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Late Entries

Wednesday, March 29

Representations of Mexicanidad in Chicano, a lecture with slides by Holly Barnet-Sánchez, Rockefeller Senior Fellow/Univ. New Mexico. 12:00 noon, Huntington Art Gallery, Ransom Center. Sponsored by the Huntington Art Gallery, Center for Mexican American Studies, and ILAS. For more info., call 471-9207.

Monday, March 24

Faculty Lecture Series: El miedo al negro: el debate de lo racial en el discurso revolucionario cubano. Lecture by Sonia Labrador-Rodríguez. In Spanish. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tobin Room, Batts Hall 201. Sponsored by the Dept. of Spanish and Portuguese. For info., 471-4936.

Tuesday, March 25

México al Mediodía: Los 'científicos': un grupo de la élite política porfiriana. Lecture by Alicia Salmerón Castro, C. B. Smith Visiting Scholar/COLMEX. In Spanish. 12:15-1:30 p.m., Hackett Room, SRH 1.313. Sponsored by the Mexican Center of ILAS. For more info., call Lindalee Valdivieso, 232-2423. Spring Session II Classes Begin at UNAM-San Antonio. Intensive Spanish and English; Spanish and English Conversation; TOEFL Prep Course. Registration will be held March 24. For info., call 210/222-8626 or see <http://www.express-news.net/unam-sanantonio; .

Wednesday, March 26

Las "santas" y las "calandrias," lecture by Adriana Sandoval, Institituto de Investigaciones Filológicas, UNAM. In Spanish. 12:00-1:00 p.m. Tobin Room, Batts Hall 201. Sponsored by the Dept. of Spanish and Portuguese. For info., call Courtney Brown, 471-4936.

Thursday, March 26

Rosemary Catacalos, poet and journalist, reading from her recent work. 12:00-1:00 p.m. Texas Union Sinclair Suite, 3.128. Presented by the Center for Mexican American Studies and the Texas Observer. For more info., call Jordana Barton, 471-2136. Friday, March 28 Brazil Center Speakers Series, Opportunities for Brazilian Studies at UT-Austin and for Study Abroad in Brazil. Lawrence S. Graham, Director, Brazil Center. 12:00 noon. SRH 1.320. For info., call 232-2416.

Announcements

Brazilian Writer in Residence. Sonia Coutinho, the noted Brazilian author, will spend April, 1997 at UT-Austin as the first of a series of Brazilian Writers in Residence. She will make presentations, do readings, meet with students, and conduct research. For info. on her schedule and availability, contact the Brazil Center, 232-2416, the Dept. of Spanish and Portuguese, 471-4936, or see <http://lanic.utexas.edu/ilas/brazctr/; .

ILAS Welcomes 2 New Visiting Scholars. ILAS and Sociology are cosponsoring Profs. Chris Curtin, University College Galway, and Adriana Marshall, Instituto de Desarrollo Social y Economico de Argentina, who will be Visiting Scholars this semester from mid-April to mid-May. Prof. Curtin is a specialist on rural development, with a current interest in developmental programs and policies in Mexico, especially solidaridad. He can be contacted through the Dept. of Sociology, 471-1122. Prof. Marshall is a Latin American labor market specialist on labor protection policies. She can be contacted through the Population Research Center, 471-5514, or via ; . El Planeta Plática (The Earth Speaks). This new online newsletter by ILAS graduate Ron Mader focuses its February 1997 issue on ecotourism in Mexico. Access El Planeta Plática online at <http://www.planeta.com; . For the index to the February issue listing articles on specific sites in Mexico: <http://www.txinfinet.com/mader/planeta/0297/0297.html; .

