The deadline to apply for Senegal & The Gambia Summer C 2013 is January 30 th, 2013!!

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1 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENT DIGEST WEEK OF JANUARY 21 st, 2013

2 Upcoming Events: The deadline to apply for Senegal & The Gambia Summer C 2013 is January 30 th, 2013!! Please click here to visit our webpage for Senegal & The Gambia: Traditions, Globalization, and Tourism in West Africa We highly encourage you to apply now as there are only limited spots left. Click here to access the Senegal & The Gambia 2013 application.

3 Dear All, It is my pleasure to introduce to you the group of FIU undergraduate students who are preparing to go to The Gambia during the week of their spring break (March 10-17, 2013) to teach in middle and high schools of Banjul, The Gambia capital city. Each student will develop a syllabus for one week of teaching in one assigned classroom in the presence of the Gambian teacher. The classroom assigned to them will depend of the FIU student's major. María Camila Bernal and Aji Sain Jeng are the two student leaders of that group. AADS is fully supporting their project. In order to make that trip a reality, they are engaging in a number of fundraising activities: car washing, design of a T-shirt that will soon be on sale, etc. You could find more information about their initiative (they have put together a nice video) and find the link to their donation page by clicking on the image below. Hopefully, you'll be able to support them. I'll take advantage of this opportunity to also remind everyone that AADS is organizing a summer C 2013 study abroad program in Senegal and The Gambia (please click here for more information). Jean

4 January 31 DEBORAH THOMAS For more information, please call (305)

5 February 14 PEDRO NOGUERA For more information, please call (305)

6 Summer C 2013 SENEGAL AND THE GAMBIA For more information, please click here!

7 Announcements: Congratulations to Dr. Rahier! His book, Black social Movements in Latin America: From Monocultural Mestizaje to Multiculturalism was selected as 2012 Outstanding Academic Title by Choice.

8 Outstanding Academic Titles, Choice, v.50, no. 05, January Every year, Choice subject editors single out for recognition the most significant print and electronic works reviewed in Choice during the previous calendar year. Appearing annually in Choice s January issue, this prestigious list of publications reflects the best in scholarly titles and attracts extraordinary attention from the academic library community. The 2012 feature includes 644 titles in 54 disciplines and subsections. Please see below for the review published by Choice. Latin America & the Caribbean Black social movements in Latin America: from monocultural mestizaje to multiculturalism, ed. by Jean Muteba Rahier. Palgrave Macmillan, p bibl index afp ISBN , $90.00; ISBN , $ Outstanding Title! Reviewed in 2012 dec CHOICE. New from Palgrave Macmillan In Latin America, indigenous peoples, not African descendants, have historically set the agenda for struggles for ethnic identities and associated social, cultural, and territorial rights. As a result, Afro-Latin American movements, as well as research on them, have lagged behind their indigenous counterparts. This outstanding, accessible volume goes a long way toward closing that gap. A series of essays from leading scholars on Central America, the Andes, and Brazil provide probing investigations into the challenges facing black social movements in the second decade of the 21st century. Catherine Walsh contributes a key, insightful study that examines how the historic invisibility of Afro-Latin Americans is perpetuated in contemporary policies. Governments have often tacked on rights for African descendants to those previously granted to indigenous peoples, but now Afro-Latin Americans are emerging out of that indigenous shadow. The volume includes interviews with two leading activists, Alexandra Ocles in Ecuador and Maria Inês Barbosa in Brazil. A landmark study that provides a model for future research in a historically marginalized field. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All levels/libraries. -- M. Becker, Truman State University

9 January 29 SPECIAL PRESENTATION

10 January 29 & 30 ABRAHAM.IN.MOTION

11 February 5 SPECIAL PRESENTATION Black Jews: Do they exist? Lecture by Tudor Parfitt Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU Tuesday, 5 February, 2013 at 7 PM 301 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU Dr. Parfitt will be launching Black Zion ed. Tudor Parfitt and Edith Bruder (Cambridge Scholars Press 2012) and Tudor Parfitt Black Jews of Africa and the Americas (Harvard University Press 2013) For more information, please call

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13 Presents: A chamber music theatre work for actress and trio (cello, piano & percussion) celebrating the lives and times of four significant African American Women: ex-slave and fiery abolitionist Sojourner Truth, renowned novelist and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston, exuberant folk artist Clementine Hunter and fervant civil rights worker Fannie Lou Hamer. The musical score is drawn from the heartfelt sprituals of the Deep South, the urban exuberance of the Jazz Age and concert music by African American composers including Diane Monroe. Please click here to visit their website.

