October 27, 2022 Newsletter

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Spring 2023 CWRU Model UN Travel Team Sign Ups!
CWRU’s Model United Nations Team (North East Ohio’s #1 Model UN Team) is accepting Spring 2023 Travel Team applications! If you want to learn more about global issues, ranging from healthcare disparities to global security, then CWRU Model UN’s Team is the right fit for you!  Join our campus groups here, as we will begin registration for our Spring Semester travel conferences shortly! If you have any questions about CWRUMUN’s travel team, feel free to reach out to Caroline Kuntzman.

Projects for Peace
Do you have an idea for a community project to build peace? Apply for this $10,000 grant. The intent to apply is due December 1. Please email studyabroad@case.edu for more information and to work on essays.

Feature Your Travel Photos!
We would like to feature your photos from any previous travels. Please send the photos to internationalstudies@case.edu and let us know when and where the photo was taken. Thank you!

U.S Department of State Recent Graduates Program
Recent graduates have the opportunity to work at the State Department, with the potential to be hired permanently afterwards. Check www.usajobs.gov for job postings.

Foundation for the Defense of Democracies
The FDD offers a variety of unpaid internships to undergraduate students. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

DOE Clean Energy Corps
The Department of Energy is collecting resumes for candidates interested in becoming part of the Clean Energy Corps.

Global Gauntlet: CCWA’s World Trivia Challenge
Thursday, November 3, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m., Market Garden Brewery
Teams of up to four compete to answer questions that test your knowledge of international affairs, current events, and foreign policy. Student tickets are $25 each.

Max Kampelman Fellowship Program 
Fellows work directly with Congressional offices, executive branch officials, and foreign diplomats on foreign policy issues. Spring applications are due November 5.

Harry S. Truman Scholarship
Juniors planning to attend graduate school for careers in public service are eligible to apply for this merit-based scholarship. The application deadline is November 15.

Fund for Peace Internships 
FFP offers internships in international relations each semester. Applications are due November 15.

Critical Language Scholarship Program
Summer CLS applications are now available. The application deadline is November 15.

Environmental Internships
The Environmental Law & Policy Center offers several, unpaid internships each season. Some spring applications are due as early as November 15.

James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program
Graduates work at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington, D.C. Seniors should submit application information to Dean Wes Schaub by November 30, 2021. Juniors should meet with her to plan.

CCWA Spring 2023 Internships
An internship at CCWA can offer a world of opportunities as you develop skills and complete meaningful projects that advance our mission. They are looking for a Model UN intern, Exchange intern, and Speaker Programs intern. Applications are due December 1.

Africa

Africa in the Changing World Order
Friday, November 11, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m., 25700 Science Park Dr.
The lecture will look at Africa’s positioning in the major global transformations underway including demographic shifts, climate change, hegemonic rivalries, rise of populism, and implications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Registration is free.

Asia

Princeton in Asia
This fellowship enables college graduates to work in public service in Asia. Applications for 2022-2023 are due November 1.

Engage America: Future of Korea 2022
Wednesday, November 9, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Residence Inn by Marriott
Here experts from the Korea Economic Institute, the Korean Embassy, and the U.S. Department of State speak on strategies to strengthen U.S.-Korea relations. Student registration is free.

Japan Education Training (JET) Program
The JET Program allows young professionals to live and work throughout Japan. Applications are due November 12.

Europe

Russia’s Military
Thursday, October 27, 7:30 pm, Tink, Ballroom C
U.S. scholar and security expert Dmitry Gorenburg will discuss the Russian military’s tactics and plans in Ukraine and Ukrainian forces’ successes.

World Languages

Chinese Crash Course
Tuesday, November 1, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., TVUC Senior Classroom B.
Join Polyglot Gathering for a Chinese crash course. Professor Xin Zhang will be presenting on and teaching mainly beginner aspects of the language – so absolutely no experience required!

Kaffeestunde
Sunday, November 13, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., Guilford House 301.
Talk with friends in German. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Amistad (Spanish Conversation Hour)
Every Friday, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m., Guilford Lounge 223.
Join Amistad Group and share Spanish talks with friends and classmates.  All levels are welcome, from beginners to natives.

Korean Speaking Skills
The Korean American Student Association (KASA) is continuing Korean classes this year. Classes are on Zoom, taught by fellow students, and personalized to the participants. All levels are welcome.