A Note from the Chair: Although there is much to review prior to my reporting in detail about the recently published NRC rankings, I thought you all might like to read this brief mention in the Minneapolis Star Tribune: http://www.startribune.com/local/103969898.html
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
"Reclaiming the University: Renewing the Promise to Students and the Public"
In response to the Renewing the Promise "great conversation": Faculty for Renewing Public Education in collaboration with the Education Action Coalition (http://october7mn.org/), has organized an exciting event in response to "Renewing the Promise."In their view, the administration's event will not generate the critical conversation that is needed at this time. So they have organized an event that promises to do so: "Reclaiming the University: Renewing the Promise to Students and the Public." The event will take place on Thursday, September 30, 5:00-6:30, in Blegen Hall 5 on the West Bank.
"Reclaiming the University: Renewing the Promise to Students and the Public"
See flyer below for more detail:
sep30_counter_event_flier.pdf
"Reclaiming the University: Renewing the Promise to Students and the Public"
See flyer below for more detail:
sep30_counter_event_flier.pdf
Understanding Archives: Intro to Archival Principles & Practices
The Immigration History Research Center (IHRC) is pleased to announce their two-day workshop, Understanding Archives: Into to Archival Principles & Practices, November 12-13, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in Andersen Library.
Understanding Archives: Intro to Archival Principles & Practices
See attachment below for more detail:
Understanding Archives.pdf
Application for workshop:
Understanding Archives-schol app.pdf
Understanding Archives: Intro to Archival Principles & Practices
See attachment below for more detail:
Understanding Archives.pdf
Application for workshop:
Understanding Archives-schol app.pdf
Tenure-Track Position in American History/American Studies at Northwest Missouri State University
The Department of History, Humanities, Philosophy, and Political Science at Northwest Missouri State University is now accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in American History/American Studies to begin in the Fall of 2011. Application deadline: December 1, 2010.
Tenure-Track Position in American History/American Studies at Northwest Missouri State University
See attachment below for detail:
History Announcement 2011.pdf
Tenure-Track Position in American History/American Studies at Northwest Missouri State University
See attachment below for detail:
History Announcement 2011.pdf
3rd Year Students: Contact Melanie if you are planning to submit your Portfolio Exam materials on the fall semester submission date of November 1
3rd Year Students: The fall semester date on which Written Preliminary Portfolio Exam materials are accepted by the department is November 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 November 1 and to confirm the members of your examination committee.
Community Fund Drive
Note from Laura: The University's Community Fund Drive starts this Friday, October 1st. Look for a University-wide e-mail with more information soon. I am our Department's Community Fund Drive volunteer, so if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me (domin047@umn.edu).
Community Fund Drive
http://www1.umn.edu/cfd/
Community Fund Drive
http://www1.umn.edu/cfd/
Twin Cities GLBT Oral History Project Celebration
Celebrate the Twin Cities GLBT Oral History Project on October 22, 2010 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the West Bank Social Center. Members of the Oral History Project editorial board include many graduate students and faculty from/or affiliated with American Studies including: Michael David Franklin, Larry Knopp, Kevin Murphy, Ryan Murphy, Jennifer L. Pierce, Jason Ruiz, Alex Urquhart. See flyer for details.
Twin Cities GLBT Oral History Project Celebration
See attachment below for more detail:
TCGLBT_event_corrected.pdf
Twin Cities GLBT Oral History Project Celebration
See attachment below for more detail:
TCGLBT_event_corrected.pdf
Associate Director of the Women and Gender Studies Program Position
The George Mason University, Women and Gender Studies Program invites applications for the position of Associate Director of the Women and Gender Studies Program. This administrative faculty position is full-time and requires expertise in developing co-curricular programs related to gender and women's issues. The Associate Director is expected to teach one course per semester. Master's degree or Ph.D. in a related field is required. Review of applications begins October 15, 2010.
Associate Director of the Women and Gender Studies Program Position
The George Mason University, Women and Gender Studies Program invites applications for the position of Associate Director of the Women and Gender Studies Program.
The Associate Director of the Women and Gender Studies program works closely with the Director and with University Life offices to promote, coordinate, initiate and implement the program's threefold mission: student outreach, women and gender studies academic programs, and gender-related research. This administrative faculty position is full-time and requires expertise in developing co-curricular programs related to gender and women's issues. Examples of such programming include events for women's history month and programs for Turn Off the Violence Week. The Associate Director assists the Director in generating support for student and faculty research, is expected to ensure that the center serves as an inclusive space, and is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of the Women and Gender Studies Center. This includes monitoring program and center budgets, coordinating communication among core faculty and affiliates, supervising staff and interns, and collaborating with University Life offices. The Associate Director is expected to teach one course per semester.
Required Qualifications: Master's degree or Ph.D. in a related field. Demonstrated experience in the following: design, implementation and assessment of programs; supervision, management and training of staff/students; working with students in an advisory, teaching or programming capacity; working with diverse populations; working in cooperative and collaborative situations; and communicating effectively.
Preferred Qualifications: Expertise in sexuality studies/feminist methodology; fundraising; overseeing budgets; previous work in a university setting; familiarity with computer publication software.
Open until filled
Review of applications will begin October 15, 2010, with an expected start date of January 10, 2011. For full consideration, applicants must apply online at http://jobs.gmu.edu for position number FA139z; complete the faculty application; and attach a cover letter, CV, and a list of three references with contact information.
George Mason University is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity.
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George Mason University is an innovative, public, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in a range of academic fields. Located in the heart of northern Virginia's technology corridor near Washington D.C., the university attracts a diverse and talented student body of 32,000. The university--its enrollment, academic programs, facilities and services--is expanding, as is its reputation. The Fairfax campus is the largest of four domestic campuses and home to 5,400 students living in university housing. Recently cited as a top-rated institution in The Chronicle of Higher Education's "2009 Great Colleges to Work For Survey" and in 2008 as the nation's number one university to watch in the U.S. News and World Report's list of "Up-and-Coming Schools," George Mason is an institution providing tremendous opportunity for students, faculty and staff. George Mason University Where Innovation Is Tradition!
Associate Director of the Women and Gender Studies Program Position
The George Mason University, Women and Gender Studies Program invites applications for the position of Associate Director of the Women and Gender Studies Program.
The Associate Director of the Women and Gender Studies program works closely with the Director and with University Life offices to promote, coordinate, initiate and implement the program's threefold mission: student outreach, women and gender studies academic programs, and gender-related research. This administrative faculty position is full-time and requires expertise in developing co-curricular programs related to gender and women's issues. Examples of such programming include events for women's history month and programs for Turn Off the Violence Week. The Associate Director assists the Director in generating support for student and faculty research, is expected to ensure that the center serves as an inclusive space, and is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of the Women and Gender Studies Center. This includes monitoring program and center budgets, coordinating communication among core faculty and affiliates, supervising staff and interns, and collaborating with University Life offices. The Associate Director is expected to teach one course per semester.
Required Qualifications: Master's degree or Ph.D. in a related field. Demonstrated experience in the following: design, implementation and assessment of programs; supervision, management and training of staff/students; working with students in an advisory, teaching or programming capacity; working with diverse populations; working in cooperative and collaborative situations; and communicating effectively.
Preferred Qualifications: Expertise in sexuality studies/feminist methodology; fundraising; overseeing budgets; previous work in a university setting; familiarity with computer publication software.
Open until filled
Review of applications will begin October 15, 2010, with an expected start date of January 10, 2011. For full consideration, applicants must apply online at http://jobs.gmu.edu for position number FA139z; complete the faculty application; and attach a cover letter, CV, and a list of three references with contact information.
George Mason University is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity.
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George Mason University is an innovative, public, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in a range of academic fields. Located in the heart of northern Virginia's technology corridor near Washington D.C., the university attracts a diverse and talented student body of 32,000. The university--its enrollment, academic programs, facilities and services--is expanding, as is its reputation. The Fairfax campus is the largest of four domestic campuses and home to 5,400 students living in university housing. Recently cited as a top-rated institution in The Chronicle of Higher Education's "2009 Great Colleges to Work For Survey" and in 2008 as the nation's number one university to watch in the U.S. News and World Report's list of "Up-and-Coming Schools," George Mason is an institution providing tremendous opportunity for students, faculty and staff. George Mason University Where Innovation Is Tradition!
Graduate Interdisciplinary Group in Sexuality Studies [GIGSS] Kick Off Event on Wed., October 6 at 5pm
The Graduate Interdisciplinary Group in Sexuality Studies [GIGSS] First Annual Kick Off Event will be held Wednesday, October 6th at 5pm in Nolte 140.
Graduate Interdisciplinary Group in Sexuality Studies [GIGSS] Kick Off Event on Wed., October 6 at 5pm
GIGSS Kick Off Poster.pdf
Graduate Interdisciplinary Group in Sexuality Studies [GIGSS] Kick Off Event on Wed., October 6 at 5pm
GIGSS Kick Off Poster.pdf
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Syracuse University-Department of Sociology Assistant Professor Position
The Department of Sociology in the Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs at Syracuse University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin Fall, 2011. They seek a scholar with a strong program of research on race, with a specific focus on African Americans and / or Black immigrants to the United States. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Sociology by the time of appointment. They will begin reviewing applications November 1, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.
Syracuse University-Department of Sociology Assistant Professor Position
The Department of Sociology in the Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin Fall, 2011. They seek a scholar with a strong program of research on race, with a specific focus on African Americans and / or Black immigrants to the United States. A scholar whose work fits within a broad agenda for multidisciplinary research on racial inequalities and issues facing African Americans and / or Black immigrants in urban contexts, and who can contribute to other strengths in the department, is preferred (see http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/soc/). Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Sociology by the time of appointment and must show success in or strong promise of scholarly achievement and productivity, as well as a commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching. Faculty members have the opportunity to affiliate with one of the Maxwell School's research institutes or a number of other interdisciplinary centers and programs. They will begin reviewing applications November 1 and continue until the position is filled. For consideration, interested candidates must apply at http://www.sujobopps.com by completing a brief faculty summary. Candidates must upload to the online system a letter of interest, vita, and one publication or writing sample; other materials will be requested if needed. In addition, on the online system, applicants must identify three people who will be asked to provide letters of recommendation. Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law.
