September 21, 2017 Newsletter

All Majors

RSVP-International Studies Career Workshop
October 7, 4:00-6:00p.m., Mather House 100
Please confirm that you will be able to attend the International Studies Career Workshop.  Also, would you like to attend the dinner at Professor McMann’s house afterwards?  Dinner RSVPs will be recorded until all spaces are taken. Please email program assistant Anna Conboy to RSVP. Co-sponsored by the International Studies Student Group.

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.

Education Abroad Information Session
September 22, 1:00-2:00p.m., Sears 356
Learn about study abroad opportunities, scholarships, and funding.

Key Bank Internship Opportunities
September 22, 12:30p.m., Clark Hall 206
Learn about summer job and internship opportunities at Key Bank.  Some positions at Key have an international focus.

Fulbright U.S. Student Program
September 29, 1:00-2:00p.m., Sears 354
A Fulbright representative will be on campus to offer advice and information about the Fulbright program.

Career Fair Workshop
September 29, 12:30p.m., Clark Hall 206
Tom Matthews of the CWRU Career Center will provide resume tips and career advice in preparation for the October 5th Career Fair.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
This U.S. Department of State program provides funding for students studying or interning abroad. Applications for Spring 2018 are due October 3.

PPIA International Affairs Fellowship
This summer program is designed to prepare students for graduate studies in international affairs and public policy. Applications are due November 1.

Undergraduate Journal of Politics Call for Submissions
Pi Sigma Alpha is looking for papers related to any area of political science and government to be published in their upcoming journal. The deadline is October 1.
Europe

European Horizons Meeting
September 24, 7:00-8:00p.m., Stephanie Tubbs Jones Residence Hall Interactive Classroom
All students interested in discussing and researching European politics and transatlantic relations are welcome to attend a meeting to consider founding a chapter of the transatlantic think tank European Horizons.

European Studies Undergraduate Project Prize
This prize is awarded for original research papers on any subject in European Studies. Nominations will be accepted from October 1-February 1.

The Girl Without Hands
September 21, 8:50p.m., Cinematheque
September 22, 7:30p.m., Cinematheque
This French-film version of one of the Brothers Grimm’s tales tells the story of a young girl accidentally sold to the devil by her father. Age 25 and under tickets are $7.

That Most Important Thing: Love
September 23, 7:00p.m., Cinematheque
September 24, 8:20p.m., Cinematheque
A French photographer borrows money to fund a play and help a struggling actress, but becomes involved in a love triangle.

Africa

Princeton in Africa Fellowship
This yearlong fellowship provides an opportunity for graduating seniors to work with various organizations throughout Africa. Applications for the 2018-19 academic year are due October 29.

Asia

Princeton in Asia Fellowship
Spend a year working in a service-related organization in Asia. Applications for the 2018-19 academic year are due November 9.

Japanese Language Proficiency Test
December 3, Columbus
Test your knowledge of Japanese reading, writing, and language skills. Register by September 29.

Latin America

Talk by Diane Guerrero
September 23, 7:00-8:00p.m., Maltz Performing Arts Center
Orange is the New Black actress Diane Guerroro will speak as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. CWRU undergraduates can get one free ticket. Additional tickets are $15.

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.