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JUA: Penn African Studies Bulletin (10/09/06)


UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

AFRICAN STUDIES CENTER
BIMONTHY BULLETIN
Issue No.3, Fall 2006
October 9, 2006



Dear JUA Readers,

Here is the new issue of JUA, simply overflowing with information on Africa-related events, jobs, and resources.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any submissions or questions.

With best wishes,
James De Lorenzi
JUA Editor


CONTENTS:

PENN AND CONSORTIUM EVENTS AND LECTURES
OTHER AREA EVENTS
CONFERENCES / EXHIBITS
CALLS FOR PAPERS
FELLOWSHIPS, SCHOLARSHIPS, & GRANT OPPORTUNITIES COURSES & PROGRAMS
NEW ACADEMIC JOBS
OTHER RESOURCES

For archived issues of JUA, including jobs currently available but advertised in past issues, see: http://www.africa.upenn.edu/africa/jua.html



PENN AND CONSORTIUM EVENTS AND LECTURES


LECTURE: DR. WANGARI MAATHAI, NOBEL PRIZE WINNER

The "Growing Greener Cities Symposium" and the Office of the Provost's Global Forum are honored to bring Wangari Maathai, 2004 Nobel Peace Prize Winner and founder of Kenya's Green Belt Movement, to the Irvine Auditorium on October 16, 2006. In 2004, Dr. Maathai was awarded the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize for her "contribution to sustainable development, democracy, and peace," stemming from her work on community empowerment and environmental conservation. She is the first African woman to receive this prestigious award. With a historic and visionary message, Dr. Maathai challenges audiences to rethink the concepts of peace and security. Recognizing the strong implications of sustainable management of the environment, she presents an argument for democracy rooted in respect for human rights, equity, and justice. Dr. Maathai's lecture is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required. Online registration, however, does not guarantee admittance—seats will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

LECTURE: CONTEMPORARY POLITICS IN GHANA

Jennifer Hasty, a Research Associate at the University of Pennsylvania, will be delivering a lecture entitled "Corruption in the Fast Track: Media, Courts, and Neo-liberal Desire in Ghana" on Wednesday, October 11th. The talk will take place in Houston Hall Room 314, between 1:00 and 2:30.

LECTURE: KENYAN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

At 1:00 on Wednesday, October 18th, Classara Momanyi will be discussing "The Effects of 'Sheng' in the teaching of Kiswahili in Kenyan Educational Institutions." Dr. Momanyi is visiting the University of Pennsylvania from Jomo Kenyatta University through a Fulbright Scholarship. The lecture will be from 1:00-2:30 PM in Irvine Auditorium, Room G16.

LECTURE: GHANIAN ETHNOMUSICOLOGY

Steven Feld of the University of New Mexico will be making a presentation entitled "POR POR: Honk Horn Music of Ghana" on October 19th. His presentation, part of the Penn Ethnohistory Program, will be take place between 4:30 and 6:30 PM in the University Museum, Room 345.

WORKSHOPS: "TEACHING ABOUT AFRICA: NATURAL AND CULTURAL DIVERSITIES"

The Africa Studies Center Teacher Outreach program will have a K-12 Teacher Workshop this month, from 3:30 to 6:30 on October 24th, in Williams Hall, Room 816.

LECTURE: CULTURE AND SLAVERY IN THE SUDAN

Ahmed Sikainga, Professor of History at Ohio State University, will be visiting Penn on October 27th to present a lecture entitled "Slavery, Ethnicity, Identity, and Popular Culture in Contemporary Sudan." Dr. Sikainga studies African economic and social history, with a focus on slavery, emancipation, labor, and urban history in the Nile Valley and North Africa. His presentation will be from 1:00 to 2:30 PM in Houston Hall Room 314.

CONFERENCE: AFRICAN BUSINESS FORUM

The annual Wharton African Business Forum (WABF) of the University of Pennsylvania will take place November 11th, 2006, at John Huntsman Hall on Penn campus. The theme for the conference is "Africa: Building New Partnerships, Impacting the Global Economy." The Wharton Africa Business Forum is an integral component of the Wharton Global Business Forum, the pre-eminent business school event addressing the major economic, social and political trends affecting Africa, Asia, Europe, India and Latin America. In its 14th year, the Wharton Africa Business Forum (WABF) is expected to bring together three hundred business leaders, investors, academics, and students with a keen interest in Africa.


OTHER AREA EVENTS


FILM SCREENING AND DISCUSSION: "DARFUR DIARIES"

On Tuesday, November 14, 2006, West Chester University will host Jen Marlowe (A Upenn graduate), one of the makers of the documentary film "Darfur Diaries." Ms. Marlowe will be on campus all day for a variety of events, culminating with a showing of her film at 7pm followed by a panel discussion that includes Dr. Lawrence Davidson, a WCU professor of Middle Eastern Studies who returned from a visit to the Sudan in mid-September.

LECTURE: FRANCE AND DECOLONISATION

At 3 pm on October 18, the Center for the Humanities at Temple and the History Department of Temple University are co-hosting Alexis Spire's talk, "The Weight of the Colonial Past of France on its Immigration Policies," in the CHAT Lounge (10th fl. Gladfelter Hall).


CONFERENCES / EXHIBITS


CONFERENCE: SOCIETY FOR FRANCOPHONE POSTCOLONIAL STUDIES

The Society for Francophone Postcolonial Studies is organizing a postgraduate research workshop for the 10th of November, 2006. The workshop will include sessions on presenting your work at conferences, publishing and careers, as well as current research in Francophone postcolonial studies. The workshop is open to all postgraduates working on the colonial and/or postcolonial periods, or colonial and/or postcolonial issues in any area (history, literature, cinema, politics, linguistics, etc) related to metropolitan France and Belgium and/or constituent parts of what is termed "the Francophone world". The day will provide an invaluable opportunity to meet other postgraduates and researchers working in French and Francophone Studies. There is an admission fee of £15 for the postgraduate research workshop (which includes tea/coffee, lunch, and membership of SFPS for 2007). An outline programme and the booking form can be found on the website: www.sfps.ac.uk (follow the link under Conferences and Study Days).

