BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY

Women's Studies 3rd Annual Conference

November 7-9, 2013

Women, Race and Ethnicity

 

The 3rd Annual Women’s Studies Conference will focus on Women, Race, and Ethnicity. Women have been perceived as the “exotic” other, exhibited as curiosity objects, and have also succeeded sometimes in overcoming racial, gender, and social barriers. Women have worked as slaves, they have owned slaves, and they also have fought in the desegregation movement. Enslaved women have raised their masters’ children, and transmitted their cultural heritage to their own children. Women have built both walls and bridges between racial and ethnic groups. Colonial arts and literatures have depicted women stereotypically, and postcolonial arts and literatures have allowed women’s voices to be heard. Women, sometimes excluded and barely tolerated, can impose their presence as legitimate and gain recognition for their roles and contributions to society.

To read more about this conference, please click here.

Out of the Office Notice:

Both Evelyn and Candi will have limited availability during parts of the summer (dates below).  If you have questions during that time, both Evelyn and Candi will check email intermittently, and Robin Wheelwright (in the main office or at 797-2734) will be on campus to address other problems.

Dates:
Evelyn: Gone May 22-June 9 and June 16-23.
Candi: on maternity leave for six weeks once her baby is born (probably May 27-Aug 1)

 

 

 

Are you planning to graduate this summer with a Plan C program?

Remember that you have a June 15 deadline for the Plan C Completion Form.  For more info on that see the following links:
https://rgs.usu.edu/graduateschool/files/uploads/PlanC_Checklist.pdf
http://rgs.usu.edu/graduateschool/files/uploads/Comp_Req_PlanC.pdf
You may turn these forms in to Robin in the main office, and she will see that they get to the grad school office.

A job opening at Michigan State University Museum

POSITION # 7690 in Faculty/Academic Staff at https://jobs.msu.edu

Michigan State University Museum is seeking a curator of history to provide
leadership to history and related programs, including collection
development, documentation, care, and access activities, and delivery of
diverse educational products for university students, schools, and the
general public. In particular, the position will ensure Museum history and
other cultural collections are used effectively in engaging educational
programs, with an emphasis on linking history, technology and science.

The Curator/Associate Curator of History at the MSU Museum will:

Develop, lead and/or manage exhibition, research, collection, and
educational projects and work teams with other museum staff, faculty,
students, contractors, and other university and community partners; Assist
in collection documentation and management, and advise on collection
acquisitions; Develop collections-based educational products - including
exhibits, online and outreach products - for diverse audiences including
university students, elementary and high school students, scholars, and the
general public; Build the Museum's collections-based research and
educational capacities through productive relationships with faculty,
students, education and museum sectors, other targeted sectors aligned with
university priorities, and other partners that strategically advance the
mission and priorities of the Museum; Provide training and mentoring for
staff, students and volunteers; supervise student internships, especially in
museum studies; host student classes and participate on occasion in student
courses; Provide information to and assist students, faculty, staff, the
public, and the media on topics relating to collections, research and work
of the Museum; Collaborate with collection managers and other curatorial
staff in overseeing loan and other outreach programs for collections;
Provide leadership in public access to collections, including physical
access and access to collection information via databases and other systems;
Develop and manage grant and other funding proposals to support Museum;
Conduct original research related to field(s) of expertise and the Museum's
collections (this position could be a Principal Investigator for grant
submissions); Communicate results of research through diverse media
including exhibitions, publications, seminars, conferences, and online
through the Museum's and other websites

 

Apply directly through the link provided below or www.jobs.msu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=60255.  Accessing site works best if you donʻt use Chrome as your browser.  Look for posting 7690.

Closing date for job applications is June 6, 2013. The selection team will be looking at all submissions that meet the basic criteria for application.