14 New book: Adiós, Niassa Trece días a través de Mozambique Mauricio Bergstein is a writer in the Spanish language and just published his book Adios Niassa-Trece dias a travez de Mozambique- (So long Niassa-Thirtheen days through Mozambique). The book tells the story of three people travelling through Mozambique in a quest to reach out to rural schools there. One of them was born in Beira, Mozambique and lived there for 15 years and his family was linked to the story of the independence of the Country. Adiós, Niassa rememora la odisea de tres viajeros -dos uruguayos y un portugués- embarcados hacia la remota reserva de Niassa, olvidada durante el conflicto bélico que arrasó a Mozambique y hoy custodiada por catorce mil elefantes. La incursión en pequeños poblados remotos, la sorpresa de sus habitantes cuando ven irrumpir en su territorio a una frugoneta descomunal y la alegría de decenas de niños -a quienes donan útiles escolaresque no saben para qué sirve un bolígrafo, pasan a formar parte del viaje a través de ese mar de aldeas que es el Mozambique profundo. La realidad del país va imponiendo su propio ritmo a un recorrido plagado de incertidumbre, 250 mil minas terrestres diseminadas sin desactivar, misteriosas ceremonias en poblados cuyos nombres no aparecen en los mapas, permiten al autor reflexionar sobre el acto de viajar y su escurridizo significado.

15 New book: The Maid Narratives Black Domestics and White Families in the Jim Crow South by Katherine Van Wormer by David Walter Jackson, III by Charletta Sudduth The Maid Narratives shares the memories of black domestic workers and the white families they served, uncovering the often intimate relationships between maid and mistress. Based on interviews with over fifty people both white and black these stories deliver a personal and powerful message about resilience and resistance in the face of oppression in the Jim Crow South. The housekeepers, caretakers, sharecroppers, and cooks who share their experiences in The Maid Narratives ultimately moved away during the Great Migration. Their perspectives as servants who left for better opportunities outside of the South offer an original telling of physical and psychological survival in a racially oppressive caste system: Vinella Byrd, for instance, from Pine Bluff, Arkansas, recalls how a farmer she worked for would not allow her to clean her hands in the family s wash pan. These narratives are complemented by the voices of white women, such as Flora Templeton Stuart, from New Orleans, who remembers her maid fondly but realizes that she knew little about her life. Like Stuart, many of the white narrators remain troubled by the racial norms of the time. Viewed as a whole, the book presents varied, rich, and detailed accounts, often tragic, and sometimes humorous. The Maid Narratives reveals, across racial lines, shared hardships, strong emotional ties, and inspiring strength. Please click here to visit the book s website.

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17 Call for Papers: Dear Colleagues: We have now posted the Call for Abstracts - panels and individual submissions - on the CSA website and are very pleased to invite you to participate in the 38th Annual Conference of the CSA to be held in Grenada during 3-7 June The theme of the 2013 Conference is Caribbean Spaces and Institutions: Contesting Paradigms of Development in the 21st Century. In accordance with our multilingual profile, we have posted the Call for Abstracts in French, Spanish and English, three (3) of the active languages of the CSA. In submitting your abstract(s), please note that we are running on-line submission forms. Please note that both membership and conference registration are required for all presenters, and we also welcome donations to the CSA (see Make a Donation) For further information on the Call for Abstracts and Submission Forms, go to: Contacts: President: Godfrey St. Bernard <gstbcsa2013@gmail.com> Program Chair: Maggie Shrimpton <shrimptoncsa2013@yahoo.com.mx> We look forward to seeing you in Grand Anse, Grenada! Godfrey St. Bernard and Maggie Shrimpton

