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HOLA Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Saturday, May 2nd from 12 - 8 pm in Painesville
There will be live music, tacos, food trucks, arts and crafts and raffles with prizes. Shop for unique items and see folkloric dancing.
Brazilian Night
May 2nd starting at 9 pm at The Treelawn, Cleveland
The samba bateria will be joined by Moises Borges and other local artists to play upbeat dance music from Bahia and Rio de Janeiro. They will be featuring Brazilian dancer Deise Costa with dancers from Oberlin College.
Lecture: "AI and the Joy of Estrangement:"
Thursday, May 7th from 4 – 5 pm in the Tink Senior Classroom
Experimental Humanities Distinguished Lecture Series: Alexa Alice Joubin, "AI and the Joy of Estrangement." Generative AI is marketed as a tool to reduce friction, though it is known to produce monotonous slop. It estranges language and labor, making education and work joylessly transactional. However, estrangement can be a cognitive and affective intervention to re-center intellectual joy. Recognizing the joy of estrangement can reframe human relationship with technology.
Call for Submissions for Jewish American Heritage Month
Submit by Friday, May 8th
Case Western Reserve University is home to incredible Jewish American students, faculty and staff—each with their own inspiring story to tell. Jewish American Heritage Month is celebrated annually in May. As in past years, we want to put a spotlight on members of the university community who are of Jewish American heritage.
Tipping the Scales: An Emergent India on the World Stage
Wed., May 20th at 6:00 pm
DR RAJ AND KAREN AGGARWAL FOREIGN POLICY FORUM: How will South Asia’s dominant power position themselves on the world stage as they rise to prominence? What should we expect from U.S.-India relations moving forward, particularly as it relates to the great power competition with China? Akriti Kalyankar will share her analysis surrounding India's foreign policy.
Young Professionals Spring Social Networking Opportunity
Thursday, May 21st starting at 5:30 pm
CCWA’s Carter E. Strang Young Professionals Advisory Committee (YPAC) invites you to join us for an evening of networking with other globally-minded young professionals! This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your network and learn more about the opportunities that CCWA has for young professionals.
Cleveland Council on World Affairs:Navigating Trade Policy
Registration closes Tues., May 26th
CCWA is partnering with world-renowned think tank and executive education provider, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), to provide a 1 ½ day in-person executive education opportunity in Cleveland June 25-26, 2026.
Young Professionals Advisory Committee (PAC) Applications
Application submissions due by Sunday, May 31st
YPAC provides young professionals in Cleveland with the opportunity to grow their understanding of world events and U.S. foreign policy, develop relationships with subject matter experts and leaders in the Cleveland community, and network with other young professionals with similar interests. YPAC members also advise the CCWA team on programming and priorities, including outreach to other young professionals in Northeast Ohio, and serve as community ambassadors for CCWA and its programs.
YPAC is open to young professionals and students aged 21-35 based in Northeast Ohio. Each YPAC term is for two years, and members can renew until they reach 35. YPAC members must become a Global Citizen or student member of CCWA; commit to attending YPAC meetings and events; and be ready to represent CCWA at other events and in the community. Click here to learn more about the program and how to apply. Selection of the YPAC class of 2026-2028 will be announced in June 2026.
Great Institutions of Cleveland: Debate, Discussion & Free Speech
July 15, 2026 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Case Western Reserve University
Join the Cleveland Council on Work Affairs Marti Flacks and other leaders from Cleveland’s treasured Debate, Discussion & Free Speech organizations. Moderated by John Grabowski, each session will explore the founding purpose of these organizations, their impact on the community, and how their missions and programming have evolved to meet the interests of today’s audiences.
Remote Summer Art History Course
Summer 2026
ARTH 101 Art History will be offered remotely from June 1st - July 7th with instructor Samantha Truman. An introductory course exploring the visual cultures of the ancient and medieval Mediterranean, Mesoamerica, Africa, and Asia up to 1400.
Virtual Summer Spanish Course
Summer 2026
Do you want to brush up on Spanish? Or get a head start in your Spanish studies? Consider taking SPAN 101 this summer. The class will meet virtually Mondays through Thursdays 10:30 am -1:25 pm, starting July 8th - August 4th. For additional information please contact Clara Lipszyc at cgl12@case.edu.
Learn Portuguese
Fall 2026
Portuguese is the 5th most spoken language in the world and Fall of 2026 two PORT courses are being offered: PORT 101 (for beginners) and PORT 201 (Intermediate Portuguese). These courses emphasize conversation skills as students learn about the culture, history, traditions, geography, and politics of lusophone countries. For more information please contact Clara Lipszyc at cgl12@case.edu.
Russian Course
Fall 2026
The Russian language is the primary language of the 150 million citizens of the Russian Federation and is the native language of approximately 30 million people in the world. It is a key that opens one of the most important economic, political, and cultural areas of the world.
Silver, Gold, and Gems: A Spotlight on Jewelry Across Africa
Now through Sunday, December 6th, 2026 at the Cleveland Museum of Art
For the first time, view a permanent display of gold and silver jewelry from across the African continent on view in the collection galleries of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Admire a selection of glittering ornaments from the Akan states of West Africa, shimmering gemstones from the Maghreb region, hair accessories from ancient Egypt in Northern Africa, and the bold silver of five recently gifted Ethiopian necklaces from East Africa. Spanning thousands of years, these works testify to the depth of African creativity, the skill of jewelers on the continent, and the eternal human desire for adornment.
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