{"id":3427,"date":"2020-10-18T16:34:48","date_gmt":"2020-10-18T16:34:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artsci.case.edu\/international-studies\/?p=3427"},"modified":"2020-10-18T16:35:37","modified_gmt":"2020-10-18T16:35:37","slug":"october-15-2020-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artsci.case.edu\/international-studies\/2020\/10\/18\/october-15-2020-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"October 15, 2020 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Volunteers Needed for Prospective Majors\u00a0Events<\/span><\/a>
\nThursday, October 22, 8:45-9:45am, Virtual<\/em>
\nThursday, October 22, 4-5pm, Virtual<\/em>
\nPlease attend one or both of these\u00a0events<\/span>, which are an opportunity for prospective majors to learn about\u00a0International<\/span>\u00a0Studies<\/span>\u00a0from current majors.\u00a0 Please\u00a0RSVP<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mitigating the COVID-19 Pandemic<\/a>
\nOctober 17, 2:30-4:00p.m., Virtual<\/em>
\nHear Professor McMann and her research collaborator, School of Medicine Professor Daniel Tisch, speak about their work on the COVID-19 pandemic.\u00a0 Register for their session\u00a0here<\/a>. Spots remain under virtual attendance. Co-hosted by Sigma Iota Rho and the\u00a0International<\/span>\u00a0Studies<\/span>\u00a0Program.<\/p>\n

PPIA Junior Summer Institute<\/a>
\nApply for a graduate level preparation program for juniors seeking careers in public service. Applications are due November 15, 2020.<\/p>\n

Truman Scholarship<\/a>
\nInterested juniors should submit preliminary applications to Dean Amanda McCarthy by November 15, 2020.<\/p>\n

James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program<\/a>
\nGraduates work at the Carnegie Endowment for\u00a0International<\/span>\u00a0Peace in Washington, D.C. Seniors should submit application information to Dean Amanda McCarthy by November 30, 2020. Juniors should meet with her to plan.<\/p>\n

Projects for Peace<\/a>
\nPropose a project to promote peace, broadly defined, anywhere in the world.\u00a0 Multiple\u00a0International<\/span>\u00a0Studies<\/span>\u00a0majors have won this grant.\u00a0 It can be used as the INTL practicum.\u00a0 Intent to apply deadline is December 1, 2020.<\/p>\n

Cleveland Council on World Affairs Spring Internships<\/a>
\nApplications for Spring 2020 are due December 1, 2020.<\/p>\n

Refugee Resilience and Humanitarian Action<\/a>
\nOctober 22, 4:30-6:00p.m., Virtual<\/em>
\nAttend this lecture led by Dr. Catherine Panter-Brick, Professor of Anthropology, Health, and Global Affairs at Yale University, to hear about her research on refugees and its intersections with humanitarian action.<\/p>\n

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

Japan Exchange and Teaching Program<\/a>
\nTeach English in Japan after college through the JET Program.\u00a0 Numerous\u00a0International<\/span>\u00a0Studies<\/span>\u00a0alumni have secured positions in this competitive program. The 2020 application deadline is November 20, 2020.<\/p>\n

AsiaTown Cleveland<\/a>
\nConsider taking a trip to AsiaTown Cleveland to go on a food tour, view public art, or support local businesses by ordering food to-go!<\/p>\n

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

Entrepreneurship in Macedonia<\/a>
\nOctober 20, 10:00-11:00 a.m., Virtual<\/em>
\nLearn about entrepreneurship in Macedonia from\u00a0International<\/span>\u00a0Senior Advisor of CEFE Macedonia, Jovan Stavelski.<\/p>\n

La Haine<\/a>
\nOnline screening begins October 16, Cinematheque<\/em>
\nIn this French drama, three young immigrant men find themselves in the possession of a lost police revolver following protests. Screening fees are $12.<\/p>\n

White Riot<\/a>
\nOnline screening begins October 16, Cinematheque<\/em>
\nThis documentary follows the 1970s Rock Against Racism protests to combat anti-immigrant sentiment in Britain. Screening fees are $12.<\/p>\n

Seeking Russian Tutor
\nAdvanced Russian-language students interested in tutoring a student should contact Aaron Preston of Parliament Tutors at\u00a0Apreston@parliamenttutors.com<\/a>. The rate is $35\/hour.<\/p>\n

Cleveland Jewish FilmFest<\/a>
\nOctober 15 \u2013 25, Virtual<\/em>
\nThe Jewish FilmFest offers films paired with interactive Zoom discussions and special guests.\u00a0 Numerous films are set in Europe. Tickets are $15.<\/p>\n

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

Economic<\/a>\u00a0Development in Latin America<\/a>
\nJoin a discussion about economic development in El Salvador, Brazil, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, and Nicaragua and learn how students can get involved in these efforts.<\/p>\n

Cleveland Jewish FilmFest<\/a>
\nOctober 15 \u2013 25, Virtual<\/em>
\nThe Jewish FilmFest offers films paired with interactive Zoom discussions and special guests.\u00a0 Some films are set in Latin America. Tickets are $15.<\/p>\n

Middle East<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Cleveland Jewish FilmFest<\/a>
\nOctober 15 \u2013 25, Virtual<\/em>
\nThe Jewish FilmFest offers films paired with interactive Zoom discussions and special guests. Tickets are $15.
\nThe\u00a0International<\/span>\u00a0Studies<\/span>\u00a0Program does not endorse or sponsor the fellowships, internships, jobs, and other\u00a0opportunities<\/span>\u00a0listed 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\u00a0opportunities<\/span>.\u00a0CDC information and resources appear\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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