{"id":2598,"date":"2019-02-08T19:17:03","date_gmt":"2019-02-08T19:17:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/artsci.case.edu\/international-studies\/?p=2598"},"modified":"2019-02-15T19:23:18","modified_gmt":"2019-02-15T19:23:18","slug":"february-7-2019-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artsci.case.edu\/international-studies\/2019\/02\/08\/february-7-2019-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"February 7, 2019 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Congratulations to junior and seniors Sydney Anderson, Ryan Arvizu, Andoni Barrica, Maria DeRenzo, Elizabeth Hanna, Jacqueline Kett, Anna Koch, Eliana Ondrejko, Rachel Rider, Colby Saxton, & Aubri Swank on their induction into Sigma Iota Rho, the International Studies honor society, and to sophomores Adiah Bailey, Kayley Carter, John Garcia, & Jason Guo on their adjunct membership.\u00a0<\/strong>For information about the CWRU chapter, contact chapter president Sydney Anderson,\u00a0sja76@case.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

RSVP-Developing Your Professional Brand and Network\u00a0<\/u>
\nThursday, February 21, 5:30pm-7pm<\/em>
\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

Social Justice Institute Research Funding<\/a>
\nStudents with research ideas connected to social justice are invited to apply for fellowships. Applications are due March 1, 2019.<\/p>\n

Volunteer with MedWish International<\/u>
\nFebruary 8, 1:30-4:30pm<\/a>
\nFebruary 15, 1:30-4:30pm<\/a><\/em>
\nVolunteer for\u00a0MedWish<\/a>. Join the\u00a0CCEL Group page<\/a>\u00a0for additional volunteer opportunities with Medwish.<\/p>\n

America Alone: The Consequences of an America First Foreign Policy<\/a>
\nFebruary 12, 5:30-7:15pm,\u00a0The Union Club<\/a><\/em>
\nJoin James Lindsay of the Council on Foreign Relations for a discussion on the implications of the Trump Administration\u2019s America First foreign policy. Event is free for students.<\/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

U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Internships<\/a>
\nThe deadline to apply for a summer 2019 internship with Chairman James Risch is April 26, 2019 and with Ranking Member Bob Menendez is March 8, 2019.<\/p>\n

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

Around India with a Movie Camera<\/a>
\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

Chinese New Year Celebration<\/a>
\nFebruary 9, 11am-2pm,\u00a0Li Wah<\/a><\/em>
\nCelebrate the Year of the Pig with the Kwan Lion Dance and Dim Sum.<\/p>\n

Mandarin Chinese Tutoring<\/a>
\nFebruary 15, 12:45-3:45, CCEL<\/em>
\nVolunteer to tutor elementary students in Mandarin Chinese. Sign up\u00a0here<\/a>. Join the\u00a0CCEL Group page<\/a>\u00a0for additional Mandarin Chinese tutoring opportunities.<\/p>\n

2019 Essay Contest: U.S.-China Conflict<\/a>
\nContestants are answering the question,\u00a0Are the United States and China on a path to conflict?\u00a0<\/em>Essays are due March 24, 2019. Click\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0for full details.<\/p>\n

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

Becoming Astrid<\/a><\/em>
\nFebruary 7, 8:35pm, Cinematheque<\/em>
\nFebruary 9, 7pm, Cinematheque<\/em>
\nThis film depicts the early life of Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren, author or\u00a0Pippi Longstocking<\/em>. Tickets are $7 for age 25 and under.<\/p>\n

20th<\/sup>\u00a0Animation Show of Shows<\/a><\/em>
\nFebruary 8, 7:30pm, Cinematheque<\/em>
\nFebruary 9, 9:25pm, Cinematheque<\/em>
\nWatch 15 short films from Brazil, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and the United States. Tickets are $8 for age 25 and under.<\/p>\n

White Nights<\/a><\/em>
\nFebruary 9, 5pm, Cinematheque<\/em>
\nAn Italian man falls in love with a woman who is waiting for the return of her lover. Tickets are $9 for age 25 and under.<\/p>\n

Shoah: Four Sisters<\/a><\/em>
\nFebruary 10, 3:30pm, Cinematheque<\/em>
\nThis French documentary interviews four women who survived the Holocaust. Tickets are $9 for age 25 and under.<\/p>\n

Conversation about Russian-US Relations<\/a>
\nMarch 5, 3-4pm, Clark Hall, Room 206<\/em>
\nStudents have the opportunity to participate in a conversation with journalist and March 5th<\/sup>\u00a0Think Forum speaker\u00a0Julia Ioffe<\/a>. RSVP\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What Russia Wants (and What It Means for America)<\/a>
\nMarch 5, 6pm, Maltz Performing Arts Center<\/em>
\nJulia Ioffe<\/a>\u00a0will be giving a free lecture as part of the Think Forum series. Reserve your tickets\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/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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