MSU Tuesday Bulletin, 02/22/05
THE TUESDAY BULLETIN
Issue No. 7 Spring 2005
February 22, 2005
Weekly News from the AFRICAN STUDIES CENTER
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY 100 INTERNATIONAL CENTER
EAST LANSING MI 48824-1035
For back issues, see archive <http://africa.msu.edu>
BULLETIN CONTENTS
EVENTS
MSU ANNOUNCEMENTS
FELLOWSHIPS
JOBS
EVENTS
February 23, Wednesday
"The Tenofovir Trials in Nigeria: Agency, Knowledge and Science," MSU Center for Ethics
Brown Bag talk with Kristin Peterson, Assistant Professor of Anthropology (MSU) and
DuBois-Mandela-Rodney post-doctoral fellow in the Center for Afroamerican and African
Studies at the University of Michigan, 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m., Room C102 E. Fee Hall
(Patenge Room).
February 24, Thursday
"Alternate Futures for Sudan after the North-South Peace Agreement," African Studies
Center Brown Bag talk with Benaiah Yongo-Bure, Dept. of Liberal Studies (Kettering
University, Flint, Michigan), 12:00 noon, Room 201, International Center.
March 3, Thursday
"Boundaries of Identities in the Making of a Zulu Community," African Studies Center
Brown Bag talk with Nokuthula Cele, Graduate Student (History, MSU), 12:00 noon, Room 201,
International Center.
March 10 Spring Break
Thursday No Brown Bag talk
MSU ANNOUNCEMENTS
Gaston Dembele Completes Ph.D. Dissertation
Jack Schwille writes "I am very pleased to announce that
Gaston Dembele has successfully passed the oral
defense of his dissertation. Since I was on the
committee, I was there and can report that it went
extremely well. The committee asked for almost no
revision. The title is "A pre-service teacher learning to
teach reading: a case study of Molly's internship
journey." Gaston collected data throughout the fifth year
internship of this teacher education student to document
what she learned about the teaching of reading during
the year--the area she felt weakest in at the beginning of
the year. Jay Featherstone, who was also on the
committee, characterized the thesis as an "elegant" study
which will help us as faculty members understand better
and improve the internship experience. Cheryl Rosaen
should also be congratulated as the director of this
dissertation. Gaston has been teaching at Saint
Bonaventure University in upstate New York and can be
congratulated by e-mail at gdembele@sbu.edu." Gaston
is from Burkina Faso. Congratulations to Gaston from
the African Studies Center.
Study Abroad in South Africa, Museum Studies
Announcing a new opportunity for those interested in
museum studies and South African arts and cultural
heritage in an overseas learning experience!...Michigan
State University is offering a Summer Study Abroad
opportunity in South Africa in July 2005.
Below is a brief description but more detailed
information is available on the web at
http://studyabroad.msu.edu/programs/safricaculher.html.
Detailed information about the application procedures
and acceptance process can be found on the Office of
Study Abroad website http:/studyabroad.msu.edu..
To learn more about the program in general and details
about this summer's offering, please feel free to contact
Dr. Marsha MacDowell, Professor and Curator, MSU
Museum, e-mail: macdowel@msu.edu or Dr. C. Kurt
Dewhurst, Professor and Director, MSU Museum, e-
mail: dewhurs1@msu.edu. Applications are due March
1, 2005 for the 2005 summer program.
MSU CLEAR Summer 2005 Workshops
The Center for Language Education And Research
(CLEAR), a Language Resource Center at MSU is
offering several summer 2005 workshops. CLEAR's
goal is to support the teaching and learning of foreign
languages in the United States by facilitating foreign
language learning and teaching research, developing
materials, and providing professional training programs.
Language workshops with a brief description are below:
You Can Take the Language Out of the Culture, but You
Can't Take the Culture Out of the Language...
July 12-14, 2005
This three-day workshop aims to give language teachers a
comprehensive understanding of culture learning in the foreign
language classroom, as well as an array of tools to use as they
develop strategies for use in their class-rooms.
Creating Communicative Speaking Activities
July 15-17, 2005
This workshop will begin with a discussion of what it means
for a classroom task to be truly communicative and how such
tasks are related to the National Standards for Foreign
Language Teaching. Demonstrations will be provided and
hands-on activities will be used to implement the techniques
learned.
Choosing and Using Authentic Materials
July 18-22, 2005
This workshop will review some of the theoretical and
methodological arguments in favor of integrating authentic
target-language materials into the foreign language classroom,
as well as take a realistic look at some of the drawbacks and
obstacles to doing so.
Digital Video Projects
July 18-22, 2005
This workshop shows teachers how to use digital camcorders
and computers to shoot and edit video projects. Digital video
is a great way for students to express themselves in the foreign
language classroom.
Vocabulary The Key to Language Fluency
July 25-29, 2005
This workshop will begin by outlining the role of vocabulary
in developing second language learners' fluency. It will then
address characteristics of vocabulary activities that foster long-
term word retention. The main focus will be on identifying
problems learners face when they learn words and when they
try to use these words to communicate their ideas.
Teaching Writing in the Foreign Language Classroom
July 25-29, 2005
This workshop will cover several areas of foreign language
writing instruction. It will begin with a discussion of how
writing fits into a general skill foreign language class and the
role writing plays in meeting the National Standards for
Foreign Language Teaching.
For more information about program cost and other
inquiries about CLEAR, contact the CLEAR office at
(517) 432-2286; e-mail: clear@msu.edu; or see the
website at: http://clear.msu.edu.
(The following course number has been erroneous in
past bulletins, it should have read AL491, not AL492).