CONFERENCE: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GOVERNANCE, INSTITUTIONS, AND NETWORKS,

University of West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago (October 18-20, 2006) The themes of the conference are re-engineering government, the crisis of governance in small states, development in an interconnected world, peace and security, and e-democracy. For more information, visit (http://www.apsanet.org/content_25065.cfm).

CONFERENCE: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE STATE OF AFFAIRS OF AFRICA (ICSAA),

Boston Quincy Marriot, MA, USA (October 26-28, 2006) The International Institute of Justice and development, Inc (IIJD) will host the First International Conference on the State of Affairs in Africa (ICSAA) at the Boston Quincy Marriot Hotel. The conference will bring together experts from all over the world and from international organizations and UN organizations. Madam Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, the first female and newly elected President of Liberia will be the Keynote speaker at this conference. The conference is organized around the themes of democratic governance, judicial institutions, elections and political processes, anticorruption, constitutional legal analysis, public policy, participatory processes, and economic development. For more information, contact (conference.icsaa@iijd.org) or visit (http://www.icsaa.iijd.org).

CONFERENCE
THE DIASPORA AND AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT, Cornell University, NY (November 3-4, 2006) The Institute for African Development at Cornell University is sponsoring a symposium to examine the growing and significant role that the African diaspora plays in the development of their countries of origin and/or ancestral homes. The symposium will bring together an inter-disciplinary group of scholars, including economists, sociologists, political scientists, and others; the African Diaspora (individuals, associations); representatives from financial institutions and the international development organizations, e.g. the World Bank, UNDP, United Nations; the International Migration Organization; the African Union; and the private sector. Through an exchange of views and experiences, the symposium will map out the guidelines/ framework for a greater engagement of the Diaspora in a coordinated and integrated manner to support Africa's development and the implementation of the objectives of NEPAD. For more information, contact (jsb25@cornell.edu).
CONFERENCE
AFRICAN FORCED LABOUR, COMPARED COLONIAL EXPERIENCES, Universidade do Porto, Portugal (November 16-17, 2006) The Centro de Estudos Africanos da Universidade do Porto develops interdisciplinary research on African societies, including projects on one of the most striking phenomenon of the modern period: African forced labour. With the purpose of sharing findings and promoting scientific debate, the CEAUP is presenting a seminar that will cover all forms of forced labour of African origin, from the medieval slave trade to the colonial policies of the XX century, and including both the colonial African regions and the American and Asian societies where African forced labour was integrated. For more details, contact (ceaup@letras.up.pt).
CONFERENCE
AFRICAN STUDIES ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING, San Francisco, California (November 16-19, 2006) The ASA 49th Annual meeting will be held at the Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco. The Annual Meeting theme is "(Re)Thinking Africa and the World: Internal Reflections, External Responses." For more information, visit (http://www.africanstudies.org).
FILM FESTIVAL
AFRICAN DIASPORA, Columbia University, NY (October-November, 2006) The African Diaspora Film Festival celebrates the richness and diversity of the Black experience through the presentation of over 70 films. Filmmakers, actors, producers, writers, and educators of diverse ethnic groups, nationalities, and backgrounds highlight and discuss the multifaceted lives of people of African descent from North and Sub Saharan Africa, the Caribbean, North and South America, and Europe. For more details, see the festival website: (www.NYADFF.org).

ONLINE ART EXHIBITION: DUMILE (SOUTH AFRICA)

Dubbed the "Goya of the Townships" for the eloquence of his drawing, Dumile was born in Worcester in the western Cape. An artist of astonishing power who had few opportunities to develop his art, and whose despair led him to substance abuse, Dumile, perhaps more than any other African artist, deserves a proper retrospective. Despite the adversity he faced as a black South African artist, or perhaps because of it, Dumile's work communicated a depth of emotion that was exceptional and there can be no doubt that he deserves a wider audience.(http://www.sahistory.org.za/pages/artsmediaculture/gallery/dumile/menu.htm).


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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
HIV/AIDS SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH: The University of Pennsylvania Center for AIDS Research is calling for Abstracts in association with its 8th Annual Research Retreat on October 20, 2006. Please submit abstracts by Friday, October 13, 2006. To submit an abstract, visit the following website: [http://www.uphs.upenn.edu/aids/events/retreatabstract.htm] Abstracts in the following areas of HIV/AIDS research are encouraged: Pathogenesis, Clinical/Therapeutics, Immunology/Vaccine, and Behavioral and Social Sciences. If you have questions regarding this event, contact Olivia Loskoski via phone at 215-746-2754 or email her at [oliviaj@mail.med.upenn.edu].

CALL FOR PAPERS: SETTLER COLONIALISM

Settler colonisers come to stay. They seek to replace native peoples on-­or, at least, displace them from--their land. Characteristically, the outcome is a conflictual coexistence through which indigenous and invasive societies historically transform one another. In addition to the classic sites of European settler colonialism (Ireland, the Americas, Africa, Australasia), settler colonialism structures relationships as historically and culturally diverse as those between Israelis and Palestinians, Japanese and Ainu, Chinese and Tibetans, Indonesians and Papuans, 'Americans' and Hawaiians, Tswana and Khoi-san. We invite conceptual, comparative, transnational, or locally focused contributions to a wide-ranging interdisciplinary discussion of settler colonialism and indigenous alternatives, past and present. Thematically, papers might address issues such as: native resistance and survival; cultural adaptation and renaissance; invasions and frontiers; sovereignties (titles, treaties, terra nullius, etc.); middle grounds, interludes, spaces of mutuality; internal colonisation; assimilation; race and place (the Pale, reservations, urban zoning, segregation, etc.); settler colonialism and the question of genocide; reparation and reconciliation; diaspora/exile; indigenous people and multiculturalism; settler and indigenous literature; gender; social class; religion; political economy, economics, and colonization. Papers should be no longer than 20 minutes. Please send an abstract, of not more than 300 words, to: [irishstudies@nuigalway.ie] before February 1st.

