JUA: Penn African Studies Bulletin (02/14/05)

AFRICAN STUDIES CENTER - UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

JUA: Penn African Studies Bulletin (02/14/05)

J U A

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
AFRICAN STUDIES CENTER
BIMONTHY BULLETIN
Issue No.23, Spring 2005
February 14, 2005

Dear JUA Readers,

I hope you are continuing to find our on-line newsletter informative. Send information on events to africa@sas.upenn.edu for inclusion in JUA. The African Studies Center will send out the next issue on February 28th.

Best Wishes,
Niklas Hultin
JUA Editor

CONFERENCE: OPEN SPACE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE ON HIV AND STIGMA, Johannesburg, South Africa (February 22-25, 2005) Using OST technology, delegates will explore the challenges of HIV-related stigma, with the primary focus being the sharing and exploration of how to overcome stigma in service delivery. The conference is restricted to 100 delegates only, including 20 conference scholarships. For more information,

visit: http://www.pambazuka.org/index.php?id=25266

CONFERENCE: 4TH UGANDA NATIONAL AIDS CONFERENCE, Uganda (March 2005) NAC brings together policy makers, researchers and AIDS practitioners to share knowledge and experiences about the epidemic and the response. NAC resolutions feed into policy and program development, and service delivery processes for an evidence-based response. For more information, visit: http://www.aidsuganda.org/events/details.php?uniqueId=10

CONFERENCE: DEFINING SECURITY IN AN INSECURE WORLD: RADICALISM, TERRORISM, AND

STATE RESPONSES, West Virginia (March 3-5, 2005) The History Department of West Virginia University will host its bi-annual Rush Holt History Conference. The topic is "Defining Security in an Insecure World: Radicalism, Terrorism, and State Responses." This conference will focus on the current climate of insecurity and radicalism in the world. For more information, visit: http://www.h-net.org/announce/show.cgi?ID=138222

CONFERENCE: THIRD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MISSIONARY LINGUISTICS, Hong Kong, China (March 12-15, 2005) This congress aims to outline the state of research done in the field of early-modern descriptions of non-Indo-European languages. The subjects are to some extent limited in time (focusing primarily on the period 1492-1850) but not in space. This conference aims specifically at inter-relating grammars written in different languages (Latin, Spanish, Portuguese, English, French, Dutch, etc.), by missionaries of different orders (Dominicans, Franciscans, Jesuits, etc.), and on different continents. For more information, visit: http://www.h-net.org/announce/show.cgi?ID=138238
CONFERENCE: AFRICAN LANGUAGE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION, New Haven, Connecticut (March 17-20, 2005) For more information, visit: http://www.yale.edu/ycias/african/alta2005/index.html.

CONFERENCE: AFRICAN HEALTH AND ILLNESS, Austin, Texas (March 25-27, 2005)

For more information, visit: http://www.utexas.edu/conferences/africa.

CONFERENCE: 37th ANNUAL LIBERIAN STUDIES ASSOCIATION, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA (March 31-April 3, 2005) The focus this year is "Dominant Themes in Liberian Studies from Pre-Liberia to the Present." For more information, contact Phyllis M. Belt-Beyan (Phyllis.belt-beyan@wmich.edu) or Amos J. Beyan (amos.beyan@wmich.edu).
CONFERENCE: CHILDREN AT WAR, New Brunswick, New Jersey (April 7-9, 2005) The Rutgers Center for Historical Analysis (RCHA) will host a conference on children as victims, participants, and survivors of war, children in war torn states and regions of the world as well as children of aggressor nations who may escape the immediate physical terror of war but suffer other traumas. For

more information, visit: http://rcha.rutgers.edu

CONFERENCE: MIDWEST POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION, Chicago, Illinois (April 7-11, 2005) There are panels on International Relations, Comparative Politics, History and Politics, Sociology and Politics, Applied Politics as well as sections that examine politics in a specific area of the world (e.g. sections on African

Politics.) For more information, visit: http://www.mwpsa.org/

CONFERENCE: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP ON ETHICS AND DEVELOPMENT,

East Lansing, Michigan (April 8-15, 2005) The purpose of this conference is to explore the practical value of the Capability Approach. In addition, participants will be discussing how best to move forward with a new interdisciplinary doctoral specialization in ethics and development at MSU. For more information, visit: http://www.msu.edu/unit/phl/devconference/EthDev.htm

CONFERENCE: RECENT RESEARCH ON AFRICAN ARCHAEOLOGY IN BRITAIN AND IRELAND,

Manchester University, England (April 9, 2005) Papers on any aspect of African archaeology are welcome. For more information, contact Sarah Croucher (sk_croucher@yahoo.co.uk).

CONFERENCE: THE EIGHTH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LESS COMMONLY

TAUGHT LANGUAGES, THE YEAR OF LANGUAGES: EXPANDING THE PRESENCE OF LESS COMMONLY TAUGHT LANGUAGES, Madison, Wisconsin (April 15-17, 2005). For more information, contact NCOLCTL at 608-265-7903

CONFERENCE: WORLD COWPEA CONGRESS AND INTERNATIONAL LEGUME CONFERENCE, Durban, South Africa (April 17-21, 2005) The conference will provide a forum for research presentation, networking of African scientists with colleagues working on cowpeas and edible legumes from around the world, and interactions with growers and industry representatives.

