| <<DECEMBER>> |
December 4, 2003
"The Maghrib: Linguistic, Literary, and Cultural Crossroads"
Eric Sellin
(Tulane University)
4:30-6pm
Location: 202 S. 36th St, Seminar Room 200
MEC Event, ASC Sponsored
December 4, 2003
"Faat Kine" (film)
(Directed by Senegalese Director Ousmane Sembene)
7:30-9:30pm
Location: International House, 3701 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
Africa Film Series Event
December 5, 2003
"K-12 Teachers Workshop"
3-5pm
Location: TBA
ASC Outreach Event
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CONFERENCES & CALLS FOR PAPERS
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AFRICAN STUDIES ASSOCIATION'S 46TH ANNUAL MEETING:
"YOUTHFUL AFRICA IN THE 21ST CENTURY (October 30-November 2, 2003) This meeting will be held in the Sheraton Boston Hotel, Boston, MA. For more information please visit: http://www.africanstudies.org/index.html
TEACH AFRICA CONFERENCE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE WORLD
AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 15, 2003) One-day conference will be held at Georgetown University's Bunn Intercultural Center. For the complete program and registration form visit: http://www.africasummit.org/events.html
CONSERVATION IN CRISIS: EXPERIENCES AND PROSPECTS
FOR SAVING AFRICA'S NATURAL RESOURCES (December 10-12)
International Symposium will be held in Mweka, Tanzania.
For further details:
http://www.pambazuka.org/newsletter.php?id=17592
MANAGING PUBLIC GOODS IN FAVOR OF THE PEOPLE (December
3-6, 2003)
This event will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa.
For further information:
http://www.pambazuka.org/newsletter.php?id=17592
8th ANNUAL ALTA CONFERENCE (April 29th - May 1st, 2004) Hosted by the National African Language Resource Center, University of Wisconsin, Madison and in conjunction with the annual conference of the National Council Of Least Commonly Taught Languages (NCOLCTL). The theme of the conference is "Expanding Our Vision for African Language Pedagogy: A Priority for the 21st Century". Abstracts related to the theme of the conference and any aspect of African language teaching and learning to be sent by e-mail attachment to Alwiya Omar: (aomar@indiana.edu). Deadline for submission: January 15th, 2004
- CALL FOR PAPERS
- THE 36th ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE LIBERIAN STUDIES ASSSOCIATION (March 25 - 27, 2004). The conference will be held at North Carolina Central University, Durham, North Carolina. The theme of the conference is "Civic Engagement in Liberia: Strategies for Peace and Sustainable Development". Please submit your proposal to: Dr. James S. Guseh (jguseh@wpo.nccu.edu). Deadline for submission: February 1, 2004.
SCHOLARSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS
JOHNS HOPKINS INSTITUTE FOR POLICY STUDIES: INTERNATIONAL FELLOWS IN PHILANTHROPY PROGRAM.
This Fellowship is for the 2004-2005 academic year and affords an opportunity for advanced study, research, and training for up to eight participants each year who are involved in studying or managing private nonprofit, or philanthropic organizations outside of the United States, or working as NGO liaisons in the public or commercial sectors. For more information, or to download an application, visit: http://www.jhu.edu/~philfellow>www.jhu.edu/~philfellow or contact Carol Wessner (cwessner@jhu.edu>cwessner@jhu.edu).
DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIPS: THE SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL.
Applicants in fields of social sciences and humanities are eligible. For further information visit the IDRF website at: (www.ssrc.org/programs/idrf) or contact program staff at (idfr@ssrc.org).
