August 29, 2019 Newsletter

All Majors

International Studies Career Workshop
October 12, 4-6pm, TVUC Student Organization Center
Mark your calendars to attend this workshop, where International Studies alumni speakers will share advice about summer internships, first jobs, and careers. Co-sponsored by Sigma Iota Rho, the international studies honor society chapter.

Advising Appointments
If you would like to meet with Professor McMann at the beginning of the semester, you can sign up for an appointment here. She is traveling this week.

CCEL Serves Leaders
Apply to be a CCEL serve leader, which includes work with MedWish International. Contact erin.corwin@case.edu to apply.

Summer 2020 National Security Agency Student Programs
Applications for more than 20 different internships are currently open for Summer 2020.

Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program
This fellowship leads to a career in the U.S. Department of State Foreign Service at completion of the program. Deadline to apply is September 17, 2019.

Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program
This fellowship program can lead to a career in the U.S. Department of State Foreign Service. Deadline to apply is September 24, 2019.

Africa
Ámà: The Gathering Place
August 2 – December 1, 2019, Cleveland Museum of Art
A multisensory installation from artist Emeka Ogboh that recreates the feel of a southeast Nigerian village square. This is a free exhibition.

Emeka Ogboh: Akwétè
August 2 – December 1, 2019, Cleveland Museum of Art
This video depicts the production of West African akwétè cloths. This is a free event.

Asia

CCEL Serves Leaders
Apply to be a CCEL serve leader, which includes work as a Mandarin Chinese tutor for elementary youth. Contact erin.corwin@case.edu to apply.

Europe

A Bigger Splash
August 29, 8:15pm, Cinematheque
August 31, 5pm, Cinematheque
An artist devastated by a bad breakup is left unable to paint until he gets inspired by a swimming pool. Tickets are $7 for age 25 and under.

Kamm’s Corners Greek Festival
August 30-September 2, George Varouh Cretan Club of Cleveland
Taste  food of the Greek island of Crete and enjoy live entertainment. Free admission.

15th Annual Cleveland Oktoberfest
August 30-September 2, Berea Fairgrounds
Enjoy German music, food, and activities. Tickets are $10 online.

Slovak Festival
September 1, 12-8pm, St. Anthony of Padua Parish
Enjoy Slovak food, dancing, and more. $5 at the door.

Latin America

Ohio Latin Americanist Conference
February 28-29, 2020, Ohio University (Athens, OH)
Papers on any topic related to Latin America will be considered from students. Contact Betsy Partyka (partyka@ohio.edu) for more information.

Oceania

Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
August 31, 9:10pm, Cinematheque
September 1, 6:30pm, Cinematheque
This Australian film follows Mad Max as he attempts to escape the post-apocalyptic Bartertown. Tickets are $9 for age 25 and under.

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.