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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Grad Students are encouraged to stop in the Commons on Fri. afternoon , 4/1, to visit with prospective students for recruitment weekend

A note on Friday's schedule for recruitment weekend: Most of the prospective students' schedules are quite full with meetings on Friday, however some will have some downtime throughout the afternoon, during which time they will likely be in the Commons. If you are available and would like to stop in to welcome and visit with them during this time, you are encouraged to do so.

"Connection Lost: Signals and Messages in the Art of Winslow Homer"

The Department of Art History presents, "Connection Lost: Signals and Messages in the Art of Winslow Homer" by Asma Naeem, PhD University of Maryland, on March 31st at 4:30 p.m. in Room 215 Blegen.

"Connection Lost: Signals and Messages in the Art of Winslow Homer"
See attachment below for more detail:
Asma Naeem Lecture-1-1.pdf

The 17th Annual David Noble Lecture

We are pleased to invite you to the 17th Annual David Noble Lecture, featuring Dr. Thaddeus Russell, on Tuesday, April 12th at 5 pm, in the President's Room in Coffman Union. Dr. Russell will present the lecture, "A Renegade History of the United States."

The 17th Annual David Noble Lecture
"A RENEGADE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES" Most Americans believe that the weekend, vacations, and leisure are
good things. Most believe that dancing and popular music are not evil.
Nearly all think that women should be able to walk in public without a
male chaperone, earn high wages, and own property. And though some
Americans believe that oral sex, interracial sex, and sex outside of
marriage are wicked, most do not. Thaddeus Russell will introduce you
to our cultural ancestors who are the unacknowledged pioneers of
American freedom: drunks, prostitutes, lazy workers, shiftless slaves,
and what John Adams called the "vicious," "vile," and "depraved" of
early America.
Thaddeus Russell is a historian and cultural critic. He teaches
American history and cultural studies at Occidental College and has
taught history, American Studies, and the history of philosophy at
Columbia University, Barnard College, the New School for Social
Research, and Eugene Lang College.
Russell's first book, Out of the Jungle: Jimmy Hoffa and the Re-Making
of the American Working Class, was published by Alfred A. Knopf in
2001. He is a frequent contributor to The Daily Beast and has written
for The Huffington Post, New York Magazine, The Los Angeles Times, The
Boston Globe, The Christian Science Monitor, Salon, and The Atlanta
Journal-Constitution. He has also published scholarly essays in
American Quarterly and The Columbia History of Post-World War II
America.

'A Conversation with Wendy Red Star' - April 8th

"A Conversation with Wendy Red Star" will take place on April 8th from 12:00-2:00 p.m. in Room 313B at Science Teaching Student Services. This event includes artists' presentations, including slides, Powerpoint, and video, a moderated conversation between the artists followed by an open discussion with students, and then a small catered reception.

'A Conversation with Wendy Red Star' - April 8th
This gathering will provide insight into broader socio-political indigenous issues, such as the role of history and art historical interpretations, as well as the intersectionality of reservation and off-reservation life. Ms. Red Star's award winning mixed-media work "Four Seasons" will be exhibited at the Bockley Gallery beginning Friday, April 8th. Other contemporary Native women artists currently invited are Carolyn Lee Anderson (Dine), and Andrea Carlson (Ojibwe), two artists currently residing in the Twin Cities who are affiliated with the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. This event includes artists' presentations, including slides, Powerpoint, and video, a moderated conversation between the artists followed by an open discussion with students, and then a small catered reception.

The Grad School presents the Doctoral Research Showcase on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, Noon - 2 p.m.

The Graduate School is proud to present the fourth annual Doctoral Research Showcase on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, Noon - 2 p.m., in The Great Hall, Coffman Memorial Union. Meet the top recipients of the 2010-11 interdisciplinary and doctoral dissertation fellowships as they describe their work in fields from engineering to English. This year's participants represent 40 different graduate programs and will be displaying more than 60 posters highlighting some of the most
interesting research taking place at the University of Minnesota.



The Grad School presents the Doctoral Research Showcase on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, Noon - 2 p.m.
For full details and a list of participants, click link below:
http://www.grad.umn.edu/fellowships/enrolled_students/Doctoral_Research_Showcase_2011.html

Scott Laderman Book Presentation

Mark your calendars! Scott Laderman, who received his Ph.D. from our department and is now on the faculty of the history department at UM Duluth, will be speaking about his book, Tours of Vietnam, on Wednesday, April 6, at 3:30 in the Scott Hall Commons. The book is based on his Ph.D. dissertation, which won the U of M Best Dissertation Award in Humanities and Arts.

