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International Studies Career Workshop
October 13, 4-6pm, TVUC Student Organization Center
Which classes should you take? How do you find and secure a summer internship and first job? How do you select a career path? Should you attend graduate school? Come hear International Studies alumni’s advice at this workshop. Co-sponsored by Sigma Iota Rho.
Rhodes and Fulbright Information Sessions
October 6, 11-11:50am, Thwing Center
As part of the Fall Leadership Conference, this workshop examines what it takes to win one of these post-graduate fellowships for study, research, or teaching overseas. Register online here.
Community Service & Internship Fair
September 21, 12:30-2:30pm, Thwing Ballroom
Find a variety of opportunities, including numerous organizations engaged in foreign-related work.
Consulting Positions
Consulting firms often do international work. If you would like to receive information about consulting job interviews from the university’s Office of Post-Graduate Planning, click here.
Cleveland Council on World Affairs Internships
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Volunteer for MedWish International
MedWish repurposes discarded medical supplies to provide humanitarian aid to developing countries, and relies on volunteers to sort through medical supplies. Contact Caley Haehn with questions: volunteer@medwish.com or 216.692.1685.
UCITE Workshop on Culture Shock
September 20, 11:30am-12:20pm, Allen Memorial Medical Library, Herrick Room
Learn about culture shock, how it manifests, and how to overcome it. Pizza lunch will be provided. RSVP to ucite@case.edu.
The Role of Women in Peace and Security
September 21, 12-1:30pm, The City Club of Cleveland, 850 Euclid Ave
Join a conversation on the role of women in addressing extremism and militarism, while promoting peace, rights, and pluralism.
Friday Lunch: “Panama” and “Paradise”
September 28, 12:30-1:30pm, Kelvin Smith Library Dampeer Room
Join Professor of Law Richard Gordon for a discussion of the impact of lessons learned from the Panama Papers on international tax evasion. Event is free.
FRONT International: Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art
Exhibition ends September 30, Museum of Contemporary Art
This exhibition includes international artists who focus on the conditions of an American City. General student admission is $5.
Asia
JET Program
The JET Program offers post-graduate job opportunities in Japan. Numerous INTL alumni have participated in this program. Applications accepted this fall.
The Partition of 1947
September 21, 5-6pm, Tinkham Veale University Center Ballroom A
Join Stanford University Professor Priya Satia for a discussion of the partition of South Asia into Pakistan and India. Free and open to the public, registration requested.
Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors
Exhibition ends September 30, 2018, Cleveland Museum of Art
This exhibition showcases paintings and installations from Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. Tickets are $30 (limited availability), last chance to purchase tickets is September 24 at 9am.
Asian Mid-Autumn Festival
September 24, 6-8pm, Thwing Center
This festival celebrates the harvest with traditional food, games, and activities from many Asian countries.
Japanese Language Proficiency Test
Registration for the December 2nd Japanese Language Proficiency Test in Columbus, OH is open until October 1.
Bridging Scholarships
Students studying abroad in Japan in Spring 2019 are eligible for travel and living expense assistance through this scholarship. The deadline to apply is October 11.
Europe
Spanish Conversation Hour
September 21, 12:45-2pm, Tinkham Veale University Center, Room 140
Held weekly on Fridays, for all-level Spanish-speakers to practice and speak in a relaxed setting.
The Citizen
September 21, 7pm, Cinematheque
This film features an African immigrant who falls in love with the Hungarian woman helping him pass his Hungarian citizenship test.
Claudia Comte: Zigzags and Diagonals
Exhibition ends September 30, Museum of Contemporary Art
This exhibition showcases Swiss artist Claudia Comte’s sculptures, wall paintings, and installations. General student admission is $5.
Latin America
Spanish Conversation Hour
September 21, 12:45-2pm, Tinkham Veale University Center, Room 140
Held weekly on Fridays, for all-level Spanish-speakers to practice and speak in a relaxed setting.
Childhood Trauma at the U.S. Border: A Panel Discussion
September 25, 2:30-4pm, Noble Commons, MSASS
Join a conversation about immigrant children, the consequences of family separation, and advocacy options. Event is free. RSVP to socialjustice@case.edu.
The International Studies Program does not endorse or sponsor the fellowships, internships, jobs, and other opportunities listed in the newsletter. Students are encouraged to evaluate them.