{"id":3043,"date":"2020-03-12T20:41:14","date_gmt":"2020-03-12T20:41:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artsci.case.edu\/international-studies\/?p=3043"},"modified":"2020-07-16T21:32:23","modified_gmt":"2020-07-16T21:32:23","slug":"march-12-2020-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artsci.case.edu\/international-studies\/2020\/03\/12\/march-12-2020-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"March 12, 2020 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

I hope you are enjoying spring break.\u00a0 Reflecting COVID-19 precautions the university has taken\u2026<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0<\/strong>The newsletter will recommend a foreign film and book, rather than announce events, through April 9.\u00a0 Contribute your book or film recommendation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0<\/strong>Continue to apply for opportunities in the U.S. and overseas.\u00a0 Because the impact of COVID-19 in the summer is unpredictable, apply to a variety of positions.\u00a0 Find opportunities below and on the International Studies web site<\/a> and in the newsletter archives<\/a> for this semester.<\/p>\n

Optional Spring\u00a0Advising\u00a0Meetings<\/a>
\nApril 3, 7, 9, 13, 14<\/em>
\nSpring advising meetings are optional.<\/strong>\u00a0If you would like to schedule a meeting with Professor McMann, you can do so\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0 Be sure your calendar is set to Eastern Time.\u00a0 Meetings will be by Skype unless informed otherwise.<\/p>\n

Office Hours<\/u>
\nProfessor McMann will not hold regular office hours through April 3.\u00a0 Email her to schedule a Skype appointment.<\/p>\n

International Security Positions<\/u>
\nDeadlines for international security positions beginning summer 2021 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

Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Internships<\/a>
\nApplications are currently being accepted for numerous internships at this Washington, DC think tank.<\/p>\n

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Refugees International<\/a>
\nThis nonprofit organization offers a variety of internships in its Washington, DC office.<\/p>\n

Medwish\u00a0Internships<\/a>
\nThis global health organization is currently accepting applications for internships in its Cleveland office.<\/p>\n

American Enterprise Institute Internships<\/a>
\nThis Washington, DC think tank offers internships in foreign policy and politics of particular regions, among other areas.\u00a0 Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Foreign Policy Group Internship<\/a>
\nThis internship in Washington, DC introduces interns to aspects of foreign policy.\u00a0 Summer 2020 applications are due March 25, 2020.Summer Funding Opportunities<\/a>
\nCWRU\u2019s Baker-Nord Center offers three different grant competitions for summer funding.\u00a0 Applications are due April 15, 2020.<\/p>\n

International Volunteer HQ<\/a>
\nSearching for a volunteer opportunity in a foreign country?\u00a0 An International Studies alumna recommends this organization through which she found a volunteer position.<\/p>\n

Internship Sources<\/u>
\nSee this list<\/a> of international security and foreign policy internship organizations and this e-book<\/a> of organizations in other global fields for additional internship ideas.<\/p>\n

How to Apply for a Grant or Fellowship<\/a>
\nFind helpful advice about applying for grants and fellowships on the INTL web site. <\/p>\n

Books and Films<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n

Half of a Yellow Sun<\/a><\/em>
\nChimamanda Ngozi Adichie\u2019s novel weaves together the lives of three individuals caught up in the Biafran War in 1960s Nigeria.\u00a0 Recommended by Kelly McMann.<\/p>\n

Das Leben der Anderen<\/a><\/em>
\nSet in East Berlin in 1984, the thriller The Lives of Others<\/em>follows a secret police officer who becomes involved in the life of a playwright he spies on.\u00a0 Recommended by Kelly McMann.<\/div>\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.\u00a0Students are encouraged to evaluate them.<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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

I hope you are enjoying spring break.\u00a0 Reflecting COVID-19 precautions the university has taken\u2026<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0<\/strong>The newsletter will recommend a foreign film and book, rather than announce events, through April 9.\u00a0 Contribute your book or film recommendation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0<\/strong>Continue to apply for opportunities in the U.S. and overseas.\u00a0 Because the impact of COVID-19 in the summer is unpredictable, apply to a variety of positions.\u00a0 Find opportunities below and on the International Studies web site<\/a> and in the newsletter archives<\/a> for this semester.<\/p>\n

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