{"id":3357,"date":"2020-08-28T17:32:48","date_gmt":"2020-08-28T17:32:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artsci.case.edu\/international-studies\/?p=3357"},"modified":"2020-08-28T17:32:48","modified_gmt":"2020-08-28T17:32:48","slug":"august-27-2020-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artsci.case.edu\/international-studies\/2020\/08\/28\/august-27-2020-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"August 27, 2020 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Pandemic Summer: What Did Majors Do?<\/a>
\nRead about International Studies majors\u2019 summer experiences.<\/p>\n

Tackling Societal Challenges<\/a>
\nHow is research on campus addressing pressing societal problems and how can you have an impact?\u00a0 Attend one or more of these free fall workshops on obstacles to entrepreneurship, COVID-19, and illegal drugs.\u00a0 Details forthcoming.\u00a0 Co-hosted by Sigma Iota Rho and the International Studies Program.<\/p>\n

International Studies Career Workshop<\/a>
\nOctober 10,\u00a04:00-6:00p.m., Virtual<\/em>
\nMark your calendars to attend this virtual workshop, where International Studies alumni speakers will share advice about summer internships, first jobs, and careers.\u00a0 Co-sponsored by Sigma Iota Rho.<\/p>\n

Advising Appointments<\/a>
\nIf you would like to meet with Professor McMann at the beginning of the semester, you can sign up for an appointment\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0 Meetings will be either by Zoom or on campus outside and decided in advance.<\/p>\n

No Standard Office Hours<\/u>
\nThroughout the semester email Professor McMann for an appointment; she will not have standard office hours due to pandemic restrictions for her building.<\/p>\n

Freedman Student Fellows Program<\/a>
\nApply for a fellowship to complete your own digital research project.\u00a0 International topics are eligible. Application are due September 21.<\/p>\n

Global Poverty, Gender, and Race<\/a>
\nSeptember 1, 12:00-1:00PM, Zoom\u00a0Webinar<\/span><\/em>
\nJoin a discussion on global gender inequality led by Gayle Smith, head of the global anti-poverty organization ONE Campaign. Register in advance.<\/p>\n

Foreign Threats and the 2020 Election<\/a>
\nSeptember 1, 7:30-8:30PM, Livestream<\/em>
\nJoin a discussion on foreign interference, cybersecurity, and the 2020 election led by Political Science Professor Girma Parris and German Marshall Fund scholars.<\/p>\n

Summer 2021 National Security Agency Internships<\/a>
\nApplications for dozens of Summer 2021 NSA programs are open now.<\/p>\n

The Rangel Graduate Fellowship<\/a>
\nThis fellowship leads to a career in the U.S. Foreign Service. Deadline to apply is October 14, 2020.<\/p>\n

Virtual Volunteering<\/a>
\nExplore virtual volunteer opportunities through CCEL. Some opportunities have an international focus.<\/p>\n

CWRU Students for Refugees<\/u>
\nThis new student club is forming to provide awareness and engagement around the experiences of refugees. The club is recruiting students interested in serving as\u00a0virtual tutors to youth who are refugees during the Cleveland Metropolitan School District\u2019s remote start to the school year. Tutor recruitment will conclude at the end of August, and tutoring will begin in early September. If you are interested in serving as a virtual tutor or learning more about the club,\u00a0complete this form<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

Asian Lantern Festival<\/a>
\nAugust 20-September 20, 6:30-10:30PM, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo<\/em>
\nDrive or walk through Asian lantern displays and live performances. Advanced, online purchase of tickets are $20 each.<\/p>\n

CCEL Serves<\/a>
\nApply to be a CCEL Serves Leader, which includes opportunities to tutor Mandarin Chinese to elementary youth. Register through CampusGroups for additional dates and sites.<\/p>\n

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

Ghost Tropic<\/a>
\nOnline screening begins August 28, Cinematheque<\/em>
\nEnjoy this fictional, dreamy odyssey of a woman in Brussels. Screening fees are $12.<\/p>\n

Change of Life<\/a>
\nOnline screening begins August 28, Cinematheque<\/em>
\nA young Portuguese soldier returns to home from conflict in Angola in this docudrama. Screening fees are $12.<\/p>\n

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

Epicentro<\/a>
\nOnline screening begins August 28, Cinematheque<\/em>
\nThe spirit of the Cuban people following decades of Spanish and American imperialism is captured in this award-winning documentary. Screening fees are $12<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/em>During the\u00a0COVID-19 pandemic, follow all government and public health restrictions and\u00a0advice when taking advantage of these opportunities.\u00a0CDC information and resources appear\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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