Film course, Second half of Spring semester 2005
Two-credit Film Course, March 17-April 28, 2005
AL 491: "Remembering the Past, Celebrating the
Present: Perspectives on South Africa @10." The world
is celebrating South Africa for its 10 years of one of the
most extraordinary and relatively peaceful transitions
from racial injustice to democratic rule. The MSU
African Studies faculty proposes a two-credit course on
South African film and video to expose MSU
undergraduates to the rich history and vibrant present of
South Africa. Built with two key South African visitors
and several faculty experts on South Africa and its
media, the seven-session course will begin after MSU's
spring break. For more information contact David
Wiley or John Metzler in the MSU African Studies
Center; phone: 353-1700.
FELLOWSHIPS
International Programs Fellowships at USAID
The Population Reference Bureau (PRB) is accepting
applications for its International Programs fellowship at
the U.S. Agency for International Development
(USAID). The fellowship is for one year, with the option
to extend for a second year. The position is full-time and
will begin in September 2005.
The fellowship is sponsored and managed by PRB and
funded by BRIDGE (BRinging Information to Decision-
makers for Global Effectiveness), a cooperative
agreement between PRB and USAID.
The fellow will work within USAID's Office of
Population and Reproductive Health. The Office's staff
work to improve the environment and delivery of family
planning and reproductive health care in developing
countries. The fellow's principal responsibilities will be
to support the Senior Policy Advisor and other members
of the front office. Other duties and activities will be
determined by the interests of the selected fellow and the
needs of the Office of Population.
Applicants for the PRB International Programs
Fellowship must have: 1) At least a B.A. or B.S. by June
2005; 2) Education and/or work experience related to
international population/reproductive health policy or
public health; 3) Strong writing, analytical, and
communication skills; ability to effectively manage time
and work with diverse personalities; 4) Skills in
Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint;
5) Dedication to advancing family planning and
reproductive health issues and programs in developing
countries. In addition, experience living outside of the
United States and foreign-language facility (especially
French, Spanish, Portuguese, or Arabic) are highly
desirable. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or hold an
appropriate work visa.
The PRB International Programs Fellowship pays a
stipend of $35,000 per year plus benefits. The position
is subject to the availability of funds. The Fellowship
may involve foreign travel.
Application materials must be postmarked no later than
March 30, 2005. Interested individuals should provide
a cover letter and resume directly to the address below,
and arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent
to that address by employers or professors. The cover
letter should describe the candidate's professional goals,
her or his interest in the field of population and
international development, and why she or he is suited
for the Fellowship.
All candidates will be notified of the selection decision
by mail. Applications should be sent to: Lisa Colson,
International Programs Fellowship, Population
Reference Bureau, 1875 Connecticut Ave, N.W., Suite
520, Washington, DC 20009-5728; Tel: (202) 483-1100;
e-mail: lcolson@prb.org.
JOBS
Associate Director - (PAS)- Northwestern Univ.
Working closely with the Director of the Program of
African Studies (PAS), the Associate Director will
provide leadership and management of all PAS staff and
Program activities and will assist the Director in the
administration of PAS, including academic programs,
fundraising, and fiscal management. Specific duties
include, but are not limited to: overseeing the
development of new initiatives; supervising the growth
of PAS educational programming; leading the
preparation of grant proposals and identification of
funding opportunities; overseeing the execution of PAS
sponsored projects; maintaining close and open links
with faculty, students, administrators, alumni, and
friends of PAS; and, assuring the efficient allocation of
responsibilities among Program staff while fostering a
team-oriented environment. Commitment to the PAS
mission, energetic leadership, creativity, and fiscal
expertise are key components for this position.
Preferred qualifications include: Masters degree or
equivalent required, Ph.D. preferred; five years
experience in a university or an organization concerned
with issues relevant to the Program's mission; first-hand
knowledge of Africa and a high familiarity with one
PAS area of focus; fundraising experience; excellent
oral and written communication skills; competence in
speaking and reading French. Please indicate job title
and requisition number (#008224) on application
materials and submit to resume@northwestern.edu. For
additional information on this position and other
employment opportunities with Northwestern
University, visit http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/jobs/.
Publications and Information Coordinator - ASA
The African Studies Association Board of Directors has
approved hiring a full-time Publications and Information
Coordinator; Job Title: EDITORIAL MEDIA
ASSISTANT; Position Number: A4596; Work Week
NE - 37-½ hours.
- Job Description
- Reports to the Executive Director of
the African Studies Association. Responsibilities
include: serving as Associate Editor of the African
Studies Association (ASA) ASA News; coordinating
production schedules for all ASA publications;
promoting advertising and the sale of publications;
processing backorders and claims; and preparing and
disseminating information about the ASA and its
activities worldwide, to ASA members, the ASA board
of directors, ASA coordinate organizations, the media,
and the general public.
Job Requirements: Requires a bachelor's degree in
communications, English, marketing, journalism, or
public relations, or the equivalent combination of
education and/or experience that provides knowledge of
print production coordination, copywriting, formatting,
marketing, and promotional advertising. Also requires
computer literacy to include proficiency in Microsoft
Office Suite, Quark, Internet search engines, website,
and listserv management, the ability to climb stairs, lift
up to 30 lbs, and good organizational, interpersonal, and
communication skills. Two years publications,
marketing, or public relations experience in a
multicultural or non-profit venture, an interest in
international affairs, proficiency in a foreign language,
and experience traveling abroad is preferred.
- Send Resumes To
- C. Martin, African Studies
Association; Rutgers, The State University of New
Jersey, 132 George Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901.
Email: clmasa@rci.rutgers.edu. Fax: 732-932-3394.
Additional information is available on the Rutgers
University Human Resources website:
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/jobpostings/aps/Detail2.asp?id=
A4596.
Page Editor: Ali B. Ali-Dinar, Ph.D.