{"id":4000,"date":"2022-03-17T12:39:55","date_gmt":"2022-03-17T12:39:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artsci.case.edu\/international-studies\/?p=4000"},"modified":"2022-03-17T12:40:15","modified_gmt":"2022-03-17T12:40:15","slug":"march-17-2022-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artsci.case.edu\/international-studies\/2022\/03\/17\/march-17-2022-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"March 17, 2022 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Russia\u2019s War in Ukraine\u00a0<\/u>
\nThursday, March 24th, 7:00 \u2013 8:30 p.m., TVUC, Ballroom A\u00a0<\/em>
\nJoin International Studies Director Kelly McMann and Professors David Clingingsmith, Ken Ledford, and Roman Sheremeta to learn about pressures on Putin to end the war in Ukraine, including economic sanctions and Ukrainian resistance. Free.<\/p>\n

Optional Spring\u202fAdvising\u202fMeetings<\/a>
\nApril 4, 6, 11\u202f\u00a0<\/em>
\nSpring advising meetings are optional.\u202fIf you would like to schedule a meeting with Professor McMann, you can do so\u202fhere<\/a>.\u202f Be sure your calendar is set to Eastern Daylight Time.\u202f Meetings will be by Zoom.<\/p>\n

Climate Action Week\u00a0<\/a>
\nMarch 18 – 25\u00a0<\/em>
\nCheck out the events, many foreign-focused, during CWRU’s inaugural Climate Action Week.<\/p>\n

La Alianza and Black Student Alliance Mixer<\/a>
\nFriday, March 18, 6:30 \u2013 8:00 p.m., Student Organization Center\u00a0<\/em>
\nDance and learn more about African American and Latin cultures.<\/p>\n

Art and International Cooperation<\/a>
\nWednesday, March 23, 5:30 -7:30 p.m., The Music Settlement, University Circle\u00a0<\/em>
\nA panel discussion and a special performance by the Israeli-Palestinian duo Amal. Student admission is $5.<\/p>\n

Institute for Policy Studies Internship<\/a>
\nThe deadline to apply is March 27.<\/p>\n

Cleveland Humanities Festival<\/a>
\nDuring March and April, the festival will probe the idea of \u201cdiscourse\u201d through art, literature, and music; some events are foreign-focused.<\/p>\n

Cleveland International Film Festival<\/a>
\nMarch 30 \u2013 April 9, Playhouse Square\u202f\u00a0<\/em>
\nWatch documentaries on humanitarian issues, hilarious 10-minute shorts, foreign flicks, and films screened in virtual reality. Admission ranges from $0-$25.<\/p>\n

Mayor Bibb\u2019s International Meet & Greet<\/a>
\nWednesday, March 30, 4:00 \u2013 6:00 p.m., Cleveland Public Library\u00a0<\/em>
\nMeet Mayor Justin Bibb and hear how Cleveland is connecting with the international community.<\/p>\n

UN Leaders Program<\/a>
\nApply to the United Nations Young Leaders for Sustainable Development Goals Program, an advocacy and advisory group.\u00a0 Apply by March 31.<\/p>\n

International Relations Research Conference\u00a0<\/a>
\nStudents are encouraged to submit research papers, including capstones, to present at this April 22, 2022 student conference in Philadelphia.\u00a0Apply by March 31.<\/p>\n

Cleveland Council on World Affairs Internship<\/a>
\nCCWA is looking for two Model UN interns and an international exchange intern, among other summer interns. Apply by April 1.<\/p>\n

Future Global Leaders Scholarship\u00a0<\/a>
\nJunior and senior women pursuing careers in international trade are encouraged to apply for this scholarship, which includes mentorship.\u202fApplications<\/a>\u202fare due April 1.<\/p>\n

How to Prepare for Climate Change<\/a>
\nWednesday, April 6, 5:30 p.m., The Union Club\u00a0<\/em>
\nJoin bestselling author David Pogue for an uplifting discussion. Student admission is $5.<\/p>\n

Governance and Local Development Internship<\/a>
\nWork with a research team on questions of human welfare globally. Applications are due April 10.<\/p>\n