18 Call for Papers: 7th Biennial Conference of the Association for the Study of the Worldwide African Diaspora (ASWAD) Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - October 30 - November 2, 2013 NEW DEADLINE: February 1, 2013 Transformative Visions: Confronting Change and Creating Opportunity in Africa and the African Diaspora Creative response to change and challenge has long been a hallmark of the African diaspora experience, from the multiple ways enslaved peoples carved autonomous spaces across the Americas and Caribbean, to the use of new technologies to move politics and re-imagine communities throughout Africa and the African diaspora today. In 2013, the seventh biennial conference of the Association for the Study of the World Wide African Diaspora (ASWAD) will take place in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic. The conference aims to address how transformative visions, past and present, have been brought to bear on the challenges confronting peoples of Africa and the African diaspora, from historically overlooked individuals to mass movements. How have African diaspora people marshalled activism, spirituality, creativity, and the unique resources of diaspora to re-fashion challenges into new opportunities? How are diasporic solidarities and fissures affected by global conflicts and movements? ASWAD seeks creative explorations of diaspora through innovative framings, methodologies, and discourses as we address these questions. We welcome submissions from all disciplines on both historical and contemporary topics and on all geographic areas including Africa, the Americas and Caribbean, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Paper and panel proposals that incorporate new categories of diasporic analysis and that stimulate discourse across traditional boundaries are encouraged, as are roundtables and panels on diaspora and comparative diaspora studies. By taking place in the Dominican Republic, the 2013 ASWAD conference will highlight the history and visionary nature of black and anti-racist thought as it has emerged within the Caribbean. We will honor the Dominican intellectuals, activists, and artists who are working to transform the historical tensions with Haiti and the denial of black ancestry among its mostly mulatto and black population, along with their counterparts in Haiti. The struggle against racism as it has been articulated throughout the African

19 diaspora will be a key dimension of our explorations of transformative visions. Sessions and events will be structured to maximize exchange between Dominican and visiting participants. The conference is hosted by the Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC), a Dominican university dedicated to supporting African Diaspora studies and to bridging the intellectual and activist communities of the Dominican Republic and Haiti, and is co-sponsored by Rutgers University. Possible paper and panel topics include but are not limited to: Challenges and Opportunities in an Era of Global Conflict Historic Relations between Haiti and the Dominican Republic Social Media and the African Diaspora The Role of Religion and Spirituality in the Development of the African Diaspora Political Reform and Islam in Africa and the Diaspora The African Legacy in the Dominican Republic The Arab Spring in Africa Chinese and Indian Relationships with Africa and its Diaspora Assessing 50 Years of Independence in the Anglophone Caribbean Race and the Barack Obama Presidency The African Diaspora in Europe African Diasporas on the African Continent Gendering African Diaspora Studies The Imperative of Transformative Visions for Africa and the Diaspora within a Global Context Submission Information: Proposals may be sent to: "ASWAD2013@gmail.com". ASWAD strongly encourages panel proposals, but individual papers will also be given consideration. Panel proposals must include the names and addresses of all participants. Deadline for submission: February 1, 2013 Announcements of acceptance: March 15, 2013 Special collaborative initiative: In an effort to encourage exchange and dialogue, ASWAD may invite Dominican scholars to be included on panels where appropriate. Membership: All panelists must be registered for the conference. Conference rates are discounted for ASWAD members. To become a member of ASWAD, please click on the link below: For more information, please visit:

20 Call for Submissions The Project Journal Spring 2013 We would like to announce a call for submission of both photo and written material for the Spring installment of the Afrolatin@ Project Journal section. In this issue we would like to look at ways Afrolatin@s affirm their identity, cultural patrimony and representation and explore the possibilities using new digital and mobile technology to complement or enrich these efforts. We invite everyone who would like to contribute to send us your photographs (See Part I) or a written piece (See Part II) of a maximum of 500-1,500 words by January 28, We especially welcome submissions from the community including academics, students, activists/organizations, non-profits and NGO s who wish to share the ways in which they affirm their identity, cultural patrimony and cultural representation. Please be sure to include your name, along with your organization s name with your submission. Part I. Mobile Photo Submissions: #QuieneSomos - Does Tourism Advertising Reflect the Multicultural Communities of Latin America and the Caribbean? We hope to encourage everyone to put on their citizen journalists hats by looking more closely at the images of people and cultural symbols shown in travel/tourism advertising. Using your mobile phones, we are asking for your help in taking pictures of any travel/tourism images that show people or cultural symbols from Latin America and/or the Caribbean. As we find and take these pictures we should consider: 1) Do these images have any effect on how I view my own national/cultural identity? 2) Do these ads or commercials show a multicultural/pluriethnic community? Who Can Participate?: Everyone can, no matter where you are WHAT?: Join our mobile project called #QuieneSomos, where we ask you, the community, to use your mobile phone cameras to take pictures and become citizen journalists/consumer advocates. WHERE?: Anywhere you see a travel or commercial advertisement that have actual people in them i.e., on television, in a magazine or newspaper, on a taxi, a building, a bus anywhere. WHEN: Until January 28, 2013 WHY?: Advertising often has a powerful impact on how we perceive ourselves, other people, places and cultures. By looking at the images collected via mobile phone, we can begin to develop a broader understanding of the impact of travel and tourism advertisement on how we

