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Global Passport:  Your Digital Source for 
International Education Information @ UWM
A Publication of UWM's
Center for International Education
November 6, 2006            Established February 12, 2001

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A publication of UWM's Center for International Education, Global Passport provides up-to-date information on international education programs, opportunities, and resources, including those offered by All those interested in international education are invited to subscribe.  Subscription instructions and general policies are included at the end of each newsletter.  Please send your comments and proposed contributions to: rjbeck AT uwm DOT edu.  Previous issues of Global Passport may be accessed at: http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/CIE/GlobalPassport/newsletter.shtml

Accommodation of Persons with Special Needs
For all UWM Programs:  If you have special needs that require assistance, please notify the program organizer(s) in writing or by phone, reasonably in advance of the scheduled program(s).  A two-week notification is suggested.

Support the CIE
With a gift to the Center for International Education, you can help support internationally oriented research and public programming.  Your unrestricted gift allows the Director to launch special initiatives among the Center's programs.  Please make your check payable to the UWM Foundation, with the "Center for International Education" on the memo line, and mail to:

Center for International Education
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
P.O. Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53201


Great Decisions 2007
The Great Decisions 2007 topics have been announced by the Foreign Policy Association. The Institute of World Affairs at UWM will start its annual lecture series on January 23, 2007. The programs will be convened every Tuesday until March 13, 2007. Speaker information and registration will be available in December 2006. This year’s topics include:
 Check back for more information!
Culture Café - Fall 2006
2:00pm-3:30 pm
Garland Hall 104

Culture Café brings the world closer to the UWM campus and creates a time and a space for all students, U.S. and international, to get to know one another over FREE coffee, featured ethnic food, and a brief, informal presentation and discussion on the featured culture or country:
For more information please contact the Global Student Alliance at lhetland@uwm.edu.
International Focus
Viewers are invited to tune in Sundays at 5 p.m. to Channel 36, WMVT, for the International Focus series hosted by Rob Ricigliano, Director of the Institute of World Affairs.
The Asia Pacific Region: Economic and Security Issues
Tuesday, November 7, 2006
1:30pm-3:00pm, Garland Hall 104
2441 East Hartford
 The panel will discuss the relations within the People’s Republic of China, economic prospects within the Pacific Region, the political evolution in Taiwan, and US-Taiwanese relations.

The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. For more information please contact Andrea Joseph (aherbert@uwm.edu or 414-229-6925).
“Transforming Self-Interest and Developing Pro-Social Preferences”
A Public Lecture by Dr. Margaret Levi

Dr. Margaret Levi is Jere L. Bacharach Professor of International Studies, University of Washington; Director, CHAOS (Comparative Historical Analysis of Organizations and States); Author of Consent, Dissent, and Patriotism and Of Rule and Revenue; and General Editor of the Annual Review of Political Science and of the Cambridge Studies in Comparative Politics book series.

Thursday, November 9, 2006
4 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.
AMU Room 227
 
For More Information, Contact Dr. Steven Millen Taylor, President of Phi Beta Kappa (Zeta Chapter), 288-6309 or Steven.Taylor@Mu.Edu;
Dr. Lawrence Leblanc, Chair of the Political Science Department, 288-6842 or Lawrence.Leblanc@Mu.Edu; Dr. Stephani Richards-Wilson, Assistant Dean, Helen Way Klingler College of Arts & Sciences, 288-5305 Or Stephani.Richards-Wilson@Mu.Edu.

Co-Sponsored By Phi Beta Kappa, The Marquette University Political Science Department, and The Helen Way Klingler College Of Arts & Sciences Student Council 
Call for Abstracts
Global Health and Social Justice Conference:  “Violence as Disease”
Thursday, March 29 - Friday, March 30, 2007 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) School of Continuing Education, 161 W. Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

This multidisciplinary conference will address violence as a health issue
including: causes, forms, consequences, and coping.

Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
 Presentations by scholars, practitioners, students, and community members are invited.

Abstract Guidelines:
 Abstracts should be submitted electronically to Dr. Anne Banda at banda@uwm.edu as a Word attachment.

Acceptance letters will be sent via e-mail by December 22, 2006.  For more information, contact Anne Banda (banda@uwm.edu) or Sylvia Forbes (forbes@uwm.edu).