"A Laser Landscape: The Cultural Economy of Beer in the Great Southwest"

"A Laser Landscape: The Cultural Economy of Beer in the Great Southwest", a talk by Paula Lupkin, American Culture Studies Program at Washington University, St. Louis, on April 19th at 4:00 p.m. in 125 Nolte Center. Beverages will be served.

"A Laser Landscape: The Cultural Economy of Beer in the Great Southwest"
4.19.11 Paula Lupkin.jpg

Labor in the Global South: A Search for Solutions CFP - University of CA Los Angeles

University of California Los Angeles is pleased to announce a call for papers for their global, interdisciplinary graduate student research conference, "Labor in the Global South: A Search for Solutions", on May 27-28, 2011. Their goal in this conference is to take stock of the state of work and workers in the global South, and to share best practices and critiques of strategies to upgrade jobs and empower workers. Proposal deadline: April 8, 2011.

Labor in the Global South: A Search for Solutions CFP - University of CA Los Angeles
See attachment below for more detail:
Call for papers-Labor in global south-Grad conf-final.pdf

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

2011 Academy of Distinguished Teachers Conference on Teaching and Learning

The Academy of Distinguished Teachers and the Center for Teaching and Learning is pleased to announce a one-day conference on teaching and learning. The event, Teaching and Learning in a Changed World, will take place on April 25, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in the McNamara Alumni Center. The event will feature keynote speaker, University of St. Thomas Distinguished University Professor, Dr. Stephen D. Brookfield. Call for proposal deadline: April 4, 2011.

2011 Academy of Distinguished Teachers Conference on Teaching and Learning
It is with great pleasure that the Academy of Distinguished Teachers and the Center for Teaching and Learning announce a one-day conference on teaching and learning. The event, Teaching and Learning in a Changed World will take place on Monday, April 25, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in the McNamara Alumni Center. The event will feature keynote speaker, University of St. Thomas Distinguished University Professor, Dr. Stephen D. Brookfield.
We hope that you will actively encourage the participation of your faculty, instructional staff and graduate students. Fostering engaging discussions on the process of teaching and learning is a core mission of the Academy of Distinguished Teachers. Please visit the conference web-page (http://www.adt.umn.edu/conferences/tlc2011/invite.html) for details on this exciting event. The call for proposals deadline has been extended, and we are still very much encouraging the participation of our university community members in this event.

Anthropology Dept presents: "Leaky States: On Ignorance and Absence in Mumbai's Water Supply" by Haverford College Professor, Nikhil Anandon, Thursday, March 24

The Department of Anthropology will host a presentation by Nikhil Anand, Assistant Professor, Haverford College, entitled "Leaky States: On Ignorance and Absence in Mumbai's Water Supply" on Thursday, March 24 at 12:15 p.m. in Blegen Hall room 155.

Call for Applications for CLA-OIT Graduate Student Fellowship, deadline is Friday, April 22

CLA-OIT is pleased to announce a call for Digital Content Library Fellows for 2011. They offer six graduate student positions who, along with two undergraduate students and three Visual Resources staff, collect, digitize, and catalog image, audio and video files for inclusion in the Digital Content Library. The 50% appointment includes tuition remission for fall and spring semesters. All applicants must be enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and be within their first six years of funding. Application deadline: April 22, 2011.

Call for Applications for CLA-OIT Graduate Student Fellowship, deadline is Friday, April 22
Call for Digital Content Library Fellows 2011-2012
CLA-OIT is pleased to announce the call for Digital Content Library Fellows for 2011. They have six graduate student positions who, along with two undergraduate students and three Visual Resources staff, collect, digitize, and catalog image, audio and video files for inclusion in the Digital Content Library (http://dcl.umn.edu).
Job Description: Digital Content Library Fellows
The Division of Academic Technologies for the College of Liberal Arts Office of Information Technology seeks enterprising, technologically savvy graduate students for the position of Digital Content Library Fellow for a nine or twelve month appointment. The 50% appointment includes tuition remission for fall and spring semesters.
Skills
The successful candidate will be energetic, self-motivated and self-directed, and have an interest in the capture, processing and cataloging of materials from many disciplines and varying formats for inclusion into a library of content that is accessible to all faculty, students and staff from the University of Minnesota. They are seeking students with specific skills in one or more of the following areas: digital photography, imaging software, audio and video capture, and generalized subject knowledge across a variety of disciplines.

Roles and Activities

DC Fellows will be responsible for:
* Assisting faculty and VRC staff in requesting, selecting and organizing materials for processing.
* Using flatbed and slide scanners, and copystand cameras to capture high-resolution images.
* Employing advanced Photoshop techniques to clean, crop, rotate and size these images.
* Converting and capturing audio and video materials from VHS, cassette, CD, DVD and mini DV tapes as necessary.
* Using video editing software to produce high quality masters from which streaming Flash files can be made.
* Creating catalog records in Filemaker database that comply with current standards, are robust and provide access for as many users as possible.
* Assisting in normalizing already existing database records.
* Participating in regular meetings to report on progress and discuss issues.
* Other duties as assigned.

