April 21, 2022 Newsletter

All Majors
International Studies End-of-Year Celebration
Tuesday, April 26, 7:00-8:30 PM, Student Organization Center 
Celebrate International Studies majors’ induction into the honor society Sigma Iota Rho and our seniors’ graduation.  And, bid farewell to Dr. McMann, who steps down as director June 30.  Buffet dinner. Please RSVP here by Sunday, April 24 at midnight EST.

Sigma Iota Rho Exec Application 
Applications for the Executive Board of Sigma Iota Rho, the CWRU International Studies Honor Society, are due Thursday, April 28 at 11:59 PM EST. Initiated and adjunct members of SIR may apply here.

International Studies Majors Present
Friday, April 22, online
Attend virtual presentations by International Studies majors Aarushi Deo, Lelia Durand, Jana Fisher, and Joana Kyle about their research in this and other fields.  A schedule and link will be posted here.

Brown Immigration Law
Brown Immigration Law’s Cleveland and other offices are seeking case managers to assist attorneys in preparing legal filings. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

DOE Climate Challenges Opportunity
A full-time fellowship with the Department of Energy focuses on climate challenges. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

International Service Careers 
Explore this guide on how to pursue a career in international service, with options for underrepresented students.

Center for a New American Security Internship
A six-month internship involving policy research and writing and exposure to national policy debates and decision-makers.

The Borgen Project
This non-profit organization aims to end global poverty, and offers remote internships in journalism, political affairs, and human resources. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Council on Foreign Relations Internships 
Paid, remote summer internships with foreign policy experts are available. Application deadlines vary.

International Security Positions 
Deadlines for international security positions beginning summer 2022 can be as early as this spring due to security clearance requirements.  If you are interested in such positions, begin to monitor usajobs.gov and U.S. federal agency web sites regularly now.

Working Internationally Workshop
Tuesday, April 26, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., CCWA 
This interactive workshop will help build global business competency.

Wright-Plaisance Fellowship for Study Abroad 
A fellowship for pursuing post-baccalaureate study at a university in Europe or South America. Applications are due April 29.

Rocks Funds
This grant funds summer experiences, including INTL 399 practicums. International Studies majors are eligible. Applications are due April 29.

May Day Celebration
Sunday, May 1, 2:00 p.m., Plaza on Euclid Ave./Ford Dr. 
Join a march in solidarity with workers globally.

Latinx 44 Scholarship
This program funds public service internships for Latinx students. The deadline to apply is May 1.

NATO Internship Programme
NATO is looking for students to conduct research and analysis. Other needs include students who can speak Russian, Ukrainian, or Arabic. The deadline to apply is May 8.

Max Kampelman Fellowships
The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe seeks recent undergraduates as interns. Applications for fall fellowships are due June 12.

Ally Financial Public Policy Scholars Program
African-American and Black sophomores and juniors pursuing a degree related to public policy are eligible for this scholarship.

International Center for Journalists Internship
Gain experience in developing international journalism programs in this paid internship.

Asia
Service Fellowship in India
The American India Foundation provides service opportunities through host organizations in India.  Applications for the 2022-2023 fellowship cycle accepted beginning April 2022.

Europe
European Music
Tuesday, April 26, 7:30 p.m., Maltz Performing Arts Center 
Tenor Lawrence Brownlee performs European songs.

Supplies for Ukrainian Refugees
A donation box is on the first floor of the Health Education Campus, Room 160.  Medical supplies preferred but non-medical also accepted.

Ahed’s Knee
Online screening ends May 15, Cinematheque 
An Israeli filmmaker must limit what he talks about at his film screening. Online screening fee is $12.

Middle East
National Arab American Heritage Month
Experience and celebrate Arab food, culture, and more in the month of April across Cleveland.