Syracuse University-Department of Sociology Assistant Professor Position
The Department of Sociology in the Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin Fall, 2011. They seek a scholar with a strong program of research on race, with a specific focus on African Americans and / or Black immigrants to the United States. A scholar whose work fits within a broad agenda for multidisciplinary research on racial inequalities and issues facing African Americans and / or Black immigrants in urban contexts, and who can contribute to other strengths in the department, is preferred (see http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/soc/). Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Sociology by the time of appointment and must show success in or strong promise of scholarly achievement and productivity, as well as a commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching. Faculty members have the opportunity to affiliate with one of the Maxwell School's research institutes or a number of other interdisciplinary centers and programs. They will begin reviewing applications November 1 and continue until the position is filled. For consideration, interested candidates must apply at http://www.sujobopps.com by completing a brief faculty summary. Candidates must upload to the online system a letter of interest, vita, and one publication or writing sample; other materials will be requested if needed. In addition, on the online system, applicants must identify three people who will be asked to provide letters of recommendation. Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law.
Social Science Position in African American Studies
The African American Studies Program at the College of Charleston invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professorship to begin August 16, 2011. They are seeking a candidate with a Ph.D. degree in African American Studies or a related social science discipline. Screening begins on November 15, 2010 and continues until the position is filled.
Social Science Position in African American Studies
The African American Studies Program at the College of Charleston invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professorship to begin August 16, 2011. They are seeking a candidate with a Ph.D. degree in African American Studies or a related social science discipline. Area of specialization is open, but a strong preference will be given to applicants with research and teaching interests in one or more of the following: black feminist thought, theories of race and racial identity, or the social organizations of African Americans. The teaching load is 3/3; demonstrated teaching ability and an active research agenda is required. A Ph.D. by August 2011 in a relevant field is required. Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, graduate transcripts, letters from three academic referees, a short writing sample, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a teaching statement, evaluations and syllabi) by November 15, 2010 to: Dr. Conseula Francis, English Department, College of Charleston, 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424.
The African American Studies program is a vibrant and growing program with approximately a dozen affiliated faculty. The program is adding a major to an already available minor. The College of Charleston is a selective institution with a strong liberal arts and sciences tradition located in historic downtown Charleston, SC. Founded in 1770, the College has a rich history with an enrollment of approximately 10,000 undergraduates and 1,500 graduate students. The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. We welcome applications from women and minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the college's teaching and research missions. Screening begins on November 15, 2010 and continues until the position is filled.
Social Science Position in African American Studies
The African American Studies Program at the College of Charleston invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professorship to begin August 16, 2011. They are seeking a candidate with a Ph.D. degree in African American Studies or a related social science discipline. Area of specialization is open, but a strong preference will be given to applicants with research and teaching interests in one or more of the following: black feminist thought, theories of race and racial identity, or the social organizations of African Americans. The teaching load is 3/3; demonstrated teaching ability and an active research agenda is required. A Ph.D. by August 2011 in a relevant field is required. Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, graduate transcripts, letters from three academic referees, a short writing sample, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a teaching statement, evaluations and syllabi) by November 15, 2010 to: Dr. Conseula Francis, English Department, College of Charleston, 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424.
The African American Studies program is a vibrant and growing program with approximately a dozen affiliated faculty. The program is adding a major to an already available minor. The College of Charleston is a selective institution with a strong liberal arts and sciences tradition located in historic downtown Charleston, SC. Founded in 1770, the College has a rich history with an enrollment of approximately 10,000 undergraduates and 1,500 graduate students. The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. We welcome applications from women and minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the college's teaching and research missions. Screening begins on November 15, 2010 and continues until the position is filled.
Mid-America American Studies Association (MAASA) Conference at The University of Wisconsin-Madison, April 7-11, 2011
The Mid-America American Studies Association (MAASA) Conference, The Life Of The Object: An Experimental Workshop And Conference On Production, Consumption, and Creative Reuse In American Culture, will be held at The University of Wisconsin-Madison, April 7-11, 2011. Submission deadline: October 15, 2010.
Mid-America American Studies Association (MAASA) Conference at The University of Wisconsin-Madison, April 7-11, 2011
The Life Of The Object: An Experimental Workshop And Conference On Production, Consumption, and Creative Reuse In American Culture
The Mid-America American Studies Association (MAASA) Conference at The University of Wisconsin-Madison
Sponsored by the UW Art History Department, the Material Culture Certificate Program, the Material Culture Focus Group, the Art History Grad Forum, and the Chipstone Foundation
April 7-11, 2011
Historians and cultural critics who study objects have long focused on the relationships between production and consumption, but these dynamics deserve reexamination in today's object-flooded world. At the same time, the concept and aesthetic of reuse is enjoying the spotlight in contemporary fashion and design, but has been employed for many years by architects, artists, and the American public as a strategy for survival as well as a political statement. This interdisciplinary experimental workshop and conference invites questions related to the core themes of production, consumption, and reuse in American history and contemporary life.
This workshop and conference offers an unconventional venue for considering the role of objects in American culture. It will consist of hands-on workshops and experiments with objects while also offering a more traditional scholarly context for the presentation of papers. We believe that our understanding of material culture relies as much upon rigorous scholarly research as the sensorial and tactile engagement with artifacts and cultural landscapes.
THE PARTICIPATORY ELEMENT:
We will hold an interactive event in which all conference participants explore the shops along State Street in Madison to consider the three main themes of the conference: production, consumption, and reuse. State Street is the area's most diverse shopping district and it includes stores selling everything from handmade Tibetan garments to The Gap's clothing, and Wisconsin cheese to Einstein's Bagels. Participants will be asked to think about themes such as globalization and production, regionalism and material identity, and the commodification of ethnicity. Conference participants will spend an hour or two in groups documenting evidence of these themes with digital cameras and/or video recorders. We will then reconvene as a group, share these collected images, and participate in a panel discussion moderated by scholars in each of the three themed areas.
We will also offer the opportunity for object studies at the Chipstone Decorative Arts Collection in the Milwaukee Art Museum. The chance to closely examine and analyze these pieces of early American material culture will provide a sense of real life engagement with artifacts rarely found at most American Studies Conferences
PANEL PRESENTATIONS AND THE CALL FOR PAPERS:
For our panel discussions, we seek papers broadly related to the study of material culture, craft, art, consumerism, design, reuse, industrial design, architecture, and cultural landscapes. Our conference aims to involve academics, independent scholars, graduate students and practicing artists from fields as diverse as American studies, design studies, history, art history, anthropology, geography, sociology, art, English, philosophy, decorative arts studies and cultural studies. We will offer two days of panel papers of twenty minutes in length. Selection of these papers will be based upon originality, scholarly promise, and relevance to the main themes of the conference.
The first series of panels will be dedicated to the act of making. We are open to any topic related to this theme as it applies to American culture. Possible panel themes may include the following:
--Made In China, Sold In America: The Global Reach of Chinese Material Culture
--The Obsolescent And The Eternal: Timeless Values of Craft Versus Throwaway Culture
--Sameness In The Material Culture Of The Americas: Homogeneity in Material Design and Appearance
-From Production To Consumption: Handcraft and Industrial Production In America in Contemporary and Historical Contexts
The second set of panels will explore issues of consumerism and overconsumption. Possible panel topics may be:
--Overconsumption On The Couch: A Gluttony For Objects
--The Fine Line Between Spaces of Laziness and Spaces of Leisure: The Rec Room and The Man Cave
--Bursting Bubbles in American Housing: The Material Impact of Financial Crises
--Foodways and Big Folks: Agribusiness And Obesity in American Culture
--Credit Cards and Virtual Money: Replacing The Tangible in The World of Data and Images
The final series of panels will focus upon reuse, sustainability and recycling within American culture and artistic practice. Possible panel discussions may include:
--The Future Of Found Objects In American Art and Architectural Practice
--From Trash To Treasure: The Perceived Historical and Monetary Value of Antiques and Collectibles
--Eco-Friendly Green Objects and Their Cool Factor: The Growth Of Green Material Culture, Sustainability and Recycling in America
--In addition to papers, this panel will also invite practicing artists to submit works of art for display or offer a live performance. Artists will be responsible for the safe transportation and display of their artwork.
We look forward to receiving paper proposals and art projects broadly related to the three panel themes discussed above. Please send an electronic abstract of no more than 500 words and a brief biographical sketch of no more than 200 words to: uwmaterialculture@yahoo.com by October 15, 2010. Please feel free to include digital images of artistic work. We will notify you of your paper's acceptance by November 1, 2010. MAASA also awards the Katzman-Yetman graduate student paper prize to the best paper submitted to the conference. Participants submit their papers to the prize committee in advance, and the award consists of $250 and consideration by the journal American Studies. Please let us know if you wish to be considered for this award when submitting your paper proposal.
Mid-America American Studies Association (MAASA) Conference at The University of Wisconsin-Madison, April 7-11, 2011
The Life Of The Object: An Experimental Workshop And Conference On Production, Consumption, and Creative Reuse In American Culture
The Mid-America American Studies Association (MAASA) Conference at The University of Wisconsin-Madison
Sponsored by the UW Art History Department, the Material Culture Certificate Program, the Material Culture Focus Group, the Art History Grad Forum, and the Chipstone Foundation
April 7-11, 2011
Historians and cultural critics who study objects have long focused on the relationships between production and consumption, but these dynamics deserve reexamination in today's object-flooded world. At the same time, the concept and aesthetic of reuse is enjoying the spotlight in contemporary fashion and design, but has been employed for many years by architects, artists, and the American public as a strategy for survival as well as a political statement. This interdisciplinary experimental workshop and conference invites questions related to the core themes of production, consumption, and reuse in American history and contemporary life.
This workshop and conference offers an unconventional venue for considering the role of objects in American culture. It will consist of hands-on workshops and experiments with objects while also offering a more traditional scholarly context for the presentation of papers. We believe that our understanding of material culture relies as much upon rigorous scholarly research as the sensorial and tactile engagement with artifacts and cultural landscapes.