To apply:

All applicants must be enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and be within their first six years of funding.
Please send a résumé/CV and cover letter expressing interest to:
Sarah Knoblauch, CLA-OIT Project Manager, sjk@umn.edu
Applicants must submit materials no later than Friday, April 22, 2011 for consideration.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:
Rebecca Moss
Visual Resources Center
mossx014@umn.edu
612-626-2333

Summer Dissertation Writing Funds requests due by April 13, 2011

American Studies Summer Dissertation Writing Funds (up to $3,500) are available to ABD American Studies students for summer 2011 who are actively writing their dissertation and have not received the funds previously. Deadline for requests: April 13, 2011.

Summer Dissertation Writing Funds requests due by April 13, 2011
Summer Dissertation Writing Funds are awarded only once in your PhD
career. The current award is an amount of up to $3,500. Criteria for
requesting available funds are that the student must be ABD, be
actively writing their dissertations, and not
have received the funds previously.
The request should include:
1) Your name, student ID, Dissertation Title and a statement that you
have not received these funds previously.
2) A description (1 page) of your dissertation if you do not have a
Graduate School approved thesis proposal on file.
3) A description detailing what you will undertake over the summer (up
to 1 page). Be as specific as possible about the use of archives,
libraries, interviews, writing schedule, etc.
4) A letter from your adviser confirming that you have completed
enough research to be actively writing substantive portions of the
dissertation.
Submit your request to Melanie (stein196@umn.edu) by the April 13,
2011 deadline. You may expect a response to your request by early May.

Recruitment Weekend community dinner location announced; Rides from campus available to current grad students

The Recruitment Weekend community dinner on April 2 at 6pm will be held at the CW Lofts Clubroom, located at 730 Stinson Blvd NE, Minneapolis. Please RSVP to Laura (domin047@umn.edu) as soon as possible so we may ensure an adequate amount of food for all.

Recruitment Weekend community dinner location announced; Rides from campus available to current grad students

The Recruitment Weekend community dinner on April 2 at 6pm will be
held at the CW
Lofts Clubroom. Please RSVP to Laura (domin047@umn.edu) as soon as
possible if you haven't already so we may ensure an adequate amount
of food for all. We've received feedback in the past from some
current students that this may be a difficult location for some to get
to. Any students interested in receiving a ride from campus to this
event, please contact Laura by Friday, 3/25, and we will arrange a
ride for you.
CW Lofts address and directions:
730 Stinson Blvd NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413.
Directions from the South:
Take 35W North
Exit 21A for New Brighton Blvd
Turn Right onto County Rd 27/Stinson Blvd
Turn Right into 730 Stinson Blvd NE (CW Lofts)
Directions from North:
Take 35W South
Exit 21A for Stinson Blvd toward County Road 88
Turn Left at County Rd 27/Stinson Blvd
Turn Right into 730 Stinson Blvd NE (CW Lofts)
Directions from 94:
Take 94 E or W
Merge onto 35W North
Exit 21A for New Brighton Blvd
Turn Right onto County Rd 27/Stinson Blvd
Turn Right into 730 Stinson Blvd NE (CW Lofts)

The Committee on Globalization and Social Change Postdoctoral Search 2011-2012

The Committee on Globalization and Social Change at the CUNY Graduate Center is pleased to announce a postdoctoral fellowship search for the academic year 2011-2012. Applications are invited from scholars whose research coincides with our theme for the year, "Solidarities: Politics and Ethics in a Global Age." Ph.D. degree required in area(s) of expertise. The fellow will receive a salary of $55,017. Benefits package is also offered to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Application deadline: May 1, 2011.

The Committee on Globalization and Social Change Postdoctoral Search 2011-2012
Globalization.Postdoctoral.Search.2011.pdf

Tom Sarmiento will workshop part of his dissertation proposal at the Graduate Student Workshop series Monday, March 28 at 3:30pm.

The bimonthly Graduate Student Workshop series is this Monday, March 28, 3:30pm in the Scott Hall Commons, room 105. Tom Sarmiento will workshop part of his dissertation proposal entitled, "Cartographies of Performance: Imagining Queer Filipina/o America."

