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AFRICAN STUDIES CENTER Academic
Year
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY "TUESDAY
BULLETIN"
100 INTERNATIONAL CENTER Fall,
No. 3
EAST LANSING, MI 48824-2035 September
17, 1996
MAJOR HEADINGS:
EVENTS
MSU ANNOUNCEMENTS
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONFERENCES/SEMINARS
GRANTS/SCHOLARSHIPS/FELLOWSHIPS
JOBS
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URL: http://www.isp.msu.edu/AfricanStudies/
Please submit information on Africa-related events or news seven to 10 days in advance of the day it should appear in the Tuesday Bulletin. Submissions may be brought, faxed, or e-mailed to the African Studies Center, Room 100, Center for International Programs, Michigan State University. Telephone: (517) 353-1700 Fax: (517) 432-1209, E-mail: africa@msu.edu.
EVENTS
September 18, Wednesday "Post-Reform Agricultural Development Strategies in Zimbabwe" presentation by visiting scholar Dr. Tobias Takavarasha, (Permanent Secretary of Zimbabwe's Ministry of Agriculture) 3:30 - 5:00, Room 16, Agriculture Hall. If interested in meeting with Dr. Takavarasha during his visit (Sept 18 & 19), please contact Thomas Jayne, Dept of Agricultural Economics (5-0131).
September 19, Thursday "Environment Law in Malawi: Paradigm Shift" African Studies Center Brown Bag with Tracy Dobson (Associate Dean, International Studies; Fisheries and Wildlife, MSU) 12:00 noon, Spartan Room C, Crossroads Food Court, International Center.
September 19, Thursday "Rights of Passage" International Video Series presented by the College of Nursing will be shown in Room A117-123 Life Sciences Bldg, 12:00 - 1:30p.m. Through the stories of four young women coming of age in different parts of the world, this video looks at issues surrounding puberty and what can be the personal cost of this transition.
September 26, Thursday "Pregnancy and HIV/Aids
in Zimbabwe" African Studies Center Brown Bag
with Harriette Pipes McAdoo (Professor, Dept of Family
and Child Ecology, MSU) 12:00 noon, Spartan Room C,
Crossroads Food Court, International Center.
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MSU ANNOUNCEMENTS
Study Abroad Program Development Grants:
The Office of the Dean of International Studies and
Programs (ISP) is offering funding to support the development
of overseas study programs. This grant program provides
seed money for study abroad program development. The
goal is to further diversify the extensive array of
programs to include new subject matters and program
sites. The deadline for the next round of competition
is October 1, 1996. For more information, contact
the Office of the Dean, ISP, 207 International Center;
353-2350.
Social Science Research Council (SSRC)
International Predissertation Fellowship Program (IPFP)
October 4 is the initial deadline for social science
graduate students at any level to apply for awards
as high as $25,000 for a year of Predissertation work
in the following areas: Africa, Latin America, Caribbean,
non-Russian republics of the CIS, China, Near and Middle
East, and South and Southeast Asia, (Japan, Korea,
and Russia are ineligible.)
This is an opportunity for Michigan State students in the social sciences interest to conduct dissertation research abroad.
Types of Awards:
1) Standard IPFP Fellowship - Predissertation language
training and field immersion for students grounded
in a discipline to strengthen their language skills
and knowledge of local history and culture in a part
of the developing world.
2) Advanced Disciplinary Training Fellowship - Predissertation training only for doctoral students in economics (and agricultural economics), sociology, political science, and psychology who already have "an exceptionally strong area studies background" in order to acquire "advanced theoretical and methodological training...(in) their discipline."
Eligibility: economics, sociology and demography, political science, psychology, history, anthropology, and geography. Only students at MSU and 22 other leading research universities are eligible for these grants.
Application: Forms are available from Dean Corey's Office (Coll. of Social Sciences, Berkey Hall). A first draft proposal is due to Dean Corey by October 4.
