{"id":2889,"date":"2019-10-25T15:41:36","date_gmt":"2019-10-25T15:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artsci.case.edu\/international-studies\/?p=2889"},"modified":"2020-07-16T21:34:36","modified_gmt":"2020-07-16T21:34:36","slug":"october-24-2019-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artsci.case.edu\/international-studies\/2019\/10\/25\/october-24-2019-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"October 24, 2019 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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International Studies Breakfast and Dessert<\/a>
\nOctober 31, 8:45-9:45am, Mather House 100<\/em>
\nOctober 31, 4-5pm, Mather House 100<\/em>
\nPlease attend one or both of these events, which are an opportunity for prospective majors to learn about International Studies from current majors.\u00a0RSVP<\/a>\u00a0by noon on Wednesday, October 30, to let us know which event you plan to attend. You do not need to RSVP if you signed up during the career workshop.<\/p>\n

Fall\u00a0Advising\u00a0Meetings<\/a>
\nOctober 29, November 7, 11-14<\/em>
\nPlease schedule your fall\u00a0advising\u00a0meeting with Professor McMann\u00a0here.\u00a0 Students who are off-campus should request a Skype meeting, using the same link.\u00a0 Be sure your calendar is set to Eastern Time.<\/p>\n

Courses with International Content<\/a>
\nPlease consult the attached list when scheduling for the spring semester.\u00a0\u00a0Departments that have not yet posted on SIS are listed with no courses; the list will be updated.<\/p>\n

No Office Hours This Week<\/u>
\nProfessor McMann is presenting her research in Mexico City this week.<\/p>\n

U.S Department of State Pathways Programs<\/a>
\nThe Pathways program provides students with the opportunity to explore careers within the State Department, while earning a wage and continuing their studies. Check\u00a0www.usajobs.gov<\/a>\u00a0for job postings.<\/p>\n

U.S Department of State Recent Graduates Program<\/a>
\nThe Recent Graduates program provides students who have graduated the opportunity to work within the State Department, with the potential to be hired permanently after the program. Check\u00a0www.usajobs.gov<\/a>\u00a0for job postings.<\/p>\n

The Refugee Response<\/a>
\nJohn Marshall High (3952 W 140th St, Cleveland, OH 44111)<\/em>
\nVolunteer tutors are needed to assist high school refugee\u00a0students after school. Tutors should have a solid grasp of\u00a0academic subjects, and\u00a0are available to tutor from 3 to\u00a04:45 p.m.\u00a0on Monday, Wednesday and\/or Friday. Interested parties may contact Lila Ibrahim, Teen Navigator, at\u00a0Lila@RefugeeResponse.org,<\/a>\u00a0for further information.<\/p>\n

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

AIF William J. Clinton Fellowship for Service in India<\/a>
\nGraduating seniors are eligible to apply for this 10-month professional development fellowship about poverty reduction.\u00a0\u00a0Applications should be submitted by January 20, 2020.<\/p>\n

Throne of Blood<\/em><\/a>
\nOctober 25, 9:25pm, Cinematheque<\/em>
\nThis film transposes Shakespeare\u2019s\u00a0Macbeth<\/em>\u00a0to civil-war-torn medieval Japan. Tickets are $9 for age 25 and under.<\/p>\n

Music of South India<\/a>
\nOctober 27, 3-4:30pm, Maltz Performing Arts Center<\/em>
\nThis performance is rooted in the rich tradition of South Indian classical music, also known as Carnatic music. Tickets are free but required.<\/p>\n

Kashmir<\/a>
\nOctober 30, 4:30pm, Clapp Hall<\/em>
\nProfessor Ather Zia will give a talk titled “Kashmir: A Postcolonial Wound that Refuses to Heal.”<\/p>\n

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

Brexit<\/a>
\nOctober 25, 12:30-1:30pm, KSL Dampeer Room<\/em>
\nLuke Reader, a scholar of British politics and especially British party politics, will discuss whatever the situation will be less than a week before the Brexit deadline.<\/p>\n

Collegium Musicum: Dufay in Italy<\/a>
\nOctober 27, 7:30-9:30pm, Harkness Chapel<\/em>
\nThis program contains celebratory songs, cantilena settings and isorhythmic motets from Dufay\u2019s Italian sojourns. Event is free and open to the public.<\/p>\n

Metropolis<\/em><\/a>
\nOctober 30, 7pm, Cinematheque<\/em>
\nThis futuristic German film follows a robot-led revolt that threatens both the wealthy and working class. Tickets are $15 for age 25 and under.<\/p>\n

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

Global Medical Brigades<\/a>
\nGo to Honduras for a week in May with GMB to volunteer in mobile health clinics, shadowing physicians and dentists, and participating in a public health project led by one of the partner communities. There will be\u00a0interviews to go on the brigade on October 26, and those interested can fill out\u00a0this Google form<\/a>.<\/p>\n

U.S. and Mexico<\/a>
\nOctober 24, 7pm, Lakewood Public Library
\nThis discussion will answer questions about U.S.-Mexico relations.<\/p>\n

Culture Under Socialist Conditions<\/a>
\nOctober 30, 3pm, Senior Classroom, TVUC<\/em>
\nProfessor Damaris Punales-Alpizar will examine literary translation as a geopolitical instrument.\u201d Free and open to the public.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Middle East<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n

Back to (Merely) Bad: The Future of U.S. Policy Towards Iran<\/a>
\nOctober 30, 5:30-7:15pm, The Union Club<\/em>
\nThis event will discuss recent events and the complicated history between Iran and the United States.<\/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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