{"id":2575,"date":"2019-02-01T16:58:35","date_gmt":"2019-02-01T16:58:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/artsci.case.edu\/international-studies\/?p=2575"},"modified":"2019-02-08T19:17:58","modified_gmt":"2019-02-08T19:17:58","slug":"january-31-2019-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artsci.case.edu\/international-studies\/2019\/02\/01\/january-31-2019-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"January 31, 2019 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

RSVP-Developing Your Professional Brand and Network\u00a0<\/u>
\nThursday, February 21, 5:30pm-7:00pm
\nStudent Organization Center, Tinkham Veale Center
\nAttend 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.\u00a0 Hors d\u2019oeuvres served.\u00a0RSVP here<\/a>. Co-sponsored by Sigma Iota Rho.<\/p>\n

Volunteer for High School Model UN Conference<\/a>
\nMarch 6-7, 8am-2pm both days<\/em>
\nVolunteer at the CWRU Model United Nations high school conference. No experience is required. Sign up\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Carter Center Internships: Peace Programs<\/a>
\nSeveral internships are available. Summer 2019 applications are due March 1, 2019.<\/p>\n

Max Kampelman Fellowship Program<\/a>
\nFellows work directly with Congressional offices, executive branch officials, and foreign diplomats on foreign policy issues. Summer 2019 applications are due March 15.<\/p>\n

Refugees International Internships<\/a>
\nA 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.<\/p>\n

Fund for Peace Internships<\/a>
\nThe 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.<\/p>\n

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Internships<\/a>
\nA variety of DC-based internships are offered. Applications for Summer 2019 are due March 15.<\/p>\n

International Economic Development Council Internships<\/a>
\nIEDC offers economic development technical, public policy, member services, and communications\/marketing internships. Applications for Summer internships are due February 15.<\/p>\n

Organization of American States<\/a>
\nSummer internships are available in Washington, DC and\u00a0country offices<\/a>. Applications close February 24, 2019.<\/p>\n

Sigma Iota Rho Publication Opportunity<\/u>
\nSubmit original articles for the annual issue of the\u00a0Journal of International Relations<\/em>\u00a0by January 31, 2019.<\/p>\n

Center for Strategic & International Studies Internships<\/a>
\nPaid part-time and full-time internships are offered in the fall, spring, and summer. Applications for\u00a0available internships<\/a>\u00a0are accepted on a rolling basis.<\/p>\n

Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellowship<\/a>
\nThis 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.<\/p>\n

Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program<\/a>
\nThis six-week program offers students a greater understanding of careers in international affairs. Applications are due February 5, 2019.<\/p>\n

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

Spring Festival Gala<\/a>
\nFebruary 1, 5-9pm, Thwing Center<\/em>
\nCelebrate the Year of the Pig with food, performances, and other Chinese culture experiences.\u00a0Tickets<\/a>\u00a0start at $6.<\/p>\n

Around India with a Movie Camera<\/a>
\nFebruary 5, 1:45-3:10pm, Morley Lecture Hall
\nFebruary 8, 7-8:20pm, Morley Lecture Hall<\/em>
\nThis film explores the 50 years prior to Indian independence from British rule. Admission is $10.<\/p>\n

Lunar New Year<\/a>
\nFebruary 5, 7pm, Tinkham Veale University Center<\/em>
\nCelebrate the Lunar New Year with fireworks, snacks, and student giveaways.<\/p>\n

Mandarin Chinese Tutoring<\/a>
\nFebruary 8, 12:45-3:45, CCEL<\/em>
\nVolunteer to tutor elementary students in Mandarin Chinese. Sign up\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Japan Government MEXT Scholarship<\/a>
\nThis scholarship gives students majoring in Japanese or Japanese studies the opportunity to study in Japan for one year. The application deadline is February 20.<\/p>\n

The Carter Center Internships: Peace Programs<\/a>
\nSeveral internship are available, including in the\u00a0China Program<\/a>. Summer 2019 applications are due March 1, 2019.<\/p>\n

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

Distant Constellation<\/a>
\nJanuary 31, 9pm, Cinematheque
\nFebruary 3, 5:15pm, Cinematheque<\/em>
\nThis film depicts the lives Turkish retirement home residents. Tickets are $7 for age 25 and under.<\/p>\n

Spanish Conversation Hour<\/a>
\nFebruary 1, 12:45-2pm, TVUC Suite 140<\/em>
\nHeld weekly on Fridays, for all-level Spanish-speakers to practice and speak in a relaxed setting.<\/p>\n

Teach English in Poland<\/a>
\nStudents are invited to apply for this 3-week summer cultural exchange program. Applications are due February 1, 2019.<\/p>\n

Infinite Football<\/a>
\nFebruary 2, 6:30pm, Cinematheque
\nFebruary 3, 9pm, Cinematheque<\/em>
\nThis documentary features a Romanian bureaucrat who shares his ideas on improving soccer. Tickets are $7 for age 25 and under.<\/p>\n

La Terra Trema<\/a>
\nFebruary 2, 8pm, Cinematheque<\/em>
\nA Sicilian fishing family attempts to operate independently of the wholesalers. Tickets are $9 for age 25 and under.<\/p>\n

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Latin America<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Spanish Conversation Hour<\/a>
\nFebruary 1, 12:45-2pm, TVUC Suite 140<\/em>
\nHeld weekly on Fridays, for all-level Spanish-speakers to practice and speak in a relaxed setting.<\/p>\n

The Carter Center Internships: Peace Programs<\/a>
\nSeveral internships are available, including in the\u00a0Latin America and Caribbean Program<\/a>. Summer 2019 applications are due March 1, 2019.<\/p>\n

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Internships<\/a>
\nA variety of DC-based internships are offered, including a\u00a0legal internship<\/a>\u00a0in the Caribbean Protection unit. Applications for Summer 2019 are due March 15.<\/p>\n

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

Protests & State Violence in Egypt & Jordan<\/a>
\nFebruary 1, 10am-4:30pm, Kent State University May 4 Visitors Center<\/em>
\nLearn 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.<\/p>\n

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The International Studies Program does not endorse or sponsor the fellowships, internships, jobs, and other opportunities listed in the newsletter.\u00a0 Students are encouraged to evaluate them.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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