Sponsored by Center for Cultural Diversity and Global Health, Continuing Education and Outreach Programs, College of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM).  Additional support provided by the Cultures and Communities Program at UWM, and the UWM Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies.
The Fifth International Conference on New Directions in the Humanities
American University of Paris, France, 17-20 July 2007
http://www.HumanitiesConference.com

The conference will continue in its endeavors to develop an interdisciplinary agenda for the humanities. It will include keynote presentations by internationally renowned speakers and numerous small-group workshop and paper presentation sessions.

We would particularly like to invite you to respond to the conference call for papers and presentations. Presenters may choose to submit written papers for publication before or after the conference in the refereed International Journal of the Humanities. If you are unable to attend the conference in person, virtual registrations are also available which allow you to submit a paper for review and possible publication in the journal, and provide access to the online edition of the journal.

The deadline for the next round in the call for papers (a title and short abstract) is November 15, 2006. Proposals are reviewed within one week of submission.

Full details of the conference, including an online call for papers form, are to be found at the conference website:  http://www.HumanitiesConference.com
MEI 2007
You are invited to submit a paper/abstract to The 3rd International Symposium on Management, Engineering and Informatics (MEI 2007) in the Context of The 11th World Multi-conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics (WMSCI 2007) (http://www.iiis-cyber.org/mei2007).  The symposium will be convened in Orlando, Florida, USA, from July 8-11, 2007.

All submitted papers will have an extensive reviewing process. A multi-methodological review will be applied in the selection process of this multi-disciplinary conference. Submitted papers or extended abstracts will have three kinds of reviews: double-blind (by at least three reviewers), non-blind, and participative peer-to-peer review. These three reviews will support the selection process of those that will be accepted for their presentation at the conference, as well as those to be selected for their publication in JSCI Journal. Details are given in the conference web site.

Of the papers presented, the best 10%-20% of the papers will be published in Volume 7 of JSCI Journal (http://www.iiisci.org/Journal/SCI) and sent free to over 200 university and research libraries

Also, you are invited to organize an invited session related to a topic of your research interest. If you are interested in organizing an invited session, please fill out the respective form provided in the conference web page.

More details about the reviewing process, organizing invited sessions and submissions deadlines can be found at this web site: http://www.iiis-cyber.org/mei2007.
2006 International Bazaar
The International Bazaar is an annual fall event convened at UWM during International Education Week.  It is a celebration of all the diverse cultures at UWM and the Milwaukee Community.

Various UWM cultural student organizations prepare authentic dishes from their countries, set-up cultural displays, and participate in cultural demonstrations at the Bazaar. Throughout the day ethnic and international dance and performing groups take part in entertainment programming.

In the past the Bazaar has hosted the Ko-thi African Drumming Company of Milwaukee, the UWM Capoeria Club, and the Hmong Student Dancers, along with various student organizations.

The fall 2006 International Bazaar will be held on Thursday, November 16 in the Wisconsin Room on the second floor of the UWM Union.

For more information about how to become involved in this year's event please contact the Global Student Alliance at excite@uwm.edu or 229-6925.
The International Association for Media and History:  Call for Papers
IAMHIST XXII:  "Media and Imperialism -- Press, Photography, Film, Radio and Television in the Era of Modern Imperialism"
Amsterdam, July 18-21, 2007
Organised by the University of Amsterdam, dept. Media Studies in close cooperation with the International Association for Media and History and Utrecht University.

Aims - We are entering a whole new era where the circulation of images is concerned, due to the large-scale digitisation of archives and collections, which has revolutionised existing practices of preservation, retrieval and distribution. We signal therefore an urgent need to rethink the relationship between media and modern imperialism, particularly in light of the complex process of globalisation. These developments invoke critical discussions between various disciplines, such as media studies, ethnology and history.

Focus - The conference will focus on the politics of representation and media practices, from the emergence of mass media and modern imperialism in the mid-nineteenth century, to the successive episodes of decolonisation, as well as on more current issues surrounding heritage and ownership of media collections.

The conference welcomes papers from disciplines such as history, anthropology, media studies, history of art, visual culture studies, social and political science, literary and cultural studies. The organisers welcome participation from all over the world.

