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Friday, March 27-CMAS Plática-Richard Valencia, Associate Professor of Educational Psychology, will discuss his recent edited book, The Evolution of Deficit Thinking: Educational Thought and Practice. 12:00-1:00 p.m., Texas Union Eastwoods Room, 2.102. Booksigning and reception following, 1:00-2:30 p.m., Desert Books, 1904 Guadalupe (located on the Drag beneath BankOne). For more info., call 471-2136.

Saturday, March 28-Latinas: Afirmación y Poder: Third Annual Images of Women Conference will be held at the LBJ Student's Center of Southwest Texas State University. A roster of distinguished women will be making presentations. The preregistration fee is $15.00 for students, $35.00 for nonstudents, and $40.00 for professionals. Registration will include a continental breakfast and lunch. For more info., contact Stephanie Hinojosa, conference chair, at sh23653 "at" swt.edu or 512/396-8397; or Nora Pea, public relations, at np26183 "at" swt.edu.

Peace Corps representatives from the Dallas regional office will be visiting UT so that interested students can explore their opportunities with the Peace Corps. Professors who would like Peace Corps representatives to speak to their classes, please contact Megan Hanson, Peace Corps Campus Representative, at 232-2930 or meganhanson[email address removed to reduce spam].

An International Symposium on the Spanish Language: The Spanish Language: Past, Present, and Future, University of Texas of Austin. Inaugural session, Thurs. 9:00 a.m., Bass Lecture Hall. Sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts, Dept. of Spanish and Portuguese, and ILAS. For more info., call Madeline Sutherland-Meier, 512/471-4936 or Joseph H. Matluck, 512/452-3364, ISSL "at" mail.la.utexas.edu or visit the Website http://www.sp.utexas.edu.

Liberal Arts Career Services presents Better Late Than Jobless, a career seminar. Sign up for workshops in LACS, March 23-30. 12:00-4:00 p.m., FAC Atrium, 4th floor. For more info., call 471-7900 or visit the Website http://www.utexas.edu/depts/lacs.

Mellon Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Latin American Studies Research Librarian, 1998-99, Duke University Center for International Library Programs. Up to two twelve-month fellowships per year are being offered to recent Ph.D.'s in any field of Latin American studies who wish to pursue careers as Latin American library specialists. Fellows will gain hands-on knowledge of collection development and public service work. Each fellowship for 1998-99 is $37,750 (twelve months, full-time), plus benefits. To be considered, submit a letter describing training, experience, interest, a rsum, and the names of three references to: Ms. Iris Turrentime, Personnel Office, Perkins Library, Box 90194, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708. Applications reviewed late March-late April. Beginning date of fellowship no later than Sept. 1. For more info., contact Dr. Deborah Jakubs, Ibero-American Bibliographer and Director, Center for International Library Programs, Box 90195, Perkins Library, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708. : jakubs "at" acpub.duke.edu.

Call for Applications-Environmental Conflict Resolution in the U.S.-Mexico Border Region. The Ford Foundation/Udall Center Fellowship Program at Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy, University of Arizona, announces the first year of funding for research fellows-in-residence to study environmental conflict resolution (ECR) in the U.S.-Mexico border region. Applications are invited for the academic year 1998-99 for one fellowship, which will include a stipend of $23,000, a private office, and a half-time graduate student assistant, along with some operational support for communications, supplies, and secretarial services. Among other requirements, fellows will be expected to participate in the center's activities, teach a seminar, give lectures, and prepare a ms. for publication. The 1998-99 competition is open to university faculty members, postdoctoral researchers, and other scholars with research interests in conflict resolution related to the environment, natural resources, or land use in the U.S.-Mexico border region. Each applicant is requested to submit: (1) brief statement describing policy research interests in general, (2) plans for a specific prject to be undertaken as a Ford Foundation/Udall Center Fellow (not to exceed five pages), (3) a C.V., and (4) two letters of reference. In addition, applicants need to specify the semester for which they are applying (Fall 1998, Spring 1999, or no preference). Send application packets to: Udall Center, 803/811 East First Street, Tucson, AZ 85719, by April 30, 1998. For more info., contact Robert Meredith, Coordinator, Global Change and U.S.-Mexico Border Programs, at 520/621-7189 or meredith "at" u.arizona.edu.

