February 26, 2002Spring # 8
E-mail: africa@msu.edu
Please submit information on Africa-related events or news seven to 10 days in advance of the
day it should appear in the Tuesday Bulletin. Submissions may be brought, faxed, or e-mailed
to the African Studies Center, Room 100, Center for International Programs, Michigan State
University. Telephone: (517) 353-1700, Fax: (517) 432-1209.
February 28, Thursday"Zambia's 2001 Elections: How free? How fair?" African Studies Center Brown Bag with Anne Schneller, Academic Specialist (International Studies in Education, College of Education, MSU), 12:00 noon, 201 International Center.
March 7, Thursday***No Brown Bag, Spring Break***
March 12, Tuesday"Workshop on Faculty Fulbright Opportunities, with Debra Egan, Assistant Director for Africa and the Western Hemisphere at the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES)," 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., Room 201, International Center. RSVP to Francoise St. Onge at 355-2350, or e-mail stongef@msu.edu.
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Workshop on Faculty Fulbright Opportunities
Debra Egan, Assistant Director for Africa and the Western Hemisphere at the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES) will present information on current Fulbright programs on Tuesday, March 12, 2002, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Conference Room 201, International Center. There will also be a panel discussion of Fulbright/Fulbright-Hays experiences by MSU faculty Fulbright awardees.
The workshop will provide an opportunity to:
* Learn about lecturing and research opportunities in 140 countries
* Get advice on which country to apply to and how to make contacts abroad
* Learn how to prepare a successful Fulbright application
* Find out how to host a visiting Fulbright Scholar from abroadPlease RSVP to Francois St. Onge at 355-2350, or e-mail: stongef@msu.edu, in order to assure that there will be sufficient resource materials.
Africa Culture Week 2002
"Change in the Horizon: Africa Unite," is the theme for the 2002 Africa Culture Week at MSU. The annual event is scheduled for Wednesday, March 20th to Saturday, March 23rd. This year's program will focus specifically on HIV/AIDS and Women and children in Africa.
Mark your calendars to attend the weekly programs, as well as the Grand Gala on Saturday. The Gala features a Production celebrating African culture, a fashion show, dinner, dances, skits, and other performances. More information will follow as the event draws closer.
Sankofa Shule - Lansing, MI
Sankofa Shule, located in Lansing, Michigan is looking for international students or future foreign language teachers to teach Kiswahili, French, Spanish, and Japanese. If you are available from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. daily and 8:00 a.m. to noon on Friday's, please call (517) 394-4023 (others times may be arranged as well).
Tillers International - Visitor Days, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Each year Tillers Kalamazoo Training Center offers several opportunities for everyone to visit and see what they do. At other times, the center serves as a school in which students are learning in the shops and fields. The open events are days when no registration or reservations are needed. Visitors can come and leave on their own schedule. Family and friends are welcome to visit and explore the center. The Visitor schedule is listed below (including demonstrations outside of Kalamazoo):
March 1-2, 2002- Agriculture& Natural Resource Days, E Lansing, Michigan
April 27, 2002 - Plow Day 102
May 25-26, 2002- Heritage Fest - Rochester Hills, MI
June 24, 2002 - Ox Drovers' Show 104
July 5-6, 2002- Horse Progress Days, Arcola, Illinois
July 16-18, 2002 - MSU AgExpo, East Lansing, Michigan
September 28-October 6, 2002 - Fall Harvest Days, Greenfield Village, Dearborn, Michigan
October 4-6, 2002 - Sweet Sorghum Volunteer Fest 182
October 6, 2002 - Fall Open House 106For more information and details write: Tillers International, 5239 South 24th Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49002; Phone: 1-800-498-2700 or (616) 344-3233; e-mail: TillersOx@aol.com; or visit the web site at: www.wmich.edu/tillers.
CFP - Special Issue: Tourism in Africa
Africa Insight reflects thinking about theoretical and practical developments in African studies, and about contemporary affairs and issues on the continent. The Journal's purpose is to provide insight into the process of change in Africa.
With this goal in mind, the Africa Institute of South Africa is planning a special issue of Africa Insight to focus on tourism in Africa, especially as it relates to development and the African renaissance. Submissions are invited from researchers from a variety of disciplinary and cross-disciplinary backgrounds, using a variety of approaches. Contributors are encouraged to write about a wide range of African countries, and for this reason preference will be given to papers focusing on countries other than South Africa. Comparative studies will also be encouraged.
*Notes for Contributors to this Special Issue: In order to allow for a variety of contributions, manuscripts should be kept to a 4000-6000 word limit (including notes and references). Selected manuscripts will be sent for peer review. The usual style guidelines and notes for contributors apply. Please send an abstract of 100-150 words, one hard copy manuscript and an electronic copy (by e-mail or on disk), along with full contact details, by May 31, 2002. Direct inquiries to Elizabeth le Roux, Editor: Africa Insight, Africa Institute of South Africa, PO Box 630, Pretoria 0001, South Africa; e-mail: beth@ai.org.za.
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is a national, competitive scholarship program sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, and administered by the Institute of International Education. It seeks to lower barriers to undergraduate study abroad by offering scholarships to students with financial need and encourages students under-represented in study abroad to apply. This scholarship is open to U.S. undergraduate students who are currently attending a U.S. 2-year or 4-year institution of higher education. Students must have applied to or been accepted into a semester or academic year program of study abroad for which their home university will grant academic credit. Applicants must also be currently receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at the time of application. More information on the program can be obtained via the website: www.iie.org/gilman. Or contact Sarah Phillips, Program Coordinator, Gilman International Scholarship Program, Institute of International Education, 515 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 150, Houston, TX 77027; Phone: (713) 621-6300 ext. 25; e-mail: gilman@iie.org
Kenyan Language Instruction
Hekima Language Services Ltd was opened in January 1993 by two Kenyans and an American. The main objective is to offer tutorial instruction in Kenyan Languages, French and English mainly for communication and academic purposes. Hekima offers instruction on Kiswahili, Kikuyu, Kamba, Kuria, Kisili, Luhya, Luo, Masaai, and many more Kenyan languages. Language instruction is offered at all levels, for instance, Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
Hekima Language Services LTD is located in the outcast of Nairobi in a very quiet environment, ideal for learning. Currently, Hekima has programs with St. Lawrence University and Indiana University for FLAS (Title VI) funded students undertaking African Studies for summer study. For further details about the program contact: Director of African Studies, Hekima Language Services, PO Box 55838, Nairobi, Kenya; Phone (Kenya): 890-589; fax (Kenya): 890-590; e-mail: Hekimalanguage@yahoo.com.
Sustainable Agriculture Internship in Tanzania
This summer, travel to Arusha, Tanzania. Help lead efforts to teach and model sustainable agricultural practices. Live with a host family, learn Swahili, go on Safari, and make a difference towards ensuring a sustainable food source for this nation. As past interns have attested, this program is a valuable opportunity to learn, provide a much-needed service, and have a great time. This program is of principle interest for environmental studies, biological sciences, and agricultural studies students; especially those with a focus on international and developmental issues. Programs are beginning in May, June, July and August.
Through Global Service Corps participants will be able to engage in an enriching, hands-on service project that will be aiding local community interests. All program expenses are tax-deductible; academic credit and financial aid are available. To find out more about the Sustainable Agriculture service-learning programs please e-mail Global Service Corps at gsctanzania@earthisland.org with your mailing address and phone number. Further details about GSC and the Sustainable Agriculture program can be found at www.globalservicecorps.org
African Studies Center
Michigan State University, 100 International Center
East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1035
Phone: (517) 353-1700
Fax: (517) 432-1209
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