21 perceive our own cultural identity and how others perceive our cultures especially today when cultural tourism has become so popular. It is important to look at whether cultural symbols and identities that are used in and exported via travel advertising, accurately reflect the multicultural/pluriethnic makeup of Latin America and the Caribbean. HOW TO SEND?: It s easy! Take a picture with your mobile phone camera whenever you see a travel or tourism ad/commercial in or about Latin America or the Caribbean then post it to or on Twitter, using the hashtag: #quienesomos Just indicate where the pic comes from and the date ("00/00/00"). We will collect and periodically post the pictures on our blog. Part II: Written Journal Submissions (Maximum 500-1,500 words) Due January 28, 2013 In the last 50 years, Afrolatin@ and Afrodescendant movements in Latin America, the Caribbean and the US, have used cultural patrimony and identity affirmation to create a space for social recognition and greater representation. Examples include: Nicomedes Santacruz and Victoria Santa Cruz (Peru) who used theater/dance to develop a renewed Afro-Peruvian identity; Manuel Zapata Olivella (Colombia), and Quince Duncan (Costa Rica) who affirmed black identity through their writings; the preservation of quilombo traditions in Brazil, Garifuna language in Honduras and the Festival del Caribe in Mexico. In many cases, affirmation of cultural patrimony has proven to be important in Afrolatin@ efforts to achieve greater level of participation in political, economic and social arenas. Given the rapid global adoption of mobile and digital technology we hope to explore how Afrolatin@ communities can and do use mobile/digital technology to seek balance and a voice in the representations of cultural identity in media and state initiatives. Web 2.0 tools such as Skype, Facebook, Twitter, Blackberry Messenger, WhatsApp, Viber and others seem promising in encouraging regional cooperation, diversity of representation and leveraging of local content production for those within the community. Can digital/mobile technology help community efforts to raise awareness about and preserve cultural patrimony and identity? Suggested topics include: *Afrolatin@ traditional cultural symbols/representations *Afrolatin@ popular cultural symbols/representations *Connecting cultural affirmation and political/economic representation *Unifying cultural patrimony and technology: Latin America, the Caribbean & the US *Using culture to teach digital literacy / using digital literacy to teach culture *Tourism: Economic opportunity or cultural exploitation?

22 17th Berlin Roundtables on Transnationality, June 26 29, 2013 Travel and Museums: Rethinking the Modern Experience Please Note: Deadline for Submissions is February 28, Based on an international essay competition, we will invite approximately 30 candidates to discuss their research, concerns and agendas with peers and prominent scholars in Berlin. The competition is open to students and scholars (post-doctoral candidates must have completed a Ph.D. within the previous 5 years); journalists and practitioners interested in museum and tourism issues (e.g. curators, travel guides). The Irmgard Coninx Foundation will cover travel to and accommodation in Berlin. Conference papers can address but are not limited to the following topics: - Visitors, motivation, and habitus - Post-industrial modes of production - Urban/regional renewal - Actors and institutions - Ethics of sightseeing and the tourist gaze - Knowledge production and dissemination - Globalized cultures of consumption - Mobility patterns - Collective and individual identity

