MSU Tuesday Bulletin, 10/28/2008

AFRICAN STUDIES CENTER - UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

MSU Tuesday Bulletin, 10/28/2008

Tuesday Bulletin for October 28th, 2008

Thursday, October 30, 2008

"The Colonial Paradox: Conflict, Policing and Development Along the Kenya-Uganda Border,

1929-1953," African Studies Center Brown Bag talk with Dave Eaton, Faculty (History, Albion College), 12:00 noon, Room 303 International Center.

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Pre-lecture reading group discussion on Professor Achille Mbembe's article, "Necropolitics." 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Room 213 Morrill Hall, pizza and beverages provided. MSU Faculty and students can access the article from: http://muse.jhu.edu.proxy2.cl.msu.edu:2047/journals/public_culture/v015/15.1mbembe.pdf.

Friday, October 31, 2008

"The Question of Rethinking the Future in a Neoliberal Age: The Case of South Africa," talk by Achille Mbembe, Visiting Professor in the Department of English (Duke University), 4:00p.m., Room 207 Eustace Hall. Reception to follow.

Thursday, November 6, 2008

"The Lost' Boys of the Sudan: Recounting a Personal Experience," African Studies Center Brown Bag talk with Jacob Atem, Lifelong Graduate Student (Public Health, MSU), 12:00 noon, Room 303 International Center.

Thursday, November 6, 2008

"Racial Representation of the Worst Sort': The African Franchise and Decolonization in Central Africa," Department of History speaker series with Luise White, Faculty, ( History, University of Florida), 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., Room 340 Morrill Hall.

Friday, November 7, 2008

"Rising World Food Prices and the Political Economy of Food in Eastern and Southern Africa,"

CASID/WID Friday Forum with Thom Jayne, Faculty (Dept. of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics, MSU), 12:00 noon, Room 303 International Center.

Monday, November 10, 2008

Welcome reception for eight-member delegation from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The reception is from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m., on the 3rd floor of the International Center. (See MSU Announcements below for further details).

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

"Developments in Higher Education in South Africa," Special brown bag talk by a team of

scholars from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (Port Elizabeth, South Africa), focused on developments in higher education in South Africa and specifically at NMMU, 12:00 noon, Room 204 International Center.

MSU ANNOUNCEMENTS

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Delegation

Michigan State University is hosting an eight-member

delegation from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan

University (NMMU) from Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

During their visit, the delegation of scholars and

practitioners will explore various approaches used at

Michigan State University to support a strong learning

environment in all aspects of the students' experiences,

including the classrooms and the residence halls. Please

join us as we welcome the NMMU delegation on

Monday, November 10 and also, feel free to attend the

brown bag talk on Tuesday, November 11.

African Culture Week - November 18-22, 2008

"AFROGANZA: Celebration of Rich African Culture,"

will begin on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 with the

Gala night on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at

MacDonald Middle School. More information will

follow as the date gets closer. Please mark your

calendar.

Info Meetings: 2009 Study Abroad Programs- Africa

SOUTH AFRICA

Race Relations

Summer 2009

Tuesday, October 28

5:30 pm - 130 Hubbard

Thursday, November 6

5:30 pm - 105 Bessey

MADAGASCAR

Paradise in Peril? Madagascar's Biodiversity Crisis

Summer 2009

Wednesday, October 29

6:00 pm - 338 Natural Resources

Wednesday, November 19

Noon - 338 Natural Resources

Please direct any questions to Chris Barden, Editor,

Office of Study Abroad, 109 International Center,

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-

1035; Phone: (517) 432-8785; Fax: (517) 432-2082; e-

mail: barden@msu.edu; http://studyabroad.msu.edu.

GenCen 2009 Spring & Summer Internships

The Center for Gender in Global Context (GenCen)

Internship Program offers internship coordination

services and support to MSU undergraduate and

graduate students interested in issues of gender, social

justice, community development, health, domestic

violence, and/or environmental change. Students gain

hands-on experience interning with organizations

working on these issues, while receiving MSU credit.

