{"id":4117,"date":"2022-05-05T12:20:20","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T12:20:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artsci.case.edu\/international-studies\/?p=4117"},"modified":"2022-05-05T12:20:20","modified_gmt":"2022-05-05T12:20:20","slug":"may-5-2022-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artsci.case.edu\/international-studies\/2022\/05\/05\/may-5-2022-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"May 5, 2022 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Congratulations to our graduating seniors:<\/strong>\u00a0Reagan Amato, Sam Bachelor, Forest Balcerak, L\u00e9a Cazaudumec Lucas, Jack Chipps, Jordan Deskins, Lelia Durand, Okiemute Eyemaro, Jana Fisher, Joana Kyle, Serene Pierce, Kasey Pukys, and Nathan Ruhde.<\/p>\n

Congratulations to numerous INTL majors for their impressive achievements!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Baker-Nord summer grant winners include junior\u00a0Shanice Gitau<\/strong>, who won a Cramer Fellowship to intern virtually with the U. S. Embassy in Quito, Ecuador, and junior\u00a0Laila Michel<\/strong>, who won a Feldman Grant to intern with Clarity Global Strategic Communications in Cape Town, South Africa.<\/p>\n

Anna Cormier<\/strong>\u00a0received a SOURCE summer grant to intern in theaters in Prague, Czech Republic.<\/p>\n

Senior\u00a0Okiemute Eyemaro<\/strong>\u00a0won a Cleveland\u202fFoundation Public Service Fellowship.\u202f She will help the Cleveland Metropolitan School District expand its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.<\/p>\n

Senior\u00a0Nathan Ruhde<\/strong>\u00a0published an article in Middle East Law and Governance, finding that more fragile states have more restrictive COVID-19 mitigation policies. Read the article abstract\u202fhere<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Welcome to those new to the major this year:<\/strong>\u00a0Kine Buie, Manny Candelo-Diaz, Aarushi Deo, Matt Ellerthorpe, Hugh Freeman, Trisha Ghosh, Margaux Johnstone, Emma Joo, Nabaa Khan, Dohwan Kim, Fred Lee, Neel McMillan, Elizabeth Miller, Ben Mullin-Vanneste, Elijah North, Anirudh Raghuvir, Gabriela Salvador Corejo, Kintan Silvany, Zachary Treseler, Helen Trujillo, and Uma Vishnuraman.<\/p>\n

Congratulations to the newly selected Sigma Iota Rho executive board for 2022 \u2013 2023:<\/strong>\u00a0President Karuna Lakhiani, Vice President Shanice Gitau, Treasurer Dane Mizuno, Secretary Joey Gonzalez, and Adjunct Liaison Sophia Peterson.<\/p>\n

Thank you to the outgoing Sigma Iota Rho officers, President Kasey Pukys, Vice President Serene Pierce, Treasurer and Secretary Lelia Durand, and Adjunct Liaison Karuna Lakhiani!<\/p>\n

This is the last newsletter for spring semester.\u00a0 The newsletter will resume with the start of fall semester. Have a restful summer!<\/p>\n

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

LinkedIn Group<\/u>
\nSummer is an excellent time to join the CWRU International Studies Group on LinkedIn, if you have not already.\u00a0 It can be done in two easy steps: link to Kelly McMann and request to join the group.<\/p>\n

Practice Foreign Service Officer Test<\/a>
\nThe practice test simulates the questions, length, and administration of the actual FSOT.<\/p>\n

United Nations Foundation Internships\u00a0<\/a>
\nApplications for full- and part-time fall internships are accepted until July. Check online for the current open positions.<\/p>\n

IRTF Volunteer Internships<\/a>
\nIRTF offers internships in demilitarization; environmental rights; labor; fair trade; and environmental, LGBT, indigenous, and Afro-descendant rights.<\/p>\n

The National Endowment for Democracy<\/a>
\nThe National Endowment for Democracy offers numerous internships.<\/p>\n

Brown Immigration Law<\/a>
\nBrown Immigration Law\u2019s Cleveland and other offices are seeking case managers to assist attorneys in preparing legal filings. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.<\/p>\n

DOE Climate Challenges Opportunity<\/a>
\nA full-time fellowship with the Department of Energy focuses on climate challenges. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.<\/p>\n

International Service Careers\u00a0<\/a>
\nExplore this guide on how to pursue a career in international service, with options for underrepresented students.<\/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

The Borgen Project<\/a>
\nThis non-profit organization aims to end global poverty, and offers remote internships in journalism, political affairs, and human resources. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.<\/p>\n

Rotary Peace Fellowship<\/a>
\nRotary awards fully-funded fellowships to study in their master\u2019s or certificate program. Applications close May 15 for the 2023-2024 fellowship.<\/p>\n

American Bird Conservancy<\/a>
\nPaid fellowships in biodiversity conservation and environmental justice are available. Apply by May 15.<\/p>\n

Intelligence Community Foundation Scholarships<\/a>
\nA $5,000 scholarship for female undergraduate students pursuing studies related to intelligence and national security issues. The application deadline is May 20.<\/p>\n

Critical Language Scholarship<\/a>
\nFunded virtual opportunities for undergraduate students learning Arabic, Chinese, or Russian. Applications are due May 26.<\/p>\n

Max Kampelman Fellowships<\/a>
\nThe Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe seeks recent undergraduates as interns. Applications for fall fellowships are due June 12.<\/p>\n

Virtual State Department Internships<\/a>
\nWork remotely, part-time with a U.S. embassy during the school year.\u00a0 Applications are due in July.<\/p>\n

Virtual Volunteering<\/a>
\nA wide variety of opportunities exist to engage remotely this summer.<\/p>\n

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

Cleveland Asian Festival<\/a>
\nMay 21 and 22, 11:00 \u2013 7:00 p.m., E 27th St. And Payne Ave.\u00a0<\/em>
\nAttend or volunteer at the Cleveland Asian Festival\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

US Congress – Republic of Korea National Assembly Exchange<\/a>
\nThis fully-funded program focuses on the bilateral relationship between the U.S. and Korea. The deadline to apply is May 22.<\/p>\n

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

Beethoven<\/a>
\nWednesday, May 11, 7:30 \u2013 9:00 p.m., Maltz Performing Arts Center<\/em>
\nPianist and Curtis Institute of Music Professor Jonathan Biss examines the composer\u2019s late sonatas.<\/p>\n

Ahed\u2019s Knee<\/a>
\nOnline screening ends May 15, Cinematheque<\/em>
\nAn Israeli filmmaker must limit what he talks about at his film screening. Online screening fee is $12.<\/p>\n

Witness to Democratic Fragility<\/a>
\nWednesday, May 18, 5:15 \u2013 7:30 p.m., Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Auditorium<\/em>
\nFiona Hill, one of the country’s premier Putin experts, speaks on the fragility of democracy globally. Student registration is $5.<\/p>\n

Tremont Greek Festival<\/a>
\nMay 28 \u2013 30, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church<\/em>
\nExperience the flavors and sounds of Greek culture in Cleveland.<\/p>\n

The American Institute for Contemporary German Studies<\/a>
\nAICGS offers internships and seeks to promote German-American relations. Fall internship applications are due July 1.<\/p>\n

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

Connecting Agriculture in Nicaragua to NE Ohio<\/a>
\nThursday, May 5, 6:00 \u2013 8:00 p.m., Henderson Library\u00a0<\/em>
\nThe presentation will connect farming practices and anti-imperialism in Nicaragua to NE Ohio\u2019s local food movement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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