May 5, 2016 Newsletter

All Majors
Congratulations to our graduating seniors, Danika Baskar, Leah Castelaz, Vivian Chen, Dwayne Coleman, Devin Cooper, Kate Dolansky, Jon Foissotte, Demi Frangos, Chloe Gellert, Alayna Klco, Tia Limbeck, Olivia Ortega, Joshua Perry, Farah Rahman, Megan Ramirez, Victoria Robinson, Danrui Song, Zhiqiang Wang, and Fangqian Xia!  Best of luck and stay in touch!

This is the last newsletter for spring semester.  The newsletter will resume with the start of fall semester.  Have an enjoyable summer!

Global Health and Vaccines Discussion
May 5, 2:30-4:00 pm, Biomedical Research Building
Discuss the future of global health and vaccinations with a notable biologist and infectious disease expert. RSVP is required.

One World Tribe Concert
May 5, 7:30 pm, MOCA
Enjoy this music and dance performance featuring sounds of Latin America and Africa. Student tickets are $10.

How to Build a Refugee Camp
May 10, 5:30-8:00 pm, John Carroll University
This program will discuss humanitarian laws and the ethics of housing refugees. Student tickets are $5.

Asia
Volunteer at the Cleveland Asian Festival
May 21-22, Asiatown
Experience Asian culture, receive incentives, and have fun! Volunteers must attend an orientation on May 13, 14, or 16.

Scholarship Opportunity: Monbukagakusho Research Studies
The Consulate-General of Japan in Detroit is accepting applications for those wishing to attain a Master’s or Ph.D. or conduct graduate level research in Japan. Application deadline is June 1.

Middle East and North Africa
Wrestling Jerusalem
May 5-22, Cleveland Public Theatre
This play follows one man’s path to understanding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Tickets start at $12.

Rabin: The Last Day
May 9, 6:45 pm, Cinematheque
This Israeli film depicts the final days of former Israeli Prime Minister Itzhak Rabin before his assassination. Tickets for individuals aged 25 and under are $7.

Europe
Mix at CMA
May 6, 5:00-10:00 pm, CMA
This month’s Mix event will feature 1930s European jazz music. Tickets are $8 in advance.

Latin America
The Other One
May 7, 6:00 pm, Cinematheque
A manicurist uncovers a harrowing truth after she kills and replaces her twin sister in this Mexican thriller. Tickets for individuals aged 25 and under are $7.

In the Palm of Your Hand
May 8, 6:30 pm, Cinematheque
A fraudulent fortune teller blackmails a rich widow in this Mexican film. Tickets for individuals aged 25 and under are $7.