THE PARTICIPATORY ELEMENT:
We will hold an interactive event in which all conference participants explore the shops along State Street in Madison to consider the three main themes of the conference: production, consumption, and reuse. State Street is the area's most diverse shopping district and it includes stores selling everything from handmade Tibetan garments to The Gap's clothing, and Wisconsin cheese to Einstein's Bagels. Participants will be asked to think about themes such as globalization and production, regionalism and material identity, and the commodification of ethnicity. Conference participants will spend an hour or two in groups documenting evidence of these themes with digital cameras and/or video recorders. We will then reconvene as a group, share these collected images, and participate in a panel discussion moderated by scholars in each of the three themed areas.
We will also offer the opportunity for object studies at the Chipstone Decorative Arts Collection in the Milwaukee Art Museum. The chance to closely examine and analyze these pieces of early American material culture will provide a sense of real life engagement with artifacts rarely found at most American Studies Conferences
PANEL PRESENTATIONS AND THE CALL FOR PAPERS:
For our panel discussions, we seek papers broadly related to the study of material culture, craft, art, consumerism, design, reuse, industrial design, architecture, and cultural landscapes. Our conference aims to involve academics, independent scholars, graduate students and practicing artists from fields as diverse as American studies, design studies, history, art history, anthropology, geography, sociology, art, English, philosophy, decorative arts studies and cultural studies. We will offer two days of panel papers of twenty minutes in length. Selection of these papers will be based upon originality, scholarly promise, and relevance to the main themes of the conference.
The first series of panels will be dedicated to the act of making. We are open to any topic related to this theme as it applies to American culture. Possible panel themes may include the following:
--Made In China, Sold In America: The Global Reach of Chinese Material Culture
--The Obsolescent And The Eternal: Timeless Values of Craft Versus Throwaway Culture
--Sameness In The Material Culture Of The Americas: Homogeneity in Material Design and Appearance
-From Production To Consumption: Handcraft and Industrial Production In America in Contemporary and Historical Contexts
The second set of panels will explore issues of consumerism and overconsumption. Possible panel topics may be:
--Overconsumption On The Couch: A Gluttony For Objects
--The Fine Line Between Spaces of Laziness and Spaces of Leisure: The Rec Room and The Man Cave
--Bursting Bubbles in American Housing: The Material Impact of Financial Crises
--Foodways and Big Folks: Agribusiness And Obesity in American Culture
--Credit Cards and Virtual Money: Replacing The Tangible in The World of Data and Images
The final series of panels will focus upon reuse, sustainability and recycling within American culture and artistic practice. Possible panel discussions may include:
--The Future Of Found Objects In American Art and Architectural Practice
--From Trash To Treasure: The Perceived Historical and Monetary Value of Antiques and Collectibles
--Eco-Friendly Green Objects and Their Cool Factor: The Growth Of Green Material Culture, Sustainability and Recycling in America
--In addition to papers, this panel will also invite practicing artists to submit works of art for display or offer a live performance. Artists will be responsible for the safe transportation and display of their artwork.
We look forward to receiving paper proposals and art projects broadly related to the three panel themes discussed above. Please send an electronic abstract of no more than 500 words and a brief biographical sketch of no more than 200 words to: uwmaterialculture@yahoo.com by October 15, 2010. Please feel free to include digital images of artistic work. We will notify you of your paper's acceptance by November 1, 2010. MAASA also awards the Katzman-Yetman graduate student paper prize to the best paper submitted to the conference. Participants submit their papers to the prize committee in advance, and the award consists of $250 and consideration by the journal American Studies. Please let us know if you wish to be considered for this award when submitting your paper proposal.
PCard Receipt Reminder
Please submit receipts for all September PCard purchases to Laura by Friday, October 1, 2010.
PCard Receipt Reminder
See generic coversheet below:
COVERSHEET generic-1.xlsx
PCard Receipt Reminder
See generic coversheet below:
COVERSHEET generic-1.xlsx
Procedure for Requesting the use of American Studies Department Funds for Research and Conference Travel
Grad students are able to request the use of Department funds for research and conference travel on an on-going basis.
Procedure for Requesting the use of American Studies Department Funds for Research and Conference Travel
Dear Graduate Students,
All American Studies students are provided up to $1500 in department
Research and Conference Travel funding over the course of your
graduate career. Requests are limited to $500 per instance. Because
the funds are limited, you are encouraged to apply for outside sources
and to rely on this department funding only when you are unable to
secure outside funding. Good sources include conference organizations
and "best paper" competitions. The following is a list of several
University web sites with information about additional funding
opportunities:
http://www.grad.umn.edu/prospective_students/Financing/other.html
http://www.gapsa.umn.edu/grants/travel.htm
http://www.cogs.umn.edu/awards.html
http://www.international.umn.edu/funding/gradstudents.php
http://www.grad.umn.edu/gradwriting/funding.html
You may request funding as soon as the criteria for each allocation
are met. The typical response time in which you will receive a reply
indicating whether or not your request has been approved is two weeks.
Note: Funds are distributed after the travel takes place in the form
of a reimbursement for specific expenses incurred.
Please review the specific processes below and contact Melanie
Steinman if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Tracey Deutsch
Director of Graduate Studies
Requesting Funds for Conference Travel
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American Studies grad students in active status may request funding to
travel to scholarly conferences to present a research paper. We will
not provide funds for presenting the same paper at more than one
conference.
Criteria for conference travel funding:
• You are in good standing
• You have been accepted to present research at a conference
• Your total claim from the research and conference travel funds has
not exceeded $1500
To request conference travel funds, email Melanie Steinman,
stein196@umn.edu, with the following information:
• Student ID# and name of adviser(s)
• Proof of acceptance to present at conference
• Paper title and conference name, date, and location (if not
indicated on proof of acceptance)
• Amount requested (not to exceed $500) with detailed budget proposal
Please note, we prefer, as proof of acceptance, a PDF of the
conference program page showing the session in which you will
participating. However, a forwarded email from the conference
organizers or hard copy acceptance letter will also suffice.
Requesting Funds for Research Travel
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American Studies grad students in active status may request funds to
cover expenses related to dissertation research. Covered expenses
include travel costs and reproduction of essential documents and
images.
Criteria for research funding:
• You are in good standing
• You have successfully completed the preliminary portfolio exam
• Proposed research is clearly connected to dissertation
• Proposal clearly establishes a justification for research (e.g.
travel to an archive to investigate materials not otherwise available)
• Proposal sets out a sound research design
• Your total claim from the research and conference travel funds has
not exceeded $1500
To request research travel funds, email Melanie Steinman,
stein196@umn.edu, with the following information:
• Student ID# and name of adviser(s)
• One page description of your project, including title
• Up to a one page research proposal clearly describing in detail the
research you will undertake (be as specific as possible about the use
of archives, libraries, interviews, etc)
• Amount requested (not to exceed $500) with detailed budget proposal
Procedure for Requesting the use of American Studies Department Funds for Research and Conference Travel
Dear Graduate Students,
All American Studies students are provided up to $1500 in department
Research and Conference Travel funding over the course of your
graduate career. Requests are limited to $500 per instance. Because
the funds are limited, you are encouraged to apply for outside sources
and to rely on this department funding only when you are unable to
secure outside funding. Good sources include conference organizations
and "best paper" competitions. The following is a list of several
University web sites with information about additional funding
opportunities:
http://www.grad.umn.edu/prospective_students/Financing/other.html
http://www.gapsa.umn.edu/grants/travel.htm
http://www.cogs.umn.edu/awards.html
http://www.international.umn.edu/funding/gradstudents.php
http://www.grad.umn.edu/gradwriting/funding.html
You may request funding as soon as the criteria for each allocation
are met. The typical response time in which you will receive a reply
indicating whether or not your request has been approved is two weeks.
Note: Funds are distributed after the travel takes place in the form
of a reimbursement for specific expenses incurred.
Please review the specific processes below and contact Melanie
Steinman if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Tracey Deutsch
Director of Graduate Studies
Requesting Funds for Conference Travel
******************************************************************************
American Studies grad students in active status may request funding to
travel to scholarly conferences to present a research paper. We will
not provide funds for presenting the same paper at more than one
conference.
Criteria for conference travel funding:
• You are in good standing
• You have been accepted to present research at a conference
• Your total claim from the research and conference travel funds has
not exceeded $1500
To request conference travel funds, email Melanie Steinman,
stein196@umn.edu, with the following information:
• Student ID# and name of adviser(s)
• Proof of acceptance to present at conference
• Paper title and conference name, date, and location (if not
indicated on proof of acceptance)
• Amount requested (not to exceed $500) with detailed budget proposal
Please note, we prefer, as proof of acceptance, a PDF of the
conference program page showing the session in which you will
participating. However, a forwarded email from the conference
organizers or hard copy acceptance letter will also suffice.
Requesting Funds for Research Travel
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American Studies grad students in active status may request funds to
cover expenses related to dissertation research. Covered expenses
include travel costs and reproduction of essential documents and
images.
Criteria for research funding:
• You are in good standing
• You have successfully completed the preliminary portfolio exam
• Proposed research is clearly connected to dissertation
• Proposal clearly establishes a justification for research (e.g.
travel to an archive to investigate materials not otherwise available)
• Proposal sets out a sound research design
• Your total claim from the research and conference travel funds has
not exceeded $1500
To request research travel funds, email Melanie Steinman,
stein196@umn.edu, with the following information:
• Student ID# and name of adviser(s)
• One page description of your project, including title
• Up to a one page research proposal clearly describing in detail the
research you will undertake (be as specific as possible about the use
of archives, libraries, interviews, etc)
• Amount requested (not to exceed $500) with detailed budget proposal
Online Flu Shot Sign-up
Online sign-up for scheduling a flu shot at the University (free of charge) is now open. For more information and to schedule an appointment please go to http://www.bhs.umn.edu/public-health/flu.htm
Elaine Tyler May at the U of M Bookstore
U of M professor and author Elaine Tyler May will discuss her book, America and the Pill, at the University of Minnesota Bookstore on Wednesday, September 29 at 4:00 p.m.