The Texas Fund for Training Foreign Policy Professionals (TFTFPP) has funds available through the National Security Education Program (NSEP) to send graduate students abroad for fieldwork and/or language study in Arabic-speaking nations, Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, China, Czech Republic, India, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Poland, Russia, South Korea, and Turkey. There is no deadline for the application; fellowships will be awarded on a rolling basis. For more info., contact Cecelia Coleman at the Institute of Latin American Studies, 232-2176 or cmcoleman[email address removed to reduce spam] .

C. B. Smith Postdoctoral Fellowship 1998-99 Competition. The Mexican Center of ILAS, through its C. B. Smith Sr. funds and other private donations, offers from 10 to 15 travel awards to researchers who want to come to Austin to make use of the academic and library resources available at the University of Texas. Applicants must have already obtained a Ph.D. and be members of faculties of Mexican universities or advanced Mexican research centers. In terms of researchers with advanced rank in administrative bodies of Mexican museums of art, the professional title may be substituted for the doctorate. These travel awards consist of up to $1000 (U.S.) for the reimbursement of transportation and lodging costs. Deadline for application: May 1, 1998. For more info., call the Mexican Center of ILAS at 512/232-2423, or visit our website at www.lanic.utexas.edu/ilas/mexcenter.

Fellowships from Population Research Center's Program on Brazilian Demography and Area Studies. Applications solicited from UT-Austin students and faculty. Graduate Student Fellowships and Apprenticeships: Limited funding is available to support population-related dissertation research in developing countries, acquisition of interdisciplinary skills by demographers, and for the final stages of a population-related dissertation based on fieldwork in a developing country. While Brazil continues to be a priority, we also invite applications for summer support for travel and research in other developing countries. In addition to summer support, graduates may apply for longer term support of up to one year for the purpose of acquiring interdisciplinary or "area studies" skills related to anticipated demographic or population research. The format of applications for short-term summer support should take the form of a two- or three-page description of the proposed program and its purpose, together with a budget. Research Awards for Faculty: Faculty may apply for support toward the development of collaborative research projects on population in developing countries. The support requested may be for travel, research expenses, short-term visits from foreign scholars, graduate student research assistantships, and summer salary. Applications should take the form of a two or three page description of the proposed activities and the project to which they will contribute, a budget, and a larger proposal describing this research, should one be available. Applications should be submitted at any time; however, the committee that decides these awards meets only twice a year, its next meeting is on or about April 10, 1998. Submit applications to Dee Seligman, 1800 Main Building (G 1800). Inquiries may be addressed to Ms. Seligman deesel "at" prc.utexas.edu, or Prof. Joe Potter joe "at" prc.utexas.edu. Applications for funding should reach Ms Seligman no later than April 8, 1998.

Mexico Urbanism, Symposium at the Universityof Wisconsin-Milwaukee, April 17, 1998. Registration fee prior to April 10 is $25.00, lunch is an additional $12.00. Please return registration with payment by April 10 to: Center for Latin America, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee, WI 53201, fax 414/229-2879. Sponsored by the Center for Latin America, School of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and the Institute for Urban Life, Dept. of History, Marquette University. For more info., call 414/229-5986.

Working Conference V: The Relationship between the Humanities and Science, Buenos Aires, Argentina, June 28-July 3, 1998. A Working Conference leads to a more effective dissemination and integration of knowledge since everyone actively contributes to the creative process. This is the fifth Working Conference designed to create a dialogue between humanists and scientists from around the world. The most successful papers at Ometeca Working Sessions bring together aspects of the sciences and the humanities in such a way that they take us beyond particular insights gained in each discipline. Papers may be in English. Portuguese, or Spanish, and should be no longer than 17 pages, single spaced, including bibliography. Only completed papers will be considered for inclusion in the Working Session. Paper proposals will not be considered. Send three copies of your paper by March 31, 1998 to Dr. Eduardo A. Castro, Working Conference V, CEQUINOR-Universidad Nacional de la Plata, C.C. 962, (1900) La Plata, Argentina, phone 54-21-214-037/259-485, fax 54-21-214-037/259-485, castro "at" nahuel.biol.unlp.edu.ar.