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OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Visions of the Future of Africa - Book Project Young, dynamic, and talented Africans who are 40 years of age or younger are invited to contribute papers to a proposed book tentatively entitled "Visions of the Future of Africa." Each contribution should be from the personal perspective of the author. The author should explore the following questions in their essay: What do you think about the future? What are your visions, hopes, fears, ambitions, and goals for the future? What are your perceptions about the trends that will shape the world, your region, nation, and societies? What type of an Africa would you like to live in? These and many other questions should be answered. The year 2026 should be the focus. Papers should be limited to 4000 words. The deadline is December 30, 1996, however, early submittal will allow more time for consideration. Authors whose articles are selected will be paid an honorarium of US$500.
If you would like to nominate someone or yourself to contribute an article, please provide the following information (Name, Profession & Job Title, Nationality, Sex, Address, Telephone #, Fax #, and Email) as soon as soon possible, in order to receive the book proposal and guidelines.
Direct inquiries to Olugbenga Adesida and Arunma Oteh. Address: B.P. 46 Guichet, Annexe BAD, Abidjan, Cote d Ivoire; Tel: (+225) 44 80 81 / 44 70 02; Fax: (+225) 22 26 64 / 44 70 02; email: jadesida@worldbank.org.
CROP Walk - (Lansing Area)
Sunday, October 13th a CROP walk will be held at the
1st Presbyterian Church, Lansing, MI.
CROP is the name given to community fund-raising events sponsored by Church World Service (CWS), an international relief, development and refugee resettlement agency. Money raised by CROP Walks nationwide is used by CWS to provide food, medical care, disaster relief, and self-help development efforts for needy people throughout the world. Funds are deposited in a general account for use in 70 countries around the world, including Africa. In 1995, CWS helped the people of Masongaleni, in Kenya, build a village water system. 25% will be returned for Lansing hunger needs.
To participate in the 1996 Greater Lansing CROP Walk, contact your church or service organization or call Rod Conrad at 374-0832 for information on how to get involved.
Global Exchange Reality Tour to South Africa:
South Africa After Apartheid: Toward Economic Empowerment
is the title of this exciting trip scheduled for October
7-22, 1996 and April 12-26, 1997.
Almost three years after the first election in which all South Africans were able to participate, enormous changes are obvious in day-to-day life. On this trip to Johannesburg and Cape Town and the surrounding townships and rural areas, participants will spend time with the people and grassroots organizations who have taken part in these changes, and discuss with them their perceptions of the victories won and the challenges ahead.
Trip price: $3,300 from New York and $3,525 from San Francisco. The price includes round-trip airfare from JFK or San Francisco Airport, all hotels, two meals per day, a full-time trip leader, all ground transportation within South Africa and the flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Russ, Global Exchange, 2017 Mission St., #303, San Francisco, CA 94110. Phone: (415) 255-7296, ext. 229.
The Commonwealth Writers Prize
The 1997 Prize will be awarded for books published in
the period January 1 to December 31, 1996. The timetable
is as follows: Closing dates for entries: November
30, 1996. Meeting of regional panels February 7-15,
1997. Announcements of regional winners, February
15, 1997. Final judging and awards ceremony, April
15-30, 1997. Write: Commonwealth Foundation, Marlborough
House, London SW1, England, for more details.
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CONFERENCES / SEMINARS
International Conference on Land Tenure and Administration to be held November 12-14, 1996. This conference, hosted by the University of Florida will provide an international forum for discussing current land tenure and land administration initiatives in emerging economies. It will identify issues of common concern and highlight effective strategies to reform existing land administration structures and processes. Emphasis will be on active debate and discussion of ideas. For a detailed brochure and further information call: Dr. Grenville Barnes, Geomatics Program, University of Florida at (352) 392-9492 or Fax: (352) 392-4957. E-mail: gbarn@ce.ufl.edu.