For more information, visit: www.up.ac.za/conferences/ielc

CONFERENCE: SIXTH NORTHEAST WORKSHOP ON SOUTHERN AFRICA, Burlington, Vermont (April 22-25, 2005) This conference will bring together scholars working on southern Africa (Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe). For more information, contact Julie Livingston (jliving@tulrich.com).
CONFERENCE: CHILDREN AND POVERTY: GLOBAL TRENDS, LOCAL SOLUTIONS, New York (April 25-27, 2005) UNICEF and the Graduate Program in International Affairs at New School University plan to hold an international conference on poverty in the global context and its effects on girls and boys. For more information, and for

submission instructions, visit: http://www.pambazuka.org/index.php?id=26265

CONFERENCE: CENTRE OF AFRICAN STUDIES ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE,

EDINBURGH, UK (April 27-28, 2005)
Education and human development - both for poverty reduction and growth are expected to be central to several international debates in and on Africa in 2005. The Edinburgh Conference will discuss: the sustainability of the millennium development process in education, aid for greater autonomy in the education and training sectors, new conceptual approaches to integrating education, skills and work in urban and rural Africa. For more information, contact Pravina King (p.king@ed.ac.uk).

CONFERENCE: FURTHERING THE GLOBALIZATION DEBATE: CROSS REGIONAL COMPARISONS,

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (April 27-May 1, 2005) This Canadian Council of Area Studies Learned Societies conference is an attempt to integrate the academy with NGOs and policy makers; to bring together scholars from different regions and perspectives. Sub-themes are: 1) Theorizing the integration of Area Studies; 2) Capitalism and the New World Order; 3) Historicizing Globalization; 4) Social Inequality and Social Cohesion; 5) Health, Disease and Society; 6) Globalization and the International Division of Labor; and 7) National and Cultural Sovereignty. For more information, visit: http://ccasls.concordia.cia

CONFERENCE: FOURTEENTH ANNUAL AFRICA/DIASPORA CONFERENCE, CRITICAL AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN/ON AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT, Sacramento, California (April 28-30, 2005) The conference is sponsored by the Center for African Peace and Conflict Resolution and the Pan African Studies Program, California State University. For more information, visit: http://www.csus.edu/org/capcr/14thAnnualAfricaDiasporaConference.htm

CONFERENCE: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE UNITED STATES AND WEST AFRICA,

Arlington, Texas (April 28-30, 2005)
The University of Texas at Arlington will host this conference on historical and contemporary relations between the United States and West Africa. The major themes are: the Transatlantic Slave Trade, African Americans and West Africa, United States Foreign Policy Towards West Africa, United States Business Relations with West Africa, the New West African Diaspora in the United States. For more information, contact Dr. Alusine Jolloh (Jalloh@uta.edu).

CONFERENCE: 10th CONFERENCE OF AFRICANISTS, Moscow, Russia (May 24-26, 2005) The theme of the conference is "Security for Africa: Internal and External Aspects." The conference is sponsored by the Academic Council on Problems of African Countries and the Institute for African Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences. For more information, contact inter@inafr.ru and copy vladimir.shubin@inafr.ru.
CONFERENCE: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON DEAF WOMEN AND HIV/AIDS IN AFRICA, Washington, D.C., USA (June 10-12, 2005) Gallaudet University and Howard University will sponsor an international conference on Deaf Women and HIV/AIDS in Africa to increase awareness of the importance of reaching all segments of the African population in the fight against HIV/AIDS. For more information, contact oharris@howard.edu or visit: http://www.deafafricawomen.edu.
CONFERENCE: U.S.-AFRICA BUSINESS SUMMIT, Baltimore, Maryland, (June 21-24, 2005) The Summit strives to increase American investment throughout the African continent by increasing U.S. private sector awareness of the many commercial opportunities available. The event will address specific policy issues confronting the US private sector in the African marketplace and aim to develop partnerships between African and American businesses. For more information,

visit: http://www.africacncl.org

CONFERENCE: THE SOUTH AFRICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY, University of Cape Town, South Africa (June 26-29, 2005) The theme is "Southern Africa and the World: the Local, the Regional and the Global in Historical Perspective". For more information, contact issahs@humanities.uct.ac.za.

CONFERENCE: AEGIS EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON AFRICAN STUDIES,

London, England (June 29-July 3, 2005)
For more information, visit: http://www.aegis-eu.org

CONFERENCE: AFRICA IN LITERATURE, Cape Town, South Africa (July 10-13, 2005). For more information, contact Professor Rosemary Gray (rosemary.gray@up.ac.za)

or visit: http://www.englishacademy.co.za

CONFERENCE: PRIVATE MILITARY COMPANIES AND GLOBAL CIVIL SOCIETY: ETHICS, THEORY

AND PRACTICE, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (July 14-16, 2005) For more information, contact Deane Baker (BakerDP@ukzn.ac.za).

CONFERENCE: THIRD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NEW DIRECTIONS IN THE HUMANITIES,

Cambridge, England (August 2-5, 2005)
The conference will continue in its endeavors over recent years to develop an interdisciplinary agenda for the humanities. For more information, visit: http://www.HumanitiesConference.com

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CALL FOR PAPERS: 2nd ANNUAL NEW YORK AREA WORKSHOP ON AFRICAN HISTORY, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA (March 5, 2005). *Currently reviewing applications. The workshop, organized by the history departments at NYU and Rutgers and the African Studies Center at Rutgers, provides a forum for faculty and advanced graduate students in the Greater New York (including Philadelphia) area. Scholars from any discipline are welcome to present papers, as long as they are rooted in historical research. For more information, contact Carolyn Brown (cbrown@panix.com).
CALL FOR PAPERS: ZANZIBAR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, Zanzibar, Tanzania (July 1-10, 2005). *Currently reviewing applications. The Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) plans to organize a conference in early July, 2005 on the theme of "Monsoons and Migration, unleashing dhow synergies". Papers exploring this theme, including topics such cultural diversity, immigration, cultures of tolerance and peace, Indian ocean cultures, maritime routes, trade and relationships are requested. For more information, contact Erik Gilbert (egilbert@astate.edu).
CALL FOR PAPERS: THIRTEENTH ANNUAL GRADUATE RESEARCH CONFERENCE in AFRICAN STUDIES AT BOSTON UNIVERSITY, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (March 18-19, 2005). *The submission deadline is February 25, 2005. This is an interdisciplinary conference intended for students at all levels of their graduate careers. The conference aims to provide a friendly and informal setting in which students can discuss their research. In past years, participants have presented research proposals, thesis chapters, methodological models, works in progress, or simply outlines of dissertation proposals. For