CALL FOR PAPERS: AFRICAN RESOURCES IN THE WORLD ECONOMY

The Association of Concerned Africa Scholars is now accepting papers for a special issue that will contribute to a better understanding of how the continent with the greatest natural resource wealth also suffers from some of the greatest concentrations of human poverty in the world. As we document the place of specific resources and how they function in the world economy, often being exploited by the corporate West and its African allies, we hope to provide useful information for scholars, policy-makers, teachers and activists alike. As such, we are collecting critical pieces that address our subject matter in the broadest sense, particularly those that relate these issues to matters of US foreign policy in Africa. Our subject for this issue is Africa's Resources, broadly conceived. Theoretical pieces that address underdevelopment, global trade balances and trade agreements or related matters are also welcome, particularly if they address the role of the United States and its Africa policies. Deadline: October 15th, 2006. For more information, visit [http://www.prairienet.org/acas/].

CALL FOR PAPERS
SUFI ARTS, RITUALS, AND PERFORMANCE IN AFRICA, Lawrence KS (2/07)Through exploration of the cultural dimension of Sufism in Africa, this conference seeks to create a deeper understanding of the religion and perhaps to inspire consideration of Islam as something other than an opposing world view. In much of Africa, Sufism is a way of life. As such, it encompasses diverse, rich wells of artistic traditions: visual art practices that include human representation, ritual performance, dance, music, poetry, and literature. Scholarship on Sufism has generally neglected these myriad artistic dimensions, which our conference seeks to highlight. The conference will occur in conjunction with the opening of the traveling exhibition, "A Saint in the City: Sufi Arts of Urban Senegal," at the Spencer Museum of Art, University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS. We solicit papers and panel proposals that address Sufi arts and ritual performances in Africa including - but not limited to - the following themes: visual culture, ritual performance, dance, music, drumming, poetry, architecture and urban design, political arts and performance, or gender in Sufi performance. Please send your contact information and an abstract of 250 words by email to Dr. Gitti Salami (gsalami@ku.edu), by Friday, December 1, 2006.
CALL FOR PAPERS
YOUTH AND IDENTITY IN AFRICA, Dakar, Senegal (12/06) The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) invites proposals from researchers for consideration for possible inclusion in its new Multinational Working Group (MWG) on the theme of Youth and Identity in Africa. Youth and youth identity is one of the thematic areas at the heart of the current intellectual agenda of the Council; Child and Youth Studies are also established as a core activity in CODESRIA programming. The MWG is the flagship research vehicle employed by CODESRIA for the promotion of multi-country, multi-disciplinary and inter-generational reflections on critical questions of concern to the African social research community. Each MWG is led by two to three coordinators and includes a maximum of fifteen researchers. Three experienced scholars are designated as independent reviewers who serve as discussants during the meetings of the group. The average life span of an MWG is two years during which all aspects of the research process are expected to be completed and the final results prepared for publication in the CODESRIA Book Series. All proposals should be received by 20 November, 2006. They will go through an independent evaluation process, the outcome of which will be announced by 15 December, 2006. The short listed candidates will participate in a launching/methodological seminar, which will take place at the end of January 2007. Proposals and all other related correspondences should be sent to: Child and Youth Studies Programme Research Department, CODESRIA, Avenue Cheikh Anta Diop x Canal IV BP : 3304, CP : 18524 Dakar, Senegal. Tel : +221 825 98 22/ 23. See also the following website: [http://www.codesria.org].

CALL FOR ARTICLES: AFRICA AND THE NEW RESOURCE SCRAMBLE

As Africa grapples with what many have termed the "new" scramble for natural resources on the continent, there is an urgent need to put this phenomenon in perspective vis-à-vis the continent's development. Are we seeing a "new" scramble, or perhaps a mutation, or even a deepening, of an old scramble? What drives the "new" scramble for petroleum, gold, diamond, timber, rivers, etc? What is the character of state and (transnational and local) corporate involvement in the "scramble"? What kinds of development and security challenges have emerged or are emerging, especially for local communities and ordinary people in whose immediate ecologies these "strategic" resources are exploited? Are there any emerging patterns of grassroots resistance to the "scramble"? How is the scramble shaping, and being shaped by, grassroots struggles and resistance? What is the "state" of scholarly discourse on grassroots dispossession and empowerment in Africa, with particular reference to natural resource exploitation? Development Southern Africa invites papers from scholars, researchers and policy analysts, for a special issue of the journal to be published during the first half of 2008 under the theme: "Africa and the 'new' Resource Scramble: Emerging Contestations and Insights". Papers must address any of the concerns raised above, or questions related thereto. Researchers who have done recent empirical work that can link primary data to broader theoretical and policy discourses and insights are particularly encouraged to send in submissions. Deadline for submissions: March 31, 2007. Please send your submissions to: [dsa@dbsa.org]. For further enquiries, please contact: Dr. Wilson Akpan, Department of Sociology, University of Fort Hare, East London Campus, 50 Church Street, P.O. Box 7426, East London 5200, South Africa. Tel: +27 43 704 7172 (W); +27 82 462 3608 (M). Fax: +27 86 628 2209. E-mail: wakpan@ufh.ac.za. See also [http://www.zoominfo.com/WilsonAkpan].

CALL FOR PAPERS: CONFERENCE ON THE AFRICA ENVIRONMENT, UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH,

UK (March 28-29, 2007)
The Centre of African Studies at the University of Edinburgh invites submissions for a conference entitled "The Power of Water: Landscape, Water and the State in Southern Africa." The conference will focus on three themes in order to explore the interrelationship between practises and discourses of water, landscape and the state in southern Africa. For more information, see (http://www.cas.ed.ac.uk).

CALL FOR PAPERS
CONFERENCE ON POPULAR CULTURES IN AFRICA, University of Texas at Austin, USA (March 30-April 1, 2007)The University of Texas at Austin is pleased to announce a three-day conference focusing on the histories, genres, meanings, purposes, and impact of popular cultures in Africa. The aim of the conference is to examine how popular cultures have evolved and contributed to the character of Africa. Participants will be drawn from various countries. Submit proposal that includes a 250-word abstract and title, as well as the authors name, address, telephone number, email address, and institutional affiliation to Conference Convener, Toyin Falola (toyin.falola@mail.utexas.edu) or Conference Coordinator, Tyler Fleming (tylerfleming@mail.utexas.edu). For more information, contact Toyin or Tyler.
CALL FOR PAPERS
MIDWEST POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION, Chicago IL(April 12-15, 2007) In April of each year, the MPSA holds one of the largest political science conferences, we anticipate 4,000 presenters from across the United States and around the world presenting in over 780 sessions. The African Politics section welcomes both panel and paper proposals on all Africa-related topics. Of particular interest are contributions on political economy, basic service provision (primary education and health), and political institutions. Particular interest will also be given to submissions using newly collected data (whether quantitative or qualitative) and to submissions using innovative theoretical methods. For more information, see [http://www.indiana.edu/~mpsa/conferences/conferences.html].