Elaine Tyler May at the U of M Bookstore
University of Minnesota professor and social historian Elaine Tyler May will discuss her book, America and the Pill: A History of Promise, Peril, and Liberation, on Wednesday, September 29 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis.
May traces the birth control pill from its beginnings to the present day, illuminating what it has and has not achieved over the last five decades. America and the Pill provides a historical context about its effects including its impact on feminism, marriage and many of the contentious issues that have shaped the last half of the twentieth century. Examine how the first oral contraceptive and the quest for reproductive rights has posed challenges to the authority of medical, pharmaceutical, religious, and political institutions while resulting in changing sexual mores and behaviors; the reevaluation of foreign policy and aid; and women's rights.
May will sign copies of her book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit http://www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
Elaine Tyler May at the U of M Bookstore
University of Minnesota professor and social historian Elaine Tyler May will discuss her book, America and the Pill: A History of Promise, Peril, and Liberation, on Wednesday, September 29 at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Bookstore in Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E. Minneapolis.
May traces the birth control pill from its beginnings to the present day, illuminating what it has and has not achieved over the last five decades. America and the Pill provides a historical context about its effects including its impact on feminism, marriage and many of the contentious issues that have shaped the last half of the twentieth century. Examine how the first oral contraceptive and the quest for reproductive rights has posed challenges to the authority of medical, pharmaceutical, religious, and political institutions while resulting in changing sexual mores and behaviors; the reevaluation of foreign policy and aid; and women's rights.
May will sign copies of her book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit http://www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
32nd Annual PCA/ACA & Southwest/Texas Popular Culture and American Culture Associations Call for Papers
The Southwest/Texas Popular Culture and American Culture Associations' have announced a call for papers for their 2011 conference. The 32nd annual conference, American History and Culture, will take place April 20-23, 2011 in San Antonio, Texas. Proposal deadline: December 15, 2010.
32nd Annual PCA/ACA & Southwest/Texas Popular Culture and American Culture Associations Call for Papers
Joint Conference, April 20-23, 2011
http://www.swtxpca.org
Proposal submission deadline: December 15, 2010
Conference hotel: Marriott Rivercenter San Antonio
101 Bowie St., San Antonio, TX 78205, (210) 223-1000
The Southwest/Texas Popular Culture and American Culture Associations' annual conference is one of the nation's largest gatherings of interdisciplinary scholars. The 32nd annual SW/TX PCA/ACA conference will take place jointly with the PCA/ACA national conference, occurring April 20-23, 2011, at the Marriott Rivercenter in vibrant San Antonio, Texas (just steps from the popular Riverwalk). Further conference details are available at http://www.swtxpca.org .
Panels are now forming for all of the SW/TX PCA/ACA conference's 80+ individual subject areas, including the "American History and Culture" area. Below are some suggestions for presentation / panel topics related to the area of "American History and Culture." Topics not mentioned here are also welcome for consideration. However, all proposals for the "American History and Culture" area must have a historical focus and should emphasize culture.
* American cultural history in general
* Specific eras / periods in American history
* Regional and local history (especially in the Southwest)
* Public history, collective memory, representation, nostalgia, memorials / monuments
* Historic preservation and historical sites
* Consumer culture and advertising
* Leisure, public amusements, travel, and tourism
* Urban studies, architecture, city planning, cultural geography, cultural landscapes
* Local image / identity creation, boosterism, and the marketing of place
* Radio
* Sports
* Youth culture/subcultures, children's culture, senior culture, etc.
* Visual culture, art, and design
The submission deadline for the SW/TX PCA/ACA is December 15, 2010. For the "American History and Culture" area, please email queries and proposals for either individual presentations or full panels to "American History and Culture" Area Chair Kelli Shapiro (Department of American Civilization, Brown University) at Shapiro@alumni.brown.edu . (Full panel submissions need to include 3 or 4 papers.) Include a 200-word abstract with a two-part working title (as well as a CV and contact information) for each potential presenter. Mention the conference or the "American History and Culture" area in the email's subject line.
Professors, independent scholars, teachers, and professionals are encouraged to participate. Graduate students are particularly welcome at the conference, which offers awards for the best graduate papers. Please note that the SW/TX PCA/ACA does not generally accept previously presented (or published) papers. Further, it permits only one presentation per person per year. The conference features numerous individual subject areas - each with its own Area Chair, and each typically including multiple conference panels. Therefore, please consult the area list on the SW/TX PCA/ACA website to determine whether the "American History and Culture" area is the appropriate area to receive your proposal.
32nd Annual PCA/ACA & Southwest/Texas Popular Culture and American Culture Associations Call for Papers
Joint Conference, April 20-23, 2011
http://www.swtxpca.org
Proposal submission deadline: December 15, 2010
Conference hotel: Marriott Rivercenter San Antonio
101 Bowie St., San Antonio, TX 78205, (210) 223-1000
The Southwest/Texas Popular Culture and American Culture Associations' annual conference is one of the nation's largest gatherings of interdisciplinary scholars. The 32nd annual SW/TX PCA/ACA conference will take place jointly with the PCA/ACA national conference, occurring April 20-23, 2011, at the Marriott Rivercenter in vibrant San Antonio, Texas (just steps from the popular Riverwalk). Further conference details are available at http://www.swtxpca.org .
Panels are now forming for all of the SW/TX PCA/ACA conference's 80+ individual subject areas, including the "American History and Culture" area. Below are some suggestions for presentation / panel topics related to the area of "American History and Culture." Topics not mentioned here are also welcome for consideration. However, all proposals for the "American History and Culture" area must have a historical focus and should emphasize culture.
* American cultural history in general
* Specific eras / periods in American history
* Regional and local history (especially in the Southwest)
* Public history, collective memory, representation, nostalgia, memorials / monuments
* Historic preservation and historical sites
* Consumer culture and advertising
* Leisure, public amusements, travel, and tourism
* Urban studies, architecture, city planning, cultural geography, cultural landscapes
* Local image / identity creation, boosterism, and the marketing of place
* Radio
* Sports
* Youth culture/subcultures, children's culture, senior culture, etc.
* Visual culture, art, and design
The submission deadline for the SW/TX PCA/ACA is December 15, 2010. For the "American History and Culture" area, please email queries and proposals for either individual presentations or full panels to "American History and Culture" Area Chair Kelli Shapiro (Department of American Civilization, Brown University) at Shapiro@alumni.brown.edu . (Full panel submissions need to include 3 or 4 papers.) Include a 200-word abstract with a two-part working title (as well as a CV and contact information) for each potential presenter. Mention the conference or the "American History and Culture" area in the email's subject line.
Professors, independent scholars, teachers, and professionals are encouraged to participate. Graduate students are particularly welcome at the conference, which offers awards for the best graduate papers. Please note that the SW/TX PCA/ACA does not generally accept previously presented (or published) papers. Further, it permits only one presentation per person per year. The conference features numerous individual subject areas - each with its own Area Chair, and each typically including multiple conference panels. Therefore, please consult the area list on the SW/TX PCA/ACA website to determine whether the "American History and Culture" area is the appropriate area to receive your proposal.
Grant-in-Aid due Sept. 20, 2010
Fall Grant-in-Aid applications are due September 20. For information on specific categories of awards, see: http://www.research.umn.edu/advance/gia.html
LeaderQuest 2011 Undergraduate Nominations
LeaderQuest 2011, a program run through the University, is seeking recommendations for potential sophomores and juniors at the U. The ideal student is one who is a leader in the classroom,self motivated, and excited about learning. Application deadline: October 8, 2010.
LeaderQuest 2011 Undergraduate Nominations
The LeaderQuest Program 2011 is a semester-long leadership development
program that features interactive workshops, guest speakers, a
retreat, and a mentor relationship. The program is run by the LEAD-UP
Office in Appleby 209. The applications are open to all sophomores
and juniors studying at the University of Minnesota. Students will
learn about the tools of becoming a successful leader and more
importantly, about themselves. LeaderQuest is one of the best and
oldest leadership programs on campus today.
Students can fill out the application available at http://www.lead.umn.edu/leaderquest/index.html. A faculty nomination is not required. However, students who have a faculty member who support and recommend to the program definitely have an edge when the selection process occurs in mid October. There is no specific documentation that needs to be completed to recommend a student. A simple email from a faculty member who indicates their recommendation for a student is sufficient. It is the faculty member's decision whether to elaborate about their experience and opinion about the student(s) they are supporting.
To nominate a student or learn more about the program please contact Nick Kranowski at lquest@umn.edu or by phone at 612.559.1040.
The applications are due: October 8th, 2010.
LeaderQuest 2011 Undergraduate Nominations
The LeaderQuest Program 2011 is a semester-long leadership development
program that features interactive workshops, guest speakers, a
retreat, and a mentor relationship. The program is run by the LEAD-UP
Office in Appleby 209. The applications are open to all sophomores
and juniors studying at the University of Minnesota. Students will
learn about the tools of becoming a successful leader and more
importantly, about themselves. LeaderQuest is one of the best and
oldest leadership programs on campus today.
Students can fill out the application available at http://www.lead.umn.edu/leaderquest/index.html. A faculty nomination is not required. However, students who have a faculty member who support and recommend to the program definitely have an edge when the selection process occurs in mid October. There is no specific documentation that needs to be completed to recommend a student. A simple email from a faculty member who indicates their recommendation for a student is sufficient. It is the faculty member's decision whether to elaborate about their experience and opinion about the student(s) they are supporting.
To nominate a student or learn more about the program please contact Nick Kranowski at lquest@umn.edu or by phone at 612.559.1040.
The applications are due: October 8th, 2010.
Infrastructure Reinvestment Initiative (I3)
OVPR is accepting proposals for funding through a new Infrastructure Reinvestment Initiative (I3), which is designed to invest in an develop shared infrastructure through interdisciplinary and inter-college collaborations. Arts and humanities are strongly encouraged to apply. Pre-proposal deadline: November 16, 2010.