GWSS Workshop Series - "Queer Twin Cites: A Methodological Round Table Discussion by the Collaborators"

The Department of Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies Workshop Series presents, "Queer Twin Cities: A Methodological Round Table Discussion by the Collaborators", on Friday, March 25th at 2:00 p.m. in the Susan Geiger Room in Ford Hall. Round Table Participants: Michael David Franklin (American Studies), Kevin Murphy (History), Ryan Murphy (American Studies), Jennifer L. Pierce (American Studies), and Alex Urquhart (American Studies).

GWSS Workshop Series - "Queer Twin Cites: A Methodological Round Table Discussion by the Collaborators"
Combining the work of 12 scholars, writers, and activists whose lives have intersected in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Queer Twin Cities makes two major contributions to LGBT history. First, the book demonstrates that Twin Cities had its own active and visible movement of LGBT people who fought for rights and created a political movement that was both connected to and unique from those on the coast. In doing so, the volume challenges assumptions that that Minnesota's history has followed a normative gendered and sexual trajectory in contrast to coastal metropolitan areas' seemingly more dynamic and radical past. Queer Twin Cities' second contribution examines how sexuality, particularly in its transgressive expressions, has shaped people's lives in the Twin Cities from the late nineteenth century to the present. By sexuality, we refer not only to a range of identities -- straight, queer, lesbian, gay, femme, transgender, and bisexual among others--but also to a range of meanings, desires, norms, behaviors, and relationships that operate within regimes of power across time and place. Rather than treating identities or communities as singular and historically coherent--as in "the gay community"--the book's chapters illuminate how sexual politics have organized social relationships in differing and contradictory ways over time.
The roundtable presentation will focus on several key methodological issues in writing this book: 1) The project's unusual editorial method, that is the challenge in having so many junior scholars involved in the project. This is also related to how interdisciplinarity influenced the process of developing the project and the book. 2) Our goal of reaching public audiences and how that aim shaped the project; and 3) The challenges associated with oral history methodology, including the IRB approval process.
Round Table Participants: Michael David Franklin (American Studies), Kevin Murphy (History), Ryan Murphy (American Studies), Jennifer L. Pierce (American Studies), and Alex Urquhart (American Studies)

PCard Receipt Reminder

Please submit receipts for all March PCard purchases to Laura by Friday, April 1st.

PCard Receipt Reminder
See attachment below for generic coversheet:
COVERSHEET generic-1.xlsx

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Dr. David Noble Presentation March 25, 2011

Dr. David Noble will be speaking to the Institute of Theological and Interdisciplinary Studies on Friday, March 25, 2011. The event will be held at Macalester Board Room in Weyerhauser Hall. A free buffet is served at 6:30 p.m. with the program scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Dr. Noble will be presenting on "The Culture Between Current Science and the Modern Faith in Limitless Growth."

Dr. David Noble Presentation March 25, 2011
Dr. David W. Noble will speak to the Institute of Theological and Interdisiplinary Studies on Friday evening, March 25, 2011. A free buffet is served at 6:30 p.m. with the program scheduled for 7:30. Dr. Noble, recently retired after a teaching career of more than 50 years with the American Studies and History programs at the University of Minnesota, will speak on "The Culture War Between Current Science and the Modern Faith in Limitless Growth."
The event will be held at the Macalester Board Room at Weyerhauser Hall on the southeast corner of Grand Avenue and Macalester Street

City University of New York Seeks Ten New Faculty for the New Community College Scheduled to Open in 2012

The City University of New York is now accepting applications to serve on the faculty of its new community college (NCC). These tenured or tenure-track appointments (with rank depending on experience and qualifications) will begin in fall 2011. The NCC will open in 2012 with 500 students in six majors including: Business Administration, Information Technology, Health Information Technology, Human Services, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Urban Studies. Ph.D. required.

City University of New York Seeks Ten New Faculty for the New Community College Scheduled to Open in 2012
The City University of New York seeks exceptional educators who are committed to preparing urban community college students for academic success to serve on the faculty of its new community college (NCC). The NCC is an innovative new college that incorporates a first-year core curriculum, learning communities, and experiential learning to dramatically enhance the educational experiences and attainment of its students. NCC faculty will have the exciting opportunity to use a range of effective curricular and pedagogical strategies to achieve this goal and are supported in the mission by highly collaborative, dedicated colleagues. These tenured or tenure-track appointments (with rank depending on experience and qualifications) will begin in fall 2011. Prior to the establishment of the college the faculty members will be appointed to an existing community college campus at the University.
The NCC will open in 2012 with 500 students in six majors including Business Administration, Information Technology, Health Information Technology, Human Services, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Urban Studies. The college is currently seeking ten new faculty with disciplinary and pedagogical expertise required for the successful development and operation of all programs including:
Open Discipline with Specialty in Assessment of Student Learning (coming soon)
Developmental Education, Writing
English as a Second Language
Open Discipline with Specialty in Experiential Education
English or the Humanities
Mathematics/Mathematics Education
Open Discipline with Specialty in Peer Mentoring
Open Discipline with Specialty in Professional Development (coming soon)
Science, Technology, and Engineering
Social Sciences
The successful candidates will participate in developing and refining curricula, learning objectives, and assessments for the interdisciplinary first-year curriculum as well as major programs. They will assist in the establishment of NCC policies and governance structures and contribute to the college's professional development model. The candidates must share the college's vision to serve a linguistically and culturally diverse student body.
General qualifications include a doctoral degree in relevant disciplines, experience in program or curriculum development, and enthusiasm for undergraduate teaching, particularly in the context of the NCC's interdisciplinary, first-year program. For position specific qualifications and additional information please follow the link to our website and view the complete position description
http://ncci.cuny.edu/jobs