23 - (Post)-colonialism; Orientalism - Historical trajectories of cultural practice - Types of travel, e.g. heritage tourism, pilgrimage, eco-tourism - Types of exhibition spaces, e.g. museums, gardens, zoos, fairs Discussions will take place in two workshops chaired by Anne Gorsuch (University of British Columbia), Dean MacCannell (University of California, Davis), and Sharon Macdonald (York University). Conference participants are eligible to apply for one of two fellowships (each of three months duration) to be used for research in Berlin at the WZB. Further information on the conference and the background paper is available at: Call for Submissions There are millions of Americans from all walks of life who are going through a tough time. Many have been severely affected by the economic recession and can neither pay their bills, nor afford the basics such as food and medicine. Our anthology, Tough Times in America, aims to provide a platform for telling these stories. We will accept true stories, as well as fictionalized versions of real life events. This collection aims to preserve and document narrative accounts of the anger, fear and frustration that most Americans are feeling due to the recession which has resulted in massive job losses, loss of homes, loss of healthcare, reduced retirement benefits, etc. We also hope to document the hope and gratitude that bloom even in the midst of despair true testaments to the tenacity of the human spirit. Significantly, we would like this collection to reflect the diversity of America in the 21 st century, and so we welcome submissions from people from all

24 ethnicities, racial, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Submissions should be between and words in length, typed and double-spaced, Times New Roman or similar sized font (12 point). Stories must be previously unpublished in any form, including print, web etc. Each story should be identified within the geographic location/landmark of the city in which it is set. We want to show that these experiences are common to many Americans, regardless of race and ethnicity, so the cultural component is vital. We welcome established as well as unpublished writers who would like to represent their experiences or the experiences of their friends and loved ones. Deadline for submissions is January 29, Please send your submissions to: Donna Aza Weir-Soley: and Max Freesney Pierre Donna Aza Weir Soley is an Associate Professor of English at Florida International University. Dr. Weir-Soley is the author of First Rain, Eroticism, Spirituality, and Resistance in Black Women s Writings, and co-editor of the anthology Caribbean Erotic (Peepal Tree Press). Max Freesney Pierre is a former Administrator and Adjunct Professor of Education at Miami-Dade College. Pierre is a poet/writer/journalist, the author of Tambours de la Mêlée, Fée Caraïbe, Soul Traveler and Le chant de l apaisement.

25 Writer s Information Name Address Phone Story Title Number of pages/or words Date of submission

26 Grant: Grants for Research: Apply Now For Spring/Summer Travel Scholars and graduate students whose research requires use of the collections held by Archives and Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center are invited to apply for travel grants. Applications must be received by January 30, 2013 for travel to the University of Connecticut between March and August Grants up to $500 are made to graduate students and post-doctoral students, and established scholars are eligible for awards of up to $1,500. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis to cover travel and accommodations expenses. Details and application instructions can be found on the Strochlitz Travel Grant page online. Criteria for selection include the scope and significance of the individual s research project relative to the subject strengths of the repository collections, his or her scholarly research credentials, and letters of support. We particularly seek applications from individuals whose research relates to the following fields of inquiry: Alternative and Underground Press in America, American Literature and Poetics, American Political History, Blues and African American Vernacular Music, Latin American and Caribbean Culture and History, Human Rights, Labor History, Public Polling History, and Connecticut and Railroad History, among others. Contact Greg Colati, Director, with any questions.

27 Fellowship: Postdoctoral Fellowship in African and African-American Studies (AFAS) Washington University in St. Louis The African and African American Studies (AFAS) program at Washington University in St. Louis invites applications from recent Ph.D. graduates in the humanities and social sciences for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship, with the option to apply for a second-year renewal. The fellowship is intended to assist junior scholars whose research focuses on topics related to Africa, African Americans, and/or the African Diaspora in furthering their careers by providing them with opportunities for mentorship, advancing their research, and enhancing their teaching. AFAS postdoctoral fellows are provided a competitive stipend, support for research and researchrelated travel, office space, and computer equipment. They will also receive a reduced teaching load, teaching one course a semester based on their scholarly area of expertise and with the approval of the AFAS curriculum committee or the Director. In addition, Fellows will participate in the intellectual life of the AFAS program and University by giving and attending public lectures, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and participating in program activities. The fellowships begin July 1, 2013 and extend until June 30, Applications are evaluated against a broad set of criteria, with special consideration given to contributions the candidate can make to diversify the University community and to deepen the scholarly inquiries of the program in AFAS and its curriculum. Applications should include: (1) a letter of interest that briefly explains the applicant s proposed research and scholarly interest; (2) a detailed statement of proposed research that will be pursued during the fellowship period (up to 5 pages); (3) a curriculum vitae; (4) one writing sample (a scholarly publication or dissertation chapter (maximum 30 pages); (5) an official graduate transcript; and (6) three letters of recommendation, including one from their dissertation adviser. Washington University in St. Louis especially encourages applications from women, members of racial/ethnic minority groups, and disabled individuals. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States and must have received a doctorate after July 1, 2009 and before July 1, 2013.