CALL FOR PAPERS: CONFERENCE ON FRENCH COLONIALISM IN AFRICA

The theme of the 33rd annual conference of the French Colonial Historical Society will be "Rivers and Colonies," but papers on all aspects of the French experience overseas will be considered. The Society encourages scholars from all disciplines to send proposals. Consult the web site for the individual responsible for proposals relating to Africa. The conference will be held in in La Rochelle, France, June 6-10, 2007. See (http://www.frenchcolonial.org) for more details.

CALL FOR PAPERS: CONFERENCE ON PRODUCTION OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT AFRICA

The Workshop for Advanced Study at the University of Leipzig invites contributions for conference entitled "The Production of Knowledge about Extra-European Areas in Central European Academic Worlds during the "Age of Extremes." In the course of the 20th century the study of world regions like Africa and Latin America was established in European universities and other academic institutions. Though in some cases the origins of this European academic interest in these regions lay even further back into the past, it was during the 20th century that major centres were founded and a whole culture of "area studies" emerged. This workshop asks for decisive characteristics of the emergence and further formation of academic studies on Latin America and Africa in Eastern European universities. Abstracts of no more than 1000 words should be submitted by October 10, 2006. For the invited speakers travel costs will be returned and accommodation will be granted. Final versions of the presented papers should be submitted until April 2007 and will (after evaluation through the planning committee) be published in a volume in autumn of the same year. Papers in the English language will be preferred. Other languages are not necessarily excluded. For further information contact: Jochen Meissner, Zentrum für Höhere Studien, Emil-Fuchs-Str. 1, 04105 Leipzig, Germany (meissner@uni-leipzig.de).

CALL FOR PAPERS: ISSUE ON FEMINISM IN SOUTH AFRICA

The Journal of African Studies is preparing a special edition on "Feminism and Contemporary Culture in South Africa." Articles addressing any aspect of South African culture and women can be sent to Ronit Frenkel by 1 November 2006, at (ronit@languages.wits.ac.za). Please submit in MS Word, and observe the 10 000 word maximum length.

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).

CALL FOR CONTRIBUTORS: ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE ANCIENT WORLD

The Schlager Group is looking for writers to contribute to The Encyclopedia of Society and Culture in the Ancient World. Writing for the Ancient World set will take place under the direction of the editor in chief, Peter Bogucki, with the aid of a board of editorial advisers for separate regions of the world (R. Hunt Davis, Jr., Professor Emeritus of History and African Studies, University of Florida, is the adviser for Africa). The four-volume Ancient World set covers prehistory to the fall of Rome (476 CE), arranged A to Z by 69 headwords, from "adornment" through "writing" and including such topics as art, death and burial practices, education, natural disasters, science, and trade and exchange. Please contact Marcia Merryman Means (marcia@schlagergroup.com) if you have an interest in participating in this project. Be sure to include your résumé and a writing sample. For more information, visit the website at (http://www.schlagergroup.com).

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: AFRICAN REVIEW OF FOREIGN POLICY

The African Review of Foreign Policy is a journal published by United States International University. To submit manuscripts and for more information, contact [arfp@usiu.ac.ke].



FELLOWSHIPS, SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANT OPPORTUNITIES


FELLOWSHIP: THE MERSHON CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL SECURITY STUDIES

The Mershon Center for International Security Studies at The Ohio State University invites applications for a one-year residential post-doctoral fellowship during the 2007-08 academic year. The center is especially interested in projects dealing with the following themes: the use of force and diplomacy; the ideas, identities and decisional processes that affect security; and the institutions that manage violent conflict. The Mershon Center provides a $33,000 stipend plus university benefits, an office, a computer, and $1,800 for travel and research expenses. Ph.D.s earned since June 30, 2001, are eligible. Please submit applications in both hard copy and electronic formats. Hard copies may be sent to Mershon Center for International Security Studies, Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program, 1501 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH 43201, Attn: Grants and Fellowships Coordinator. Electronic copies may be sent in Microsoft Word or Corel WordPerfect format to Grants and Fellowships Coordinator at mershoncenter@osu.edu. The deadline for applying is January 8, 2007. More information is available at www.mershoncenter.osu.edu.

FELLOWSHIP: COUNCIL OF AMERICAN OVERSEAS RESEARCH CENTRES

The program is open to U.S. doctoral candidates and scholars who have already earned their Ph.D. in fields in the humanities, social sciences, or allied natural sciences and wish to conduct research of regional or trans-regional significance. Fellowships require scholars to conduct research in more than one country, at least one of which hosts a participating American overseas research center. Deadline: Friday, January 12, 2007. For an application, visit [http://www.caorc.org/fellowships/multi/index.html].

FELLOWSHIP: DEMOCRACY IN AFRICA

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) welcomes applications to its Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program for the 2007-2008 fellowship year. Established in 2001 to enable activists, scholars, and journalists from around the world to deepen their understanding of democracy and enhance their ability to promote democratic change, the fellowship program is based at NED's International Forum for Democratic Studies, in Washington, D.C. The NED is especially interested in ensuring that this program becomes known to scholars and activists in Africa. For further details, please visit www.ned.org. For instructions on how to apply, see www.ned.org/forum/R-FApplication.pdf or visit www.ned.org/forum/reagan-fascell.html. Applications for fellowships in 2007-2008 must be received no later than November 1, 2006. Notification of the competition outcome is in April 2007.

FELLOWSHIP: DISSERATION RESEARCH IN AFRICA

The Social Science Research Council and the American Council of Learned Societies announce the 2007 competition of the International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF) program designed to support distinguished graduate students in the humanities and social sciences conducting dissertation research outside the United States. Fifty fellowships of approximately $20,000 will be awarded in 2007 with funds provided by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The IDRF program is committed to scholarship that advances knowledge about non-U.S. cultures and societies grounded in empirical and site-specific research (involving fieldwork, research in archival or manuscript collections, or quantitative data collection). The program promotes research that is at once located in a specific discipline and geographical region and is engaged with interdisciplinary and cross-regional perspectives. For more detailed information on application procedures and eligibility requirements, visit the IDRF website at (www.ssrc.org/programs/idrf) or contact program staff at (idrf@ssrc.org).