Visit the conference website: http:// www.media-and-imperialism.com

Paper proposals (200 words + short cv) are to be submitted before December 1, 2006 to:

info@media-and-imperialism.com

or

IAMHIST XXII: Media and Imperialism
University of Amsterdam
Department of Media Studies
Turfdraagsterpad 9
1012 XT Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Live. Learn. Intern. Summer Institutes
June 9 – August 4, 2007   Georgetown University, Washington, DC
http://www.dcinternships.org  

Now Accepting Applications for Early Deadline of December 1, 2006

Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies in partnership with Georgetown University, the Institutes combine substantive internships, courses for academic credit, career development activities, site briefings and lectures led by prominent policy experts.

Students applying by the Early Deadline of December 1, 2006 are given preference in admissions and scholarship decisions and will receive a 5% discount on their tuition balance.
 Four eight-week programs are offered in the following subject areas:
 For more information and an online application, please visit our website http://www.dcinternships.org or contact Mary Connell, Recruitment and Admissions Manager, at mconnell@tfas.org or 1-800-741-6964.

Please click here for an informational brochure: https://www.dcinternships.org/tfas/brochure/index.asp
Call for Papers and Participation:  5th International Conference on Politics & International Affairs
June 25-26, 2007
Athens, Greece
 
The Politics Research Unit of the Athens Institute for Education and Research (AT.IN.E.R.) organizes its 5th annual international conference on Politics and International Affairs, June 25-26, 2007. The registration fee will be 250 (euro), covering access to all sessions, 2 lunches, coffee breaks and conference material. Special arrangements will be made with local hotels for a limited number of rooms at a special conference rate. In addition, a number of special events will be organized: A Greek night of entertainment, a special one-day cruise in the Greek islands and a half-day tour to archaeological site and area.

The aim of the conference is to bring together scholars and students of Politics and International Affairs and other related disciplines. You may participate as panel organizer, presenter of one paper, chair a session or observer. For programs of previous conferences and other information visit the conference website http://www.atiner.gr/docs/Politics.htm

Papers (in English) from all areas of education are welcome.  Selected papers will be published in a Special Volume of the Conference Proceedings or Edited Books as part of ATINER's mass media and communication book series. For Books and Proceedings of previous conferences you may visit http://www.atiner.gr/docs/POLITICS_PUBLICATIONS.htm for table of contents and order forms.

Please submit a 300-word abstract by December 3, 2006, by email (atiner@atiner.gr), to Dr. Ioannis Stivachtis, Head, Politics & International Affairs Research Unit, ATINER and Director, International Studies Program Virginia Tech - Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, USA.
Please include:
If you want to participate without presenting a paper, i.e. chair a session, evaluate papers to be included in the conference proceedings or books, contribute to the editing, or any other offer to help please send an email to Dr. Gregory T. Papanikos (gtp@atiner.gr), Director, ATINER.
Ed-Media 2007:  World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications
June 25-29, 2007 
Vancouver, BC Canada
http://www.aace.org/conf/edmedia/call.htm
http://www.aace.org/conf/edmedia/ed07poster.pdf

Call for Participation Deadline: December 19, 2007

Organized by the  Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
IIASA Young Scientists Summer Program 2007
Summer Fellowship in Austria for Graduate Students in Natural and Social Sciences, Math, Policy, and Engineering 

Each summer, the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) near Vienna, Austria, hosts a selected group of graduate students, primarily doctoral, from around the world in its Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP). These students work closely with IIASA's senior scientists on projects within the Institute's 3 theme areas of Natural Resources & Environment, Population & Society, and Energy & Technology.  The U.S. Committee for IIASA provides airfare and a modest living allowance for the applicants from American institutions who are selected to participate.