Conferences and Calls for Papers

7th Texas Colloquium, UT-Austin, April 11-12, 1997. Forum for the presentation and discussion of original papers dealing with any aspect of Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian literature and romance linguistics. Two keynote speakers have been invited to participate: Literature: Alan Deyermond, Queen Mary and Westfield College; Linguistics: Carmen Silva Corvalan, USC. Abstract deadline was Feb. 14. Sponsored by the UT Spanish and Portuguese Dept., the College of Liberal Arts, and the Texas Union Co-Sponsorship Review Board. Inquiries may be sent to: 7th Colloquium Committee, Attn: Matt Borden, Dept. of Spanish and Portuguese, 110 Batts Hall, UT-Austin, Austin, TX 78712; : <mateo[email address removed to reduce spam]; .

Call for papers. Redefinición de America Latina en un Entorno Global, 37th Asamblea del Consejo Latinoamericano de Escuelas de Administración, La Escuela de Graduados en Administración y Dirección de Empresas del Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, October 1997. All those whose research involves the study of the globalization of Latin America are invited to participate. Please submit 2 copies of your paper, not to exceed 20 pages double-spaced, by April 30, 1997. For info., Dra. Anabella Dávila, Diretora del Comité Organizador, .mx; Dr. Javier Reynoso, Director del Programa Académico, .mx; or Lic. Olinda Cantú, .mx; .

Fellowships

E. D. Farmer International Fellowship for Native-Born Texans. Available for research or study in Mexico by students from UT-Austin. Applications in SRH 1.301. Deadline: April 15.

E. D. Farmer International Scholarship for Mexican Nationals. To qualify, applicants must have graduated from a Mexican university, must be admitted to the UT Graduate School, and must be nominated by the administration of their home university. Applications available in SRH 1.301. Deadline: April 15.

Rand Professional Development Postdoctoral Fellowship. Rand is seeking members of minority groups that traditionally have been underrepresented in the field of public policy studies. The purpose of the program is to provide an opportunity for new Ph.D. recipients with interests in research related to RAND's domestic or national security research programs to utilize their skills in conducting research on current problems in areas of interest. Fellowships are for 1 year and include an annual stipend of $35,000, medical insurance, and travel expenses. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or with permanent resident status, have excellent prior academic records, and be a member of one of the following minority groups: African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Alaskan Natives. Applications or nominations should be sent to: Kenneth Logan, Professional Development Postdoctoral Program, RAND, 1700 Main Street, P.O. Box 2138, Santa Monica, CA 90407-2138.

Republic of Mexico 1997 Solidaridad Endowed Presidential Scholarship. Applications are invited from Mexican citizens who are pursuing any academic major at the graduate level at UT. This scholarship is intended to support research on any topic that will be incorporated into a thesis, policy report, or dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a graduate degree. Applications should comprise: 1 C.V.; a current transcript of studies at UT; two sealed letters of recommendation from faculty members who have taught the student at UT with the referee's signature across the back of the envelope on the seal; a brief statement (maximum 2 pages, single-spaced) outlining the specific ways in which the scholarship would further the student's research, taking care to specify directly how the work done will be incorporated into a final product (chapter, research paper, core data for a policy report, etc.). Address applications and letters of recommendation to: Prof. William Glade, Director, The Mexican Center of ILAS, SRH 1.310, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712. Telephone: 512/471-5551, 512/232-2423; fax: 512/475-6778; <mexctr[email address removed to reduce spam]; . Deadline for submission is April 15, 1997.

Job Opportunities

Assistant Professor, Latino Studies Program, University of Massachussetts, Boston, beginning Sept. 1997. The individual is expected to develop a new Latino Studies Program, which is an interdisciplinary program of teaching and research that focuses on the histories, culture, and experiences of Hispanic/Latino people in the United States. A Ph.D. or equivalent degree is required. Review of applications begins on March 15, 1997 and continues until the position is filled. Send a C.V. and the names and addresses of three references to: Lucia Mayerson David, Chair of Latino Studies Program Search Committee, Institute for Learning and Teaching, University of Massachusetts-Boston, 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston, MA 02125-3393.