more information, visit: http://www.bu.edu/africa/programs/graduate/gradconf

CALL FOR PAPERS: HISTORY OF PLACES OF SOCIABILITY IN URBAN AFRICA, France (dates to be determined). *The submission deadline is February 28, 2005. This international symposium aims at interpreting/reading the city through its social relationships and power spaces, in an historical perspective. The symposium will favor the historical approach but will include contemporary analyses from an anthropological, political science, sociological or geographical perspective. Send a title and summary (one page long) to

sedet@ccr.jussieu.fr (subject: symposium on social urban spaces).

CALL FOR PAPERS: THE SOUTH AFRICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY BIENNIAL CONFERENCE,

SOUTHERN AFRICA AND THE WORLD, THE LOCAL, THE REGIONAL AND THE GLOBAL IN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE, Cape Town, South Africa (June 26-29, 2005) *Submission deadline is March 1, 2005.
Any proposals for papers, panels and roundtables are invited, but the Society is especially interested in those that relate to themes in the history of the southern African region. The Society, which may change its name to the Southern African Historical Society next year, wishes to highlight debates on such topics as liberation struggles and the limits of liberation history and heritage post-colonial and post-nationalist historiographies new methodologies for teaching and researching history in the 21st century, including the use of film and video and digitization. For more information, visit: http://www.uct.ac.za/depts/history/sahs

CALL FOR PAPERS: INTERNAL CONFLICTS AND EXTERNAL RESPONES IN THE HORN OF AFRICA,

PENN AFRICAN STUDIES ANNUAL CONSORTIUM WORKSHOP, Philadelphia, PA, USA (April 1, 2005)
*The submission deadline is March 1, 2005. The workshop is organized along the themes of "Internal Interests: Causes and Forms of Conflict," "External Interests: Regional, Continental, and International," "Human Rights & Genocide," and "Understanding and Responding to African Conflicts: The Role of Outside Experts and Media Coverage." Those who wish to participate in the workshop are
invited to submit 150 -200 words abstracts or completed papers. For more information, contact Ali Dinar (aadinar@sas.upenn.edu).

CALL FOR PAPERS: REACHING THE MARGINS: THE COLONIAL AND POST-COLONIAL LIVES OF

THE BOOK, 1765-2005, London, England (November 3-5, 2005) *The submission deadline is March 1, 2005. The Colonial and Postcolonial Book History research groups of the Open University, in association with the Institute of English Studies (University of London), invite papers for this international conference. Primary focus will be on Asia, Africa, and Australiasia. Highlighted themes will include: publishing and the colonial system; publishing Commonwealth literature; missionary publishing houses; censorship and copyright; distribution and the transportation network; imperial archives and current research; etc. For more information, contact ies@sas.ac.uk.

CALL FOR PAPERS: UKFIET 8th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EDUCATION AND

DEVELOPMENT 2005 SYMPOSIUM: LEARNING AND SUSTAINABLE RURAL LIVELIHOODS IN THE

TIME OF AIDS: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS, Oxford, England (October 13-15, 2005) * The submission deadline is March 1, 2005. For more information, contact Dr. Tanja R. Muller (tanja.muller@wur.nl).

CALL FOR PAPERS: KNOWLEDGE AND SCIENCE IN AFRICA, CONFERENCE OF THE AFRICAN

STUDIES ASSOCIATION IN GERMANY (VAD), Frankfurt am Main, Germany (July 13-16, 2006)
*The submission deadline is March 20, 2005. The African Studies Association in Germany meets every two years to discuss current developments and the status of research in Africa within the framework of an international conference. At the conference planned for 2006, various conceptions of knowledge in the broadest sense are to be dealt with, whereby local concepts of knowledge are to play just as much a role as the knowledge accumulated and institutionalized by academics. Central topics are the production, dissemination, and preservation of knowledge. For more information, visit: http://www.vad-ev.de/2006/fs_vad_eng.htm

CALL FOR PAPERS: INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF POLITICS AND DEVELOPMENT, BABCOCK

UNIVERSITY, NIGERIA
*The submission deadline is March 31, 2005 The journal is looking for original research papers in politics, development and related disciplines. IRPAD also reviews articles, books, resume and accommodates incisive commentaries. Articles written in English language, 12-20 pages including abstract with APA style of referencing can be mailed to dijiaina@yahoo.com before March 31 for the June edition and October 31 for the January edition. For more information, contact the editor at +234-803-7133-298 (tel) or dijiaina@yahoo.com (email).