Applications Deadline:  January 15, 2007
Program Dates: June 4 - August 31, 2007

What Is IIASA and What Are Its Program Areas?
IIASA is an international institution, supported by the U.S. and sixteen other governments, that engages in scientific research aimed at providing policy insight on issues of regional and global importance.  Its suite of programs and initiatives in 2007 will include the following:
 Detailed information about each program is available on the IIASA Website:  http://www.iiasa.ac.at/

Should You Apply?
You should consider applying if:
How Do You Apply? 
Each applicant must submit the on-line application form, including 2 references and descriptions of research interests.  The form begins at http://www.iiasa.ac.at/Admin/YSP/register/index.html?sb=10

Questions?
Please contact:
Margaret Goud Collins
Program Director for the U.S. Committee for IIASA
National Academy of Sciences
W1010 500 5th St., NW 
Washington, D.C.  20001
Phone: (508)548-2502
Fax: (202) 334-2231
Email: mcollins@nas.edu
Call for Papers/Abstracts/Submissions:  6th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Social Sciences
May 30 - June 2, 2007
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Honolulu Hawaii, USA
Submission Deadline:  January 24, 2007

Co-Sponsored by:  University of Louisville - Center for Sustainable Urban Neighborhoods

Web address: http://www.hicsocial.org
Email address: social@hicsocial.org

The 6th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Social Sciences will be held from May 30 (Wednesday) to June 2 (Saturday), 2007 at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa in Honolulu, Hawaii.  The conference will provide many opportunities for academicians and professionals from social sciences related fields to interact with members inside and outside their own particular disciplines.

Topic Areas (All Areas of Social Sciences are Invited):
For detailed information about submissions see:  http://www.hicsocial.org/cfp_ss.htm
Call for Papers:  “Multiculturalism, Pluralism, and Globalization”
An interdisciplinary conference sponsored by The Wisconsin Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's
Office of International Education and Department of History
October 4-5, 2007

Keynote Speaker:  Harvey Sarles, Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature, University of Minnesota

We invite proposals for individual papers and entire panels for an interdisciplinary conference that deals with various aspects of multiculturalism, pluralism, and globalization.  Papers and presentations from all disciplines and time periods are welcome. 

>From ancient times to the present, people have sought to understand and create their identities both as individuals and as groups.  In so doing, they not only define who they are, but also who they are not.  What makes one group different from another?  Who defines those differences?  And what are the consequences of such definitions?  To what degree do these definitions create opportunities for conflict and for peace?

Possible topics include, but are not limited to: immigration and diasporas; “clash of civilizations”; diversity; definitions of community; economic class and property; race, ethnicity and language; nationalism and the nation; separatism, tolerance, and integration; identity politics; national or tribal membership and identity; ecologies of place or of culture; human rights, civil rights and natural law; religious/ethical values and identity; class, caste and gender.

Please send a short (approx. 150 words) abstract, along with a 1-2 page c.v. and contact information by February 15, 2007 to:

Dr. Deborah Buffton
Department of History
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-785-8359
Fax: 608-785-8370
buffton.debo@uwlax.edu

http://www.wisconsin-institute.org
Articles Sought by The Journal of International Communication 
The JIC seeks article submissions for two upcoming editions.

(1) Worlds Apart: Bridging the Global-Local Gap
New communication technology can be a bridge between communities separated by geography. It can be a bridge between different socio-economic groups. Intergovernmental, corporate and non-government institutions that operate internationally have access to both intercultural expertise and technology in communicating with each other and their publics. Are they better at communicating with themselves than with their varied publics?  To what extent do international governance structures see a need for direct contact with their publics at grassroots level in relation to democratising governance cultures through facilitating participation?

There are great cultural chasms between global, regional and national level governance structures and ordinary people in 'localities' throughout the world.  Where telecommunication bridges exist, and these are not universally available, cultural chasms often continue to discourage their effective use. How do plain folk in local communities think of global, regional and national institutions and the messages and policies that flow from them? What are the practices, strategies, structures and technologies that plain folk use to project their views at national, regional and global levels - and how effective are these?

JIC 13.2 will accept for review articles that address the issues outlined above. These issues are raised as triggers for the generation of ideas.  They are not meant to be exhaustive or exclusionary.  If a scholar is working on an area, related to the above issues, that is of interest to the multidisciplinary field of International Communication, s/he is welcome to send an abstract to Professor Chitty.

(2) Intercultural Communication
Editors: Naren Chitty & Lily A. Arasaratnam

Research in intercultural communication is more relevant to today's mobile and multicultural society than it has ever been before.
Intercultural communication is being studied from multiple research paradigms, especially in the field of communication. The more we study the subject the more we discover the complexity of the cognitive, emotional, and socio-cultural processes involved in the process of communication between individuals from different cultures.