Contact the GenCen Internship Coordinator, Marisa

Rinkus, at gencenic@msu.edu as soon as possible.

Deadlines are: Spring 2009 - November 5, 2008;

Summer 2009 - February 28, 2009. Visit:

http://www.gjec.msu.edu/internship.htm for details.

Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Abroad (FRA)

The official opening of the U.S. Department of

Education FY 2009 Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research

Abroad (FRA) Program fellowship grant competition is

scheduled to be announced next week with an

anticipated national application submission deadline of

November 20, 2008. FY 2009 Fulbright-Hays FRA

Submission Deadlines:

Nov. 10, 2008 -Preliminary Fulbright-Hays FRA Budget

Nov. 17, 2008 -MSU Fulbright-Hays FRA App Deadline

Nov. 20, 2008 -National Fulbright-Hays FRA Deadline

Faculty interested in submitting an FRA application

must contact, Frank M. D'Itri, the MSU Fulbright

Program Adviser (517) 432-8244 or e-mail:

ditri@msu.edu at their earliest convenience.

Spring Course Announcement

NUR 402: International Health (on-line course),

3 credits, Instructor: Connie Currier.

This course will provide a general understanding of

factors/dynamics that affect the health of human

populations and efforts to improve it. The course will

address: 1) the cultural context of health and illness, 2)

international health and population status, and 3) the

role of international agencies in policy setting and

program development. The course is open to graduate

and undergraduate students, and nursing and non-

nursing majors. For more information contact: Connie

Currier, DrPH,MPH at 432-1162; e-mail:

currier3@msu.edu.

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Africa Policy Journal- 2009 Edition: Africa Rising?

Call for Papers- Deadline December 12, 2008

The Harvard Africa Policy Journal (HAPJ) is the only

scholarly journal in the United States dedicated to

African policy. The Africa Policy Journal's mission is to

promote a rigorous, informed and influential policy

dialogue that is relevant to today's development of

Africa. The Editor's seek to publish thought-provoking

content which provides fresh insight into the most

significant opportunities and challenges facing African

nations today. Articles and commentaries should explore

the relationship between policymaking as it relates to the

economic, social, and political change effecting Africa

today. Book reviews should critically assess a book of

importance to the culture, politics and or development of

the African community. Authors must submit an

electronic copy of the submission online or by e-mail to:

africa_journal@ksg.harvard.edu by the Friday,

December 12, 2008 deadline.

Please visit http://www.hksafricapolicyjournal.com or

contact the Editor in Chief, Dambudzo Muzenda at:

dambudzo_musenda@ksg09.harvard.edu for submission

guidelines.

UNESCO Young Professionals Program

UNESCO has announced the reopening of their Young

Professionals Program for people under 30 who want to

start a career in an international organization. The

deadline for applications is November 19, 2008. The

selected candidates will be recruited with a one-year

contract at the P-1 level (approximately $45,000 tax-

free). Full announcement can be read here:

http://www.state.gov/p/io/unesco/programs/102342.htm.

CONFERENCES

Title VI 50th Anniversary Conf. March 19-21, 2009

CFP - Deadline November 3, 2008

The Office of the Dean of International Studies and

Programs at Michigan State University (MSU) and the

U.S. Department of Education's International Education

Programs Service (IEPS) are pleased to announce a

national conference to commemorate the 50th

anniversary of Title VI funding. This conference will be

held March 19-21, 2009 in Washington, D.C. at the

Hyatt Regency Washington on Capital Hill. Additional

information can be found at the conference website,

http://titlevi50th.msu.edu.

The open call submission system for group panel

presentation and individual presenters will accept

submissions until November 3, 2008. Thematic tracks

include: 1) Title VI and National and Global Security; 2)

Language Competence: Performance, Proficiency and

Certification; 3) Area Studies and the Disciplines; 4)

Crossing Boundaries; 5) Global Competitiveness; 6)

Internationalizing Higher Education; 7) Benchmarking

and Assessment; and 8) Future Directions for Title VI

and Fulbright-Hays Programs.