CALL FOR PAPERS: CRITICAL HALF, WOMEN FOR WOMEN INTERNATIONAL

*The submission deadline is April 15, 2005. Women for Women International, a non-profit, humanitarian organization, seeks submissions for the autumn 2005 edition of its bi-annual academic journal about economic, social, and political issues as they relate to women in international development and post-conflict societies. This issue of the journal will focus on the manifestation of social exclusion during and after conflict, with special attention to gender issues. Articles should be 2,000-2,500 words long. For more information, visit: http://www.womenforwomen.org

CALL FOR PAPERS: CHANGING POLITICS OF LAND IN AFRICA, Johannesburg, South Africa (dates TBD) *Submission deadline is April 30, 2005. The central aim of the conference is to gain insight into the nature of policy-making concerning land not only at national level but also at the level of regional, inter-state systems. The conference will compare responses to internal crisis related to land across a range of African sub-regional groupings. Papers are welcomed from academics, policy makers or main practitioners dealing with the politics of land. Proceedings will be compiled and edited for publication. For more information, visit: http://www.ifas.org.za/research

CALL FOR PAPERS: PROMOTING DEVELOPMENT FINANCE RESEARCH IN AFRICA, THE AFRICAN

CENTRE FOR INVESTMENT ANALYSIS, UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH BUSINESS SCHOOL, South Africa (dates TBD)
*Submission deadline is May 2, 2005
The emphasis of the conference will be on high-quality, theoretical and applied research focusing on issues relevant to emerging markets finance which has special relevance to Africa. Selected papers will be published in a special issue of the African Finance Journal. For more information, contact Claire De Sousa (claireds@acia.sun.ac.za).

CALL FOR PAPERS: CANADIAN REVIEW OF COMPARATIVE LITERATURE/REVUE CANADIENNE DE

LITTERATURE COMPAREE: SPECIAL ISSUE ON AFRICAN LITERATURE *The submission deadline is June 30, 2005 The Canadian Review of Comparative Literature/Revue Canadienne de Litterature Comparée seeks papers on African literature. Papers should be 6000 to 7500 words. For more information, contact Dr. Abdul-Rasheed Na?Allah (a-naallah@wiu.edu), Dr. Harry Garuba (hgaruba@humanities.uct.ac.za) or Dr. Uzoma Esonwanne (uzoma.esonwanne@utoronto.ca).

CALL FOR PAPERS: PHILOSOPHIA AFRICANA SPECIAL ISSUE ON CHINUA ACHEBE

*The submission deadline is July 15, 2005 The journal seeks papers that address the significance of various aspects of Achebe's work in relation to problems in philosophy. Maximum length of each submission is 7000 words. Submissions may be sent electronically to Peter Gratton (Africana@condor.depaul.edu) or by mail to the Editors, Philosophia Africana, Department of Philosophy, DePaul University, 2352 North Clifton Ave, Chicago, IL 606614. For more information, visit: http://condor.depaul.edu/~africana/html/notes.html

CALL FOR PAPERS: MEMORY AND IDENTITY IN ASIA AND AFRICA, Oslo, Norway (late 2004/early 2005) The conference will invite scholars to discuss set texts; present papers; and participate in a roundtable discussion over a three-day period. For more information, contact Professor Reiko Abe Auestad (r.a.auestad@east.uio.no) or Anne Thelle Backer (a.t.backer@east.uio.no).

CALL FOR PAPERS: MIDDLE PASSAGE: THE OCEANIC VOYAGE AS SOCIAL PROCESS,

Fremantle, Australia (July 13-16, 2005)
The aim of this conference is to explore the social and cultural transformations caused by the transport of labor around and across the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans. Papers are invited that emphasize the transformative historical function of vessels of all kinds, from the smallest indigenous canoe to the deep-sea vessel of the age of sail, to the largest modern cargo ship. For more information, contact Emma Christopher (emma.christopher@bigpond.com).

CALL FOR PAPERS: THE JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LESS COMMONLY TAUGHT

LANGUAGES
The Journal of the National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages (NCOLCTL) is soliciting articles for publication. Articles dealing with all aspects of less commonly taught languages are welcome, with preference given to articles dealing with educational and policy research, classroom innovation, and program development, sustenance, and advocacy. For more information, contact ncolctl@mailplus.wisc.edu or visit: http://www.councilnet.org

CALL FOR CONTRIBUTORS: ENCYLOPEDIA OF GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES ON THE UNITED STATES

Berkshire Publishing Group and CQ Press are preparing the Encyclopedia of Global Perspectives on the United States for publication in June 2005. The encyclopedia will explore the role and image of the United States from the viewpoints of the peoples and nations of the world. The editor is searching for African scholars to contribute articles on the African nations that are still unassigned. The articles will include historical coverage as well as a contemporary analysis of that nation's relations with the United States. The unassigned nations in Africa are: Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Guinea, Libya, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, and Tunisia. For more information, contact Karen Advokaat
(karen.advokaat@berkshirepublishing.com).

FELLOWSHIPS, SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

FELLOWSHIP: MELLON POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP, HAVERFORD COLLEGE

*Application deadline is February 18, 2005 Scholars researching violence and terrorism in literary, autobiographical, philosophical, political, or religious discourses, or visual media are invited to apply for a two-year fellowship. During each of the four semesters of his/her time at Haverford College, the Fellow also will teach one intermediate or advanced level course. Applicants should submit two brief course proposals relating to their areas of interest, one for a broad-based introductory or intermediate-level course, the other for a specialized or advanced course. Candidates who have received the Ph.D. in 2000 at the earliest or who have completed the requirements for the Ph.D. by the application deadline of February 18, 2005 are eligible. For more information, contact Emily Cronin (ecronin@haverford.edu).

RESEARCH AFFILIATE PROGRAM: CENTER FOR AFRICAN STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

*Application deadline is February 28, 2005 Two one-month appointments are available to African specialists at institutions with limited African-related materials in order to take advantage of the resources of the University of Florida libraries and/or for faculty to increase their expertise on Africa or develop new courses on Africa through contact with Africanist colleagues at UF. For more information, contact Dr. Agnes Ngoma Leslie (aleslie@africa.ufl.edu), Outreach Director/RAP, Center for African Studies, P.O. Box 115560, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-2037.

