November 21, 2019 Newsletter

All Majors

International Studies Capstone Presentations
November 21, 7-9 pm, TVUC
See you there!

Sigma Iota Rho Interest Meeting
November 23, 4-5pm, Stephanie Tubbs Jones Residence Hall, Interactive Classroom
Learn about the honor society for International Studies majors. Aladdin’s will be provided.

Cleveland Council on World Affairs
Applications for Spring 2020 are due December 6, 2019.

Women’s Foreign Policy Group
A couple different internships are available during Spring 2020. Applications are due January 4, 2020.

World Bank Internship
Graduating seniors enrolled in a full-time graduate study program are eligible to apply for this internship. Summer applications are due on January 31, 2020.

Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Program
This 6-week summer program prepares undergraduate students for careers in international affairs. Summer 2020 applications are due February 4, 2020.

Graduate Student Fair
November 21, 11am-1:15pm, Online
Representatives of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs’ top international affairs and public policy graduate schools will answer questions and help you navigate the admissions process.

Mental Health Considerations for Cross-Cultural Exchanges
November 21, 12:30-1:30pm, Mandel Community Studies Center, Room 105
The session will feature Yuwei Zhang, a current student at the Mandel School, who will share information about mental health of students.  Lunch will be provided. One professional development hour will be available for students. Register for this event.

International Education Week
November 18-22
International Education Week is a national celebration of the benefits of international education and global exchange. Check out the events.

 

Asia

Sanjuro
November 23, 7:25pm, Cinematheque
A samurai helps a group of young warriors root out corruption in their clan. Tickets are $9 for age 25 and under.

 

Europe

Brexit and Cultural Production
November 22, 3:15-4:15pm, Guilford Hall Parlor
This talk examines how culture has adapted to give Brexit meaning.

The Load
November 22, 7pm, Cinematheque
November 24, 8:20pm, Cinematheque
During the 1999 NATO bombing of Serbia, a truck driver is tasked with delivering mysterious cargo. Tickets are $7 for age 25 and under.

Mr. Klein
November 23, 5pm, Cinematheque
November 24, 3:45pm, Cinematheque
A Catholic art dealer who buys paintings from Jews fleeing the Nazis learns of a Jewish man, with the same name, who is wanted by the police. Tickets are $8 for age 25 and under.

Polka Jam
November 27, 6:30-11:30pm, 6417 St. Clair Ave.
This event has Slovenian wine, food, and polka. $2 at the door.

 

Middle East

Israeli Government
November 22, 12:30-1:30pm, KSL Dampeer Room
Under Israeli law, Benny Gantz had until yesterday to form a government. Professor Peter Haas will discuss the outcome and the country’s political future.

 

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.