Infrastructure Reinvestment Initiative (I3)
OVPR is accepting proposals for funding through a new Infrastructure Reinvestment Initiative (I3), which is designed to invest in and develop shared infrastructure through interdisciplinary and inter-college collaborations. Arts and humanities faculty, as well as social scientists, are strongly encouraged to apply. OVPR seeks applications from groups of faculty working across disciplinary and collegiate boundaries. Applicants should discuss their proposed projects with department chairs, who in turn are expected to apprise the Associate Dean of Research's office. The grants team is available to help with proposals, budgets and other aspects of applications. Please see http://www.research.umn.edu/advance/i3.html for detailed application instructions.
Infrastructure Reinvestment Initiative (I3)
OVPR is accepting proposals for funding through a new Infrastructure Reinvestment Initiative (I3), which is designed to invest in and develop shared infrastructure through interdisciplinary and inter-college collaborations. Arts and humanities faculty, as well as social scientists, are strongly encouraged to apply. OVPR seeks applications from groups of faculty working across disciplinary and collegiate boundaries. Applicants should discuss their proposed projects with department chairs, who in turn are expected to apprise the Associate Dean of Research's office. The grants team is available to help with proposals, budgets and other aspects of applications. Please see http://www.research.umn.edu/advance/i3.html for detailed application instructions.
American Studies Annual Potluck Gathering is Wednesday, September 15, 5:30 - 7:00pm
REMINDER: The annual department potluck gathering of students, faculty, and staff to celebrate the beginning of the academic year is Wednesday, September 15, 5:30 - 7:00pm at the CW Lofts Clubroom. Please bring a dish to share.
American Studies Annual Potluck Gathering is Wednesday, September 15, 5:30 - 7:00pm
The annual department potluck gathering of students, faculty, and
staff to celebrate the beginning of the academic year is Wednesday,
September 15, 5:30 - 7:00pm at the CW Lofts Clubroom. Please bring a
dish to share.
Directions to CW Lofts:
CW Lofts is located at 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)
American Studies Annual Potluck Gathering is Wednesday, September 15, 5:30 - 7:00pm
The annual department potluck gathering of students, faculty, and
staff to celebrate the beginning of the academic year is Wednesday,
September 15, 5:30 - 7:00pm at the CW Lofts Clubroom. Please bring a
dish to share.
Directions to CW Lofts:
CW Lofts is located at 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)
DGS Office Hours for Fall Semester
DGS Office Hours for Fall Semester: The Director of Graduate Studies, Tracey Deutsch, will be holding her fall semester office hours on Thursdays, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., in her Scott Hall office, room 311. Please contact the department directly to schedule a DGS appointment and provide your name and a topic/description for the appointment.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Twelfth Annual Graduate Symposium on Women's and Gender History
The Executive Committee of the Twelfth Annual Graduate Symposium on Women's and Gender History at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is pleased to announce a call for papers. The Symposium is scheduled for March 3-5, 2011. To celebrate and encourage further work in the field of women's and gender history, thyey invite submissions from graduate students from any institution and discipline. The Symposium organizers welcome individual papers on any topic in the field of women's and gender history. Submission deadline: November 1, 2010.
Twelfth Annual Graduate Symposium on Women's and Gender History
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
March 3-5, 2011
Submission Deadline: November 1, 2010
The Executive Committee of the Twelfth Annual Graduate Symposium on Women's and Gender History at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is pleased to announce a call for papers. The Symposium, which is the capstone event of the History Department's Women's History month celebration, is scheduled for March 3-5, 2011. To celebrate and encourage further work in the field of women's and gender history, they invite submissions from graduate students from any institution and discipline. The Symposium organizers welcome individual papers on any topic in the field of women's and gender history. Papers submitted as a panel will be judged individually. Preference will be given to scholars who did not present at last year's Symposium.
This year's theme, "Genealogies," references two trends in the field--the emergence of kinship and the family as tools for interpreting the past, on the one hand, and the continuing importance of the method Foucault called "genealogy," on the other--and seeks to ask a question about the connections (and contentions) that might unite them. How might a history of the family be affected by Foucault's insistence on refusing origin stories, and how might the new scholarship on intimacy-kinship influence an understanding of the instability and discontinuity of history? Is it possible, in other words, to construct a genealogy of genealogy?
Papers need not take up these questions directly, but they should enthusiastically and intriguingly address some aspect of these concerns. In gathering together what we hope will be a geographically, temporally, and disciplinarily diverse body of papers, the conference will create opportunities for dialogue and discussion across these different fields. To that end, successful proposals could focus on, but would not be limited to, studies of whether and to what extent kinship relationships and claims of belonging might be said to have a history. Of related interest would be proposals that engage the idea of intimacy, particularly in relation to familial or social networks and their surrounding histories. When thinking of the idea of 'family', we challenge potential paper authors to critically examine the concept of 'family' and how the term is defined, utilized and deployed in a variety of contexts. Additionally, we encourage panelists to focus on the kinship-related facets of the concept, including but not limited to: personal family histories, borderlands histories, architectural manifestations of gendered space, changing conceptions of the 'traditional' family, and family as viewed through the lens of modernity . In keeping with this year's focus on gender, genealogy and kinship, we also hope to assemble a specifically historiographic panel addressing the state of the field. We are, then, particularly interested in paper proposals that problematize the history of genealogies--or the genealogies of history-or suggest new historiographic avenues of inquiry.
For the Twelfth Annual Symposium, we are delighted to announce a keynote speaker who engages many of these themes in her work:
• Tiya Miles, Associate Professor of History, University of Michigan, author of Ties That Bind: The Story of an Afro-Cherokee Family in Slavery and Freedom (University of California Press, 2005)
The journal Gender & History will again sponsor a prize for the best graduate student paper presented at the Symposium. Conference presenters will also have the opportunity to publish their work in the on-line proceedings volume. We possess limited resources to subsidize travel expenses for presenters. Giving priority to presenters with limited conference experience, we will allocate these funds based on the quality of presenters' proposals and the availability of funds.
To submit a paper or panel by email (preferred method): please send only one attachment in Word or PDF format containing a 250-word abstract and a one-page curriculum vitae for each paper presenter, commentator, or panel chair to gendersymp@gmail.com
To submit a paper or panel in a hard copy format, please send five (5) copies of all abstracts and curriculum vitae to: Programming Committee, Graduate Symposium on Women's and Gender History 309 Gregory Hall, MC 466, 810 S. Wright Street Urbana, Illinois 61801.
For more information, please contact Programming Committee Chairs, Lance Lubelski or Scott Harrison at gendersymp@gmail.com
Twelfth Annual Graduate Symposium on Women's and Gender History
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
March 3-5, 2011
Submission Deadline: November 1, 2010
The Executive Committee of the Twelfth Annual Graduate Symposium on Women's and Gender History at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is pleased to announce a call for papers. The Symposium, which is the capstone event of the History Department's Women's History month celebration, is scheduled for March 3-5, 2011. To celebrate and encourage further work in the field of women's and gender history, they invite submissions from graduate students from any institution and discipline. The Symposium organizers welcome individual papers on any topic in the field of women's and gender history. Papers submitted as a panel will be judged individually. Preference will be given to scholars who did not present at last year's Symposium.
This year's theme, "Genealogies," references two trends in the field--the emergence of kinship and the family as tools for interpreting the past, on the one hand, and the continuing importance of the method Foucault called "genealogy," on the other--and seeks to ask a question about the connections (and contentions) that might unite them. How might a history of the family be affected by Foucault's insistence on refusing origin stories, and how might the new scholarship on intimacy-kinship influence an understanding of the instability and discontinuity of history? Is it possible, in other words, to construct a genealogy of genealogy?
Papers need not take up these questions directly, but they should enthusiastically and intriguingly address some aspect of these concerns. In gathering together what we hope will be a geographically, temporally, and disciplinarily diverse body of papers, the conference will create opportunities for dialogue and discussion across these different fields. To that end, successful proposals could focus on, but would not be limited to, studies of whether and to what extent kinship relationships and claims of belonging might be said to have a history. Of related interest would be proposals that engage the idea of intimacy, particularly in relation to familial or social networks and their surrounding histories. When thinking of the idea of 'family', we challenge potential paper authors to critically examine the concept of 'family' and how the term is defined, utilized and deployed in a variety of contexts. Additionally, we encourage panelists to focus on the kinship-related facets of the concept, including but not limited to: personal family histories, borderlands histories, architectural manifestations of gendered space, changing conceptions of the 'traditional' family, and family as viewed through the lens of modernity . In keeping with this year's focus on gender, genealogy and kinship, we also hope to assemble a specifically historiographic panel addressing the state of the field. We are, then, particularly interested in paper proposals that problematize the history of genealogies--or the genealogies of history-or suggest new historiographic avenues of inquiry.
For the Twelfth Annual Symposium, we are delighted to announce a keynote speaker who engages many of these themes in her work:
• Tiya Miles, Associate Professor of History, University of Michigan, author of Ties That Bind: The Story of an Afro-Cherokee Family in Slavery and Freedom (University of California Press, 2005)
The journal Gender & History will again sponsor a prize for the best graduate student paper presented at the Symposium. Conference presenters will also have the opportunity to publish their work in the on-line proceedings volume. We possess limited resources to subsidize travel expenses for presenters. Giving priority to presenters with limited conference experience, we will allocate these funds based on the quality of presenters' proposals and the availability of funds.
To submit a paper or panel by email (preferred method): please send only one attachment in Word or PDF format containing a 250-word abstract and a one-page curriculum vitae for each paper presenter, commentator, or panel chair to gendersymp@gmail.com
To submit a paper or panel in a hard copy format, please send five (5) copies of all abstracts and curriculum vitae to: Programming Committee, Graduate Symposium on Women's and Gender History 309 Gregory Hall, MC 466, 810 S. Wright Street Urbana, Illinois 61801.
For more information, please contact Programming Committee Chairs, Lance Lubelski or Scott Harrison at gendersymp@gmail.com
NYU-Department of History Tenure-Track Position
The Department of History at New York University invites applications for a position in 19th-century US history, including transnational approaches. This is a full-time, tenure-track position at the level of assistant professor. Appointment will begin September 1, 2011, pending budgetary and administrative approval. Application deadline: November 15, 2010.