FELLOWSHIP: THREATENED SCHOLARS, INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

*Application deadline is April 1, 2005
Fellowships for scholars whose lives and work are threatened in their home countries, permitting scholars to find temporary refuge at universities and colleges anywhere in the world. Applications and nominations should be made to the Fund's Selection Committee. Institutions interested in hosting a particular scholar should submit a letter with the scholar's application. Fellowships are awarded to institutions for support of specific individuals, to be matched in most cases by the institution or third-party. Applications are accepted at any time. Emergency applications receive urgent consideration. Non-emergency applications will be considered according to the following schedule: Spring 2005: Applications received by April 1; decision by June 1. Fall 2005: Application received by September 1; decision by November 1. For more information, visit: http://www.iie.org/srf/home

FELLOWSHIP: FIVE COLLEGE AFRICAN SCHOLARS PROGRAM

*Application deadline is May 1, 2005.
The Five College African Scholars Program invites applications for competitive residency fellowships from junior and mid-level teaching staff employed full-time in African universities. There are two residency periods: mid-January to May 2006 OR mid-August to December 2006. Proposals for the January residency are invited on the topic of Health & Society, while the August residency is open to all applicants with projects relevant to the study of Africa in the humanities and social sciences. The program cannot fund projects in the natural or physical sciences. Proposals should be based on the applicant's current research, which can be completed and prepared for publication during the residency. Three to four candidates will be chosen for each term. Scholars will receive a stipend of $3,000 per month, roundtrip airfare, laptop computer, housing, health insurance, and a modest research allowance. For more information, contact asp@fivecolleges.edu or visit: http://www.fivecolleges.edu/sites/

FELLOWSHIP: FORD FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL POST-BACCALAUREATE

STUDY.
For more information, visit: http://www.fordfound.org

FELLOWSHIP: ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION HUMANITIES FELLOWSHIPS

These fellowships support scholars and writers engaged in research on global social and cultural issues relating to diversity, sustainability, and civil society. For more information, visit: http://www.rockfound.org

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COURSE: HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCACY AND THE GLOBAL ECONOMY, New York, New York *Application deadline is March 1. Columbia University's Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) is now accepting applications for the 2005 program. For more information, visit: http://www.pambazuka.org/index.php?id=26366
COURSE: NEH SUMMER INSTITUTE: AFRICAN CINEMA, Dakar, Senegal (June 8-July 6, 2005) *Application deadline is March 1, 2005. The institute is open to US faculty in the humanities and social sciences currently teaching or planning to teach courses with significant African humanities content and focus. The Institute will run for four weeks, from June 8 to July 6, 2005, and participants are required to stay for the entire duration of the Institute. Stipends are available. For more information, contact africancinema@howard.edu or visit: http://www.coas.howard.edu/neh/
COURSE: BRINGING FRANCOPHONE AFRICA INTO THE CLASSROOM THROUGH FILM, Rockland, Maine (April 21-24, 2005) *Application deadline is March 28, 2005 The Penobscot Language Immersion School is offering this intensive introduction to Francophone Africa and African film. For more information, visit: http://www.cinema-africain.org/teachers.html.
COURSE: GENDER, SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, East Lancing, Michigan (May 15-27, 2005) *Application deadline is April 1, 2005. The Women and International Development Program at Michigan State University is offering this course designed to provide those working for NGOs, government departments and ministries, universities, and the private sector with gender-sensitive tools and skills necessary to carry out successful program development, policy making, and research in the areas of natural resource management and sustainable agricultural development. For more information,

visit: http://www.isp.msu.edu/wid/

COURSE: KOOBI FORA FIELD SCHOOL FOR PALEOANTHROPOLOGY, Kenya (June 10-July 21, 2005) *Application deadline is April 1, 2005. The course is organized by Rutgers University and the National Museums of Kenya. For more information, contact Jack Harris at 735-932-8083 (tel) or jwharris@rci.rutgers.edu (email) or visit: http://www.studyabroad.rutgers.edu
COURSE: PRIMATES CONSERVATION AND WILDLIFE ECOLOGY, Kenya (July 28-August 28, 2005). *Application deadline is April 1, 2005. The course is organized by Rutgers University and the National Museums of Kenya. For more information, contact Jack Harris at 735-932-8083 (tel) or jwharris@rci.rutgers.edu (email) or visit: http://www.studyabroad.rutgers.edu

COURSE: SWAHILI CULTURE, HISTORY, LANGUAGE AND COASTAL PEOPLE'S OF KENYA,

Nairobi, Kenya (July 28-August 28, 2005)
*Application deadline is April 1, 2005.
The course is organized by Rutgers University and the National Museums of Kenya. For more information, contact Jack Harris at 735-932-8083 (tel) or jwharris@rci.rutgers.edu (email) or visit: http://www.studyabroad.rutgers.edu

COURSE: SOCIAL MOBILIZATION FOR HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT, Accra, Ghana (June 6-July 16, 2005) *Application deadline is May 13, 2005. The course aims at improving the capacity of national personnel in Anglophone Africa to respond to social mobilization needs of national development programs. For more information, contact Julius Fobil (jfobil@ug.edu.gh) or

visit: http://www.pambazuka.org/index.php?id=25434

COURSE: CODESRIA GENDER INSTITUTE, Dakar Senegal (dates TBD) *Application deadline is May 17, 2005. This year's theme for is "Masculinities in Contemporary Africa." Applications
should be sent to: The CODESRIA Gender Institute, Avenue Cheikh Anta Diop X Canal IV, B.P. 3304, CP 18524, Dakar, Senegal. For more information, contact gender.institute@codesria.sn (email), +221-825-98-21/22/23 (tel), +221-824-12-89 (fax) or visit: http://www.codesria.org/
COURSE: ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD SCHOOL, Marothodi, South Africa (June-August, 2005) *Application deadline is rolling. This course is an archaeological field school, suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students of anthropology, archaeology and African studies with any level of fieldwork expertise. More experienced archaeologists are also welcomed, and may be invited to adopt supervisory/training roles on site. For more information, contact Mark Anderson (marka@age.uct.ac.za) or visit: http://www.marothodi.org/

