International Studies

What: “Empty Spaces, Fading Memories, New Jewish Realities”
When: Sunday, February 8, 2015
Where: Arnold Hall, Jewish Studies Building, 96 Wentworth Street

Free brunch at 9AM, as well as free babysitting. Those parking in Wentworth Garage can also have your tickets validated. Hope to see you on Sunday!

In 2015 we mark 70 years since the end of World War II, while also marking 25 years since the fall of communism in Europe. Despite the passage of time, the impact of the Holocaust still resounds in Europe in many ways. But there are also new Jewish realities; new forms of Jewishness, Jewish practice, and religious and cultural expression. A generation after the fall of communism, the Jewish revival in Eastern-Central Europe has become a Jewish presence that means much more than just the numbers of Jews who live there.

American author, journalist, and the current Norman and Gerry Sue Arnold Distinguished Visiting Chair, Ruth Ellen Gruber has chronicled Jewish developments in Europe for more than 25 years. Her books include Virtually Jewish: Reinventing Jewish Culture in Europe; National Geographic Jewish Heritage Travel: A Guide to Eastern Europe; Letters from Europe (and Elsewhere), and Upon the Doorposts of Thy House: Jewish Life in East-Central Europe, Yesterday and Today. The recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, Poland’s Knight’s Cross of the Order of Merit and other awards and honors, she currently coordinates the web site www.jewish-heritage-europe.eu

The Journal of Politics & International Affairs (JPIA) is seeking qualified student submissions to be published in the Spring 2015 issue. JPIA is a student-run journal that publishes papers written by undergraduate students in the areas of Political Science, International Studies, Economics, Public Affairs, Sociology and related fields. Publication in the Journal is an opportunity to reach a wider audience outside of the class, as well as a learning experience through the editing and feedback process. We seek to publish high quality papers that address current events and relevant subjects in the area of politics and international affairs. Ideal submissions are both informative and argumentative, with well-developed theses and strong mechanics.

The Journal typically publishes 10-20 page essays written for upper-level courses, however we welcome submissions of any length and topic that falls within the scope of the journal. All majors and class ranks are invited.

If this opportunity is of interest to you, we highly encourage you to submit a paper for publication to journalupso@gmail.com. The deadline is March 1, 2015 , and submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis.  Please send your submission as a Word Document, or a similarly accessible format, with the title of the paper as the file name.

The Center for International Education offers two student volunteer programs- Study Abroad Peer Advisors and Cougar Ambassadors. We are currently seeking volunteers for next academic year. Below are brief descriptions of the volunteer programs:

• Cougar Ambassador (CA) Program- Current CofC students are matched with incoming international students to help the students transition to CofC. CAs also help with greeting students at the airport, orientation, etc. and meet with their buddies throughout the semester. Students who have studied abroad, who are planning on going abroad, or are interested in other cultures are encouraged to apply.
• Peer Advisor (PA) Program- CofC students who assist the Center for International Education with study abroad info sessions, fairs, class visits, etc. The program is designed for students who have already studied abroad and are looking for a way to share their experiences.

Additional information can be found on our website: http://international.cofc.edu/volunteer-opportunities/index.php. Please encourage any qualified students to apply!

Next week, we will be hosting informational meetings so that students can learn more about the positions:

• Wednesday, February 4th- 2-3 pm
• Thursday, February 5th – 2-3 pm
• Friday, February 6th- 1-2pm

All meetings will be held in the Multicultural Center Conference Room.

The World Affairs Council of Charleston is pleased to present another of its timely, pop-up lectures.  On Friday, January 23 at 5 pm, Dr. Julia E. Sweig will speak about what we can expect regarding the future of Cuba—USA relations.  The lecture will be held in the auditorium of the College of Charleston’s School of Mathematic and Sciences Building on the corner of Coming and Calhoun Streets. Dr. Sweig is the Nelson and David Rockefeller senior fellow for Latin America Studies and director for Latin America studies at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). Dr. Sweig also directs CFR’s Global Brazil initiative.

Dr. Sweig writes a bi-weekly column for Folha de São Paulo, Brazil’s leading newspaper. She is the author of Cuba: What Everyone Needs to Know (Oxford University Press, 2009, 2013) and Friendly Fire: Losing Friends and Making Enemies in the Anti-American Century (Public Affairs, 2006), as well as numerous publications on Latin America and American foreign policy. Dr. Sweig’s Inside the Cuban Revolution: Fidel Castro and the Urban Underground  (Harvard University Press, 2002) received the American Historical Association’s Herbert Feis Award for best book of the year by an independent scholar.

Dr. Sweig serves on the international advisory board of the Brazilian Center for International Relations (CEBRI). She was the Sol M. Linowitz professor of international relations, Hamilton College in 2011, and, from 1999 to 2008, served as a consultant on Latin American affairs for the Aspen Institute’s Congressional Program.

She holds a BA from the University of California and an MA and PhD from the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies.

The US-UK Fulbright Commission is pleased to announce that applications are open for

the 2015 UK Summer Institutes.

There are nine Summer Programmes available for US students in 2015.  The Summer Institute will cover the majorityof the participant costs.  This includes round-trip airfare from the US to the UK, tuition and fees at the University,accommodation and social programme, subsistence e.g. food and drink.

The application deadline is 26 February or 5 March 2015. Please seespecific website page for particular programme deadline and information.  Students will need to submit theirapplication via an online format for 2015. They should carefully read application instructions provided prior toapplication.  Thank you for sharing theseopportunities with your students.

If you would like more information, please visit the website below:

https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.fulbright.org.uk_fulbright-2Dawards_exchanges-2Dto-2Dthe-2Duk_undergraduates&d=AAIFaQ&c=7MSSWy9Bs2yocjNQzurxOQ&r=HVuTOMBi1JIeOQP5Ir0rH_JNsWZ-E_g4vDKpkXxlstk&m=ON455MpsqPqzQI4dBFUsphNHYWuU–AiKZMv5QfJqw8&s=35nVwPlKaTL5xoB4b7qJds7sMNmn23LT-KUL_Tj5_LA&e=

Valerie Schreiner, Programme Coordinator–SummerInstitutes
The US-UK Fulbright Commission
E-mail: valerie@fulbright.org.uk

As part of the national celebration of International Education week (November 17-21), the College of Charleston is collaborating with MUSC, Charleston Southern University, and The Citadel to host the 3rd Annual World Culture Fair on Wednesday, November 19 from 5:30-7:30 pm at MUSC’s Harper Wellness Center.

This free event will offer tasty dishes from around the world as well as a variety of performances including Indian Classical Dance, Chinese Bamboo Flute, Brazilian Capoeira, Spanish Dance, Scottish Bagpipes and African Dance. The College’s own Arabic Club, Chinese Club, Spanish Club, Hispanic Latin American Club, and International Club will be participating, so join us in a trip around the world without leaving Charleston.

Thank you for your support. We look forward to seeing you at the Fair!