Questions about the conference or problems with the on-

line submission site should be sent to the conference e-

mail: titlevi50th@msu.edu. If you have further

questions, please contact one of the conference

organizers:

Robert S. Glew, Ph.D. Director, Center for Advanced

Study of International Development (CASID), Michigan

State University, 202 International Center, East Lansing,

MI 48824-1035; Tel: (517)-353-4818;

G. Tomas M. Hult, Ph.D., Director, Center for

International Business Education and Research

(CIBER), The Eli Broad Graduate School of

Management, Michigan State University, 7 Eppley Center

East Lansing, MI 48824-1121; (517)-353-4336;

Marita Eibl, M.A., Assistant Conference Coordinator,

Center for Advanced Study of International

Development (CASID), Michigan State University, 202

International Center, East Lansing, MI 48824-1035;

(517)-353-5925.

FELLOWSHIPS

Margaret McNamara Scholarship for Females

The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF) was

established in 1981 to honor the late Margaret

McNamara and her commitment to the well-being of

women and children in developing countries. The

purpose of the grant is to support the education of

women from developing countries who are committed to

improving the lives of women and children in their home

countries. Previous grant recipients studied agriculture,

architecture, urban planning, civil engineering,

education, forestry, journalism, nursing, nutrition,

pediatrics, public administration, public health, social

sciences and social work. Applications can only be

submitted by accessing the website at:

http://www.mmmf-grants.org. The application deadline

is February 28, 2009.

JOBS

Lecturer in Swahili - Stanford Univ.

The Language Center at Stanford University invites

applications for a full-time three-year position of

Lecturer in Swahili beginning September 1, 2009. The

position is renewable. Minimum qualifications are an

MA in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, and/or African

Languages, Ph.D. preferable. Applicants should have

experience teaching Swahili language as an instructor at

the college level. Candidates should be able to teach

Swahili language courses at all levels and should

possess native or near-native fluency in Swahili with an

excellent command of English. Familiarity with

standards-based instruction and ACTFL OPI principles,

with a commitment to pursuing rater/tester certification

preferred. The successful candidate will be expected to

assume leadership of the Swahili program and take an

active role in the Center for African Studies. Salary is

competitive.

Applications, including current vita, the names of three

persons who can serve as recommenders, and a brief

description of teaching philosophy, should be mailed or

faxed to: Swahili Language Search Committee, Stanford

Language Center, Stanford University, Stanford, CA

94305-2015; Fax: 650-725-9377. Review of

applications will begin immediately and continue until

the position is filled. Stanford University is an equal

opportunity, affirmative action employer. Applications

from minority and women candidates are especially

encouraged. No phone inquiries please.
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Tuesday Bulletin for October 28th, 2008

"The `Lost' Boys of the Sudan: Recounting a Personal Experience," African Studies Center Brown Bag talk with Jacob Atem, Lifelong Graduate Student (Public Health, MSU), 12:00 noon, Room 303 International Center. Monday, Novemb! er 10, 2008

"The Colonial Paradox: Conflict, Policing and Development Along the Kenya-Uganda Border, 1929-1953," African Studies Center Brown Bag talk with Dave Eaton, Faculty (History, Albion College), 12:00 noon, Room 303 International Center. Thursday, November 6, 2008

"`Racial Representation of the Worst Sort': The African Franchise and Decolonization in Central Africa," Department of History speaker series with Luise White, Faculty, ( History, University of Florida), 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., Room 340 Morrill Hall. Tuesda! y, November 11, 2008

"Development! s in Hig her Education in South Africa," Special brown bag talk by a team of scholars from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (Port Elizabeth, South Africa), focused on developments in higher education in South Africa and specifically at NMMU, 12:00 noon, Room 204 International Center. Friday, November 7, 2008

"Rising World Food Prices and the Political Economy of Food in Eastern and Southern Africa," CASID/WID Friday Forum with Thom Jayne, Faculty (Dept. of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics, MSU), 12:00 noon, Room 303 International Center. Thursday, October 30, 2008

"AFROGANZA: Celebration of Rich African Culture," will begin on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 with the Gala night on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at MacDonald Middle School. More information will follow as the date gets closer. Please mark your calendar. Spring Course Announcement

NUR 402: International Health (on-line course),

3 credits, Instructor: Connie Currier.