FELLOWSHIP: SUB-SAHARAN GRADUATE STUDENT THESIS SUPPORT

The Borlaug LEAP, a fellowship program funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has Dissertation or Thesis Fellowships for up to $25,000 available for graduate students from sub-Saharan African countries working in the fields related to agriculture. Applications received by October 15th will be reviewed and grant recipients notified the following January. For more information, visit (http://leap.ucdavis.edu).

POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP: INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE

(PRINCETON) VISITING MEMBER AWARDS FOR 2007-2008 The School of Social Science invites applicants for its visiting member award for the academic year 2007-2008. A completed PhD or equivalent is required by the application deadline. Visiting members are expected to pursue only on their own research, while the school organizes a weekly seminar at which members as well as invited guests present their on-going work. The school welcomes applications in economics, political science, law, psychology, sociology, and anthropology. The theme for the 2007-2008 is "The Rule of Law under Pressure"; the application deadline is November 15, 2006. To apply, and for more information, visit (www.sss.ias.edu/applications).

RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP: THE JOHN CARTER BROWN LIBRARY

The library will award approximately thirty Research Fellowships for the year June 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. Sponsorship of research at the John Carter Brown Library is reserved exclusively for scholars whose work is centered on the colonial history of the Americas, North and South, including all aspects of the European, African, and Native American involvement. Application forms can be downloaded from
[http://www.brown.edu/Facilities/John_Carter_Brown_Library/pages/fr_resfellow3.html], or they may be obtained by writing to the Director, John Carter Brown Library, Box 1894, Providence, RI 02912. The deadline for submission of application materials is January 10, 2007; all materials must be postmarked no later than that date.

RESEARCH GRANTS: YOUNG SCIENTISTS FROM DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

The International Foundation for Science (IFS) is an independent international research council that is based in Stockholm, Sweden. The mission of IFS is to strengthen the scientific research capacity of developing countries in science fields related to the sustainable management of biological and water resources. Research proposals submitted to IFS should be from biological, chemical, physical, sociocultural or economic science fields, and relevant for the conservation, production or renewable utilization of biological or water resources. IFS awards research grants with a maximum value of USD 12,000 for the purchase of equipment, expendable supplies, fieldwork activities, etc. Researchers are eligible to receive up to three research grants during their career. For more information, visit
(http://www.pambazuka.org/index.php?id=29634).


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HUMAN RIGHTS DELEGATION FOR YOUNG LEADERS

Global Youth Connect, an international human rights organization, is currently recruiting young leaders (ages 18-25) to participate in human rights delegations in 2007, with sites in El Salvador, Cambodia, and Rwanda. Participants will visit local organizations, support fieldwork, and complete training workshops. Tuition varies, but is generally close to $1800 US dollars. Final deadline for applications is September 22, 2006. See the following website for more details: (www.globalyouthconnect.org/participate).


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FORDHAM UNIVERSITY: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF AFRICAN AND AFRICAN DIASPORIC HISTORY

The Department of History at Fordham University invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor in the history of Africa and the African Diaspora in the Atlantic World. Candidates should have completed their PhD by the start of the appointment on September 1, 2007. Send letter of application, c.v., short writing sample, official graduate school transcripts and three letters of recommendations to Professor Silvana Patriarca, Department of History, Fordham University, Bronx NY 10458 by December 1, 2006. Initial interviews will be held at the AHA annual meeting in Atlanta.

SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT UNIVERSITY: PROFESSOR OF AFRICAN HISTORY OR AFRICAN STUDIES

(SUB-SAHARAN)
Tenure-track position. Candidates will possess Ph.D. in History or African Studies by time of appointment and show evidence of excellent potential in both teaching and scholarship. Period and specialization open. Responsibilities include developing and teaching introductory-level survey of sub-Saharan Africa or teaching Western Civilization as well as offering upper-level and graduate courses in country and area of specialization. Deadline: November 20, 2006. Please send cover letter, C.V., letters of recommendation, graduate school transcripts and any other application materials to Dr. Steven Judd, Africa Search Committee Chair, History Department, Southern Connecticut State University, 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515-1355. Selected candidates will be interviewed at the AHA annual meeting.

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, OSWEGO: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF AFRICAN HISTORY

The Department of History at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications for an entry level (assistant professor), tenure track position in the field of African History beginning August, 2007. A secondary field in global history or the history of the Middle East or Muslim world is desirable. A Ph.D. in history and teaching experience are preferred; ABDs will be considered. The successful candidate should be prepared to teach surveys and specialized courses in African history, as well as courses in global or Middle Eastern history, and should take an active role in the reviving of an African and African American Studies minor at Oswego. Salary and benefits are commensurate with rank and experience. Review of applications will begin December 1st and will continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interview will be conducted at the AHA annual meeting in Atlanta, January, 2007. To apply, please send a letter of application, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, curriculum vitae, and three current letters of reference to: Dr. Ming-te Pan, History Department, 433 Mahar Hall, SUNY Oswego, Oswego, NY 13126. For more information, contact [pan@oswego.edu].

TULANE UNIVERSITY: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF AFRICAN HISTORY (SUB-SAHARAN)

The History Department of Tulane University seeks a tenure-track assistant professor in Sub-Saharan African history, starting August 2007. Research specialization open; teaching experience preferred The successful candidate will teach an African history survey; West African courses to complement existing departmental offerings on American slave societies/Atlantic World/African Diaspora; and upper level courses in his/her area of specialization. Candidates must complete all requirements for the Ph.D. by 1 June 2007. Applicants' complete dossiers should include letter of application, c.v., transcript and at least three letters of reference by 1 December 2006. We strongly urge applicants to submit their letter of application and c.v. by e-mail as well as regular post. All materials should be sent to: Prof. Rosanne Adderley, Chair, Africa Search, Department of History, Tulane University, 6823 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118 (adderley@tulane.edu). This position is subject to a final university determination on funding.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS, FAYETTEVILLE: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF AFRICAN HISTORY

(SUB-SAHARAN)
The history department of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas, invites applications for an assistant professorship (tenure track) in the history of Sub-Saharan Africa. Candidates must have a Ph.D. Scholars with training in any field of Sub-Saharan African history are encouraged to apply. A successful candidate will be expected to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses and participate in the African American Studies Programs. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2006 and will continue until the position is filled. Please send letter of application and placement file ­or­ letter of application, vitae and three (3) letters of reference to: Professor Charles Robinson, African History Search Committee Chair, University of Arkansas, Department of History, Old Main 416, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701. For more information, email: [cfrobins@uark.edu].