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Please RSVP by March 21 for Graduate Student Recruitment Weekend Dinner

The catered dinner for the American Studies Graduate Student Recruitment Weekend will be held Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 6 p.m., location TBA. All graduate students, staff, faculty and associate faculty are invited to attend. Please RSVP by Monday, March 21 to Laura at domin047@umn.edu.

CLA Graduate Research Partnership Program (GRPP) Fellowship Applications due April 13, 2011

American Studies is able to award CLA Graduate Research Partnership Program (GRPP) fellowships to two students in good standing, currently enrolled in the Ph.D program. The fellowship includes a summer stipend of $4,000, and the possibility of research funds up to $500. The deadline for application is April 13, 2011.

CLA Graduate Research Partnership Program (GRPP) Fellowship Applications due April 13, 2011
The College of Liberal Arts Graduate Research Partnership Program
(GRPP) is a graduate student fellowship program that supports research
partnerships between faculty in the College of Liberal Arts and
students enrolled in graduate programs housed within the college. The
program provides a summer research stipend to CLA graduate students to
support their professional, scholarly and creative development while
collaborating with a CLA faculty project adviser on scholarly research
and creative activity.
American Studies is able to award CLA Graduate Research Partnership
Program (GRPP) fellowships to two students in good standing, currently
enrolled in the Ph.D program.
GRPP Fellows will be provided a research stipend of $4000 for summer
2011. American Studies may also provide up to $500 to cover the cost
of materials, travel, and expendables associated with the research
project. GRPP Fellows are eligible for summer health insurance
coverage.
Eligibility:
The competition is open to graduate students in CLA. Students are
ineligible if they have incompletes in official program coursework
from a prior term on their transcript. Previous recipients of this
award are also not eligible to apply in 2011. As a condition of the
award, CLA GRPP Fellows may not hold summer appointments in excess of
.25 FTE. Students receiving other University of Minnesota fellowships,
including department fellowships, during the period are ineligible for
the CLA GRPP Fellowship. Students may hold external fellowships if the
request is approved by their department's CLA GRPP selection
committee. Students may not register for courses, except during May
term, while they hold a CLA GRPP Fellowship.
Selection Criteria:
-the quality and significance of the scholarship or creative work proposed;
-value of the experience to the graduate student's academic development;
-the value of the fellowship for the scholarly/creative achievement of
the project;
-evidence that the student is making timely progress toward degree.
To Apply:
The research proposal should include the following information:
1. Background. Give a brief overview of the research project and place
it in the context of the relevant research in the field of inquiry
2. Describe the anticipated outcome of the project (e.g. article, book
chapter, an artistic work).
3. Explain the importance or scholarly/creative contribution of the project.
4. Explain how the project will contribute to your academic
experience, professional development, and degree progress.
5. Describe the mentoring relationship that will take place between
you and the faculty project adviser endorsing this proposal.
Attachments
Include the following attachments with the application form and proposal.
6. A completed budget proposal form.
7. A two-page or shorter curriculum vitae for the student.
8. An (unofficial) University of Minnesota graduate transcript.
Deadline:
Submit your application materials to Melanie ( stein196@umn.edu ) by
April 13, 2011.
http://cla.umn.edu/intranet/grad/grpp.php
Attachment Below: Application and Budget Proposal form
GRPP Application Form.doc

Mulford Q. Sibley Graduate Fellowship for Summer Research Support Applications due April 13, 2011

The American Studies Department announces the Mulford Q. Sibley Graduate Fellowship for Summer Research Support open to pre-ABD students in their first and second year. $2,000 per fellowship for up to three fellowships may be awarded. Applications are due April 13, 2011.