This course will provide a general understanding of factors/dynamics that affect the health of human populations and efforts to improve it. The course will address: 1) the cultural context of health and illness, 2) international health and population status, and 3) the role of international agencies in policy setting and program development. The course is open to graduate and undergraduate stude! nts, and nursing and non-nursing majors. For more information ! contact: Connie Currier, DrPH,MPH at 432-1162; e-mail: currier3@msu.edu. Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Abroad (FRA)

The official opening of the U.S. Department of Education FY 2009 Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Abroad (FRA) Program fellowship grant competition is scheduled to be announced next week with an anticipated national application submission deadline of November 20, 2008. FY 2009 Fulbright-Hays FRA Submission Deadlines:

Nov. 10, 2008 -Preliminary Fulbright-Hays FRA Budget

Nov. 17, 2008 -MSU Fulbright-Hays FRA App Deadline

Nov. 20, 2008 -National Fulbright-Hays FRA Deadline

Faculty interested in submitting an FRA application must contact, Frank M. D'Itri, the MSU Fulbright Program Adviser (517) 432-8244 or e-mail: ditri@msu.edu at their earliest convenience. Info Meetings: 2009 Study Abroad Programs- Africa

SOUTH AFRICA

Race Relations

Summer 2009

Tuesday, October 28

5:30 pm - 130 Hubbard

Thursday, November 6

5:30 pm - 105 Bessey

MADAGASCAR

Paradise in Peril? Madagascar's Biodiversity Crisis

Summer 2009

Wednesday, October 29

6:00 pm - 338 Natural Resources

Wednesday, November 19

Noon - 338 Natural Resources

Please direct any questions to Chris Barden, Editor, Office of Study Abroad, 109 International Center, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1035; Phone: (517) 432-8785; Fax: (517) 432-2082; e-mail: barden@msu.edu; http://studyabroad.msu.edu. GenCen 2009 Spring & Summer Internships

The Center for Gender in Global Context (GenCen) Internship Program offers internship coordination services and support to MSU undergraduate and graduate students interested in issues of gender, social justice, community development, health, domestic violence, and/or environmental chang! e. Students gain hands-on experience interning with organizati! ons work ing on these issues, while receiving MSU credit. Contact the GenCen Internship Coordinator, Marisa Rinkus, at gencenic@msu.edu as soon as possible. Deadlines are: Spring 2009 - November 5, 2008; Summer 2009 - February 28, 2009. Visit: http://www.gjec.msu.edu/internship.htm for details. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Delegation

Michigan State University is hosting an eight-member delegation from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) from Port Elizabeth, South Africa. During their visit, the delegation of scholars and practitioners will explore various approaches used at Michigan State University to support a strong learning environment in all aspects of the students' experiences, including the classrooms and the residence halls. Please join us as we welcome the NMMU delegation on Monday, November 10 and also, feel free to attend the brown bag talk on Tuesday, November 11. Other Announc! ements
Africa Policy Journal- 2009 Edition: Africa Rising?

Call for Papers- Deadline December 12, 2008

The Harvard Africa Policy Journal (HAPJ) is the only scholarly journal in the United States dedicated to African policy. The Africa Policy Journal's mission is to promote a rigorous, informed and influential policy dialogue that is relevant to today's development of Africa. The Editor's seek to publish thought-provoking content which provides fresh insight into the most significant opportunities and challenges facing African nations today. Articles and commentaries should explore the relationship between policymaking as it relates to the economic, social, and political change effecting Africa today. Book reviews should critically assess a book of importance to the culture, politics and or development of the African community. Authors must submit an electronic copy of the submission online or by e-mail to: africa_jour! nal@ksg.harvard.edu by the Friday, December 12, 2008 deadline.!