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, CHATANOOGA: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF AFRICAN HISTORY

The Department of History at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the history of Africa to begin August 1, 2007. Ph.D. required. All chronological, geographical, and thematic specializations will be considered. In addition to offering upper-level courses on African history, the successful applicant will regularly teach sections in the department's world civilizations sequence, an important part of the university's general education program. Demonstrable scholarly potential or accomplishments, advisement of students, and participation in departmental activities are also required. Send curriculum vitae, dossiers with graduate school transcripts, three letters of reference, and a statement of research and teaching goals to: Dr. Anthony Steinhoff, African Search Committee Chair, Department of History, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 615 McCallie Avenue, Dept. 2052, Chattanooga, TN 37403. Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR, PROFESSOR OF AFRICAN AND AFRICAN DIASPORIC HISTORY

The University of Windsor invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of History in the area of African/African Diaspora History at the rank of Assistant Professor commencing July 1, 2007. All time periods, sub-fields and thematic foci will be considered. The Department is undergoing a period of dynamic growth and seeks candidates whose research and pedagogy reflects current trends in the discipline. He/she will be expected to teach a broadly focused, two semester first or second year course that will appeal to both majors and non-majors, as well as upper division and graduate courses. For further information about the Department of History visit our website at http://www.uwindsor.ca/history. This position is subject to final budgetary approval. The successful applicant must hold a PhD by the date of appointment. This position is subject to final budgetary approval. Applications will include: a letter of application, including a statement of citizenship/immigration status; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining research interests and potential for scholarly achievement; a teaching dossier or evidence of teaching effectiveness that might include sample course outlines or teaching evaluations; a statement of teaching philosophy and interests; samples of scholarly work; graduate transcripts, if a recent PhD; and three current letters of reference forwarded by the referees. To ensure full consideration, complete applications should be submitted by January 12, 2007 to: Dr. Peter Way, Department Head, Department of History, University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, Ontario, Canada N9B 3P4, Phone: 519.253.3000, Ext. 2377, Fax: 519.971.3610, Email: peterway@uwindsor.ca.

LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF IMPERIAL HISTORY

The Department of History of the C. W. Post Campus of Long Island University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in the history of pre-20th-century European colonialism and/or imperialism. We are interested in scholars specializing in imperialism or empire building in any area except the Ottoman Empire. The successful candidate will teach Western/World history surveys as well as specialized courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants should display a strong commitment to both teaching and scholarship. Ph.D. in hand by August, 2007. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, a sample of scholarly writing, and potential syllabi to Professor Jeanie Attie, Chair, Department of History, Long Island University ­ C. W. Post, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, NY 11548-1300. Applications must be received by December 1, 2006. Preliminary interviews to be conducted at the AHA Meeting in Atlanta in January, 2007. Appointment will be made pending budgetary approval.

STONYBROOK UNIVERSITY, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF AFRICANA STUDIES

Stony Brook University invites nominations and applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor in the Department of Africana Studies. Applicants should have a Ph.D. by September 1, 2007. Preferred: Knowledge of the theoretical and historiographical perspective in Diaspora Studies. Specialization in the relevant Social Sciences, Humanities, Caribbean Studies, Diaspora Studies, or Ethnic Studies. We are seeking an applicant with a strong focus on the black experience in the Anglophone Caribbean. The ideal candidate must have deep intellectual roots in the region as well as a critical knowledge of the theoretical and historiographical perspective in Diaspora Studies. The successful candidate must be able to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, a brief statement of research and teaching goals, and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. E. Anthony Hurley, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Africana Studies, S-235 Social and Behavioral Sciences, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-4340. For best consideration, dossiers should be completed by November 15, 2006.

DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY, PROFESSOR OF IMPERIAL HISTORY

Duquesne University's Department of History invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor specializing in British Imperial history (19th & 20th centuries) to begin in August 2007. A concentration in South Asia, the Middle East or Africa is preferred.and the ability to teach courses in modern British history is desired. Participation in the University's core curriculum is also expected. Applicants must have their Ph.D. in hand by the time of appointment. Candidates should provide evidence of a strong commitment to teaching and scholarship. Applicants must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University as well as show respect for the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community. Candidates should send hard copies of a letter of application, a vita, and three letters of recommendation to Professor Jotham Parsons, Chair; British Empire Search; Department of History, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA 15282. The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications on December 1, 2006. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the AHA annual meeting in January.

BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC: ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF WORLD HISTORY The Liberal Arts Department at Berklee College of Music seeks qualified applicants for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor of World Civilizations. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in History or a related field (Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science), with a specialization in an area-studies region and an interdisciplinary cultural studies approach, as well as several years of teaching experience at the college level. Teaching load is 12 hours in World Civilization surveys and courses in area of specialization. Ability to contribute to a program in Music and Society a plus. The Liberal Arts Department at Berklee College of Music offers an outstanding and experienced teacher and scholar the opportunity to collaborate on new curriculum in an exciting, culturally diverse student body comprised of 3,850 artists and music professionals from over 72 countries. Berklee's strategic vision calls for elevating the Liberal Arts, enhancing and integrating the program to create a student experience that is rich and multidimensional and that gives artists and music professionals the skills and competencies they will need in music and in life. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a letter of interest, and contact information (including e-mail addresses) for three references. Letters of reference and additional relevant materials may be requested after a preliminary review. Deadline for application submission: December 1, 2006. Berklee College of Music is committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area. Please direct applications and inquires to: Liberal Arts Faculty Search (06-442),Office of Human Resources, Berklee College of Music, 1140 Boylston Street, MS-855 HR, Boston, MA 02215.