NYU-Department of History Tenure-Track Position
The Department of History at New York University invites applications for a position in 19th-century US history, including transnational approaches. This is a full-time, tenure-track position at the level of assistant professor.
Appointment will begin September 1, 2011, pending budgetary and administrative approval. The department especially encourages applications from candidates working on slavery, legal history, political economy, or gender. Applicants should apply online at http://history.fas.nyu.edu/page/employment, with a letter of application, cv, and three letters of recommendation. The deadline for applications is November 15, 2010.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
NYU-Department of History Tenure-Track Position
The Department of History at New York University invites applications for a position in 19th-century US history, including transnational approaches. This is a full-time, tenure-track position at the level of assistant professor.
Appointment will begin September 1, 2011, pending budgetary and administrative approval. The department especially encourages applications from candidates working on slavery, legal history, political economy, or gender. Applicants should apply online at http://history.fas.nyu.edu/page/employment, with a letter of application, cv, and three letters of recommendation. The deadline for applications is November 15, 2010.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Fall 2010 Legal History Workshop Schedule
The Program in Law and History is pleased to announce their Fall 2010 Legal History Workshop Schedule. The workshop will meet on Thursday, 4:05-6:00 p.m., the Law School-Mondale Hall room N202.
Fall 2010 Legal History Workshop Schedule
The workshop will meet on Thursday, 4:05-6 p.m., the Law School-Mondale Hall room N202. Workshop sessions with guest speakers are open to any law and graduate students who wish to attend. The workshop is also offered to law and graduate students as a seminar for credit; those enrolled in the seminar will also meet in the weeks when we do not have guests, on which occasions we will be reading and discussing other works intended to provide a fuller grounding in the field of legal history. If you might be interested in enrolling in the seminar, please contact Professor Susanna Blumenthal at blume047@umn.edu as soon as possible for more information.
For the workshop sessions, we will read a mixture of selections from works-in-progress and recently published monographs. Full descriptions of the guests and their work will posted on the Program in Law and History website (http://www.law.umn.edu/law_history/index.html), along with information about accessing materials for each session. A more abbreviated schedule appears here:
September 23 Manfred Berg, Curt Engelhorn Professor of American History, University of Heidelberg
"Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, and the Decline of Lynching in the Southern United States"
September 30 Christina Duffy Burnett, Associate Professor of Law, Columbia University
"The Monroe Doctrine Rightly Understood: Empire and Law in the Americas on the Eve of World War I"
October 7 William Novak, Professor of Law, University of Michigan
"Law and the Social Control of American Capitalism, 1877-1932"
October 28 Laura Edwards, Professor of History, Duke University
"The People and Their Peace: Legal Culture and the Transformation of Inequality in the
Post-Revolutionary South"
November 4 Steven Wilf, Joel Barlow Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development, University of Connecticut Law School
"Law, Storytelling, & Popular Politics in Revolutionary America"
November 11 Jonathan Levy, Assistant Professor of History, Princeton University
'The Perils of the Seas': The Case of the Creole and the Maritime Origins of Assumption of Risk
December 2 Tomiko Brown-Nagin, Justice Thurgood Marshall Distinguished Professor of Law & Professor of History, University of Virginia
"Rights Lawyers and the 1960s 'Movement of Movements'"
Fall 2010 Legal History Workshop Schedule
The workshop will meet on Thursday, 4:05-6 p.m., the Law School-Mondale Hall room N202. Workshop sessions with guest speakers are open to any law and graduate students who wish to attend. The workshop is also offered to law and graduate students as a seminar for credit; those enrolled in the seminar will also meet in the weeks when we do not have guests, on which occasions we will be reading and discussing other works intended to provide a fuller grounding in the field of legal history. If you might be interested in enrolling in the seminar, please contact Professor Susanna Blumenthal at blume047@umn.edu as soon as possible for more information.
For the workshop sessions, we will read a mixture of selections from works-in-progress and recently published monographs. Full descriptions of the guests and their work will posted on the Program in Law and History website (http://www.law.umn.edu/law_history/index.html), along with information about accessing materials for each session. A more abbreviated schedule appears here:
September 23 Manfred Berg, Curt Engelhorn Professor of American History, University of Heidelberg
"Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, and the Decline of Lynching in the Southern United States"
September 30 Christina Duffy Burnett, Associate Professor of Law, Columbia University
"The Monroe Doctrine Rightly Understood: Empire and Law in the Americas on the Eve of World War I"
October 7 William Novak, Professor of Law, University of Michigan
"Law and the Social Control of American Capitalism, 1877-1932"
October 28 Laura Edwards, Professor of History, Duke University
"The People and Their Peace: Legal Culture and the Transformation of Inequality in the
Post-Revolutionary South"
November 4 Steven Wilf, Joel Barlow Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development, University of Connecticut Law School
"Law, Storytelling, & Popular Politics in Revolutionary America"
November 11 Jonathan Levy, Assistant Professor of History, Princeton University
'The Perils of the Seas': The Case of the Creole and the Maritime Origins of Assumption of Risk
December 2 Tomiko Brown-Nagin, Justice Thurgood Marshall Distinguished Professor of Law & Professor of History, University of Virginia
"Rights Lawyers and the 1960s 'Movement of Movements'"
Assistant Professor in Queer Studies-The Ohio State University
The Department of English at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-eligible assistant professor position in queer studies. We will consider candidates in any field of literary, ethnic, and/or cultural studies with expertise in GLBTQ theory and criticism. Ph.D. required. The successful candidate will teach courses in English and Sexuality Studies at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Application deadline: November 1, 2010.
Assistant Professor in Queer Studies-The Ohio State University
The Department of English at The Ohio State University invites
applications for a tenure-eligible assistant professor position in
queer studies. We will consider candidates in any field of literary,
ethnic, and/or cultural studies with expertise in GLBTQ theory and
criticism. The successful candidate will teach courses in English and
Sexuality Studies at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Ohio
State's thriving interdisciplinary Sexuality Studies Program, to which
the Department of English contributes, offers undergraduate and
graduate degrees, and includes faculty and courses from across the
university. Ph.D. in hand required at time of appointment.
Preliminary interviews at the MLA Convention. The Ohio State
University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. GLBT
people, women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans,
and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Send cover
letter and c.v. only by Nov. 1 to Englishjobs@osu.edu, or mail to
Professor Debra Moddelmog, Chair of Sexuality Studies Search
Committee, Department of English, Ohio State University, 421 Denney
Hall, 164 W. 17th Ave., Columbus, OH 43210.
***
Please also note the following about the vibrant field of Sexuality
Studies at Ohio State:
(1) The English Department at Ohio State has an area group in Gender
and Sexuality Studies, and two permanent courses in the field: 282:
Introduction to Queer Studies and 580: GLBTQ Studies in Literature and
Culture. We also have other courses that are sometimes taught with a
sexuality focus, including film and theory courses at both the
undergrad and graduate levels.
(2) Ohio State offers an interdisciplinary undergraduate minor and an
interdisciplinary graduate specialization in Sexuality Studies, and by
the time the person starts the job, we should also have a
free-standing interdisciplinary undergraduate major (we'll be one of
the few schools in the country to have all three of these degrees).
Over 30 faculty members in six colleges and 14 departments are
affiliated with the Sexuality Studies Program, and we offer
approximately 20 permanent courses in the area. The Sexuality Studies
minor is the 2nd-highest enrolling interdisciplinary minor at OSU,
with approximately 300 students enrolling since it began in 2002, and
the graduate specialization has been selected by 30 students in it
four years of existence. http://sexualitystudies.osu.edu/
(3) Sexuality Studies is closely partnered with other
identity/culture-based programs via the formation known as DISCO
(Diversity and Identity Studies Collective at OSU), which is composed
of African American and African Studies, American Indian Studies,
Asian American Studies, Comparative Ethnic and American Studies,
Disability Studies, Latino/a Studies, Sexuality Studies, and the newly
named Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. http://disco.osu.edu/
Assistant Professor in Queer Studies-The Ohio State University
The Department of English at The Ohio State University invites
applications for a tenure-eligible assistant professor position in
queer studies. We will consider candidates in any field of literary,
ethnic, and/or cultural studies with expertise in GLBTQ theory and
criticism. The successful candidate will teach courses in English and
Sexuality Studies at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Ohio
State's thriving interdisciplinary Sexuality Studies Program, to which
the Department of English contributes, offers undergraduate and
graduate degrees, and includes faculty and courses from across the
university. Ph.D. in hand required at time of appointment.
Preliminary interviews at the MLA Convention. The Ohio State
University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. GLBT
people, women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans,
and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Send cover
letter and c.v. only by Nov. 1 to Englishjobs@osu.edu, or mail to
Professor Debra Moddelmog, Chair of Sexuality Studies Search
Committee, Department of English, Ohio State University, 421 Denney
Hall, 164 W. 17th Ave., Columbus, OH 43210.
***
Please also note the following about the vibrant field of Sexuality
Studies at Ohio State:
(1) The English Department at Ohio State has an area group in Gender
and Sexuality Studies, and two permanent courses in the field: 282:
Introduction to Queer Studies and 580: GLBTQ Studies in Literature and
Culture. We also have other courses that are sometimes taught with a
sexuality focus, including film and theory courses at both the
undergrad and graduate levels.
(2) Ohio State offers an interdisciplinary undergraduate minor and an
interdisciplinary graduate specialization in Sexuality Studies, and by
the time the person starts the job, we should also have a
free-standing interdisciplinary undergraduate major (we'll be one of
the few schools in the country to have all three of these degrees).
Over 30 faculty members in six colleges and 14 departments are
affiliated with the Sexuality Studies Program, and we offer
approximately 20 permanent courses in the area. The Sexuality Studies
minor is the 2nd-highest enrolling interdisciplinary minor at OSU,
with approximately 300 students enrolling since it began in 2002, and
the graduate specialization has been selected by 30 students in it
four years of existence. http://sexualitystudies.osu.edu/
(3) Sexuality Studies is closely partnered with other
identity/culture-based programs via the formation known as DISCO
(Diversity and Identity Studies Collective at OSU), which is composed
of African American and African Studies, American Indian Studies,
Asian American Studies, Comparative Ethnic and American Studies,
Disability Studies, Latino/a Studies, Sexuality Studies, and the newly
named Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. http://disco.osu.edu/
Import-Export-Transport Queer Theory, Queer Critique and Activism in Motion
The Gender Research Office at the University of Vienna has announced a call for papers, "Import-Export-Transport Queer Theory, Queer Critique and Activism in Motion". The conference will take place April 28-30, 2011. The aim of this conference is to open up a space for dialogue between different methodological approaches, forms of activism, research fields and interests of the "Import -- Export -- Transport" of queer theory, critique and activism. Proposal deadline: November 1, 2010.