28 The search committee will continue to review applications until the positions are filled, but priority will be given to applications received by February 15, Send application materials to: Search Committee The Program in African & African-American Studies Washington University in St. Louis CB 1109, One Brookings Drive St. Louis, MO Further details about the postdoctoral fellowship can be found on the AFAS website and inquiries regarding the fellowship should be made by to Dissertation Proposal Development Fellowship (DPDF) Program The Dissertation Proposal Development Fellowship (DPDF) program supports midstage graduate students in formulating effective doctoral dissertation research proposals that contribute to the development of interdisciplinary fields of study in the humanities and social sciences. Intended to help emerging scholars make the transition from learners to producers of knowledge within innovative areas of inquiry, the

29 fellowship creates a space for multidisciplinary faculty mentorship and opens unique opportunities for both interdisciplinary and international network building. The fellowship cycle includes spring and fall workshops designed and led by pairs of senior tenured faculty, which provide a framework for pre-dissertation research and guide proposal writing within the context of selected research fields. In the summer months, student fellows carry out exploratory field research on their topics to evaluate issues of feasibility and methods of investigation. Now in its seventh year, the program annually offers training in five fields to sixty graduate students. The DPDF Program offers two competitions for each fellowship cycle: The Faculty Field Competition, held each fall to select research fields and faculty research directors who will lead the trainings during the fellowship year; and The Student Fellowship Competition, held each winter to select students who will participate in the training program. The 2013 Research Fields are as follows: Critical Approaches to Human Rights,Global Commodity Studies, Mobility, Empowerment and Precarity in African Migration (International Field), Postcolonial Identities and Decolonial Struggles: Creolization and Colored Cosmopolitanism (International Field), and Public Finance and Society: The New Historical Fiscal Sociology. Program Director Josh DeWind Program Officer Marika Dunn Contacts Schuyler Marquez Brian Paragas Please click here to go to their website

30 Fulbright Public Policy Program (deadline February 1, 2013) This Fellowship provides opportunities for U.S. citizens to contribute to the strengthening of the public sector and relationship building efforts between the U.S. and countries abroad. Fulbright Public Policy Fellows will serve in professional placements in foreign government ministries or institutions and function in a special assistant role to a senior level official. Fellows gain hands-on public sector experience in participating foreign countries while simultaneously carrying out a small academic research/study project. Available Countries Bangladesh, Burma, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Haiti, Ivory Coast, Kazakhstan, Malawi, Nepal, and Western Samoa. Applicable public policy fields may include (but are not limited to): Agriculture, Climate Change & Environment, Economic Development, Education, Emergency Management, Energy, Finance, International Relations, Justice, Public Health, Sustainability, Tourism, and Trade. Requirements -Candidates must have Master s or JD by Fall 2013 OR be currently enrolled in a doctoral program. Candidates who hold a doctoral degree at the time of application are not eligible. -Have at least two years of full-time, professional work experience in policy-related fields. More information For additional information on the program and application, please explore the following link: We also encourage prospective applicants to review the brief tutorial video< and a recently held webinar< with a current public policy fellow in Haiti. Application process All Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship applicants must apply at-large, not through their university. Campus committee interviews or evaluations are not required or relevant. Upcoming webinars: January 9th, January 16th, & January 22nd

