January 25, 2018 Newsletter

All Majors

Office Hours
Director Kelly McMann will not hold office hours Thursday (1/25) and Tuesday (1/30) due to meetings. Please email Professor McMann if you’d like to set up an appointment.

Public Service Scholarship
This scholarship assists undergraduate female students who will intern in the Washington, DC area. Applications are accepted Feburary 1-April 11.

Medwish International
Volunteer with Medwish International to help collect and deliver medical supplies to programs working with developing countries.

SOURCE Summer Funding
Apply for summer research and internship funding.

Research Applications Q&A
February 1, 4:00p.m., Nord 410
SOURCE staff will be available to answer questions related to applying for summer research and internship funding.

National Security Lecture
February 2, 12:45-2:00p.m., Sears 356
Cleveland Marshall College of Law Professor David Forte will discuss international affairs in his talk “Adversaries Near and Far: What is America’s Future?” Please RSVP to Professor Terri Mester.

Developing Your Professional Brand and Network
February 22, evening, Student Organization Center, TVUC
Save the date for this International Studies workshop.  Develop your professional brand and network, using LinkedIn and other tools, to secure internships, jobs, and a career path from your International Studies major. Details to follow.

Asia

Sushi Night
January 26, 12:45-2:00p.m., TVUC
Learn about Japanese culture, enjoy sushi, and meet The International and Multicultural Exchange (TIME) members.

Japan-U.S. Relations in the Changing World: North Korea, China, and America First
February 1, 12:00p.m., TVUC Ballroom C
A lunch and lecture by Mr. Naoyuki Agawa, former Minister of Public Affairs at the Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C. Read more about the lecture here. RSVP by January 26 to internationalevents@case.edu.

Blade of the Immortal
January 27, 8:45p.m., Cinematheque
An immortal samurai helps a young Japanese girl seek vengeance for the death of her family. Age 25 and under tickets are $7.

Europe

Moi, Un Noir (I, A Negro)
January 25, 8:40p.m., Cinematheque
February 2, 7:30p.m., Cinematheque
This French film follows two young Nigerian immigrants trying to find work in the Ivory Coast. Age 25 and under tickets are $7.

The Divine Order
January 27, 6:45p.m., Cinematheque
January 28, 8:20p.m., Cinematheque
A young housewife finds her calling fighting for women’s rights in Switzerland. Age 25 and under tickets are $7.

Latin America

Chavela
January 26, 7:30p.m., Cinematheque
This film documents the life of Mexican singer Chavela Vargas. Age 25 and under tickets are $8.

Middle East and North Africa

National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations Internship
May 29-August 3
Intern in Washington, DC at an Near East or Arab world related organization. Applications are due February 23.

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.