Homecoming Event at Tinkham Veale Univeristy Center
The International Studies Department hosted a Homecoming event on Saturday, October 11, at 5:00 p.m. in the Tinkham Veale University Center. The session was headlined by an inspiring talk from guest speaker Amelia C. Andrews, Ph.D. , Founder & Principal Researcher of The Egeria Center for Policy, Research, and Evaluation. We also featured a special video message from alumna Monica Schager based in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region in France. 
Students had a great experience receiving this invaluable advice and enjoyed a wonderful discussion and networking opportunity with the guest speaker.

Perfect Days
Saturday, October 18, 8:20 p.m. Cinematheque
Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine, he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and taking photos of trees. Through unexpected encounters, he reflects on finding beauty in the world. Wenders’ moving meditation on wonder, happiness, and the bliss of the present won the Best Actor award for Kôji Yakusho at Cannes Film Festival. 

Donuts and Departures
Friday, October 24, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tomlinson 135
Are you studying abroad this spring but still have a lot of questions? Join recent Study Abroad Alumni in round table resources on topics like travel logistics, financials, cultural engagement, and personal preparation!
This event is for Spring 2026 & Calendar Year 2026 study abroad students only.

The Rise of Authoritarianism in Contemporary Hungary:  Film, Discussion, Dinner
Thursday, October 23, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Gund Hall 158
The documentary film Democracy Noir examines the rise of authoritarianism and resistance to it in contemporary Hungary.  It explores these developments in the context of the country’s European Union membership and the U.S. MAGA movement.  Join us to watch and discuss the film and have dinner.    Free event, but registration on CampusGroups is required. Sponsors: CWRU’s International Law Center, International Law Society,  American Constitution Society

Reinstallation of “Krishna Lifting Mount Govardhan”
Until Sunday, November 2, 2025  The Cleveland Museum of Art
The monumental sculpture of Krishna Lifting Mount Govardhan returns to the permanent collection galleries for the first time since its new reconstruction was completed in 2021. To complement this major addition, 13 stone and bronze works from India, Cambodia, and Indonesia are also brought out for display.