Mulford Q. Sibley Graduate Fellowship for Summer Research Support Applications due April 13, 2011
The American Studies department announces the Mulford Q. Sibley
Graduate Fellowship for Summer Research Support. This is a $2,000.00
fellowship and up to three (3) fellowships may be awarded. Eligible
applicants are pre-ABD students who are in their first or second year
who are in good standing and pursuing a Ph.D. in American Studies.
Applicants will be notified of results in early May.
Criteria:
Funds will be awarded to the graduate student who does not have other
summer fellowship support and who best does the following:
1) Clearly establish significance of the research (e.g. archive to
investigate materials; explore an important historical or cultural
site; develop preliminary interviews),
2) Submit a sensible schedule for project work
How to Apply:
Submit a 1-2 page essay describing the research project you will be
pursuing this summer. In the description, also answer the following
questions:
What is your research topic and what is its significance?
How will you spend your time on the project over the summer?
Submit your application to Melanie at stein196@umn.edu by the April
13, 2011 deadline.

Audrey Christensen Award Applications due April 13, 2011

The American Studies department announces the Audrey Christensen Award. All American Studies graduate students in good standing may apply for this $500.00 award for the purchase of books for use in research and study. Applications are due April 13, 2011.

Audrey Christensen Award Applications due April 13, 2011
The American Studies department announces the Audrey Christensen
Award. Up to two recipients will be awarded $500.00 each for the
purchase of books for use in research and study. All students in good
standing pursuing a Ph.D. in American Studies may apply. American
Studies was given a small endowed fund to allow graduate students to
create a library for their research and study.
NOTE: The conditions of the award require that funds be used only for
books and no other media. In addition, given the nature of the award,
the cost of the books can only be reimbursed. We are unable to
provide an outright grant of funds. This is an award for fiscal year
2012; all funds must be expended between July 1, 2011 and June 1, 2012
and any unused monies will remain in the department. If you receive
the award, you will be expected to report on the books you purchase
with the donor.
Applicants will be notified of results in early May.
Criteria:
Funds will be awarded to the graduate student who best does the following:
1) Clearly describe the connection between books requested and their research
2) Explain how receipt of this grant will aid their education.
How to Apply:
In a 1 page essay, describe what books you want to buy and how they
will aid your education and dissertation research.
Submit your application to Melanie at stein196@umn.edu by the April
13, 2011 deadline.

Josie Fowler Peace and Justice Prize Applications due April 13, 2011

The Josie Fowler Peace and Justice Prize is a $250 book prize awarded to a student whose research is in the areas of: labor history, Asian immigration, the history of the American Left, the pursuit of peace, or other topics that are related to work on social justice and change. Applications are due April 13, 2011.

Josie Fowler Peace and Justice Prize Applications due April 13, 2011
Josephine Fowler, known as Josie to her friends, died of breast cancer in 2006, just three years after completing her Ph.D. in American studies. Her life spanned just 49 years, but was by any measure remarkably rich, impassioned, and accomplished. In tribute to Josie's amazing spirit, friends and colleagues have established a fund to provide an annual $250 award for the purchase of books to a U of M American studies graduate student doing research in the areas Josie valued and changed with her life and labor--work that documents and fights for positive change in the world. The prize, established in Fall 2007, is intended to facilitate the purchase of books helpful to the recipient's dissertation. Through this prize Josie will continue to serve as a model of how to meld committed activism and principled scholarship.
Eligible applicants are students in good standing pursuing a Ph.D. in American Studies whose research is in the areas of: labor history, Asian immigration, the history of the American Left, the pursuit of peace, or other topics that are related to work on social justice and change. Along with $250.00 to cover the cost of books, the recipient will also receive a copy of Josie's book, Japanese & Chinese Immigrant Activists: Organizing in American & International Communist Movements, 1919 - 1933.
Applicants will be notified of results in early May.
Criteria:
Funds will be awarded to the graduate student who best does the following:
1) Demonstrates how their dissertation contributes to the study of peace and justice
2) Explains how the books purchased with this grant will aid their dissertation.
How to Apply:
In a 1 page essay, describe your dissertation topic and its relationship to the areas listed above. Please list what books you want to buy and how they will aid your dissertation research.
Submit your application to Melanie at stein196@umn.edu by the April13, 2011 deadline.

"News from Our Families- - At the Borders"

"News from Our Families- - At the Borders" will be a vibrant "border-crossing" discussion with three scholars whose work inspires critical thinking & coalition-building to go beyond exclusionary politics. The discussion will be on April 18th at 7:00 p.m in Cowles Auditorium in Humphrey Center. Free and open to the public. Reception and refreshments to follow.

