All Majors
RSVP-Developing Your Professional Brand and Network
Thursday, February 21, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Student Organization Center, Tinkham Veale Center
Attend this International Studies workshop to improve your LinkedIn profile and use it to secure internships, jobs, and a career path from your International Studies major. Hors d’oeuvres served. RSVP here. Co-sponsored by Sigma Iota Rho.
Volunteer for High School Model UN Conference
March 6-7, 8am-2pm both days
Volunteer at the CWRU Model United Nations high school conference. No experience is required. Sign up here.
The Carter Center Internships: Peace Programs
Several internships are available. Summer 2019 applications are due March 1, 2019.
Max Kampelman Fellowship Program
Fellows work directly with Congressional offices, executive branch officials, and foreign diplomats on foreign policy issues. Summer 2019 applications are due March 15.
Refugees International Internships
A number of internships are offered during the fall, spring and summer at the Washington D.C. regional office. Summer 2019 applications are due March 15.
Fund for Peace Internships
The FFP offers internships at their D.C. office for students interested in conflict analysis, peace building, security and human rights. Applications for Summer are due March 15.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Internships
A variety of DC-based internships are offered. Applications for Summer 2019 are due March 15.
International Economic Development Council Internships
IEDC offers economic development technical, public policy, member services, and communications/marketing internships. Applications for Summer internships are due February 15.
Organization of American States
Summer internships are available in Washington, DC and country offices. Applications close February 24, 2019.
Sigma Iota Rho Publication Opportunity
Submit original articles for the annual issue of the Journal of International Relations by January 31, 2019.
Center for Strategic & International Studies Internships
Paid part-time and full-time internships are offered in the fall, spring, and summer. Applications for available internships are accepted on a rolling basis.
Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellowship
This is 12-month, full-time paid opportunity in a Cleveland-based public sector agency, some of which have an international focus. Applications are due February 4, 2019.
Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program
This six-week program offers students a greater understanding of careers in international affairs. Applications are due February 5, 2019.
Asia
Spring Festival Gala
February 1, 5-9pm, Thwing Center
Celebrate the Year of the Pig with food, performances, and other Chinese culture experiences. Tickets start at $6.
Around India with a Movie Camera
February 5, 1:45-3:10pm, Morley Lecture Hall
February 8, 7-8:20pm, Morley Lecture Hall
This film explores the 50 years prior to Indian independence from British rule. Admission is $10.
Lunar New Year
February 5, 7pm, Tinkham Veale University Center
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with fireworks, snacks, and student giveaways.
Mandarin Chinese Tutoring
February 8, 12:45-3:45, CCEL
Volunteer to tutor elementary students in Mandarin Chinese. Sign up here.
Japan Government MEXT Scholarship
This scholarship gives students majoring in Japanese or Japanese studies the opportunity to study in Japan for one year. The application deadline is February 20.
The Carter Center Internships: Peace Programs
Several internship are available, including in the China Program. Summer 2019 applications are due March 1, 2019.
Europe
Distant Constellation
January 31, 9pm, Cinematheque
February 3, 5:15pm, Cinematheque
This film depicts the lives Turkish retirement home residents. Tickets are $7 for age 25 and under.
Spanish Conversation Hour
February 1, 12:45-2pm, TVUC Suite 140
Held weekly on Fridays, for all-level Spanish-speakers to practice and speak in a relaxed setting.
Teach English in Poland
Students are invited to apply for this 3-week summer cultural exchange program. Applications are due February 1, 2019.
Infinite Football
February 2, 6:30pm, Cinematheque
February 3, 9pm, Cinematheque
This documentary features a Romanian bureaucrat who shares his ideas on improving soccer. Tickets are $7 for age 25 and under.
La Terra Trema
February 2, 8pm, Cinematheque
A Sicilian fishing family attempts to operate independently of the wholesalers. Tickets are $9 for age 25 and under.
Latin America
Spanish Conversation Hour
February 1, 12:45-2pm, TVUC Suite 140
Held weekly on Fridays, for all-level Spanish-speakers to practice and speak in a relaxed setting.
The Carter Center Internships: Peace Programs
Several internships are available, including in the Latin America and Caribbean Program. Summer 2019 applications are due March 1, 2019.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Internships
A variety of DC-based internships are offered, including a legal internship in the Caribbean Protection unit. Applications for Summer 2019 are due March 15.
North Africa & the Middle East
Protests & State Violence in Egypt & Jordan
February 1, 10am-4:30pm, Kent State University May 4 Visitors Center
Learn about protests and state violence in Egypt and Jordan and conducting field research in non-democratic countries. CWRU Political Science Professor Pete Moore will participate in the panel discussions.
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.