CODESRIA-THESIS WRITING GRANTS
Grants are for African professionals and graduate students registered in African universities. For further information: http://www.sas.upenn.edu/African_Studies/codesria/grants99.html
FIVE COLLEGE AFRICAN SCHOLARS PROGRAM
This program brings junior and mid-level African scholars, employed by and teaching in African universities and with active research projects with an African focus, for 5 and 10 month research residencies at Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, Smith College, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 15, 2004.For further information: http://www.fivecolleges.edu/asp/
FORD FOUNDATION: FELLOWSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL POST-BACCALAUREATE STUDY
For more information:
http://www.fordfound.org
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: http://www.rockfound.org
EDUCATION AND AFRICAN MODERNITIES: POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
The Center for African Studies and the College of Education at the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign, is offering two post-doc fellowships for the 2004-2005 year. The theme of the post-docs is "Education and African Modernities". For further information: http://www.rockfound.org/ or http://www.afrst.uiuc.edu/postdoc
AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT DISSERTATION WORKSHOP PROGRAM (Resource for funding opportunities) 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 further information: http://globetrotter.berkeley.edu/RADW/index.html
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Involves teaching courses in Yoruba language and culture and in African culture. Candidates should have expertise in language pedagogy and demonstrate experience with new instructional technology. Applicants should submit a letter of application and CV either by mail to: Search Committee, Comparative Literature Department, Joseph E. Brown Hall, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, or by email to: Nell@uga.edu
Deadline: December 1, 2003
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF AFRICAN AND AFRICAN DIASPORIC LITERARY/CULTURAL STUDIES: UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA For further information: http://afro.umn.edu
DIRECTOR: THE INSTITUTE FOR HISTORICAL RESEARCH
The University of the Western Cape is looking to appoint a scholar with a proven research record, ideally with experience in managing and giving direction to major research projects. For more information, contact Prof. Martin Legassick (mlegassi@iafrica.com).
ANGOLA: RURAL WATER & SANITATION OFFICER FOR THE
DANISH REFUGEE COUNCIL
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) invites applications for its
emergency and reintegration program in Angola. For more information, visit:
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/
reference number: (89ED3E0114FC6967C1256DB100439BAE)
ETHIOPIA: COUNTRY DIRECTOR FOR OXFAM GB
OXFAM is looking for someone to fill the position of Country Director in Ethiopia. For further details: http://www.pambazuka.org/newsletter.php?id=17549
ZIMBABWE: LIAISON OFFICER (Catholic Institute For International Relations)
For further details: http://www.pambazuka.org/newsletter.php?id=17594
- ANGOLA
- DEPUTY PROGRAMME DIRECTOR (Save The Children UK) The Deputy Program Director will be responsible for supporting the management and development of the health and social welfare and policy development programs; human resources and logistics. For further information: http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/ reference number: (386E30EA490B3605C1256DB4005B41F2)
ERITREA: PROGRAMME OFFICER FOR PATH KENYA
(Program for Appropriate Technology in Health)
This position is a minimum of one year and is based in Asmara,
Eritrea with 30% travel within Eritrea. The Program Officer will be involved
in a variety of HIV and AIDS interventions and responsible for the development
of a range of communication media including interpersonal, print, mass and folk
media. For further information:
http://www.comminit.com/vacancy1565.html
SOUTH AFRICA: PROJECT COORDINATOR FOR CHRIS HANI
INSTITUTE
This job is based in Johannesburg. The CHI is an independent
NGO set up through a joint initiative of COSATU and the SACP. For
further details:
http://www.pambazuka.org/newsletter.php?id=17726
SUDAN: FIELD SUPERVISOR FOR GOAL
The main purpose of this position is to manage GOAL's program activities in Abyei County, Bahr El Ghazal (BEG) Region. The project activities include Primary Health Care (PHC) and nutrition but the program is entering a period of expansion where additional medical and non-medical program activities will become part of the role. For further information: http://www.reliefweb.int/w/res.nsf/wDocs/ reference number: (77D8CFF893EEBC18C1256DBA00480D08)
WEST AFRICA: PROJECT MANAGER FOR IDEA
IDEA seeks a temporary Project Manager to contribute to the general development of its activities in Africa, with specific reference to the West Africa region. (S)he will be located primarily in West Africa, reporting to the Head of the Africa Team based in Pretoria. (S)he will work in cooperation with the other members of the Africa Team and with IDEA's staff at HQ in Stockholm. For further information: http://www.pambazuka.org/newsletter.php?id=17788
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