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, ENGLISH, KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY, ATLANTA, GEORGIA

*Currently reviewing applications.
The department seeks a tenure-track assistant professor in twentieth-century postcolonial African literature. For more information, visit: http://www.kennesaw.edu/academicaffairs/ads/2005/HSS/ASTP_20Century_African_Lit.htm

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, HISTORY, BRIDGEWATER STATE COLLEGE, BRIDGEWATER,

MASSACHUSSETS
*Currently reviewing applications.
The department seeks an assistant professor of sub-Saharan or South Asian history. Duties include teaching upper-division and graduate courses in sub-Saharan African and/or South Asia and lower-division courses in world history. For more information, visit:
http://www.bridgew.edu/HR/JobList/faculty/Assistant%20Professor,%20History%20146.cfm

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, ART HISTORY, RAMAPO COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY

*Currently reviewing applications.
The department seeks an assistant professor with a specialty in modern and/or contemporary art and theory. Interests in global/postcolonial art developments (for example, the arts of Africa, Asia, and the African Diaspora) are desirable. For more information, visit: http://www.ramapo.edu/hrjobs

VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, GEOGRAPHY, OHIO UNIVERSITY, ATHENS, OHIO

*Currently reviewing applications.
Applicants must have research experience and expertise in Africa and must be able to teach advanced undergraduate and graduate courses. Preference will be given to candidates with a specialization in medical geography, environment, development, or who will contribute to the existing strengths in the department. For more information, contact Dr. Ronald Isaac (isaacr@ohio.edu), 740-593-1138 (tel), 740-593-1139 (fax) or visit: http://www2.uhr.ohiou.edu/Employment/

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, NON-WESTERN HISTORY, UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AT LOWELL

*Currently reviewing applications.
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is looking for a candidate in non-Western History since 1750 (excluding China), with research specialty in one or more of the following: Africa, Middle East, and/or South/Southeast Asia. For more information, contact Dr. Joseph Lipchitz, Chair, History Department, University of Massachusetts Lowell, 850 Broadway Street, Suite 3, Lowell, MA 01854-3099 or visit: http://www.uml.edu/admin/hr/jobpostings/Employment.htm

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, POLITICAL SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AT LOWELL

*Currently reviewing applications.
The department is looking for a candidate with research and teaching interests in any of a variety of sub-areas including, but not necessarily limited to: security/conflict studies and roots of terrorism; international public policy (encompassing issues such as genocide, human rights, trade and finance, nuclear proliferation, role of NGOs); the politics of Africa and/or East/South Asia and/or the Middle East. For more information, contact Dr. Jeffrey Gerson, Chair of Search Committee, Department of Political Science, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Coburn Hall, 850 Broadway Street, Lowell, MA 01854 or visit: http://www.uml.edu/admin/hr/jobpostings/Employment.htm

PROFESSOR, CIVIL-MILITARY RELATIONS, NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIVERSITY, WASHINGTON, DC

*Application deadline is February 23, 2005. The Africa Center at the National Defense University seeks a Professor of Civil-Military Relations responsible for developing curriculum; lecturing; facilitating; conducting research; and publishing scholarly material. Applicants should have an advanced degree and significant experience at the Associate Professor level in civil-military relations, security, defense and/or African studies; documented university teaching and an exemplary record of scholarship/research. You may apply with an OF 612, an SF-171 or any of the following: a Resume/Curriculum Vitae or any other written format you choose provided it includes sufficient information to support your qualifications for this position. Submit via mail to National Defense University, ATTN: NDU HRD (Wai), Bldg 62, 300 5th Avenue, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., 20319 5066; or via fax (202-685-3920) or email(NDUResumes@ndu.edu).

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, HISTORY, CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, ELLENSBURG,

WASHINGTON
*Application deadline is March 14, 2005.
Central Washington University invites applications for a one year full-time non-tenure-track assistant professorship in Non-Western history (Middle East, Africa, or South Asia). Ph.D. in history required by September 16, 2005. To apply please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, all graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. James Cook, Chair, Non-Western History Search, Department of History, Central Washington University, 400 East University Way, Ellensburg, Washington 98926-7553. For more information, contact James Cook (jacook@cwu.edu) or visit: http://www.cwu.edu/~history/

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CHAD: COUNTRY DIRECTOR, ACTED

*Currently reviewing applications.
ACTED is seeking an experienced individual to coordinate its future programs in Eastern Chad intended to assist refugees and other victims of the conflict in Darfur, Sudan. For more information, visit: http://www.acted.org/article/articleview/650/1/65/

CONGO (DRC): FIELD REHABILITATION LOGISTICIAN, ACTED

ACTED is seeking an individual to be responsible for the logistic and administrative aspects of an integrated program targeting vulnerable communities in crisis-affected areas. For more information, visit: http://www.acted.org/article/articleview/683/1/65/

CONGO (DRC): MEDIA PROGRAM MANAGER, INTERNEWS

*Currently reviewing applications.
Internews Network is currently seeking a Media Program Manager to oversee a sub-granted media project in Kinshasa, Congo. The Media Program Manager will design, launch, and manage media campaigns to inform the Congolese about elections, DDR, and the transitional government. For more information, visit: http://www.internews.org/about/emp_open/job_0072.html