Editor for Mesoamérica: Revista de Estudios Sociales y Culturales. An editor is needed for this Spanish-language semiannual social science journal published by CIRMA (El Centro de Investigaciones Regionales de Mesoamérica) in Antigua. Requirements include a graduate degree in one of the areas covered by the journal, a command of Spanish and English, experience producing and editing publications, and computer skills. Interviews are scheduled to begin April 15 and will continue until the job is filled. Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates in Central America and Mexico. Send a letter of application, C.V., 2 articles or book chapters, and 3 letters of recommendation to: Mesoamérica, a/c Tani Marilena Adams, CIRMA A 0022, P.O. Box 669004, Miami Springs, FL 33266 (or via DHL or FedEx to: CIRMA, 5 Calle Oriente #5, La Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala, tel. 502-8320126).

1997-98 Postdoctoral Fellowship Competition, Latin American Studies Center, University of Maryland-College Park. The current competition particularly welcomes proposals addressing culture and democracy, governance and civil society, literature and ethnicity, and migration studies. Fellows are required to be in full-time residence during the period of the award. They will be asked to teach a seminar within their discipline. A Ph.D. or equivalent is required. Senior and junior scholars from any country are eligible. Two Fellows, one for fall 1997 and a second for spring 1998, will be selected. Fellows receive $16,000 for one semester. Applications must include: the application form; a description of the proposed research; samples of pertinent publications if available; C.V.; three letters of reference. Complete applications are due April 18, 1997. Announcements will be made on May 16, 1997. For info. and an application: Latin American Studies Center, 4205 Jiménez Hall, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742. Tel. 301/405-6459; fax 301/405-3665; <al68 "at" umail.umd.edu; .

One-year Visiting Scholar in Latino/a Studies, Department of Languages and Cultures, William Paterson College of New Jersey. Specialization in one or more of the following areas: 20th Century Latin American Literature, Literary and/or Cultural Theory, Latina/o Gay and Lesbian Literature, Latina Feminist Theory, Cultural and Post-Colonial Literature. Terminal degree and evidence of scholarly research and publications, or a distinguished record of accomplishment in her/his field and record of successful teaching. Salary commensurate with appointment at the rank of Professor. Bilingual in Spanish and English and evidence of a knowledge of and commitment to the needs of Latina/o students and the Latino community in the United States. Contact Prof. William Rosa, Chair; Dept. of Languages & Cultures, William Paterson College of New Jersey, 200 Pompton Road, Wayne, NJ 07470. Tel: 201/595-3037.

Director of the Helen Kellogg Institute for International Studies, University of Notre Dame. The position calls for a person with a distinguished record of teaching and scholarship as well as substantial experience in academic administration. The director will continue to expand the international profile of the Institute and enhance the leadership role of its Latin American research component and will work closely with the Office of the Provost to coordinate the activities of the Institute with the teaching activities of the various colleges. Submit nominations and applications to: Prof. Timothy R. Scully, C.S.C., Chair, Kellogg Search Committee, 202 Main Building, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556-0399.

Volunteer Work and Internship Positions.

Obtain a new view of the world and learn while you help an indigenous community. Casa de Español Xelajú's (CEX) Project La Pedrera offers students and nonstudents a variety of internship and volunteer work opportunities with an underserved indigenous community in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. The needs of La Pedrera are extensive, and a variety of work is available. Volunteers and interns are needed with varying levels of Spanish speaking ability who can remain for varying lengths of time. For more info., contact: Casa de Español Xelaju, 2206 Falcon Hill Dr., Austin,TX 78745. Tel.: 512/416-6991, fax: 416-8965. [email address removed to reduce spam]; <http://users.aol.com/cexspanish; . In Guatemala: 9a. Calle 11-26 Zona,Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Fax/tel.: 502/761-2628; : [email address removed to reduce spam]; .

Study Abroad 1997 Urban Management Shortcourse, Universidad Espíritu Santo, Guayaquil, Ecuador, June 2-June 30. Designed for master's level students. Cost is $2,650 for full-time students and $3500 for professionals. For questions and application, contact Laura Powell, Espíritu Santo University, P.O. Box 09-01-4842, Guayaquil, Ecuador. Tel. 011/593-4-887-200, ext. 278; Fax. 011/593-4-889-137; [email address removed to reduce spam].ec;