31 January 9th at 2:30pm ET, IIE and State Department staff will host a webinar that will include a live Q&A with a current fellow in the Ivory Coast. More information and registration for this and our other upcoming webinars can found on the following link: Contact If you have any questions about the Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship, please contact IIE Program Manager, Ashley Prather, at aprather@iie.org<mailto:aprather@iie.org>. The Population Reference Bureau (PRB) is now accepting applications for its International Programs Fellowship at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The Fellowship is a full-time position lasting for two years and will begin in summer The Fellowship is sponsored and managed by PRB and funded through PRB s IDEA Project (Informing Decisionmakers to Act), a cooperative agreement between PRB and USAID. The Fellow will work within USAID s Office of Population and Reproductive Health in Washington, D.C., which works to advance and support voluntary family planning and reproductive health programs worldwide. The Fellowship is intended for recent graduates with a B.A. or B.S.; candidates with advanced degrees are ineligible. RESPONSIBILITIES Support the Senior Policy Advisor and members of office management. Respond to external and internal requests for information on U.S. family planning requirements and agency family planning activities.

32 Support efforts to improve compliance monitoring of family planning requirements within the USAID program. Complete administrative duties as assigned. Other duties and activities will be determined by the interests of the selected Fellow and the needs of the Office of Population and Reproductive Health. REQUIREMENTS B.A., B.S., or other undergraduate degree by June Education and/or work experience related to international population/reproductive health policy or public health. Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills; ability to effectively manage time and work with diverse personalities. Skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint. Dedication to advancing family planning and reproductive health issues and programs in developing countries. Demonstrated ability to rapidly assume additional responsibilities and complete tasks with limited oversight. In addition, experience living outside of the United States and foreign-language facility (especially French) is highly desirable. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or hold an appropriate work visa and will need to get a security clearance. The PRB International Programs Fellowship pays a stipend of $35,000-$40,000 per year plus benefits. The position is subject to the availability of funds. The Fellowship may involve foreign travel. HOW TO APPLY Interested individuals should a cover letter and resume directly to the address below. The cover letter should describe the candidate s professional goals, her or his interest in the field of population and international development, and why she or he is suited for the Fellowship. In addition, the candidate must arrange for two letters of recommendation from employers or professors to be sent by to the same address. All application materials, including letters of recommendation, must be ed to PRB no later than Feb. 25, Selection of the PRB International Programs Fellow will occur by late spring All candidates will be notified of the selection decision by . Applications should be ed to: IPFellows@prb.org Please click here to visit the PRB webpage.

33 CCAPS Pre-Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship The Climate Change and African Political Stability (CCAPS) program at the Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law will offer up to three fellowships for the academic year. The CCAPS fellowship aims to support the development of the next generation of researchers and thought leaders on the topic of climate change and political stability in Africa. Fellows are encouraged to present their research within and outside the Robert S. Strauss Center, collaborate on papers or projects with other fellows and faculty, participate in CCAPS research activities, attend and take an active role in CCAPS and Strauss Center seminars and conferences, and immerse themselves in the greater University community during their appointment. Eligibility Applicants must be registered in a PhD program. Fellowships are available to advanced PhD students, with preference given to those who have made substantial progress towards the completion of their dissertation. Fellows are expected to work on and ideally complete their doctoral dissertations during the fellowship. CCAPS invites applications from all disciplines, including both the social and natural sciences, as they pertain to relevant topics to the CCAPS program (see Areas of Research below). CCAPS encourages applications from women, minorities, and citizens of all countries. Applicants do not have to be attending a U.S. university or have U.S. citizenship to apply. Areas of Research The Strauss Center s program on Climate Change and African Political Stability conducts research in three core areas seeking to: investigate where and how climate change poses threats to stability in Africa; identify strategies to support accountable and effective governance in Africa; and, evaluate the effectiveness of international aid to help African societies adapt to climate change. CCAPS will consider applicants working on a broad range of topics related to climate change, political stability, and security in Africa. Stipend Information CCAPS offers pre-doctoral fellowships in residence at the University of Texas at Austin for one academic year (September 2013-May 2014). The fellowship includes a nine-month stipend of $24,000 and one round-trip airline ticket. Deadline: February 15, 2013

34 For more information about the fellowship and application procedures: or Dominique Thuot Program Coordinator, Climate Change and African Political Stability Program The Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law Enjoy your weekend!