MSU Tuesday Bulletin, 03/23/10

Topics covered in this issue: Events | Announcements |Conferences

Thursday, March 25, 2010

"The Neurocognitive Effects of HIV Subtype in Ugandan Children," African Studies Center Brown Bag talk with Michael Boivin, Faculty (Neurology & Ophthalmology, MSU), 12:00 noon, Room 201 International Center. Friday, March 26, 2010

"Old and New Diasporas: Collaboration on New Frames in Black Studies Programming," Panel discussion featuring Paul Tiyambe Zeleza, Dean (Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts, and Presidential Professor of African American History, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA) and Curtis Stokes, Jualynne Dodson, Geneva Smitherman, Ken Harrow and James Pritchett, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Room 303 International Center. Friday, March 26, 2010

"African Diasporas: Toward a Global History," African Studies Center Prominent Africanist Lecture with Paul Tiyambe Zeleza, Dean (Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts, and Presidential Professor of African American History, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA), 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., 3rd Floor International Center. Reception following the lecture. Thursday, April 1, 2010

"Developing School-based Health Care Services For Primary School Children in Rural South Africa," African Studies Center Brown Bag talk with Patricia Peek, Faculty (College of Nursing, MSU), 12:00 noon, Room 201 International Center. Announcements
Africa Past and Present Podcast

"Africa Past and Present" is a podcast about history, culture, and politics in Africa hosted by Michigan State University historians Peter Alegi and Peter Limb. It is produced by MATRIX - The Center for Humane Arts, Letters, and Social Sciences Online at MSU (http://www.matrix.msu.edu). Listen and subscribe to the biweekly podcast at: http://afripod.aodl.org/. 2011-2012 Faculty & Student Fulbright Workshops

The MSU Office of International Studies and Programs cordially invites faculty, graduate students and students graduating in 2011 to attend a Fulbright Scholarship Program Informational Workshop. Schedules are following:

- MSU STUDENTS GRADUATING IN 2011

Thursday, April 1, 2010, Room 303 International Center, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

- MSU GRADUATE STUDENTS

Monday, April 5, 2010, Room 303 International Center, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

- MSU FACULTY AND PROFESSIONALS

Tuesday, April 6, 2010, Room 303-305 International Center, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

In these workshops participants will be informed about the objectives, requirements, and deadlines for each program as well as how to: 1) develop a more competitive application, 2) select a host country, 3) make necessary host country contacts, and 4) solicit winning letters of recommendation. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.

Grants are provided to students, faculty, and professionals who undertake graduate study, advanced research, or teaching at the elementary, secondary, or university level in more than 140 countries. Most grantees choose their own programs. Projects may include university course work, independent library or field research, classes in an academic institution, a music conservatory, art school, or on special projects in the social or life sciences. The grants pay for air travel, a monthly living stipend, health and accident insurance and in some cases, tuition waivers and/or a research allowance.

To attend a workshop please register with Kathy Riel at 355-2350 or e-mail riel@msu.edu. To learn more about the Fulbright Program, contact Professor Frank M. D'Itri, the MSU Fulbright Program Advisor, at ditri@msu.edu. Conferences
David Robinson and the Writing of African History

The MSU History department is hosting a conference in honor of Dr. David Robinson's work in the field of African History. The conference will convene at Michigan State University on April 30-May 1, 2010. Please visit the following website for conference program at: http://drconference.wordpress.com. Direct inquiries to: history.courses@matrix.msu.edu.

Page Editor: Ali B. Ali-Dinar, Ph.D.