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January 20, 2004
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April 8, 2004 April 22 CONFERENCES & CALLS FOR PAPERS
CALL FOR PAPERS: PERSPECTIVES ON YORUBA HISTORY AND CULTURE(March 26-28, 2004)
CALL FOR PAPERS: "EYE ON THE MOSIAC" GRADUATE STUDENTCONFERENCE (April 10, 2004) CALL FOR PAPERS: VIII AFRICA AND AFRO-AMERICAN INTERNATIONALCULTURE CONFERENCE (April 12-16, 2004) in Santiago, Cuba Workshops will include: Color & Form; Images; The Ancestral Rhythm. Deadline for proposals is January 31, 2004. For more information contact Dr. Marta E Cordies Jackson (ccult.f.Ortiz@cultstgo.cult.cu) or Dr. Luis Beltran (luis.beltran@uah.es) CALL FOR PAPERS: ENTERTAINMENT-EDUCATION AND GLOBAL AFRICA(April 15-17, 2004) CALL FOR PAPERS: AFRICAN AND AFRICAN AMERICAN RELATIONS IN US,AMERICAS AND AFRICA (April 29-May 1, 2004) This conference is organized by the Center for African Peace and Conflict Resolution in collaboration with the Pan African Studies Program at California State University, Sacramento. The convenors ask for proposals that articulate new, innovative/creative and feasible options for resolution and relationship building. For more information contact Dr. Ernest E. Uwazie, Director, Center for African Peace and Conflict Resolution (uwaziee@csus.edu) CALL FOR PAPERS: JAPAN ASSOCIATION FOR AFRICAN STUDIES, ANNUALCONFERENCE (May 29-30, 2004) in Kasugai City, Japan The meeting is open to scholars of all disciplines, and proposals can be in any language. Deadline for proposals is February 27, 2004. For more information contact Prof. MINE Yoichi (africa@intl.chubu.ac.jp) CALL FOR PAPERS: YOUTH IN THE AGE OF DEVELOPMENT(June 20-22, 2004) in Bahia, Brazil The SSRC and the Centro d'Estudos Afro-Orientais of the Federal University of Bahia will organize a collaborative workshop on the changing perceptions and roles of 'youth' in the age of development. For more information or to receive an application: sephis@iisg.nl CALL FOR PANELS: AEGIS EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON AFRICAN STUDIES(London, June 29-July 3, 2005) CALL FOR PAPERS: DEBATING AFRICA, 2004 BIENNIAL ASAUK CONFERENCE(September 11-13, 2004) CALL FOR PAPERS: MEMORY AND IDENTITY IN ASIA AND AFRICA(late 2004/early2005) CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS: ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORAFlorida State University, African New World Studies and the Broward County Libraries Division are looking for contributors to this new encyclopedia. For more information and submission guidelines contact Zandi Wanda (IWS@nu.ac.za) NEW JOURNAL: AFRIQUE & HISTOIRELes Editions Verdier (Paris) have announced publication of a new biannual journal (September & April) that focuses on the history of the African continent and surrounding oceans and seas. Articles are published in French and English. Contributions are welcomed from history as well as other disciplines, such as archaeology, anthropology, and linguistics. To contact the editorial board and submit articles or book reviews: hafrique@univ-paris1.fr SYMPOSIUM: INSTITUTE FOR THE AFRICAN CHILD, OHIO UNIVERSITY(February 20-21, 2004) LETTERS HOME FESTIVAL: SOUTH AFRICAN EXILES AND EMIGRES WRITINGABROAD (March 5-6, 2004)
8th ANNUAL ALTA CONFERENCE (April 29th - May 1st, 2004) Hosted by the National African Language Resource Center, University of Wisconsin, Madison and in conjunction with the annual conference of the National Council Of Least Commonly Taught Languages (NCOLCTL). The theme of the conference is "Expanding Our Vision for African Language Pedagogy: A Priority for the 21st Century". For more information contact Alwiya Omar (aomar@indiana.edu) CONFERENCE: THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF KENYA, PAST AND PRESENT(May 27-28, 2004) CONFERENCE: 'TRADITINAL' ACCOUNTABILITY AND 'MODERN' GOVERNANCEIN AFRICA (July 5-7, 2004) SCHOLARSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS FELLOWSHIP: ISLAM, DISENGAGEMENT OF THE STATE, GLOBALIZATIONIN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA CALL FOR NOMINATIONS, KING BAUDOUIN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTPRIZE, 2004-2005 VISITING SCHOLARSHIP FOR EASTERN AFRICAN ACADEMICSThis 3-month scholarship supports scholars from Ethiopia, Eritrea,
Somalia, Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda, who will pursue research
and/or course development in the broad field of African studies.