"News from Our Families- - At the Borders"
See attachment below for more detail:
LGBT_Border_FamilyNewsA.pdf

Grinnell College: African American Literature Term Search

Grinnell College is accepting applications for a 1-year leave replacement position in the English Department in African American literature. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) possible. This is a full-time faculty position. Application deadline: March 18, 2011.

Grinnell College: African American Literature Term Search
See attachment below for more detail:
Grinnell AfAm Term Ad.pdf

Career Networking Event Hosted by U of M Graduate School

The Graduate School invites advanced graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and recent alumni to their Career Networking Event on Friday April 15th on Radisson University Hotel. For questions please contact Noro Andriamanalina at andri001@umn.edu or 612-626-4546. This event is free but registration is required. Space is limited. Registration deadline: April 12, 2011.

Career Networking Event Hosted by U of M Graduate School
See link below for more detail:
http://www.grad.umn.edu/network/

"Near Andersonville: Winslow Homer's Civil War" March 28th, 2011

"Near Andersonville: Winslow Homer's Civil War", will be presented by Duke historian Peter H. Wood on March 28th from 3:30-5:00 p.m. in Heller Hall, Room 1210.



"Near Andersonville: Winslow Homer's Civil War" March 28th, 2011
See attachment below for more detail:
peter-wood-flyer-1.pdf

Interested in teaching a short term study abroad program?

Interested in taking students abroad? Consider proposing a short-term program during winter break, spring break or May session 2011-12. Priority will be given to non-European locations and/or topics that will appeal to a diverse student audience (e.g. Black Paris: The African American Diaspora in the City of Lights or Understanding Southeast Asia).

Interested in teaching a short term study abroad program?
Proposal Deadlines:
April 1 for Global Seminars during winter break 2011
Info: http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/professionals/faculty/uled/globalseminar.php
April 1 for Freshman Seminars abroad during AY 2011-12
Info: http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/index.php?id=1997
May 1 for Global Seminars during spring break 2012
Info: http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/professionals/faculty/uled/globalseminar.php
For more information about proposing, designing and leading an education abroad experience, visit the Learning Abroad Center's website, or contact Program Director Christine Anderson (ander590@umn.edu).

Ithaca College Pre-Doctoral Diversity Fellowship

The School of Humanities and Sciences at Ithaca College is now accepting applications for their Pre-Doctoral Diversity Fellowship for 2011-12. The fellowship supports promising scholars who are committed to diversity in the academy in order to better prepare them for tenure track appointments within liberal arts or comprehensive colleges/universities. The fellow receives $30,000 stipend, $3,000 in travel/professional development support, office space, health benefits, and access to Ithaca College and Cornell University libraries. Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled

Ithaca College Pre-Doctoral Diversity Fellowship
The School of Humanities and Sciences at Ithaca College announces a
Pre-Doctoral Diversity Fellowship for 2011-12. The fellowship supports promising
scholars who are committed to diversity in the academy in order to better prepare them for
tenure track appointments within liberal arts or comprehensive colleges/universities.
Applications are welcome in the following areas: Anthropology,
Communication Studies, Education, English, History, Religion, and
Sociology. The school also houses a number of interdisciplinary minors
that may be of interest to candidates: African Diaspora Studies, Jewish
Studies, Latino/a Studies, Latin American Studies, Muslim Cultures, Native
American Studies, and Women's Studies. Fellows who successfully obtain the
Ph.D. and show an exemplary record of teaching and scholarship and
engagement in academic service throughout their fellowship, may be
considered as candidates for tenure-eligible appointments anticipated to
begin in the fall of 2012.
Terms of fellowship: Fellowship is anticipated for the academic year
(August 16, 2011 to May 31, 2012) and is non-renewable. The fellow will receive a
$30,000 stipend, $3,000 in travel/professional development support, office
space, health benefits, and access to Ithaca College and Cornell
University libraries. The fellow will teach one course in the fall
semester and one course in the spring semester and be invited to speak
about her/his dissertation research in relevant classes and at special
events at Ithaca College.
Enrollment in an accredited program leading to a Ph.D. degree at a U.S.
educational institution, evidence of superior academic achievement, and commitment to
a career in teaching at the college or university level required. Candidates must
also be authorized to work in the United States. Prior to August 15, 2011, the
fellow must be advanced to candidacy at his or her home institution with an approved
dissertation proposal. Preference will be given to those candidates in the
final writing stages of their dissertation. Candidates from
underrepresented groups whose exclusion from membership in the American
professoriate has been longstanding are strongly encouraged to apply.
Successful candidates will show evidence of superior academic achievement,
a high degree of promise of continuing achievement as scholars and teachers, a
capacity to respond in pedagogically productive ways to the learning needs of students
from diverse backgrounds, sustained personal engagement with communities that
are underrepresented in the academy and an ability to bring this asset to
learning, teaching, and scholarship at the college and university level, and a
likelihood of using the diversity of human experience as an educational resource in teaching and scholarship.
Interested individuals should apply online at www.icjobs.org, and submit a
C.V./Resume, a cover letter, a list of references and a transcript.
Questions about the online application should be directed to the Office of
Human Resources at (607)274-8000. Screening of applications will begin
immediately and will continue
until the position is filled.

