{"id":3542,"date":"2021-02-26T21:11:51","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T21:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artsci.case.edu\/international-studies\/?p=3542"},"modified":"2021-02-26T21:11:51","modified_gmt":"2021-02-26T21:11:51","slug":"february-25-2021-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artsci.case.edu\/international-studies\/2021\/02\/26\/february-25-2021-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"February 25, 2021 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Volunteer at the Virtual Choice Fair<\/a>
\nMarch 5, 8:00-10:00 a.m. or 1:00-3:00 p.m., Virtual<\/em>
\nVolunteer to speak to prospective majors about International Studies at the upcoming Virtual Choice Fair Friday, March 5. Sign-up\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Government Contractor Positions
\nMuch of the U.S. government work is done by contractors, and those positions are gateways into government employment.\u00a0 For positions, see\u00a0Monster.com<\/a>\u00a0(search U.S. Department of State, USAID, or another government agency),\u00a0Guidehouse<\/a>\u00a0(one of the larger contractors), and this\u00a0article<\/a>\u00a0for additional tips.<\/p>\n

Jobs Forecast
\nSee these\u00a0slides<\/a>\u00a0from CWRU Professor of Economics Jenny Hawkins, especially the links embedded in them, for the forecasts for different job sectors popular with INTL graduates.<\/p>\n

U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Internships<\/a>
\nThe deadline to apply for a summer 2021 internship with Chairman Bob Menendez is March 7, 2021 and with Ranking Member James Risch is March 20, 2021.<\/p>\n

The Rocks Summer Grant\u00a0<\/a>
\nApply for CWRU\u2019s The Rocks Experiential Learning Fellowship to fund summer 2021 internships and other opportunities.\u00a0 Identify International Studies as a humanities major in the application, due March 7, 2021.\u00a0 Many INTL majors have won this grant.<\/p>\n

American Foreign Policy Council Internships<\/a>
\nInterns work with foreign policy professionals on article publication and event planning.\u00a0Summer 2021 applications are due March 15, 2021.<\/p>\n

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Internships<\/a>
\nA variety of DC-based internships are offered. Applications for Summer 2021 are due March 15, 2021.<\/p>\n

Cleveland Council on World Affairs Summer Internship<\/a>
\nThe CCWA is currently accepting internship applications\u00a0for summer 2021. Applications are due March 26, 2021.<\/p>\n

TIME General Body Meeting
\nFebruary 28, 3:00 p.m., Virtual<\/em>
\nLearn about The International and Multicultural Exchange (TIME) at its first general body meeting of the semester. Register\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0on CampusGroups.<\/p>\n

2021 Global Gauntlet<\/a>
\nMarch 3, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Virtual<\/em>
\nCompete in the Cleveland Council on World Affairs\u2019 World Trivia Challenge! Register in advance ($80 per four-person team, $25 per individual).<\/p>\n

Asia<\/strong><\/u>
\nKorean Classes
\nBeginner\u2019s classes on Thursdays, 5:00-6:00 p.m., Virtual<\/em>
\nIntermediate classes on Thursdays, 4:00-5:00 p.m., Virtual<\/em>
\nKorean classes are being offered by CWRU\u2019s Korean American Student Association. No experience is required. Contact\u00a0Elias Tew<\/a>\u00a0if interested.<\/p>\n

A First Farewell<\/a>
\nOnline screening begins February 26, Cinematheque<\/em>
\nThe struggle of China\u2019s Muslim Uyghur minority is depicted in this film about three Uyghur elementary school children. Online screening fee is $10.<\/p>\n

Europe<\/u><\/strong>
\nGerman Studies Summer Internship<\/a>
\nThe American Institute for Contemporary German Studies in Washington, DC offers internships to strengthen\u00a0German-American relations. Applications close April 1, 2021.<\/p>\n

Russia, Putin, and the Pro-Democracy Movement<\/a>
\nMarch 2, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Virtual<\/em>
\nJoin the Cleveland Council on World Affairs for a discussion about opposition figure Alexei Navalny and the strength of Russia\u2019s opposition movement.<\/p>\n

Un Film Dramatique<\/a>
\nOnline screening begins February 26, Cinematheque<\/em>
\nA class of multicultural middle schoolers on the outskirts of Paris record their perspectives on current socio-political issues in this documentary-style film. Online screening fee is $12.<\/p>\n

Variety Lights<\/a>
\nOnline screening begins February 26, Cinematheque<\/em>
\nThe conflicts in an Italian travelling vaudeville troupe are depicted in this Federico Fellini film. Online screening fee is $12.<\/p>\n

Latin America<\/strong><\/u>
\nCenter for Democracy in the Americas<\/a>
\nInternships focus on building and improving relations between the United States and Cuba and Latin America. Summer 2021 applications are due March 15, 2021.<\/p>\n

My Darling Supermarket<\/a>
\nOnline screening begins February 26, Cinematheque<\/em>
\nGrocery store employees, and other essential workers, are celebrated in this documentary shot in Sao Paolo, Brazil. Online screening fee is $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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