Papers addressing the following topics and other related topics are invited for the special Intercultural Communication edition of the Journal of International Communication:
 JIC  will accept for review articles that address the issues outlined above. These issues are raised as triggers for the generation of ideas.
They are not meant to be exhaustive or exclusionary.  If a scholar is working on an area, related to the above issues, that is of interest to the multidisciplinary field of International Communication, s/he is welcome to send an abstract to Dr. Lily Arasaratnam at lily.arasaratnam@scmp.mq.edu.au.
For either JIC issue:  abstracts should be double-spaced and no longer than 500 words. They should be submitted to the Editor (address given below) by December 31, 2006.

Articles that are submitted for review should follow the APA style guide and must be double-spaced and no longer than 7500 words.  See http://www.mucic.mq.edu.au/jicfor style and submission guide. They must be submitted directly to JIC at the address below before the end of February 2007.   
Professor Naren Chitty
Editor-in-Chief, The Journal of International Communication
c/o  Department of International Communication
Division of Society, Culture, Media & Philosophy 
Macquarie University
North Ryde, NSW 2109 AUSTRALIA
naren.chitty@mq.edu.au
Please note:  The Journal of International Communication now offers an online version in addition to its hard copy version.  To view a free issue of The Journal of International Communication, "The United Nations at 80," please see http://www.mucic.mq.edu.au/jic/
Call for Papers: The Journal for the Study of Peace and Conflict
The Journal for the Study of Peace and Conflict, the journal of the Wisconsin Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies, ISSN 1095-1962, publishes a variety of scholarly articles, essays, and poetry on topics such as war, peace, global cooperation, domestic violence, and interpersonal conflict resolution; including questions of military and political security, the global economy, and global environmental issues.  We wish to promote discussion of both strategic and ethical questions surrounding issues of war, peace, the environment, and justice. 

The Wisconsin Institute is committed to a balanced review of diverse perspectives.  Submissions are welcome from all disciplines.  Our intended audience includes scholars from a wide range of interests within the university community and educated members of the larger public.  The format allows the publication of original previously-unpublished works of sufficient length to give authors the opportunity to discuss a particular topic in depth.  Other forms of creative writing are invited.  Contributors should avoid submissions accessible only to specialists in their field.  The Journal for the Study of Peace and Conflict may also include book reviews.  Persons interested in reviewing should contact the editor.

Submissions should be a maximum of 25 pages, double-spaced.  All manuscripts should be composed in MS Word using Bookman Old Style, 10-point font.  Citations are to be in the body of the text, e.g., (Jones, p.35), with a full bibliography at the end of the article.  Do not use footnotes.  Content notes should be placed at the end of the manuscript.  Include separately a brief bio statement with a note that includes your institution, your email and mailing addresses, and work phone number.  Be certain that you have spell-checked your manuscript prior to submission.

Submissions are accepted on a continuing basis.  Five copies of each submission should be sent to
Wisconsin Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Points
LRC
900 Reserve Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481
In addition, supply the manuscript electronically to wiinst@uwsp.edu.

Visit our website for more information:  http://www.wisconsin-institute.org

International Topics
Call for Graduate Student Submissions

Graduate students in Old Dominion University's Graduate Program in International Studies have published the first issue of International Topics, and are currently in the closing stages of the second issue.  International Topics solicits articles from graduate student internationally and is peer-reviewed by Ph.D.s across the nation.  Its features, including book reviews, NGOs of interests, and job profiles, are uniquely catered toward graduate students in the field of international relations and international studies.  We're off to an exciting start but need your help to make this endeavor even better. We're asking for submissions from IS/IR grad students like ourselves who are interested in getting original work published. Submissions should be sent to arulska@odu.edu.

International Topics journal publishes articles written by graduate students nationwide in several fields including, but not limited to, international studies, political science, international relations, philosophy, peace studies, and regional studies.  Several features are provided in the journal, in addition to the original research, which allow for the specially tailored journal to address the needs of graduate students.  These features include reviews of books of special interest to students in the IR/IS field, career profiles, and chosen NGOs.