Thursday, March 3, 2011

American Studies Teaching and Assisting Applications for 2011-12

To apply for a TA-ship next year, please complete the attached application (s). One is a form used to indicate your preference for assisting in the classroom, the other for teaching. To be eligible for the teaching positions you must have passed your preliminary examinations. Please feel free to contact Colleen (612-624-1871) with any questions. The deadline for the application is Wednesday, March 30th, 2011.

American Studies Teaching and Assisting Applications for 2011-12
To apply for a TA-ship next year, please complete the attached application (s). One is a form used to indicate your preference for assisting in the classroom, the other for teaching. To be eligible for the teaching positions you must have passed your preliminary examinations. Please feel free to contact Colleen (612-624-1871) with any questions. The deadline for the application is Wednesday, March 30th , 2011. The processes and selection criteria by which teaching assistant resources are distributed in American Studies are intended to seek balance among the following rationales: curricular needs, programmatic obligations, equity, and merit. The goal of the Department is that every graduate student will, at some point before graduation, have the opportunity to teach his or her own American Studies course. In accordance with University policy, the Chair of the Department ultimately makes staffing decisions.
Application attachments:
App Teaching Pool FY12.docx
App Assisting Pool FY12.docx

American Studies Teaching Application for Summer 2011

To apply for a summer teaching position, please complete the attached application. To be eligible for the teaching positions you must have passed your preliminary examinations. Please feel free to contact Colleen (612-624-1871) with any questions. The deadline for the application is Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011.

American Studies Teaching Application for Summer 2011
To apply for a summer teaching position, please complete the attached application. To be eligible for the teaching positions you must have passed your preliminary examinations. Please feel free to contact Colleen (612-624-1871) with any questions. The deadline for the application is Wednesday, March 23rd , 2011. The processes and selection criteria by which teaching assistant resources are distributed in American Studies are intended to seek balance among the following rationales: curricular needs, programmatic obligations, equity, and merit. The goal of the Department is that every graduate student will, at some point before graduation, have the opportunity to teach his or her own American Studies course. In accordance with University policy, the Chair of the Department ultimately makes staffing decisions.
Attachment application:
App Teaching Pool Summer 2011.docx

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

State Historical Society of Iowa 2011/2012 Research Grants

The State Historical Society of Iowa (SHSI) announces a grant pro­gram for the 2011/2012 academic year. SHSI will award up to ten stipends of $1,000 each to support original research and interpre­tive writing related to the history of Iowa or Iowa and the Midwest. Preference will be given to applicants proposing to pursue previ­ously ne­glected topics or new approaches to or inter­pretations of pre­viously treated topics. SHSI invites applicants from a variety of backgrounds, including aca­demic and public historians, graduate students, and indepen­dent researchers and writers. Applications will be judged on the basis of their potential for producing work appropriate for publi­cation in The Annals of Iowa. Grant recipients will be expected to produce an annotated manuscript targeted for The Annals of Iowa, SHSI's schol­arly journal.

Applications for the 2011/2012 awards must be postmarked by April 15, 2011. Download application guidelines from our Web site (http://www.iowahistory.org/publications/the-annals-of-iowa/research-grants-for-authors.html) or request guidelines or further informa­tion from:

Research Grants
State Historical Society of Iowa
402 Iowa Avenue
Iowa City IA 52240-1806

Phone: 319-335-3931
e-mail: marvin-bergman@uiowa.edu

Reminder call for participants in the next Grad Student Workshop series event on March 28

Reminder call for participants in the next Grad Student Workshop series event on March 28: we know a week remains before the reply-by date of March 7, however thus far we have not yet heard from any students interested in using this workshop time. Please contact Melanie if you are interested in presenting your work in March. To read the original Digest announcement with information about the Workshop series, please click here:
http://assets.cla.umn.edu/amstdy/main/2010/12/american-studies-is-pleased-to.html


3rd Year Students: Contact Melanie if you are planning to submit your Portfolio Exam materials on the spring semester submission date of April 1

3rd Year Students: The spring semester date on which Written Preliminary Portfolio Exam materials are accepted by the department is April 1. If you are planning to submit your Portfolio Exam materials for this semester, contact Melanie (stein196@umn.edu) regarding your intent to submit on April 1 and to confirm the members of your examination committee.