APSIA Internships\u00a0<\/a>
\nThe Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs is seeking summer interns in international communication and marketing. Summer application deadline is April 16.<\/p>\n

Best Practices in Applying to Graduate School<\/a>
\nTuesday, April 19\u00a0<\/em>
\nAttend this free webinar on best practices in applying to international affairs graduate programs.<\/p>\n

Wright-Plaisance Fellowship for Study Abroad\u00a0<\/a>
\nA fellowship for scholars interested in pursuing post-baccalaureate study at a university in Europe or South America.\u202fApplications are due April 29.<\/p>\n

Rocks Funds<\/a>
\nThis grant funds summer experiences, including INTL 399 practicums. International Studies majors are eligible. Applications are due April 29.<\/p>\n

Medwish\u202fInternships\u00a0<\/a>
\nThis global health organization is currently accepting applications for internships in its Cleveland office.<\/p>\n

American Enterprise Institute Internships\u00a0<\/a>
\nThis Washington, DC think tank offers foreign policy and regionally-focused internships.\u202f Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.<\/p>\n

Project Coordinator at Harvard University<\/a>
\nThe Arctic Initiative at\u202fHarvard’s Belfer Center<\/a>\u202fis\u202fhiring\u202fa project coordinator to work on\u202fclimate\u202fpolicy and\u202farctic\u202fcommunity resilience. CWRU alumna\u00a0Brittany Janis<\/a>,\u00a0brittany.janis@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0is happy to answer questions.<\/p>\n

Truman Center for National Policy Fellowship<\/a>
\nFellowships are virtual and will support work in national security and foreign policy.<\/p>\n

Center for a New American Security Internship<\/a>
\nA six-month internship involving policy research and writing and exposure to national policy debates and decision-makers.<\/p>\n

Tips on Building a Federal Resume\u00a0<\/a>
\nFederal employment resumes differ from traditional resumes in several ways. View these tips. Some agencies prefer that you use their\u202fresume builder<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tips to Prepare for a Security Clearance\u00a0<\/a>
\nView these five tips for preparing for a security clearance in advance.<\/p>\n

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

Naach Di Cleveland Dance Competition<\/a>
\nSaturday, March 19, 5:00 p.m., Cleveland Public Auditorium\u00a0<\/em>
\nEnjoy this national, inter-collegiate dance competition, featuring eight Bollywood fusion and eight Bhangra dance teams. Student tickets are $12.<\/p>\n

Holi Celebration<\/a>
\nFriday, April 1, 5:00 \u2013 7:00 p.m., Freiberger Field\u00a0<\/em>
\nJoin the Center for International Affairs for a Holi celebration.<\/p>\n

The Power and Poetry of Music<\/a>
\nIn this free exhibition, contemporary Chinese artist Peng Wei addresses the vital role of music and the arts during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n

Service Fellowship in India<\/a>
\nThe American India Foundation provides service opportunities through host organizations in India.\u00a0 Applications for the 2022-2023 fellowship cycle accepted beginning April 2022.<\/p>\n

National Bureau of Asian Research Undergraduate Diversity Fellowship<\/a>
\nFirst-years, sophomores, and juniors from certain minority groups are eligible for this foreign policy summer program. The deadline to apply is March 27.
\n<\/a>Europe<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n

USIP Russia and Europe Center Job<\/a>
\nInternational Studies alumnus John Drennan is new to the United States Institute of Peace team on which the successful applicant will work.\u202f He encourages International Studies seniors to apply and can try to answer questions,\u00a0jjd530@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Great Freedom<\/a>
\nFriday, March 18 and Saturday, March 19, Cinematheque\u00a0<\/em>
\nA man in post-WWII Germany is imprisoned for violating a law criminalizing homosexuality.<\/p>\n

Kaffeestunde 3<\/a>
\nSunday, March 20, 4:00 \u2013 5:00 p.m., Guilford Hall Raum 223\u00a0<\/em>
\nTalk with friends in German. Coffee and German cookies will be provided.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Middle East<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Environmental History in Afghanistan<\/a>
\nThursday, March 24, 4:30 \u2013 6:00 p.m., online\u00a0<\/em>
\nA talk by Shah Mahmoud Hanifi,\u202fProfessor of History, James Madison University.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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