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Professor McMann will not hold office hours this week. She will attend a workshop on democracy and health outcomes in Washington, DC. Please email her for an appointment.
Networking Follow-up
Seeking more guidance after the networking workshop? To improve your LinkedIn profile, schedule an appointment here. For advice about the first conversation with a new contact, see pages 21-26 about informational interviews.
Lake Erie Folk Fest
February 22, 1:00-6:00pm, Shore Cultural Centre
February 22, 7:30pm, Shore Cultural Centre
Enjoy concerts, dances, and workshops showcasing folk music from around the world. Daytime events are free. Evening finale tickets are $15 online or $20 at door.
Center for Strategic & International Studies Internships
Paid internships for the summer and semesters are posted throughout the year, so monitor this web site.
Cleveland Council on World Affairs Summer Internship
The CCWA is currently accepting internship applications for summer 2020. Apply online.
German Studies Summer Internship
The American Institute for Contemporary German Studies in Washington, DC offers internships to strengthen German-American relations. Applications close March 1.
The Carter Center Internships: Peace Programs
Several internships are available. Summer 2019 applications are due March 1, 2020.
U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Internships
The deadline to apply for a summer 2020 internship with Chairman James Risch is March 22, 2020 and with Ranking Member Bob Menendez is March 6, 2020.
American Foreign Policy Council Internships
Interns work with foreign policy professionals on article publication and event planning. Summer 2020 applications are due March 15, 2020.
Max Kampelman Fellowship Program
Fellows work directly with Congressional offices, executive branch officials, and foreign diplomats on foreign policy issues. Summer 2020 applications are due March 15, 2020.
Fund for Peace Internships
The FFP offers internships at their DC office for students interested in conflict analysis, peace building, security and human rights. Applications for Summer 2020 are due March 15, 2020.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Internships
A variety of DC-based internships are offered. Applications for Summer 2020 are due March 15, 2020.
Women’s Foreign Policy Group Internship
This internship in Washington, DC introduces interns to aspects of foreign policy. Summer 2020 applications are due March 25, 2020.
The Rocks Summer Grant
Apply for CWRU’s The Rocks Experiential Learning Fellowship to fund summer 2020 internships and other opportunities. Identify International Studies as a humanities major in the application, due March 6, 2020.
SOURCE-AHSS Summer Grant
This summer research grant can also be used toward internships. Consider other grant competitions on the SOURCE web site too. SOURCE-AHSS applications are due March 6, 2020.
ThinkEnergy Fellowship
Learn from faculty, entrepreneurs, investors, and officials about energy technology, policy, entrepreneurship, and research. INTL alumni held this fellowship as majors and found it worthwhile. 2020-2021 cohort applications are due by 9am on March 9, 2020.
How to Apply for a Grant or Fellowship
Find helpful advice about applying for grants and fellowships on the INTL web site.
Ringu
February 20, 6:45pm, Cinematheque
February 22, 9:10pm, Cinematheque
Do you dare watch this Japanese horror film about a VHS tape that kills viewers? Tickets are $7 for age 25 and under.
South Asian Dance Competition
February 22, 5:00-9:30pm, Cleveland Public Auditorium
Watch collegiate dance teams compete in the Bhangra and Bollywood Fusion categories. Admission is $8 for CWRU students with online purchase and ID at door.
English-teaching in Korea
Teach English in Korea after graduation through the organization EPIK. Applications are open from February to July for the fall term.
Volunteer as a Mandarin Tutor
Mandarin tutors are needed for local elementary school students.
The Carter Center Internships: China Program
Internships focused on China are available. Summer 2020 applications are due March 1, 2020.
Nepal Reliance Organization
Teaching, medical, and public health internships, among others are available. Apply online. An INTL alumna interned at this organization for her practicum.
Carnevale
February 20, 6:00-8:30pm, Thwing Atrium
Join CWRU’s Italian Club for an evening of feasting before Lent. Enjoy food and activities in this non-religious celebration. Admission is free but RSVP requested.
A German Youth
February 20, 8:45pm, Cinematheque
February 23, 6:30pm, Cinematheque
This thriller depicts the radicalization of West German youth in the 1960s. Tickets are $7 for age 25 and under.
CoinCoin and the Extra-Humans
February 21, 7:00pm, Cinematheque
Bumbling police officers investigate an alleged alien invasion of a French beach community in this comedy. Tickets are $7 for age 25 and under.
Divorciadas, Evangelicas y Vegetarianas
February 21, 7:30 pm, The Helen, Playhouse Square
February 22, 7:30 pm, The Helen, Playhouse Square
February 28, 7:30 pm, The Helen, Playhouse Square
February 29, 7:30 pm, The Helen, Playhouse Square
March 1, 7:30 pm, The Helen, Playhouse Square
Enjoy this play in Spanish with live English subtitles. Tickets are $19.
Kurentovanje
February 22, 10:00am-6:00pm, Slovenian National Home
Usher in spring with Slovenian food and dancing and a parade. Admission is free.
Claire’s Knee
February 22, 5:00pm, Cinematheque
February 23, 8:25pm, Cinematheque
One of the funniest films in director Éric Rohmer’s Six Moral Tales series. Tickets are $7 for age 25 and under.
Carnaval
February 22, 9:30pm-1:30am, Music Box
Learn to samba, watch capoeira, and enjoy costumes or wear one at this Brazilian celebration. Buy tickets, ranging from $25 to $75 online.
Divorciadas, Evangelicas y Vegetarianas
February 21, 7:30 pm, The Helen, Playhouse Square
February 22, 7:30 pm, The Helen, Playhouse Square
February 28, 7:30 pm, The Helen, Playhouse Square
February 29, 7:30 pm, The Helen, Playhouse Square
March 1, 7:30 pm, The Helen, Playhouse Square
Enjoy this play in Spanish with live English subtitles. Tickets are $19.
Center for Democracy in the Americas
Internships focus on building and improving relations between the United States, Cuba, and Latin America. Summer 2020 applications are due March 15, 2020.
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.