Preference will be given to academics in the early stages of their
careers. Deadline for applications is April 30, 2004. For more
information: VISITING FELLOWSHIPS, UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD, RHODES CHAIR OF RACERELATIONS AND ISLAMIC STUDIES CENTRE, 2004-2005 Applications are invited from scholars working in African universities or research institutions. Deadline for applications is February 27, 2004. For more information: Islamic.studies@oxcis.ac.uk 2004 NEH SUMMER SEMINAR FOR SCHOOL TEACHERS"Writing Africa: Comparative African and European Palavers and Perspectives," is the title for this five week Institute scheduled for June 28 - July 30, 2004 at Central Michigan University. Application deadline is March 1, 2004. For more information: Prof. Maureen N. Eke, Writing Africa 2004 (Maureen.eke@cmich.edu) INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE SUMMER SEMINAR, "INTERROGATING THE AFRICANDIASPORA," FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY The theme for the summer 2004 component of this three year program, sponsored by the Ford Foundation, is "Imagining the African Diaspora: Genealogy & Social Constructions." The program, which runs from mid-July through mid-August, offers funding for those graduate students who are admitted. Deadline for applications is February 1, 2004. For more information: http://www.fiu.edu/~interad JOHNS HOPKINS INSTITUTE FOR POLICY STUDIES: INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSIN PHILANTHROPY PROGRAM. DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIPS: THE SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL.Applicants in fields of social sciences and humanities are eligible. For more information: http://www.ssrc.org/programs/idrf or contact program staff at (idfr@ssrc.org). CODESRIA-THESIS WRITING GRANTSGrants are for African professionals and graduate students registered in African universities. For more information: http://www.sas.upenn.edu/African_Studies/codesria/grants99.html FIVE COLLEGE AFRICAN SCHOLARS PROGRAMThis program brings junior and mid-level African scholars, employed by and teaching in African universities and with active research projects with an African focus, for 5 and 10 month research residencies at Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, Smith College, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Application Deadline: May 15, 2004. For more information: http://www.fivecolleges.edu/asp/ FORD FOUNDATION: FELLOWSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL POSTBACCALAUREATE STUDY ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION HUMANITIES FELLOWSHIPSThese fellowships support scholars and writers engaged in research on global social and cultural issues relating to diversity, sustainability, and civil society. For more information: http://www.rockfound.org AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT DISSERTATION WORKSHOP PROGRAM(Resource for funding opportunities) This site has a collection of tips, samples, and links to help students. The IIS site also includes funding opportunities for Africans and Foreign Nationals. For more information: http://globetrotter.berkeley.edu/RADW/index.html ************************************************************ STUDY ABROAD ************************************************************ PENN IN DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA(July 5-August 6, 2004) TEMPLE IN AFRICA, GHANA PROGRAMThe Temple in West Africa: Ghana summer program, tentatively scheduled for July 9 - August 15th, is intended to investigate aspects of the historical, literary and artistic bases of West African civilization. Graduate and undergraduate credit available. Deadline for applications is March 1, 2004. For more information: http://www.temple.edu/AAS/ghana.htm or http://www.temple.edu/studyabroad SUMMER PROGRAM IN THE GAMBIAThe theme of St. John's University's two-week summer program is "Africa and the Atlantic," which will be held May 14 - 28, 2004. Deadline for applications is February 16, 2004. For more information contact the Office of Study Abroad Programs (intled@stjohns.edu) STUDY ABROAD IN SOUTH AFRICA, SUMMER 2004Georgia Southern University will offer study opportunities in
South Africa for anthropology students in summer 2004. The
two-part program is geared for those who would like to obtain
field experience in ethnography, biological anthropology, or
both. For more information: FIELD STUDIES PROGRAM IN EGYPT & ETHIOPIA, SUMMER 2004The Department of Africana Studies at Tennessee State
University in collaboration with the Institute of Ethiopian
Studies of Addis Ababa University and the American Research
Center in Egypt and its Consortium Institutions in the United
States will conduct a summer field studies program in 2004.