The Third Annual Conference of African Studies, CCSU takes place on Saturday, November 2, 1996 at Diloreto Hall, Central Connecticut University, New Britain. The theme of this year's conference is "African Civilization." Scholars interested in participating this year should contact Dr. Gloria Emeagwali. Phone: (860) 832-2815/6 or e-mail: emeagwali@ccsua.ctstateu.edu.
The African World Expo is planned for October 10-13
at COBO Hall Convention Center, One Washington Blvd,
Detroit, MI. This year's AFRICAN WORLD EXPO will feature
an extensive program of conferences, seminars and workshops
on trade, investment and joint venture opportunities
between North America and Africa. For more information
contact: African World Expo, 14000 Wyoming, Detroit,
MI 48238. Phone: (313) 868-4723, Fax: (313) 834-9274.
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GRANTS,SCHOLARSHIPS,FELLOWSHIPS
The National Endowment for the Humanities announces an October 1, 1996 deadline for the Summer Stipends Program. NEH Summer Stipends support two months of full-time work on projects that will contribute to scholarly knowledge or to the general public's understanding of the humanities. Period of grant must cover two full uninterrupted months and will normally be held between May 1, 1997 and September 30, 1997. Stipend: $4000. Send inquiries to: Summer Stipends Program, Rm. 318, National Endowment for the Humanities, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20506, or e-mail: stipends@neh.fed.us.
Research on Africa at the Rockefeller Archive Center: In 1997 the Rockefeller Archive Center will make a special series of grants to support research in its collection on topics related to Africa. The Center's collections include materials on American philanthropic involvement with agriculture, economic development, education, humanities and the arts, medical science and public health, the natural sciences, race relations, the social sciences, and wildlife and environmental conservation in Africa in the 20th century. The deadline for applications is November 30, 1996. For application forms and additional information, contact: Darwin H. Stapleton, Director, The Rockefeller Archive Center, 15 Dayton Avenue, North Tarrytown, NY 10591-1598. Phone: (914) - 631-4505.
University of Michigan Fellowship Opportunities for
1997-98. The Advanced Study Center of the International
Institute, U/M, invites applications and nominations
to its 1997-98 seminar on "Theories and Practices
of Religious toleration/ Intoleration." Fellowship
opportunities are available to U/M students, faculty,
and staff as well as to pre-doctoral and post-doctoral
scholars, community organizers, media professionals,
and cultural practitioners from outside the University.
Applications from Ph.D. students, junior and senior
scholars, and professionals are due January 10, 1997.
Nominations of senior scholars and practitioners are
due December 20, 1996. Contact Rebecca Armstrong,
Program Coordinator, ASC of the International Institute,
University of Michigan, 340 Lorch Hall, 611 Tappan
St., Ann Arbor, MI 49109-1220: Phone: (313)-763-9154;
e-mail: rebecca@umich.edu. The World Wide Web is:
http://www.umich.edu/~iinet/asc/index.html.
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JOBS
Africa Assistant Professor.
The history department of Mount Holyoke College invites
applications for an entry-level, tenure-track position
in the history of sub-Saharan Africa with shared responsibility
in the African-American and African Studies Program.
As the only full-time African historian, the successful
candidate should demonstrate wide-ranging, interdisciplinary
teaching interests. Appointment begins July 1, 1997,
and Ph.D. should be completed by September 1, 1997.
Send syllabi for a one-or two-semester survey course
and one course of your choosing, along with a current
CV and letters of recommendation by November 1, 1996
to: Chair, African Search, Department of History, Mount
Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA 01075. Candidates
will be interviewed early January. Mount Holyoke College
is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Lisa D. Beckum
Secretary
African Studies Center
100 CIP, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
48824-1035
phone: (517)-353-1700 e-mail: beckum@pilot.msu.edu
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Date: Thu, 12 Sep 96 16:41:15 EDT Message-Id: <9609122041.AA03250@serv1.cl.msu.edu> From: Lisa Beckum <beckum@pilot.msu.edu> Subject: Tuesday Bulletin
Editor: Ali B. Ali-Dinar
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