IVORY COAST: PRINT MEDIA MANAGEMENT TRAINER, INTERNEWS

*Currently reviewing applications.
Internews Network is currently seeking a Print Media Management Trainer to be based in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. The Print Media Management Trainer will mentor four or five of the independent newspapers in Cote d'Ivoire that are committed to improving editorial balance. The Trainer will work with owners and managers to understand the importance of balanced news and the impact of credible editorial content on advertising revenue and readership levels. For more information, visit: http://www.internews.org/about/emp_open/job_0051.html LESOTHO: PROGRAM MANAGER, C-SAFE FOOD FOR WORK The Consortium for Southern Africa Food Emergency (C-SAFE) was established in 2002 in response to the regional food crisis brought on by drought, political and economic failures, as well as HIV/AIDS in the six countries of Southern Africa. The Program Manager will oversee all aspects of the CRS/Lesotho C-SAFE FFW Program, including the CRS and local partner implementing teams. Masters degree in international development or related field required. For more information, visit:
http://www.catholicrelief.org/about_us/careers/current_openings/jobsearch.cfm?jobid=975

MALAWI: SENIOR TECHNICAL NUTRITION OFFICER, FAMILY HEALTH INTERNATIONAL

*Currently reviewing applications.
FHI seeks an individual to provide technical support in nutrition relating to HIV/AIDS to FHI/Malawi, implementing partners, other USAID-funded organizations and the government of Malawi. Ph.D. and three to five years experience or MA in public health, nutrition, community health or agriculture, plus five to seven years international experience in the planning, design, implementation and evaluation of emergency programming, community based nutrition or food security programs required. For more information, visit: http://www.fhi.org/en/AboutFHI/Employment/International/IN-FP1-0408.htm

MALI: OFFICE OF GLOBAL AFFAIRS, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF ALLERGIES AND INFECTIOUS

DISEASES
*Currently reviewing applications.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Institutes of Allergies and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) currently seeking candidates to work on a fellowship in Bamako, Mali, for a period of no less then one year with the possibility of up to five years. The ideal candidate will have experience working on public health issues, setting up financial management structures, and establishing relationships with governments in developing countries, preferably in Africa; fluent in French; have a PhD, MPH or MD and must be a U.S. citizen. For more information, contact Margaret Hishmeh, NIAID OMNI, 4900 Seminary Road, Suite 1100, Alexandria, VA 22311, 703-578-8201 x272 (tel), 888-798-4991 x272 (tel) or 703-578-4532 (fax).

NAMIBIA: COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE, POPULATION SERVICES INTERNATIONAL

*Currently reviewing applications.
PSI seeks candidates with an interest in private sector approaches to development. The country representative will oversee PSI's social marketing and new business development activities in Namibia, including managing a comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention program. The candidate should have significant personnel and financial management experience and a relevant post-graduate degree. For more information, visit: http://www.psi.org/employment/cr-namibia.html

NIGERIA: CHIEF OF PARTY, CIVIL SOCIETY STRENGTHENING PROGRAM, CEDBA

*Currently reviewing applications.
The Chief of Party will direct the implementation and oversee all management aspects of a new five-year USAID-funded program, designed to strengthen civil society capacity to promote good governance at the federal and selected state and local levels through advocacy, awareness-building and citizen empowerment. Qualified candidates send resume with salary history to: Human Resources CEDPA 1400 16th Street, NW, Suite 100 Washington, DC 20036. For more information, contact 202-667-1900 (fax), jobs@cedba.org (email), or visit: http://www.cedpa.org/jobs/index.html

NIGERIA: CHIEF OF PARTY, HIV/AIDS PROJECT, CEDBA *Currently reviewing applications. The Chief of Party will direct the implementation and oversee all management aspects of a new USAID-funded program, designed to build programmatic and technical capacity of NGOS and FBOs implementing HIV/AIDS programs in Nigeria. The incumbent will serve as principal liaison with all implementing partners, the donor, and host government counterparts on all matters related to the program. For more information, contact 202-667-1900 (fax), jobs@cedba.org (email), or visit: http://www.cedpa.org/jobs/index.html

NIGERIA: COUNTRY DIRECTOR, PARTNERS FOR DEVELOPMENT

*Currently reviewing applications.
Partners for Development seeks a Country Program Director to lead its dynamic and expanding Nigeria program. The Country Program Director's specific duties include overseeing ongoing program activities; program development, new business prospecting, and proposal preparation for Nigeria and other African countries; financial management; and developing and strengthening management systems. The successful candidate will have an MA or MS with an international development focus and a minimum of five years of field management experience in Africa, preferably in public health, and local capacity-building. For more information, visit: http://www.pfd.org/getInvolvedEmployment.htm

NIGERIA: CONFLICT MANAGEMENT EXPERT, DPK CONSULTING

*Application deadline is April 8, 2005.
DPK Consulting seeks short and long-term senior technical experts for an anticipated five-year, USAID-funded Conflict Management and Mitigation Project in Nigeria. Experts will work to reduce conflicts by increasing the capacity of governmental institutions, civil society, political parties and other relevant stakeholders. Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience and at least 3 years of international experience in development. English fluency in required. Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa preferred. For more information, visit:
http://www.dpkconsulting.com/c_opportunities.htm#NI05

SWEDEN: PROGRAM CO-ORDINATOR, INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY AND RESOURCE MOBILISATION

IN AFRICAN STATES, NORDIC AFRICA INSTITUTE *Application deadline is March 31, 2005.
The research programs of the institute involve inter-disciplinary network building. They are based on co-operation between Nordic and African researchers to produce new knowledge and improved understanding of issues central to contemporary Africa. The core funding of the program covers salaries for the program coordinator and one administrator (half time), a set budget for travel, conference attendance, field work and other expenses necessary for the research including costs for seminars and publications. For more information, visit: http://www.nai.uu.se/misc/vacancy/resprogsve.html

UNITED KINGDOM: EAST AFRICA RESEARCHER, AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

*Application deadline is March 2, 2005
The task of the East Africa research is to provide thematic and country expertise, research skills and political judgment, to contribute to the development and implementation of integrated strategies and programs of research and action according to Amnesty International's operational priorities and standards. For more information, visit: http://www.web.amnesty.org/jobs/index/08022005-AFR0502

USA: GOVERNMENT RESEARCH POSITION, FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA

*Currently reviewing applications.
The 4th Psychological Operations Group (Airborne) at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina has an intelligence analyst position (GG-0132 series open for am qualified individual interested in conducting research in sub-Saharan Africa. Required qualifications are: U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a SECRET level security clearance, graduate degree in a relevant social science discipline, proficiency in French, Portuguese or a sub-Saharan African language. For more information, contact Dr. Jeffrey Griffith (griffjef@soc.mil) or visit: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov or http://cpolrhp.belvoir.army.mil/west/ (enter WTST04290287 for search by keyword or announcement).

