March 30, 2023 Newsletter

All Majors

ICPSR Summer Program
Founded in 1963, the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) Summer Program offers rigorous, hands-on training in statistics, quantitative methods, and data analysis for students, faculty, and researchers of all skill levels and backgrounds.

Cleveland International Film Festival
March 22 – April 1
Feature and short films from 67 countries.

Build a Better U.S. Foreign Policy Competition
Send in your best ideas by March 31 for what the United States can and should do differently in the world. Winners will receive cash prizes and have their work published by Inkstick Media.

Remarks from Melissa Fleming, Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, United Nations
Tuesday, April 11, 5:30 – 7:15 p.m., The Union Club
Melissa Fleming will explain the role of the United Nations, show how it is working to improve lives across the globe, and make a case for why Ohio and the United Nations are natural partners in the fight against climate change, disinformation, inequality and other pressing challenges.

Lessons from the Edge: Ukraine in Crisis
Wednesday, April 26, 11:30 – 1:30, The Union Club
Reflecting on the events that led to her removal as U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine in 2019, Marie “Masha” Yovanovitch has a stark but hopeful story to tell of the dedication of foreign service officers and her own career.

One-Year MA in International Relations at UChicago
University of Chicago’s Committee on International Relations is now offering a spring round of rolling admissions for its one-year Master’s program. Applications due May 2.

Young Professionals Networking Event
Thursday, May 11, 5:30 p.m., Collision Bend Brewing Company
Connect with other globally-minded young professionals.

Pogue Fellowship
CCWA’s Richard W. Pogue Fellowship will cultivate the next generation of globally-minded leaders in Cleveland through engagement in world affairs and participation in the Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations. Apply by May 19.

Asia

The Rise of China: Understanding its Current Quest for Global Power with Susan Shirk
Tuesday, May 9, 5:30 p.m.
Susan Shirk, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs, will explore how China’s foreign and domestic policies have diminishing returns in a faltering global economy.

World Languages

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.