{"id":2660,"date":"2019-04-05T15:12:50","date_gmt":"2019-04-05T15:12:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artsci.case.edu\/international-studies\/?p=2660"},"modified":"2019-04-12T15:24:13","modified_gmt":"2019-04-12T15:24:13","slug":"april-4-2019-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artsci.case.edu\/international-studies\/2019\/04\/05\/april-4-2019-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"April 4, 2019 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Optional Spring\u00a0Advising\u00a0Meetings<\/a>
\nApril 5, 11, 12<\/em>
\nSpring advising meetings are optional.<\/strong>\u00a0If you would like to schedule a meeting with Professor McMann, you can do so\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0Students who are off-campus should request a Skype meeting, using the same link.\u00a0Be sure your calendar is set to Eastern Time.<\/p>\n

International Security Positions<\/u>
\nDeadlines for international security positions beginning summer 2020 can be as early as this spring due to security clearance requirements.\u00a0 If you are interested in such positions, begin to monitor\u00a0usajobs.gov<\/a>\u00a0and U.S. federal agency web sites regularly now.<\/p>\n

World Trivia Challenge<\/a>
\nApril 4, 6-8:30pm, Market Garden Brewery\u00a0<\/em>
\nTeams of up to four compete to answer questions about international affairs. Individuals: $40; team of 4: $140.<\/p>\n

International Dinner<\/a>
\nApril 5, 6:30-8:30pm, Thwing Ballroom<\/em>
\nEnjoy an evening of multicultural dishes and performances. Tickets are $8 for undergraduate students, or $48 for a group of 8.<\/p>\n

World Expo 2019<\/a>
\nApril 6, 1-3pm, Thwing Center<\/em>
\nThis storybook adventure-themed event has foods and music from around the world.<\/p>\n

Cleveland International Film Fest Volunteers<\/a>
\nMarch 27-April 7<\/em>
\nCIFF is seeking volunteers for the fest, which includes foreign films. Contact\u00a0Beth Steele Radisek<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n

Baker Nord Center Internship Funding<\/a>
\nStudents must attend one of the Spring 2019 Humanities Meet-Ups in order to be eligible to apply. Applications are due April 15, 2019.<\/p>\n

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

Heartbound<\/a>
\n<\/em>April 4, 9:00pm, Tower City Cinemas
\n<\/em>This documentary follows a former sex worker from Thailand, who helps women escape the sex trade and immigrate to Denmark to find Danish husbands. Tickets are $16, use discount code NOCMES.<\/p>\n

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Refugee Stories and American Greatness<\/a>
\nApril 11, 6:00pm, Maltz Performing Arts Center\u00a0<\/em>
\nNovelist Viet Thanh Nguyen will explore depictions of the Vietnam War and refugees. Reserve free tickets\u00a0online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Holi 2019<\/a>
\nApril 6, 1pm, Freiberger Field<\/em>
\nThis celebration will include Indian street food, games, music, and traditions associated with Holy and Basant.<\/p>\n

Holi Festival Volunteers<\/a>
\nApril 6<\/em>
\nVolunteers are needed to help with set-up, tear-down, food service, and giveaways. Learn more about the event\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cleveland Asian Festival<\/a>
\nMay 18-19, E 27th<\/sup>\u00a0St and Payne Avenue<\/em>
\nVolunteers must attend an orientation session. Contact\u00a0cafvolunteering@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0for questions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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

Prosecuting Evil<\/em><\/a>
\nApril 4, 12:00pm, Tower City Cinemas\u00a0<\/em>
\nThis documentary explores the life and work of Ben Ferencz, the last living Nuremberg Trial prosecutor.<\/p>\n

Carmen & Lola<\/em><\/a>
\nApril 4, 1:45pm; April 5, 6:30pm, Tower City Cinemas<\/em>
\nComplications occur when two teenage Romani girls fall in love. Tickets are $16, use discount code NOCMES.<\/p>\n

Meeting Gorbachev<\/a>
\nApril 4, 2:00pm, Tower City Cinemas\u00a0<\/em>
\nThis film features three intimate interviews between director Werner Herzog and final leader of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev. Students are eligible for\u00a0free tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Home Games<\/em><\/a>
\nApril 4, 6:45pm; April 5, 11:50am; April 6, 9:45am, Tower City Cinemas<\/em>
\nA young Ukrainian woman must balance caring for her siblings and training to join the national soccer team. Tickets are $16, use discount code NOCMES.<\/p>\n

The Interpreter<\/em><\/a>
\nApril 4, 7pm, Tower City Cinemas<\/em>
\nA Jewish man creates a bond with the son of the SS officer who killed his parents. Tickets are $16, use discount code NOCMES.<\/p>\n

Sealed Lips<\/em><\/a>
\nApril 4, 7:05pm; April 5, 2:15pm; April 6, 11:50am, Tower City Cinemas<\/em>
\nA woman struggles to suppress the atrocities she experienced in a Soviet labor camp. Tickets are $16, use discount code NOCMES.<\/p>\n

Heartbound<\/em><\/a>
\nApril 4, 9:00pm, Tower City Cinemas<\/em>
\nThis documentary follows a former sex worker from Thailand, who helps women escape the sex trade and immigrate to Denmark to find Danish husbands. Tickets are $16, use discount code NOCMES.<\/p>\n

The Factory<\/em><\/a>
\nApril 4, 9:25pm, Tower City Cinemas<\/em>
\nWhen a Russian factory announces it will close, a group of factory workers hold their boss hostage and demand compensation. Tickets are $16, use discount code NOCMES.<\/p>\n

Jewish Transition in Germany<\/a>
\nApril 10, 7-8:30pm, Landmark Centre Building<\/em>
\nProfessor Jay Geller will discuss \u201cThe Scholems: A Story of the German-Jewish Bourgeoisie from Emancipation to Destruction.\u201d Tickets are $5.<\/p>\n

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

Yomeddine<\/em><\/a>
\nApril 4, 6:40pm, Tower City Cinemas<\/em>
\nAn Egyptian man searching for his biological family creates a bond with an orphaned boy. Tickets are $16, use discount code NOCMES.<\/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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