Import-Export-Transport Queer Theory, Queer Critique and Activism in Motion
Conference: 28 -- 30 April 2011 | University of Vienna |
20 years after the emergence of "queer" as a political concept we would
like to discuss the radical potential of queer theory and activism
within different spatial, cultural and socio-political contexts. Along
with its appearance in the US academia -- or maybe even before -- "queer"
also turned up as a grass-roots movement in response to the homophobic
political rhetoric surrounding the AIDS crisis of the 1980s. As a
successful appropriation of a once derogatory term, "queer" is not only
closely connected to the Anglo-American language but also to its
socio-political context.
We therefore want to ask how and by whom the term "queer" was/is
appropriated and for which purposes, with particular attention to the
different settings and locations. For instance, taking a closer look at
the differences in welfare state arrangements, the legal situations of
LGBT or its different degrees of institutionalization. Which queer
theories are received, discussed and developed? Where and how are they
applied and adapted to these settings?
What does the term "queer" mean and how is its meaning transported
in(to) different contexts? Has there been a noticeable shift in its
meaning? What effects or repercussions has this had on queer research
practices and on the political impact of queer activism?
In regards to academic research and theory we want to take a look at who
is "transporting", developing, and adapting queer theory and what their
research interests are. Is a "methodology" of queer theory and activism
currently evolving (e.g. what are problems of "translation")?
Proposals could also address the following questions: How is queer
theory reflected in political activism and how have particular
theoretical concepts been adapted and adopted for political practices in
different local contexts? How do activists serve as theorists, how do
theorists engage in political activities?
The aim of this conference is to open up a space for dialogue between
different methodological approaches, forms of activism, research fields
and interests of the "Import -- Export -- Transport" of queer theory,
critique and activism.
We invite activists, students, graduates, artists, scholars, and
researchers working in the field of queer theory and queer activism to
contribute to the conference. We especially welcome
contributions that transgress disciplinary boundaries and the boundaries
between academic and non-academic settings and encourage participants
working in media/performance art to submit proposals for works and
interventions to be included as part of the conference.
Confirmed participants so far are Judith Jack Halberstam, University of
Southern California, and Kater(ina Kol√°r(ov√°, Charles University Prague.
The conference language is English. There will be a conference publication.
We welcome contributions for 20-minute or 45-minute papers (plus 10
minutes discussion),-- 300 words max; or 1.5 hour workshops (teams are
especially welcome) as well as poster presentations or film
screenings/performances.
Please submit your proposals by November 1st 2010, full papers by March
1st 2011 to queerconference2011.gender[at]univie.ac.at. Please attach a
short cv and -- not obligatory -- a bibliography.
We will do our best to provide travel funds, but strongly encourage
participants to apply for travel funding at their home institutions.
Organization and conference host: Gender Research Office at the
University of Vienna (Maria Katharina Wiedlack, Sushila Mesquita, Katrin
Lasthofer)
website: [http://univie.ac.at/gender]
e-mail: queerconference2011.gender[at]univie.ac.at
Import-Export-Transport Queer Theory, Queer Critique and Activism in Motion
Conference: 28 -- 30 April 2011 | University of Vienna |
20 years after the emergence of "queer" as a political concept we would
like to discuss the radical potential of queer theory and activism
within different spatial, cultural and socio-political contexts. Along
with its appearance in the US academia -- or maybe even before -- "queer"
also turned up as a grass-roots movement in response to the homophobic
political rhetoric surrounding the AIDS crisis of the 1980s. As a
successful appropriation of a once derogatory term, "queer" is not only
closely connected to the Anglo-American language but also to its
socio-political context.
We therefore want to ask how and by whom the term "queer" was/is
appropriated and for which purposes, with particular attention to the
different settings and locations. For instance, taking a closer look at
the differences in welfare state arrangements, the legal situations of
LGBT or its different degrees of institutionalization. Which queer
theories are received, discussed and developed? Where and how are they
applied and adapted to these settings?
What does the term "queer" mean and how is its meaning transported
in(to) different contexts? Has there been a noticeable shift in its
meaning? What effects or repercussions has this had on queer research
practices and on the political impact of queer activism?
In regards to academic research and theory we want to take a look at who
is "transporting", developing, and adapting queer theory and what their
research interests are. Is a "methodology" of queer theory and activism
currently evolving (e.g. what are problems of "translation")?
Proposals could also address the following questions: How is queer
theory reflected in political activism and how have particular
theoretical concepts been adapted and adopted for political practices in
different local contexts? How do activists serve as theorists, how do
theorists engage in political activities?
The aim of this conference is to open up a space for dialogue between
different methodological approaches, forms of activism, research fields
and interests of the "Import -- Export -- Transport" of queer theory,
critique and activism.
We invite activists, students, graduates, artists, scholars, and
researchers working in the field of queer theory and queer activism to
contribute to the conference. We especially welcome
contributions that transgress disciplinary boundaries and the boundaries
between academic and non-academic settings and encourage participants
working in media/performance art to submit proposals for works and
interventions to be included as part of the conference.
Confirmed participants so far are Judith Jack Halberstam, University of
Southern California, and Kater(ina Kol√°r(ov√°, Charles University Prague.
The conference language is English. There will be a conference publication.
We welcome contributions for 20-minute or 45-minute papers (plus 10
minutes discussion),-- 300 words max; or 1.5 hour workshops (teams are
especially welcome) as well as poster presentations or film
screenings/performances.
Please submit your proposals by November 1st 2010, full papers by March
1st 2011 to queerconference2011.gender[at]univie.ac.at. Please attach a
short cv and -- not obligatory -- a bibliography.
We will do our best to provide travel funds, but strongly encourage
participants to apply for travel funding at their home institutions.
Organization and conference host: Gender Research Office at the
University of Vienna (Maria Katharina Wiedlack, Sushila Mesquita, Katrin
Lasthofer)
website: [http://univie.ac.at/gender]
e-mail: queerconference2011.gender[at]univie.ac.at
New Approaches to America and the World: University of Chicago Graduate Student Conference
The University of Chicago invites graduate students to submit proposals for a conference exploring the role of America in the world. It will take place at the University of Chicago on April 8-9, 2011. This conference will bring together scholars of various disciplines whose work focuses on the role of the U.S. in the world. Proposal deadline: December 1, 2010.
New Approaches to America and the World: University of Chicago Graduate Student Conference
April 8-9, 2011
The University of Chicago invites graduate students to submit proposals for a conference exploring the role of America in the world. It will take place at the University of Chicago on April 8-9, 2011.
This conference will bring together scholars of various disciplines whose work focuses on the role of the U.S. in the world. By matching leading national historians with emerging scholars from a diverse array of institutions, the conference will provide a vital forum for an exchange of ideas on how the U.S. has both shaped and been shaped by forces outside its borders. Papers can address these issues from a broad range of perspectives--from works that explore diplomatic or policy history to projects deploying literary or cultural analysis. We encourage projects that integrate the methodologies of transnational history, such as a focus on non-state actors or the use both domestic and international sources.
Rather than approaching the history of the U.S. in the world as fixed preconceived relations between America and the foreign, we hope to foster a series of lively discussions that will examine the ambiguities and contradictions that have characterized the history of American global engagement.
Each student presenter will be paired with a professor who will provide feedback on his or her paper in an open panel forum. Participating professors will include Heide Fehrenbach from Northern Illinois University, Naoko Shibusawa from Brown University, and Marilyn Young from New York University, as well as faculty members from the University of Chicago and Northwestern University. The conference will end with a plenary session that will draw on the themes emerging from the panel discussions.
Graduate students who are interested in participating in the conference should submit a 500 word abstract and a short curriculum vita (in Word or PDF format) to usworldconf@uchicago.edu. Proposals must be received by December 1, 2010, in order to be considered. Notification of acceptance will be made in late December. Check for updates on http://history.uchicago.edu/about/events.shtml. For additional information about the conference, please contact usworldconf@uchicago.edu.
The University of Chicago cannot provide travel stipends for presenters. We encourage you to seek funding from your home institution.
The conference is sponsored by the University of Chicago Department of History; Center for International Affairs Norman Wait Harris Fund; Center for the Study of Race, Politics and Culture; and the Karla Scherer Center for the Study of American Culture.
New Approaches to America and the World: University of Chicago Graduate Student Conference
April 8-9, 2011
The University of Chicago invites graduate students to submit proposals for a conference exploring the role of America in the world. It will take place at the University of Chicago on April 8-9, 2011.
This conference will bring together scholars of various disciplines whose work focuses on the role of the U.S. in the world. By matching leading national historians with emerging scholars from a diverse array of institutions, the conference will provide a vital forum for an exchange of ideas on how the U.S. has both shaped and been shaped by forces outside its borders. Papers can address these issues from a broad range of perspectives--from works that explore diplomatic or policy history to projects deploying literary or cultural analysis. We encourage projects that integrate the methodologies of transnational history, such as a focus on non-state actors or the use both domestic and international sources.
Rather than approaching the history of the U.S. in the world as fixed preconceived relations between America and the foreign, we hope to foster a series of lively discussions that will examine the ambiguities and contradictions that have characterized the history of American global engagement.
Each student presenter will be paired with a professor who will provide feedback on his or her paper in an open panel forum. Participating professors will include Heide Fehrenbach from Northern Illinois University, Naoko Shibusawa from Brown University, and Marilyn Young from New York University, as well as faculty members from the University of Chicago and Northwestern University. The conference will end with a plenary session that will draw on the themes emerging from the panel discussions.