Calls for Papers-The Yale Latin American & Iberian Journal is now accepting submissions for its Spring/Summer 1998 issue from undergraduates, graduates, and faculty. The staff of the journal will accept original submissions of literary compositions and scholarly research articles of moderate length (up to 6,000 words). Pieces written in English, Spanish, and Portuguese will be considered. The only limitation on content requires that the central focus of the work contains a direct, thematic connection to Latin American and/or Iberian life and culture. Extended deadline: April 15, 1998. For more info., please david.[email address removed to reduce spam].

Calls for Papers-First International Conference on Caribbean Literature, Nassau, Bahamas, Nov. 4-6, 1998. You are invited to submit (1) page abstracts on any topic relevant to all areas of Caribbean literature. Papers may be presented in English, French, or Spanish. Deadline for abstracts: May 29, 1998. Send abstracts on literature written in English to Mevin rahming, Co-director, Morehouse College, Dept. of English and Linguistics, 830 Westview Dr. S.W., Atlanta, GA 30314, phone 404/681-2800, ext. 2512, fax 404/525-6272, or [email address removed to reduce spam]; those written in French or Spanish to Jorge Romn-Lagunas, Co-director, Purdue University Calumet, Dept. of Foreign Languages & Literatures, 2200-169th Street, Hammond, IN 46323, phone 219/989-2632, fax 219/989-2581, or roman "at" calumet.purdue.edu.

Reebok Award Winners Network (RAW Network), Summer Internship (unpaid). RAW Network is an international network of young human rights activists from 30 different countries. It protects and serves human rights defenders by helping them communicate with each other, share best practices, respond to crises, and learn about opportunities and resources. RAW Network seeks energetic, creative interns to assist with all aspects of this new organization's development. The intern(s) will research, write, and translate into Spanish or French and distribute a weekly Action Brief to network members containing training opportunities, research, and information about campaigns; maintain the organization's Web site; and assist with other tasks and assume new responsibilities as the organization develops. Hours: 20-30 hours a week; starting date and hours flexible. Please send rsum and cover letter by April 15 to Lesley Carson: [email address removed to reduce spam] or fax 212/253-4244.

Migrant Farmworkers Project, Part-time Fall Volunteer. The Migrant Farmworkers Project in Lafayette County, Missouri, is looking for a social service volunteer. Job duties are varied. During the fall, the Project provides social and legal services to a population of approximately 400 farmworkers and their families who come to Missouri to harvest apples. The majority of workers are Mexican or Mexican American and speak Spanish only. The Fall Project Volunteer should be self-motivating, fluent in Spanish, and willing to work irregular hours. The volunteer will earn $5.00 an hour. This is a stipendary volunteer position, not employment. No social security number is required. Foreign students are eligible to work for the Project. Deadline for applications: June 1, 1998. Send rsum and cover letter to Migrant Farmworkers Project, 920 Soutwest Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64108. For more info., contact Emily Bono, Project Director, 816/474-9868.

Receptionist/Secretary-Small immigration law office seeking person with Spanish fluency, good typing skills including some computer experience. Salary negotiable depending on experience. Mail or fax rsum to Law Offices of Barbara Hines, 1005 E. 40th St., Austin, TX 78751. Fax: 512/371-3941.,

Financial Journalist-Globally respected newsletter publisher in the energy industry seeks a creative and energetic financial journalist to work in Houston office. Our coverage is investigative and intelligent and our company is fast-paced and growing. Some travel in North/South America is possible. Spanish or Portuguese skills a plus but not required. Need two or more years experience in business news. Great fully paid benefits. Send rsum, writing clips, and cover letter to Petroleum Argus, 4801 Woodway 270W, Houston, TX 77056. Fax 713/622-2991.

Rosario Cabrera, 1901-1975, Mexic-Arte Museum, March 13-April 18, 1998-This mysterious artist, now rediscovered, played an important role in the development of Mexican art during the twenties through her work in painting and drawing, as well as through her work as a teacher in later years. The exhibit features original paintings and drawings. Cosponsored by the Consulate of Mexico in Austin and by the Mexican Community Center, and organized in Mexico by the National Council for Culture and the Arts, the National Institute of Fine Arts, and the Diego Rivera Studio Museum. Mexic-Arte Museum, 419 Congress. For more info., call 480-9373.