{"id":3461,"date":"2020-11-13T15:26:53","date_gmt":"2020-11-13T15:26:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artsci.case.edu\/international-studies\/?p=3461"},"modified":"2020-11-13T15:26:53","modified_gmt":"2020-11-13T15:26:53","slug":"november-12-2020-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artsci.case.edu\/international-studies\/2020\/11\/13\/november-12-2020-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"November 12, 2020 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Fall\u00a0Advising\u00a0Meetings<\/a>
\nNovember 13, 16, 18-20, 23<\/em>
\nPlease schedule your fall\u00a0advising\u00a0meeting with Professor McMann\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0 Be sure your calendar is set to Eastern Time.\u00a0 You will receive a Zoom link in advance of the meeting.<\/p>\n

Courses with\u00a0International\u00a0Content<\/a>
\nPlease consult the attached list when scheduling for the January term and spring semester.<\/p>\n

International Studies Capstone Presentations<\/a>
\nNovember 19, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Virtual<\/em>
\nLearn about International Studies seniors’ projects\u00a0at the International Studies Capstone Presentations. View the list of presentations and obtain the Zoom link\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sigma Iota Rho Application<\/a>
\nApplications for the International Studies Honor Society, Sigma Iota Rho, are now open! All upper-class students
\nare eligible to apply. Eligible sophomores may apply for adjunct membership. Apply by December 4.<\/p>\n

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Internship<\/a>
\nU.S. Chamber of Commerce internships offer opportunities in research, writing, and database management, several of which have an international focus. Spring 2021 applications are currently being accepted.<\/p>\n

En Voz Alta<\/a>
\nStudents identifying as Hispanic\/Latinx are eligible to apply for this international security and diplomacy mentoring program. Applications for the 2021 cohort are due December 4, 2020.<\/p>\n

American Enterprise Institute Internships<\/a>
\nAEI provides 10-week internships in various departments to undergraduate students. Spring applications for remote internships are accepted on a rolling basis until December 11, 2020.<\/p>\n

USAID LPA Internship<\/a>
\nUSAID\u2019s Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs offers internships in outreach and communications for USAID\u2019s bureaus. Summer applications are due December 15, 2020.<\/p>\n

Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellowship<\/a>
\nThis paid fellowship provides recent graduates with the opportunity to work in Cleveland at a public service organization, some of which focus on foreign countries or cultures. Applications for the 2021-2022 fellowship are due January 27, 2020.<\/p>\n

Careers in the Foreign Service<\/a>
\nNovember 12, 6:00-7:00 p.m. EST, Virtual<\/em>
\nJoin International Studies alumna Julie Stufft ’98 and another CWRU alumnus to learn more about careers in the U.S. Department of State. Register in advance.<\/p>\n

WACA 2020 National Conference<\/a>
\nNovember 16-20, Virtual<\/em>
\nJoin the World Affairs Council of America for a week-long conference on diplomacy and national security issues. Student tickets are $25. Register in advance.<\/p>\n

International Relations Graduate School Programs<\/a>
\nNovember 17, 9:00-10:30 p.m. EST, Virtual<\/em>
\nConnect with alumni and admissions representatives from four of the top international relations graduate programs in the northeast. Register in advance.
\n<\/u><\/p>\n

Africa<\/strong><\/u>
\nEconomics in South Africa<\/a>
\nNovember 12, 10:00-11:00 a.m., Virtual<\/em>
\nJoin Tshilidzi Marwala, Trustee at the Nelson Mandela Foundation, for a discussion on economics and entrepreneurship in South Africa.<\/p>\n

Africa and COVID-19 Conference<\/a><\/ins>
\nNovember 14, 11:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Virtual<\/em>
\nJoin CWRU\u2019s African Students\u2019 Union for a conference on COVID-19 and its impact in Africa. Register in advance.<\/p>\n

Asia<\/strong><\/u>
\nFellowship for Service in India<\/a>
\nThe American India Foundation connects service fellows with host organizations in India. Applications for the 2021-2022 fellowship cycle accepted beginning November 2020.<\/p>\n

Japan-America Student Conference<\/a>
\nUS and Japanese students analyze the US-Japan relationship while visiting both countries. Scholarships are available. Deadline for the Summer 2021 Conference is December 11, 2020.<\/p>\n

Monsoon<\/a>
\nOnline screening begins November 13, Cinematheque<\/em>
\nA British Vietnamese man returns to his native country for the first time following the Vietnam War to spread his parents\u2019 ashes.<\/p>\n

Diwali Dinner<\/a>
\nNovember 14, 6:30 p.m., Virtual and In-Person<\/em>
\nThe Undergraduate Indian Student Association is offering both virtual and in-person festivities to celebrate Diwali. Pickup an Indian dinner at Thwing, attend a virtual cooking session, and more.<\/p>\n

Crisis in the U.S.-China Relationship<\/a>
\nNovember 18, 6:00-7:15 p.m., Virtual<\/em>
\nJoin retired senior U.S. diplomat Susan Thornton for a discussion on the future of U.S.-China relations. The event is free, but advanced registration is required.<\/p>\n

Europe<\/u><\/strong>
\nHumanity in Action Fellowship\u00a0<\/a>
\nCollege graduates spend a year in the U.S. or Europe examining human rights, democracy, and structural injustice. Applications are due January 5, 2020.<\/p>\n

PierogiFest<\/a>
\nNovember 12-15,<\/em>\u00a04:00-10:00 p.m.<\/em>
\nVisit the Northeast Ohio Polish Marketplace for a four-day showcase featuring Polish food from multiple vendors. PierogiFest will abide by state and federal COVID-19 restrictions.<\/p>\n

Francisca<\/a>
\nOnline screening begins November 13, Cinematheque<\/em>
\nView one of Portuguese film director Manoel de Oliveira\u2019s greatest works, a story about a destructive love affair.<\/p>\n

Latin America<\/strong><\/u>
\n\u00a1Viva Kid Flicks!<\/a>
\nOnline screening begins November 12, Cinematheque<\/em>
\nEnjoy seven Spanish-language classic shorts for children. Screening fees are $10.<\/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>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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