USA: ADVOCACY DIRECTOR, AFRICA DIVISION, HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH

*Application deadline is February 20, 2005 The Africa Advocacy Director is the chief advocacy strategist for Human Rights Watch's work in the sub-Saharan Africa region. He or she is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of quality and effectiveness for HRW's diverse advocacy efforts and works with Africa Division staff to design and implement strategies to promote and protect human rights in Africa; helps to conceptualize and implement strategies for transforming HRW's investigations and reports into concrete improvements in human rights practices; and helps to shape HRW's research agenda by identifying opportunities for impact. For more information, visit: http://www.hrw.org/jobs/afr_adv_dir-2005-01.htm

USA: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AFRICA FAITH AND JUSTICE NETWORK

*Application deadline is March 1, 2005.
The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) invites people of faith, especially those who have lived, worked in and have a love for Africa, with experience in fundraising or development, and a proven interest in public policy, justice and peace, and the application of Catholic Social Teaching to apply. The Executive Director coordinates and leads AFJN in
collaboration with members, staff, board, and coalition partners to accomplish its mission. For more information, visit: http://afjn.cua.edu/about/ED%20Job.cfm

ZAMBIA: CHIEF OF PARTY, FAMILY HEALTH INTERNATIONAL

*Currently reviewing applications.
The Chief of Party manages FHI's HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment program(s) under USAID/Zambia funding. S/he ensures effective start-up and implementation of the project, as well as the achievement of project objectives and deliverables. For more information, visit: http://www.fhi.org/en/AboutFHI/Employment/International/IN-FP1-0502.htm

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AFRICAN COLOURS, ONLINE RESOURCE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART

African Colours, online since July 2000, is a portal for Contemporary Art, as well as a dynamic force to link artists from different parts of the world so that they can share their ideas and culture and achieve a common goal. To make a contribution, you can send your news and editorials to editorials@africancolours.com. For more information, visit: http://www.africancolours.net/

AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT DISSERTATION WORKSHOP PROGRAM

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, visit: http://globetrotter.berkeley.edu/RADW/index.html

AFRICAN JOURNALS ONLINE (AJOL)

AJOL is being re-launched on its own website. It provides free access to tables of contents and abstracts for over 175 journals published on the continent, and also provides a number of additional facilities. AJOL offers a document delivery service, and full (improved) searching and browsing facilities, as well as a new Email alert function. The service remains free to both users and participating journals (with charges only for document delivery requests from outside developing countries). For more information, visit: http://www.ajol.info

ASC WEB DOSSIER ON CONFLICT IN SUDAN: THE CASE OF DAFUR

The Library, Documentation and Information, Department of the African Studies Centre at the University of Leiden has compiled a web dossier on conflict in Sudan, and especially Darfur. It can be found at our web dossier page, together with earlier dossiers on subjects such as African sport, HIV/AIDS in Africa and Youth in Africa. For more information, visit: http://asc.leidenuniv.nl/library/webdossiers/

ATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE AND SLAVE LIFE IN THH AMERICAS: A VISUAL RECORD

This searchable collection contains about 1,100 images, including many historical drawings and maps on Africa. For more information, visit: http://hitchcock.itc.virginia.edu/Slavery/

CODESRIA RESEARCH AND POLICY DIALOGUE PROGRAMME

The program theme is: The Social Sciences and HIV/AIDS, A Political Economy of Patient Welfare and Rights. The initiative is being undertaken as part of a broader project of interventions which will involve the fostering of a networked community of African researchers with the required competence and interest in the field of health studies. Within this framework, it is envisaged that a range of research, training and dissemination activities will be carried out and several policy dialogues organized. The research and policy dialogue components of the program will be spread over the period 2003 to 2005. For more

information, visit: http://www.codesria.org

GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT NETWORK FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Current funding opportunities relevant to researchers and research institutes working on development issues in low and middle income countries are available through the Global Development Network. For more information, visit: http://www.gdnet.org/online_services/funding_opportunities/funding_news/

ISLAM AND HUMAN RIGHTS WEBSITE AT EMORY UNIVERSITY

This site contains valuable content for scholars, activists, and media. Content includes bibliographies on rights, profiles and contact details for rights organizations in a range of countries, training materials, rights databases, and profiles of scholars and experts in various fields relating to Islam and human rights. All of this content is searchable through a Google-powered search engine. For more information, visit: http://www.law.emory.edu/IHR/

PAMBAZUKA: A WEEKLY ELECTRONIC FORUM FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE IN AFRICA

For more information, visit: http://www.pambazuka.org/

USAID HIV/AIDS E-NEWSLETTER
The USAID HIV/AIDS E-Newsletter provides monthly updates on USAID's Office of HIV/AIDS and partner activities to prevent and mitigate HIV/AIDS across the developing world. The newsletter reflects activities exclusively to USAID and its implementing partners. For more information, visit: http://www.synergyaids.com/newsletter.asp

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