Our focus on graduate students lends a unique character to the format of our journal.  As such, International Topics focuses not only on the academics, but also profiles issues of unique concern to the graduate community, such as career development, continuing research and further educational opportunities.  The journal, thus, provides a valuable resource for students in their continuing education regardless of their post-graduate goals.

Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis. The journal would like submissions sent to the Editor-in-Chief, Anna Rulska at arulska@odu.edu.  From this point the editorial staff facilitates proof reading and distribution to a blind peer review process. Each submission is reviewed by three members of the Academic Review Board, composed of Ph.D.s across the nation.  The Academic Review Board recommends acceptance, acceptance with suggested modification, or rejection.  Submissions accepted with modifications are returned to author for resubmission. Upon resubmission, the editorial staff will review modifications.
Faculty Development Seminar at the University of Hyderabad, India
July 29-August 11, 2007
Co-sponsored by South Dakota State University and the University of Hyderabad
http://international.sdstate.edu/FacDev/India.htm

Location
The University of Hyderabad is located just outside Hyderabad, a city of 5 million, India’s fifth largest.  Hyderabad is the capital of the modern state of Andhra Pradesh, and was, until 1948, the capital of the old princely state of Hyderabad, India’s largest just prior to Independence.

The University
Situated on 2,300 acres of land, with many trees and rolling hills, the University of Hyderabad is one of India’s most attractive and best-equipped campuses.  Comprising eight schools, The University of Hyderabad has approximately 2,000 students, all at the graduate level (Master’s and PhD).  One of India’s most prestigious universities, The University of Hyderabad is also one of India’s youngest, founded in 1974.  All instruction is in English.  Most students at The University of Hyderabad are from India, but the university has a growing international student population.  The Study India Program (SIP), which coordinates short-term programs for international students at the UofH, will be primarily responsible for organizing the Faculty Seminar on India.

Seminar Program
Established in 2000, the Faculty Seminar on India focuses on broad topics in Indian history, culture, economy, politics, higher education, religions, and language. It is designed to give participants a serious academic grounding in India’s past and present, as well as its possibilities for the future.  What makes this seminar unique is that the participants themselves help determine some of the lecture topics, based on their own individual interests and backgrounds.  As a result, part of each year’s seminar varies, based on the mix of participants.

Seminar members will attend morning lectures given by specialists from both the University of Hyderabad and other nearby universities and educational institutions.  Afternoons are reserved for interactions between US faculty and their Indian counterparts, as well as for site visits to important places within Hyderabad.  Two or three cultural programs will be held during some evenings.  One weekend trip within Andhra Pradesh will also be scheduled as part of the seminar.  In addition, optional yoga classes are available each morning.

Seminar Program Leadership
Leading the group from the US is Dr. Karl J. Schmidt, Director of International Affairs and associate professor of history at SDSU.  A specialist in the history of India/South Asia, he has conducted research, lived and traveled in India eight times since his first visit in 1992.  He is the author of An Atlas and Survey of South Asian History.  His current research is on the history of fortifications in India.

Program leadership at the University of Hyderabad includes Prof. Prakash C. Sarangi, PhD (Rochester), Director, SIP and Professor of Political Science; Dr. Aparna Rayaprol, PhD (Pittsburgh), Coordinator, SIP and Reader in Sociology; Prof. Y. A. Sudhakar Reddy, PhD (IIT), Coordinator, Faculty Seminar and Professor of Folk Culture Studies.

Accommodations & Meals
The Seminar includes lodging and all meals on campus at the university’s visiting scholar’s residence.  Meals are primarily Indian and vegetarian.  Bottled hygienic water will be provided at all times.  The city of Hyderabad also has many fine restaurants for those seeking some variety, including a number of excellent restaurants within international-class five-star hotels.

Eligibility & Application
Any university or college employee holding faculty rank in any discipline is eligible to apply.  Brochures and application forms are available through the SDSU Office of International Affairs, at the address below.  Faculty members participating in this program must be willing to show how they would incorporate material about India into the courses they regularly teach, or demonstrate how the experience would benefit and have an impact on their everyday work in helping to internationalize their own campuses.