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY: PROFESSOR OF WORLD HISTORY

The Department of History and Art History at George Mason University invites applications for a tenure-track position in transnational, multi-regional, or global history from vantage points outside the U.S. or Europe. Teaching will include a global history survey and upper-level and graduate courses. Position involves participation in the university's Global Affairs program. Ph.D. required by August 2007. Only online applications will be accepted. Please submit letter of application and CV online (jobs.gmu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=70166). Please mail three letters of recommendation and transcripts to: Dr. Brian Platt, Chair, Global History Search Committee, Department of History and Art History, MSN 3G1, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030. Application deadline is Nov. 1, 2006.

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF WORLD HISTORY

The Department of History at California State University, Fullerton,invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in world history (500-1500 CE), excluding western Europe and the Latin East. Applicants from a wide range of different fields will be considered as long as their work clearly pertains to the period of 500-1500 CE and includes any of the following geographical regions: Islamic world, Eurasia (Mongols), Asia, pre-Columbian Americas, Africa, Byzantium, or Eastern Europe. The successful candidate will be able to teach advanced courses in his/her area of specialization, as well as world history surveys and courses in historical writing, theory, and methods. Positive tenure and promotion decisions require excellent teaching, research, peer-reviewed publication, and participation in the broader disciplinary community. A Ph.D. in history by August 2007 is required. In addition to being prepared to teach in the areas mentioned above, the ideal candidate will be someone with an integrative approach to historical studies. The individual should also be familiar with and have an interest in developing innovative technology skills to use in teaching. Preference will be given to candidates with a cross-regional or comparative approach, and with competency in a language appropriate to the field. The successful candidate should be able to work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students and faculty. Salary is highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. CSU Fullerton operates on a semester system that enables faculty to teach in the summer for additional salary. Faculty may apply for intramural grants to do research during those months. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available that includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care as well as affordable housing program; and a defined-benefit retirement through the state system, along with optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, go to
[http://hr.fullerton.edu/benefits/compare_benefits.htm]. Appointment date: August 2007. To apply, please submit a cover letter describing teaching and research experience and interests, a c.v., a copy of graduate transcripts, a writing sample, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. William W. Haddad, Chair, Dept. of History, California State University, Fullerton, CA 92834. All application materials including letters of recommendation must be received by November 10, 2006. The search committee will interview prospective candidates at the AHA annual meeting in Atlanta, GA.

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE AND

AFRICANA STUDIES
The Department of English and the Interdisciplinary Program in Africana Studies invite applications for a tenure-track position, beginning Fall 2007, in African-American Literature and Culture and Africana Studies with a specialization in the nineteenth century. This position will be a joint appointment in English and the Africana Studies Program. Research interests may include rhetoric, transatlanticism, visual and/or performance cultures, material culture, postcolonial studies, or literacy. The department's undergraduate and graduate programs offer concentrations in such areas as Comparative Literature and Culture, Early Modern British Studies, New Modern British Studies, American Studies, Film, Creative Writing, Discourse Studies, and Gender Studies. Africana Studies is an undergraduate interdisciplinary minor offered in the College of Liberal Arts. Its growing curriculum engages students in a wide range of interdisciplinary courses that study the Africana experience. Salary and teaching load are competitive. Faculty regularly teach two courses each semester, including both undergraduate and graduate courses in their specialty. The successful applicant will also be expected to participate actively in the development of the Africana Studies curriculum and program. Significant research support, including travel funds, is available through the English Department, the College of Liberal Arts, andthe University. Minorities and women scholars are strongly encouraged to apply. Texas A&M is an AA/EEO employer, is deeply committed to diversity, and responds to the needs of dual-career couples. Visit the English Department website at http://www-english.tamu.edu/ <http://www-english.tamu.edu/> and the Africana Studies website at http://africana.tamu.edu <http://africana.tamu.edu/> for more information about the English Department, the Africana Studies minor, and the university. The Search Committee will begin to review applications immediately. Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a sample publication (article-length) to: Larry J. Reynolds, Chair / Search Committee / Department of English / Texas A&M University / 4227 TAMU / College Station, TX 77843-4227. To be assured of full consideration, applications must be postmarked no later than November 1, 2006. Candidates who pass an initial screening will be asked to provide a dossier, including three letters of reference. Interviews will be conducted at MLA.

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY: ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF INDIGENOUS AND

AFRICAN DIASPORA RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Louisiana State University, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, seeks candidates for a tenure-track position in indigenous religions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Religious Studies or a related field. Additional Qualifications Desired: Specialty in the religions of the African Diaspora (especially in the Americas and/or the Caribbean). Pending the approval of funding, the position would begin in August 2007. Responsibilities: Maintain an active record of publication and teach two courses per semester, including an introductory course in indigenous religions. Other courses would depend upon the candidate's areas of competence, but candidates able to incorporate theoretical, interdisciplinary, and cultural approaches to the study of religion, including social-scientific approaches, will receive strong consideration. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Deadline for applications is November 1 (for candidates wishing to interview at the AAR annual meeting) or until candidate is selected. Applicants should send a letter of application, a CV (including email address), three letters of recommendation, and dossier to Delbert Burkett, Indigenous Religions Search Committee, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Louisiana State University, Ref: #012697, Baton Rouge, LA 70803. More information is available at http://www.artsci.lsu.edu/phil/. LSU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer and actively seeks diversity in its faculty, students, and staff.

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY: VISITING FACULTY OR LECTURER IN KISWAHILI

The Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies and the Program in African Studies at Princeton University invites applications for a half-time visiting faculty/lecturer language position in Swahili for the 2006­7 academic year. The instructor will be appointed in the Department of Comparative Literature and must be able to teach the following two courses. In fall 2006, an introduction to literature and literary criticism in Kiswahili, including basic aspects of theory, criticism, and readings in all genres of literature in the language. The course should prepare undergraduate students who have studied elementary and intermediate Swahili upper-level courses in Kiswahili literature. In spring 2007, an upper-level course on any genre of Kiswahili literature. Due to current student interest, preference will be given to applicants who can teach a theater/drama course in Kiswahili. Applicants must have proven qualifications and experience in teaching and scholarship in Kiswahili literature or a related area. Salary will be determined by qualifications and experience - Ph.D. preferred. This is a one year, half time teaching position with possible one year renewal. Application deadline: July 15, 2006 . Applications must include: (1) a letter of application, (2) a current curriculum vita, and (3) teaching evaluations, (4) sample syllabi for the proposed courses, and (5) three letters of recommendation, and be sent

to:Visiting Faculty/Lecturer in Swahili, Program in African Studies, Princeton
Institute for International and Regional Studies, 334 Aaron Burr Hall,
Princeton University, Princeton , NJ 08544. Applications may also be sent via
fax (609-258-3988) or e-mail to piirs@princeton.edu.



UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, GAINSVILLE: LECTURER IN YORUBA

The Department of African and Asian Languages and Literatures at the University of Florida is seeking applicants for a full-time Lecturer of Yoruba beginning August, 2006. This position is part of the planned expansion of African language teaching at UF. Candidates should have an MA in Yoruba, linguistics, language pedagogy, second language acquisition, or related fields, and native/near-native fluency in Yoruba and English. Preference is given to candidates with experience teaching Yoruba at the college level, and commitment to continued development of computer-assisted language learning. Familiarity with ALTA/NALRC is a plus. Teaching duties include language instruction at all levels (course load 3/3). Salary and benefits competitive. Send cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy statement, sample syllabi, examination questions, teaching evaluations, teaching demonstration video, and three letters of recommendation to: Chair, Yoruba Search Committee, University of Florida Department of African and Asian Languages and Literatures, 470 Grinter Hall, P.O. Box 115565, Gainesville , FL 32611.


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THE UCLA GLOBALIZATION RESEARCH CENTER-AFRICA REGION. For more information, visit http://www.globalization-africa.org/

TRANSCEND PEACE UNIVERSITY (TPU): This is the largest on-line peace and development university launched in 2003. TPU has been developed by TRANSCEND, a Peace and Development Network for Peace by Peaceful Means and provides the on-line form of Transcends global training programs. For more information, contact Cristina Barsony (cristina@transcend.org) or visit http://www.transcend.org/tpu

THE NATIONAL CAPITAL LANGUAGE RESOURCE CENTER (NCLRC): THE LANGUAGE RESOURCE

NEWSLETTER
A bi-monthly webzine of NCLRC, providing practical teaching strategies, share insight from research, and announce professional development opportunities for elementary, secondary and post-secondary foreign language educators. The newsletters and archives can be viewed at the following website http://nclrc.org/readings/newsletter.html

VOLUNTEER IN AFRICA

Volunteer in Africa is an organization dedicated to disseminating information on volunteer programs in Africa. They organize a wide range of volunteering, internship and cultural exchange in Ghana. For more information, visit http://www.volunteeringinafrica.org

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

ATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE AND SLAVE LIFE IN THE 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/

HEALTH AND DISEASES IN AFRICA: A COMPREHENSIVE ON-LINE RESOURCE ON HEALTH IN

AFRICA
The objective of this on-line resource is to provide researchers, students, and the general public with resources that are integral to understanding health concerns in Africa. This is accomplished by harvesting information from existing websites and information providers. Links to and information on a wide array of health-related initiatives, facilities, and opportunities on Africa are provided. To access this on-line resource, visit http://www.africa.upenn.edu/health/. For more information, contact Dr. Ali B. Ali-Dinar (aadinar@sas.upenn.edu)

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/

ONLINE FORUM: WOMEN IN AFRICA

The Center for History and New Media at George Mason University is hosting a four month-long online forums beginning November 2005 on its website "Women in World History" (http://chnm.gmu.edu/wwh/). The forum will give world history teachers the chance to talk about ways to teach issues surrounding women and gender in African history. For more information, contact wwh@chnm.gmu.edu or visit http://chnm.gmu.edu/wwh/forum.html

PAMBAZUKA: A WEEKLY ELECTRONIC FORUM FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE IN AFRICA

Also announcements for jobs in Africa are posted on this resource. For more information, visit http://www.pambazuka.org/

SMITHSONIAN GLOBAL SOUND

Smithsonian Global Sound offers digital downloads of music and sound from Africa and around the world. The site has a wealth of educational content and downloads are accompanied by extensive liner notes. Our goal is to encourage local musicians and traditions around the planet through international recognition, the payment of royalties, and support for regional archives. For more information, visit http://www.smithsonianglobalsound.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

AFRICA: HUMAN RIGHTS DATABASE LAUNCHED

The Communication Initiative has introduced its revamped database of global media coverage on human rights issues. This feature is part of the Communication Initiative's Human Rights Window. It allows for a one-stop search related to media coverage for each individual article in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Articles from over 200 developing country newspapers and 10 leading global newspapers are featured in the database. For more information, visit http://www.comminit.com/human-rights/newssearch.html

JOURNAL OF PAN AFRICAN STUDIES ON-LINE EDITION LAUNCHED

The Journal of Pan African Studies will be published on-line four times a year (March, June, September and December) by Amen-Ra Theological Seminary Press in association with the California Institute of Pan African Studies. The journal seeks to sustain an interdisciplinary scholarly discussion on the full dynamics of the African world community experience. The journal is accepting articles for its first peer reviewed open access on-line edition in March 2006. The deadline for the March 2006 issue is February 11, 2006. For more information, contact Itibari M. Zulu (imz@ucla.edu)

SOUTH AFRICAN HISTORY ON-LINE:

South African History Online (SAHO) is a non-partisan people's history project. It was established in 1999 as a not-for-profit organization, to promote research; to popularize South African history and to address the biased way in which the history and cultural heritage of Black South Africans has been represented in our educational and heritage institutions. Includes lesson plans and other classroom material.

Website: http://www.sahistory.org.za.


H-AFRICA ONLINE DISCUSSION NETWORK:

An international scholarly online discussion list on African culture and the African past. H-Africa encourages discussions of research interests, teaching methods, and historiography. H-Africa is especially interested in the teaching of history to graduate and undergraduate students in diverse settings. In addition, H-Africa publishes course materials, announcements of conferences and fellowships, book reviews, and the H-Net jobguide. H-Africa is also non-partisan and will not publish calls for political action. Visit [http://www.h-net.org/~africa] for more informat


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