P lease visit http://www.hksafricapolicyjournal.com or contact the Editor in Chief, Dambudzo Muzenda at: dambudzo_musenda@ksg09.harvard.edu for submission guidelines. UNESCO Young Professionals Program

UNESCO has announced the reopening of their Young Professionals Program for people under 30 who want to start a career in an international organization. The deadline for applications is November 19, 2008. The selected candidates will be recruited with a one-year contract at the P-1 level (approximately $45,000 tax-free). Full announcement can be read here: http://www.state.gov/p/io/unesco/programs/102342.htm. Fellowships
Margaret McNamara Scholarship for Females

The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF) was established in 1981 to honor the late Margaret McNamara and her commitment to the well-being of women and children in developing countries. The purpose of the grant ! is to support the education of women from developing countries who are committed to

improving the lives of women and children in their home countries. Previous grant recipients studied agriculture, architecture, urban planning, civil engineering, education, forestry, journalism, nursing, nutrition, pediatrics, public administration, public health, social sciences and social work. Applications can only be submitted by accessing the website at: http://www.mmmf-grants.org. The application deadline is February 28, 2009. Conferences
Title VI 50th Anniversary Conf. March 19-21, 2009

CFP - Deadline November 3, 2008

The Office of the Dean of International Studies and Programs at Michigan State University (MSU) and the U.S. Department of Education's International Education Programs Service (IEPS) are pleased to announce a national conference to commemorate the 50th anniversary o! f Title VI funding. This conference will be held March 19-21, ! 2009 in Washington, D.C. at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capital Hill. Additional information can be found at the conference website, http://titlevi50th.msu.edu.

The open call submission system for group panel presentation and individual presenters will accept submissions until November 3, 2008. Thematic tracks include: 1) Title VI and National and Global Security; 2) Language Competence: Performance, Proficiency and Certification; 3) Area Studies and the Disciplines; 4) Crossing Boundaries; 5) Global Competitiveness; 6) Internationalizing Higher Education; 7) Benchmarking and Assessment; and 8) Future Directions for Title VI and Fulbright-Hays Programs.

Questions about the conference or problems with the on-line submission site should be sent to the conference e-mail: titlevi50th@msu.edu. If you have further questions, please contact one of the conference organizers:

Robert S. Glew, Ph.D. Director, Center for Advanced Study of International Development (CASID! ), Michigan State University, 202 International Center, East Lansing, MI 48824-1035; Tel: (517)-353-4818;

G. Tomas M. Hult, Ph.D., Director, Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER), The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management, Michigan State University, 7 Eppley CenterEast Lansing, MI 48824-1121; (517)-353-4336;

Marita Eibl, M.A., Assistant Conference Coordinator, Center for Advanced Study of International Development (CASID), Michigan State University, 202 International Center, East Lansing, MI 48824-1035; (517)-353-5925. Jobs
Lecturer in Swahili - Stanford Univ.

The Language Center at Stanford University invites applications for a full-time three-year position of Lecturer in Swahili beginning September 1, 2009. The position is renewable. Minimum qualifications are an MA in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, and/or African Languages, Ph.D. preferable. Applicant! s should have experience teaching Swahili language as an instr! uctor at the college level. Candidates should be able to teach Swahili language courses at all levels and should possess native or near-native fluency in Swahili with an excellent command of English. Familiarity with standards-based instruction and ACTFL OPI principles, with a commitment to pursuing rater/tester certification preferred. The successful candidate will be expected to assume leadership of the Swahili program and take an active role in the Center for African Studies. Salary is competitive.

Applications, including current vita, the names of three persons who can serve as recommenders, and a brief description of teaching philosophy, should be mailed or faxed to: Swahili Language Search Committee, Stanford Language Center, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305-2015; Fax: 650-725-9377. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Stanford University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Applications from minori! ty and women candidates are especially encouraged. No phone inquiries please.

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