For more information: SUDAN FIELD TRAINING COURSE (April 4-10, 2004) Organized by the Rift Valley Institute at Athi River, near Nairobi, Kenya, this is a high-level residential programme offering a fast-track introduction to Sudan - north and south, past and present - for aid workers, peace keepers, diplomats, business people, journalists and post-graduate researchers. For more information and a syllabus: institute@riftvalley.net JOBS & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, AFRICAN HISTORY: OAKLAND UNIVERSITY (MI)Tenure-track, beginning September 2004. Review of completed applications will begin on February 1, 2004. For more information: http://www.h-net.org/jobs/display_job.php?jobID=25722 ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, AKAN/TWI: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA The Department of African and Asian Languages invites applications for a tenure-track position beginning August 2004. Deadline for applications is February 28, 2004. For more information: http://www.africa.ufl.edu/ THE SUMMER COOPERATIVE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE (SCALI) INSTRUCTORSSCALI is now accepting applications for African Language
Instructors for the Summer 2004 institute hosted by Ohio
University. Deadline for applications is March 15, 2004.
For more information: LECTURER OF SWAHILI: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDAThe Department of African and Asian Languages and Literatures at
the University of Florida seeks applicants for a full-time
Lecturer of Swahili beginning August, 2004.
Deadline for applications is January 30, 2004. For more
information: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF HISTORY: BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY (PA)Full-time, tenure track, in African or Middle Eastern History. Application deadline is January 30, 2004. For more information: http://www.bloomu.edu/about/hr/jobs.htm ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF AFRICAN LANGUAGES (SWAHILI): OHIO STATEUNIVERSITY ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: DEPARTMENTS OF ART HISTORY AND AFRICANAMERICAN STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Selection of candidates will begin January 9, 2004.
For more information: DIRECTOR: THE INSTITUTE FOR HISTORICAL RESEARCHThe University of the Western Cape is looking to appoint a scholar with a proven research record, ideally with experience in managing and giving direction to major research projects. For more information, contact Prof. Martin Legassick (mlegassi@iafrica.com). DIRECTOR OF WOMEN, GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT, THE AFRICANUNION (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) SENIOR COORDINATOR: NEPAD, THE AFRICAN UNION (Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia) CURATOR: RAINBO (LONDON)A curator is sought to develop an interactive performance inspired by women's rights as part of an international NGO activity. Applicants should have knowledge of issues in the rights of African girls and women. Deadline for applications is January 23, 2004. For more information: http://www.pambazuka.org/index.php?id=19118 REGIONAL COORDINATOR (AFRICA), NGO COALITION FOR THE INTERNATIONALCRIMINAL COURT (CICC) TEACHER TRAINERS, INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION ANDSELF-HELP (IFESH) SOUTHERN AFRICA REGIONAL DIRECTOR: THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITYOF WOMEN LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS (ICW) The ICW is seeking a regional director to develop a strong and active ICW network in the region with the capacity to involve its members in the work of the wider organization. The post is located wherever the selected candidate is based. Deadline for applications is February 4, 2004. For more information: http://www.icw.org or contact: jobs@icw.org BURUNDI: COUNTRY DIRECTOR, INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE (IRC)
CONGO: HEALTH MANAGER, INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE (IRC)
CONGO: DEPUTY DIRECTOR, INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE (IRC)
CONGO: PROJECT OFFICER, MEDICAL EMERGENCY RELIEF INTERNATIONAL
EAST AFRICA: PROGRAM OFFICER, HEIFER INTERNATIONALHeifer International is searching for a professional to
facilitate the programmatic aspects of its area program in East
Africa, provide support to field offices and act as liaison with
field offices. Deadline for application is February 9, 2004.
For more information: EGYPT: FIELD DIRECTOR, DEPUTY FIELD DIRECTOR, OUTREACH SPECIALISTThe College of Education at Michigan State University is seeking
applications for three positions at its teacher-education project
in Egypt. The jobs require full-time residence in Cairo, Egypt
for a five-year contract. Review of applications will begin
December 15, 2003 and will continue until a candidate is selected.
For more information:
MOZAMBIQUE: FIELD DIRECTOR FOR HEALTH ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL (HAI)For more information:
VOLUNTEER INTERN: INTERIMS FOR DEVELOPMENT (LONDON)IT, Marketing and Research Assistant internship for a 6-month
period. For more information: VOLUNTEER FOR PEACECampus California is offering 14-month and 3-4 month programs beginning in February and March 2004. Programs offer training and development project work in Africa and Central America. For more information: http://www.cctg.org and http://www.gaia-action.org Page Editor: Ali B. Ali-Dinar, Ph.D.
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