September 8, 2022 Newsletter

All Majors

International Studies Career Workshop
October 8, 4:00-6:00 p.m., Student Organization Center, TVUC.
Mark your calendars to attend this workshop, where International Studies alumni speakers will share advice. Co-sponsored by Sigma Iota Rho. Please RSVP here.

Internships with the Cleveland Council on World Affairs (CCWA)
CCWA is offering three fall internships that offer exposure to international work and meaningful opportunities for collaborative project work.

Sigma Iota Rho Survey
Complete this survey from SIR if you are a member or potential member.

SOURCE Seminars
SOURCE has undergraduate research seminars planned for the beginning of this semester.

CWRU Study Abroad Fair
Friday, September 9, 10:00 – 2:00 p.m., Case Quad.
Stop by the International Studies table at the Study Abroad Fair.

Digital Project Fellowship
Apply for a fellowship to complete your own digital research project under the guidance of CWRU’s Freedman Center for Digital Scholarship team. International topics are eligible. Applications are due September 9.

STMIC Fellowship
#ShareTheMicInCyber fellows research on a cybersecurity topic of their choice. The deadline to apply is September 16.

Tremont Arts and Cultural Festival
September 17 – 18, Lincoln Park.
This event includes over 110 vendors featuring paintings, sculptures, jewelry, etc.; live music and dance performances; children’s village, and more. Free admission.

The Rangel Graduate Fellowship
This fellowship leads to a career in the U.S. Foreign Service. Deadline to apply is September 22.

Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program
This fellowship leads to a career in the U.S. Department of State upon completion of the program. Deadline to apply is September 22.

Register for the Foreign Service Officer Test
FSOT tests the skills necessary for the work of a Foreign Service officer. Registration closes September 29.

Girl Up Program
This United Nations Foundation leadership development program is currently seeking paid, remote interns interested in gender equality and social change. Applications accepted on a rolling basis until filled.

Call for Papers: PSA Undergraduate Journal 
The Pi Sigma Alpha Journal welcomes submissions from undergraduates of any class or major in all areas of political science. Submissions from Pi Sigma Alpha members are encouraged, but membership is not a requirement for submission. The deadline is October 1.

FRONT International 2022: Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art
Through October 2, Transformer Station.
A multi-venue display from over 75 local, national, and international artists. Free admission.

Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship Program
In-person and virtual programs are available and begin throughout the 2021 year. Applications are due on October 6.

Asia

Cleveland Armenian Festival
September 16 – 17, St. Gregory of Narek Armenian Church.
Explore Armenian ethnic food, displays, music, and church tours. Entrance and parking are free.

India Festival USA
Saturday, September 17, 10:00 – 5:00 p.m., 6380 Mills Rd. Broadview Hts.
An immersive festival that salutes history, embraces globalization and celebrates communities. Free admission.

Latin America

Power of Diversity Lecture Series
Wednesday, September 14, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m., TVUC Ballroom A.
Speaker Angel Reyes Rodriguez, Director of the McNair Scholars Program at CSU and CWRU alum. Register here.

LatinX Art Exhibit
September 15 – October 31, Kelvin Smith Library
Visit this art exhibit as part of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Hispanic Heritage Month Inauguration. Celebramos juntos en 2022!
Friday, September 16, 12:45 – 2:00 p.m., KSL Oval.
Free and open to the public. 
Food and Music! Register here.

LatinUS Theater
Weekends from September 16 – October 9, LatinUs Theater Blackbox
La Siempreviva, a play by Miguel Torres and directed by Fabio Polanco at 2937 West 25th Street Cleveland, OH 44113. Tickets are $25.

Latinx Mental Health Culture and Stigma
Friday, September 30, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., Thwing 201
Speaker Alejandro Martinez Jr. will be touching on the concerns and difficulties Latinx/Hispanic college students face.

Hispanic Heritage Month Activities
For more information and registration, here.

Middle East

MECA Shawarma & Falafel Social
Friday, September 9, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m., Hand Statue on Euclid
Join the Middle Eastern Cultural Association for food and the chance to meet new people.