{"id":1462,"date":"2017-04-06T14:12:45","date_gmt":"2017-04-06T14:12:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/artsci.case.edu\/international-studies\/?p=1462"},"modified":"2017-04-06T14:12:46","modified_gmt":"2017-04-06T14:12:46","slug":"april-6-2017-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artsci.case.edu\/international-studies\/2017\/04\/06\/april-6-2017-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"April 6, 2017 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

All Majors<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Courses with International Content<\/a>
\nPlease consult the attached list when scheduling for the fall semester.<\/p>\n

Spring Advising Meetings<\/u>
\nApril 6-April 18<\/span><\/span>
\nSpring advising meetings are optional. If you would like to schedule a meeting with Professor McMann, you can do so\u00a0here<\/a>. Students who are studying abroad should request a Skype meeting, using the same link.<\/p>\n

V-Dem Internship<\/u>
\nVarieties of Democracy (V-Dem) is seeking interns to work in Sweden Fall 2017 for academic credit. V-Dem is a global research collaboration to measure democracy in all countries of the world from 1900 to the present using more than 350 indicators.\u00a0 More information can be found at https:\/\/www.v-dem.net\/en\/v-dem-institute\/internships\/<\/a>\u00a0 Initial questions can be directed to V-Dem project manager Professor McMann, kelly.mcmann@case.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Fulbright U.S. Student Program<\/a>
\nThe Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for individually designed study\/research projects or for the English Teaching Assistant Program.\u00a0 A candidate will submit a proposal defining activities to take place during one academic year in a participating country outside the U.S.<\/p>\n

Summer Program Internship<\/a>
\nCase Western Reserve is seeking student interns to<\/span> work on a fellowship program hosting 25 young, African professionals. The internship will take place from July 14-31<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> and interns will be compensated $2,500. Applications are due April 15<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Peace Corps On-Campus Internship<\/a>
\nCampus ambassadors develop student outreach on campus to promote the Peace Corps. Students should plan to dedicate 3-5 hours per week from August 2017 to April 2018. Applications are due April 15<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Research Grant Opportunity<\/a>
\nPhi Beta Kappa will be awarding grants of up to a few hundred dollars to assist College of Arts and Sciences students in their research. Applications are due April 17<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n

When Away Becomes Home: The Refugee Crisis and Opportunities for Welcome in Northeast Ohio<\/a>
\nMarch 31, 12:00-1:30p.m.<\/span><\/span>, MOCA
\nJoin this discussion about the stories of individuals and families who have fled their homelands and resettled in Northeast Ohio.<\/p>\n

The Impact of Globalization on the World and Cleveland<\/a>
\nApril 6, 6:00-8:00p.m.<\/span><\/span>, Cleveland State University
\nThis panel discussion will examine globalization\u2019s impact on the economy, politics, immigration, and the international refugee crisis. This is a free event.<\/p>\n

The Paris Climate Agreement: What Now?<\/a>
\nApril 13<\/span><\/span>, 5:30-7:15p.m.<\/span><\/span>, The Union Club
\nSusan Biniaz, a\u00a0lead U.S. negotiator on the agreement, will discuss the future of U.S. involvement in addressing climate change. Student tickets are $5 and must be purchased in advance.<\/p>\n

Cleveland International Film Festival<\/a>
\nMarch 29-April 9<\/span><\/span>, Tower City Cinemas
\nThe 41st<\/sup> annual festival will feature acclaimed movies from all over the world. Check out the website for a full listing.<\/p>\n

Europe<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Reflections on the Sephardic Jewish Experience<\/a>
\nApril 11<\/span><\/span>, 4:30-6:30p.m.<\/span><\/span>, Clark Hall 309
\nExperience the journey of the Sephardic Jews after their expulsion from Spain in a reading by Spanish poet Marjorie Agosin.<\/p>\n

Cleveland Italian Film Festival<\/a>
\nApril 10-21<\/span><\/span>, CWRU and Tri-C
\nThis festival features six films in Italian with English subtitles. Admission is free.<\/p>\n

Asia<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Holi \u2014 The Festival of Colors<\/a>
\nApril 9<\/span><\/span>, 1:00-4:00p.m.<\/span><\/span>, CWRU Quad
\nThis celebration of the traditional Indian festival will feature a colorful dance party, authentic Indian food, and games. This is a free event.<\/p>\n

After the Storm<\/a><\/em>
\nApril 6, 6:45p.m.<\/span><\/span>, Tower City Cinemas
\nAfter a Japanese private investigator\u2019s father dies, he decides to reconnect with his estranged family in this film. Tickets are $16.<\/p>\n

Middle East and North Africa<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Letters from Baghdad<\/a><\/em>
\nApril 7, 5:35p.m.<\/span><\/span>, Tower City Cinemas
\nApril 8, 1:20p.m.<\/span><\/span>, Tower City Cinemas
\nThis documentary chronicles the life of Gertrude Bell, an influential figure in Middle Eastern politics and culture during the early 20th<\/sup> century. Tickets are $16.<\/p>\n

Conversation with the Directors of Letters from Baghdad<\/em><\/a>
\nApril 8, 3:00p.m.<\/span><\/span>, Tower City Cinemas
\nThe directors of Letters from Baghdad will answer questions following the April 8th <\/sup>screening.<\/p>\n

Palestinian Rights Talk<\/a>
\nApril 11<\/span><\/span>, 7:00-9:00p.m.<\/span><\/span>, West Shore UU Church
\nA representative from a Palestinian refugee organization will discuss the current struggles between Israel and Palestine. This is a free event.<\/p>\n

Making Art in Ancient Egypt<\/a>
\nApril 12<\/span><\/span>, 5:30-6:30<\/span><\/span>, CMA
\nLearn about how Egyptians shared their thoughts about the world and its people through color. This is a free event.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

All Majors<\/strong><\/p>\n

Courses with International Content<\/a>
\nPlease consult the attached list when scheduling for the fall semester.<\/p>\n

Spring Advising Meetings
\nApril 6-April 18
\nSpring advising meetings are optional. If you would like to schedule a meeting with Professor McMann, you can do so\u00a0here<\/a>. Students who are studying abroad should request a Skype meeting, using the same link.<\/p>\n

V-Dem Internship
\nVarieties of Democracy (V-Dem) is seeking interns to work in Sweden Fall 2017 for academic credit. V-Dem is a global research collaboration to measure democracy in all countries of the world from 1900 to the present using more than 350 indicators.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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