Graduate students who are interested in participating in the conference should submit a 500 word abstract and a short curriculum vita (in Word or PDF format) to usworldconf@uchicago.edu. Proposals must be received by December 1, 2010, in order to be considered. Notification of acceptance will be made in late December. Check for updates on http://history.uchicago.edu/about/events.shtml. For additional information about the conference, please contact usworldconf@uchicago.edu.
The University of Chicago cannot provide travel stipends for presenters. We encourage you to seek funding from your home institution.
The conference is sponsored by the University of Chicago Department of History; Center for International Affairs Norman Wait Harris Fund; Center for the Study of Race, Politics and Culture; and the Karla Scherer Center for the Study of American Culture.
Rod Ferguson Office Hours
Rod Ferguson will be holding office hours on Mondays from 11 -12 and on Tuesdays from 3-4 for fall semester. To make an appointment please call the front desk at 612-624-4190 or email amstdy@umn.edu
Humboldt State University Tenure-Track Position
Humboldt State University's Department of Critical Race, Gender, and Sexuality Studies invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Comparative Ethnic Studies with an emphasis in African American Studies. Ph.D. or equivalent in Ethnic Studies or related field is preferred at the time of appointment. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than October 1, 2010.
Humboldt State University Tenure-Track Position
http://www.humboldt.edu/aps/docs/jobs/2011-12%20vacancies/7470_1112_CRGS_AfricanAmericanStudies.pdf
Humboldt State University Tenure-Track Position
http://www.humboldt.edu/aps/docs/jobs/2011-12%20vacancies/7470_1112_CRGS_AfricanAmericanStudies.pdf
American Studies Graduate Program Handbook can be found on-line at http://americanstudies.umn.edu/grad/handbook.html
The most up-to-date version of the American Studies Graduate Program
Handbook can be found on-line under the Graduate section of the
Department website: http://americanstudies.umn.edu/grad/handbook.html
Handbook can be found on-line under the Graduate section of the
Department website: http://americanstudies.umn.edu/grad/handbook.html
American Studies Annual Potluck Gathering is Wednesday, September 15, 5:30 - 7:00pm
The annual department potluck gathering of students, faculty, and staff to celebrate the beginning of the academic year is Wednesday, September 15, 5:30 - 7:00pm at the CW Lofts Clubroom. Please bring a dish to share.
American Studies Annual Potluck Gathering is Wednesday, September 15, 5:30 - 7:00pm
The annual department potluck gathering of students, faculty, and
staff to celebrate the beginning of the academic year is Wednesday,
September 15, 5:30 - 7:00pm at the CW Lofts Clubroom. Please bring a
dish to share.
Directions to CW Lofts:
CW Lofts is located at 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)
American Studies Annual Potluck Gathering is Wednesday, September 15, 5:30 - 7:00pm
The annual department potluck gathering of students, faculty, and
staff to celebrate the beginning of the academic year is Wednesday,
September 15, 5:30 - 7:00pm at the CW Lofts Clubroom. Please bring a
dish to share.
Directions to CW Lofts:
CW Lofts is located at 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)
Imagine Funds Awards
Imagine Funds Awards support faculty at the University of Minnesota. The Annual Faculty Awards support innovative research in the arts, design, and humanities. For the 2010-2011 academic year, up to 150 awards of $5,000 will be awarded. The deadline for proposals is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 26, 2010.
Imagine Funds Awards
Imagine Funds Awards support faculty at the University of Minnesota. The Annual Faculty Awards support innovative research in the arts, design, and humanities. For the 2010-2011 academic year, up to 150 awards of $5,000 will be awarded. Applications for the 2010-2011 awards cycle for the Annual Faculty awards are now being accepted. The deadline for proposals is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 26, 2010. Awards will be announced on December 15, 2010.
Use of Imagine Fund Annual Awards:
* Proposed use for awarded funds must relate to the areas of the arts, humanities or design.
* The award may be used for research needs, teaching materials, books, materials for creative works, or travel.
* The award may not be used to supplement salary, nor may it be used for course buyouts.
* The awards must be spent within a three year period.
* Awards may be used to supplement external funding.
* Awards do not need to be, but certainly may be, used for new projects.
Imagine Funds Awards
Imagine Funds Awards support faculty at the University of Minnesota. The Annual Faculty Awards support innovative research in the arts, design, and humanities. For the 2010-2011 academic year, up to 150 awards of $5,000 will be awarded. Applications for the 2010-2011 awards cycle for the Annual Faculty awards are now being accepted. The deadline for proposals is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 26, 2010. Awards will be announced on December 15, 2010.
Use of Imagine Fund Annual Awards:
* Proposed use for awarded funds must relate to the areas of the arts, humanities or design.
* The award may be used for research needs, teaching materials, books, materials for creative works, or travel.
* The award may not be used to supplement salary, nor may it be used for course buyouts.
* The awards must be spent within a three year period.
* Awards may be used to supplement external funding.
* Awards do not need to be, but certainly may be, used for new projects.
Fall 2010 Syllabi & Office Hours
Fall 2010 Instructors & TAs: Please submit a copy of your course syllabus electronically to Laura at domin047@umn.edu by Monday, September 13, 2010. Please also include the time(s) and day(s) you will be holding office hours for the upcoming semester.
Employee Self Service
The Human Resources Self Service website allows you to sign up for direct deposit, view your pay check statements, update your address, and more. The location of the site is: http://www.hrss.umn.edu
Graduate Student Health Insurance
To register for Graduate Student Health Insurance please follow this steps on this web page. Be sure to review your student account and ensure you are charged for the Graduate Health Plan, not the Student Insurance Plan. http://www.shb.umn.edu/twincities/graduate-assistants.htm Please contact Colleen at 612-624-1871 if you have any questions.
Paycheck Information
Fall TA appointments began August 30th 2010. The first pay date of the semester is September 22nd, and checks are distributed every two weeks on Wednesdays. Please contact Colleen at 612-624-1871 if you have any questions regarding pay.
Fellowships and Taxes
Those of you on fellowship may find the University website site about fellowships and taxes informative http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/compensation/paytaxes/fellowships/ We are also including a link to the pdf form to request withholding of graduate fellowship income tax http://policy.umn.edu/categories/hr/form/fellowshipp.pdf Please feel free to contact Colleen with questions.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Call for Papers-Thinking Gender 2011
UCLA Center for the Study of Women announces a call for papers for the 21st Annual Graduate Student Research Conference, Thinking Gender 2011. Thinking Gender is a public conference highlighting graduate student research on women, gender and sexuality across all disciplines and historical periods. We invite submissions for individual papers or pre-constituted panels. The conference is Friday, February 11, 2011, at the UCLA Faculty Center. Submission deadline: October 22, 2010.
Call for Papers-Thinking Gender 2011
Thinking Gender is a public conference highlighting graduate student research on women, gender and sexuality across all disciplines and historical periods. We invite submissions for individual papers or pre-constituted panels. This year, we especially welcome papers addressing women, gender and sexuality in relation to:
· Food (sustainability, food justice, marketing, disordered eating, food preparation)
· Money (the economy, microfinance, entrepreneurship, consumerism, the global marketplace, business practices)
· The Academy (innovative research methodologies, human subjects, power relations, epistemologies, the Archive)
· Invented Pathologies (menopause, PMS, female sexual dysfunction, the medicalization of sex).
For individual papers, please submit an abstract (250 words), a CV (2 pages maximum), and a brief bibliography (3-5 sources). For panels, please submit a 250-word description of the panel topic in addition to the materials required for the individual paper submissions. Please see the submission guidelines at http://www.csw.ucla.edu/thinkinggender.html.
Send submissions to: thinkinggender@csw.ucla.edu
Deadline for Submissions: October 22, 2010, by midnight
Conference is Friday, February 11, 2011, at the UCLA Faculty Center.
Event is free and open to the public, but there will be a $25 registration fee for presenters, to cover the cost of conference materials and lunch at the Faculty Center.
Parking is reserved at UCLA, Lot #2 for $10
UCLA Center for the Study of Women
Box 957222 / Public Policy 1400H
Los Angeles, CA 90095-7222
http://www.csw.ucla.edu
Call for Papers-Thinking Gender 2011
Thinking Gender is a public conference highlighting graduate student research on women, gender and sexuality across all disciplines and historical periods. We invite submissions for individual papers or pre-constituted panels. This year, we especially welcome papers addressing women, gender and sexuality in relation to:
· Food (sustainability, food justice, marketing, disordered eating, food preparation)
· Money (the economy, microfinance, entrepreneurship, consumerism, the global marketplace, business practices)
· The Academy (innovative research methodologies, human subjects, power relations, epistemologies, the Archive)
· Invented Pathologies (menopause, PMS, female sexual dysfunction, the medicalization of sex).
For individual papers, please submit an abstract (250 words), a CV (2 pages maximum), and a brief bibliography (3-5 sources). For panels, please submit a 250-word description of the panel topic in addition to the materials required for the individual paper submissions. Please see the submission guidelines at http://www.csw.ucla.edu/thinkinggender.html.
Send submissions to: thinkinggender@csw.ucla.edu
Deadline for Submissions: October 22, 2010, by midnight
Conference is Friday, February 11, 2011, at the UCLA Faculty Center.
Event is free and open to the public, but there will be a $25 registration fee for presenters, to cover the cost of conference materials and lunch at the Faculty Center.
Parking is reserved at UCLA, Lot #2 for $10
UCLA Center for the Study of Women
Box 957222 / Public Policy 1400H
Los Angeles, CA 90095-7222
http://www.csw.ucla.edu
Grad Instructors & TA Office Assignments
Grad Instructors & TAs: Scott hall offices are available for Fall 2010 semester. You can stop by 104 Scott to pick up a key from Laura, if you don't already have one.
Grad Instructors & TA Office Assignments
When making office assignments we try to put you with someone who has a different teaching schedule, to minimize office hour conflicts. However, if there are conflicts with schedules for shared offices, please let me know and we will try to accommodate.
Grad Instructors & TA Office Assignments
When making office assignments we try to put you with someone who has a different teaching schedule, to minimize office hour conflicts. However, if there are conflicts with schedules for shared offices, please let me know and we will try to accommodate.
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