Russia
April 28, 12:30-1:30p.m., KSL Dampeer Room
Professor Kelly McMann will discuss what Putin has meant for both foreign policy and domestic life in Russia.
Pushkin is Our Everything
April 27, 6:00-8:00p.m., Guilford House 323
Michael Beckelhimer travels throughout Russia to explore the legacy of one of Russia’s most famous poets.
Will Populism Prevail?
May 2, 7:30-8:30p.m., Happy Dog Detroit Ave.
This discussion will examine the growth of populism in Europe and the upcoming elections in France and Germany. This is a free event.
The Death of Louis XIV
April 29, 7:00p.m., Cinematheque
April 30, 4:00p.m., Cinematheque
This film depicts the dying days of the infamous monarch. Age 25 & under tickets are $7.
A Special Day
April 30, 6:30p.m., Cinematheque
While Hitler visits Mussolini for a day, two Italians choose to skip the parade and stay home for the day. Age 25 & under tickets are $7.
Asia
Volunteer at the Cleveland Asian Festival
Sign up to volunteer at this year’s festival, which will feature authentic Asian food, games, and entertainment. Volunteers must attend one orientation session listed on the website.
Ugetsu
April 28, 7:30p.m., Cinematheque
April 29, 9:15p.m., Cinematheque
This film takes place in 16th century Japan as a peasant flees his home during a civil war, only to become haunted by a spirit. Age 25 & under tickets are $7.
Latin America
The Human Surge
April 27, 8:55p.m., Cinematheque
April 28, 9:30p.m., Cinematheque
This film follows an Argentinian millennial as quits his job and wanders through the jungle, meeting other lost men along the way. Age 25 & under tickets are $7.
Middle East and North Africa
Tickling Giants
May 1, 5:30p.m., Donahue Auditorium, John Carroll University
This documentary chronicles the creation of and reaction to “Al Bernameg,” the first satirical news show in the Middle East.
The Settlers
April 27, 6:45p.m., Cinematheque
April 30, 8:40p.m., Cinematheque
This documentary examines the history and current state of the Israel/Palestine conflict by providing a comprehensive look at Israeli citizens’ lives in the West Bank. Age 25 & under tickets are $7.