Cost
The cost of the Faculty Development Seminar on India is $1,875.  The seminar fee covers all lectures, meals, and lodging on campus for the two-week seminar, as well as local site visits as part of the seminar.  While on campus, participants also have free access to yoga classes, and all university facilities, such as the library, computer center, sports and primary health center.  The seminar fee does not include international airfare, incidentals, tips, additional touring, cost of passport or visa fees, or personal expenses.  Optional touring can be arranged at additional cost through a highly reputable travel agent in New Delhi (please contact Dr. Schmidt for details).

Contact Information
Dr. Karl J. Schmidt, Director of International Affairs
Associate Professor of History
South Dakota State University
ADM 315, Box 2201
Brookings, SD 57007-2098
Tel: 605.688.4706
Fax: 605.688.6540
E-mail: Karl.Schmidt@sdstate.edu
Web: http://international.sdstate.edu
RCUK Research Fellowships
The Communication and Media Research Institute has two vacancies for Research Council UK funded Research Fellows.  These posts are designed to build on CAMRI's developing areas of strength.  One is in Arab media policy.  The other is in Chinese journalism.  Details and applications forms can be obtained at http://www.wmin.ac.uk/page-850.

CAMRI has a well-established programme of research through the China Media Centre in aspects of Chinese media.  The Fellow appointed will work closely with Professor de Burgh, particularly on the relations between Chinese journalists and the global media.  We are expanding our work on media in the Arab world and the Fellow appointed will work closely with Dr Naomi Sakr on the changing Arab media scene.

RCUK Research Fellowships are five year post-doctoral positions that lead to a permanent post at the host University.  While they are primarily research posts, they involve some teaching and other duties. 

Potential applicants wishing to have informal discussions about the posts may contact Colin Sparks (sparksc@wmin.ac.uk).
Featured Web Sites
Except as noted, from The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2006. http://scout.cs.wisc.edu/  

African Union
    http://www.africa-union.org/
As visitors enter this site, they will be presented with a collage of African nations coming together to form the entire continent, accompanied by the words “Africa must unite.” It is a visually stimulating image, and one that sets the tone quite nicely for the content within. The site is the homepage of the African Union (AU), which was created in 1999 as part of a declaration from the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). While their mission is complex to say the least, their primary goal is to promote the “…accelerated socio-economic integration of the continent, which will lead to greater unity and solidarity between African countries and peoples.” The site presents a cornucopia of material on their work, contained within sections titled “Member States”, “Conferences & Events”, and “Documents”. One of the best places to start is the “News and Events” area, which contains a sampling of information on their recent work on gender equity, sustainable development, higher education systems, and so on. As might be expected, visitors can also browse through many of these materials in Arabic, French, and Portuguese.

Immigration to the United States, 1789-1930
    http://ocp.hul.harvard.edu/immigration/
While it never really left us, immigration has once again emerged as a central issue for many Americans. For a first-hand look at the history of immigration in the United States from the years 1789 to 1930, this website is quite a pip. Created as part of the Open Collections Program at Harvard University, this online archive includes approximately 1,800 books, 6,000 photographs, and 200 maps. Just to give visitors some sense of what is included here, they will be able to browse through the records of the Immigration Restriction League and take a gander at images Harvard’s Social Museum, which was established in 1903 to illustrate “problems of the social order.” Of course, given this bounty of primary documents, visitors will also want to make use of the keyword search feature and a rather nice timeline.

Mexico as Muse
    http://www.sfmoma.org/modotti-weston/index.html
Tina Modotti and Edward Weston, photographers active in the first half of the 20th century, lived and worked together in Mexico for several years, and both believed that the country - and each other - provided an important source of inspiration for their art. This exhibition explores the intersections of Modotti and Weston's personal and artistic lives. Modotti learned photography from Weston, and her pictures, depicting workers on construction sites, loading bananas for shipment, or reading a Communist newspaper, are more politically motivated than Weston's. Modotti, however, was the first of the two to photograph still life up close, creating images of flowers. Weston took up still life as well, creating some of his most famous pictures of vegetables and shells. The online exhibition includes film of Modotti and Weston, an interview with art historian Patricia Albers, photographs by and of both artists, as well as digital versions of letters, albums and scrapbooks.  
 
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