Oregon Folklife Network RFP

Folklore Fieldworkers for Southern Oregon
FY2014

The Oregon Folklife Network seeks to hire two professional folklorists to conduct folklife field surveys and documentation of traditions in the southern Oregon counties of Malheur, Harney, Lake, and Klamath (fieldwork regions will be divided up based on the experience and backgrounds of the folklorists selected). The entire region includes traditions of various ethnic and regional groups (Basque, Japanese, Croatian, Irish, Mexican, Klamath, Norwegian, Chinese, etc.) as well as farm & waterways traditions, ranching, foodways, old time music, quilting, auctioneering, and others yet to be documented

A successful project will result in the documentation of at least 20-25 folk and traditional artists over 20-30 working days (for each folklorist and with number of days dependent upon rate of pay), which will include: some talks/interaction with UO folklore students during fieldwork; completion of all fieldwork forms; submission to the OFN of multimedia documentation of central and south central Iowa folk artists including bios; interim reports and fieldnotes; and a final descriptive report/essay. At least 15 of the folk artists (per folklorist) documented should be appropriate for the FTA roster (artists appropriate for and willing to work at folklife festivals, school diversity and/or arts days, multicultural arts presentations). Fieldworkers will also be responsible for presenting three public programs each in addition to time in the field (separate payment for these programs provided).

Work for this project may begin any time after July 15, 2013 but must be completed by June 30, 2014 (including all paperwork). Fieldwork days need not be consecutive, and, in fact, two field trips would be ideal.

The successful applicant should have an MA and/or Ph.D. in folklore or related discipline, such as cultural anthropology or ethnomusicology, and at least 5 years' experience in public folklore and folklife documentation. Qualified applicants must have access to, experience with, and technical competence with digital equipment (camera, audio recorder, computer/laptop).

Applicants must supply: a cover letter detailing qualifications and experience and proposed plans for how the applicant will conduct the work for this project, a c.v., three relevant reference letters, and representative work samples of recorded interviews, photography, field notes, and professional writing (online and/or digital work samples are welcome and preferred). Applications submitted without these items will be deemed incomplete and will not be considered.

OFN will provide preliminary contact information/introductions for several communities, folk artists, and organizations in southern Oregon. The OFN will provide folklife fieldwork forms (audio log, photo log, general release, artist data sheet, release for internet materials) and funds for disks, memory cards, batteries, etc.; and travel (in Oregon only) expense reimbursement at the state rate. The fee for this contract will be $300-500/day depending on experience plus in-state travel expenses.

The results of this folklife field survey will be used to expand the OFN's Folk & Traditional Artist roster; provide six public programs to communities in which fieldwork was conducted; provide UO folklore students with the opportunity to apprentice with OFN and professional independent folklorists; and provide cultural information, including field reports, to local cultural and arts organizations towards the creation of future programs. As with all folklife materials, all fieldwork documentation will become part of the Oregon Folklife Collection at the University of Oregon Libraries' Special Collections and University Archives.

National Endowment for the Arts funds will be used to pay fees and in-state travel expenses for contract folklorists, who will be supervised by OFN Executive Director, Riki Saltzman.
Complete applications (including reference letters) should be sent to: Folklife Survey, Oregon Folklife Network, 242 Knight Library, 6204 University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon 97503 OR as a PDF email attachment to riki@uoregon.edu<mailto:riki@uoregon.edu> (please put FOLKLIFE SURVEY in the subject line).
Applications must be received at the OFN by June 3, 2013. This is NOT a postmark deadline.
For further information, please contact Riki Saltzman at 541/346-3820 or riki@uoregon.edu<mailto:riki@uoregon.edu>.
Riki

Rachelle H Saltzman, PhD, Executive Director
Oregon Folklife Network
242 Knight Library
6204 University of Oregon
Eugene OR 97403
541-346-3820
riki@uoregon.edu<mailto:riki@uoregon.edu>
http://ofn.uoregon.edu/

Graduating Grads at Graduation:

Medallions!If you are going to today's commencement ceremony, please make sure you find me as we assemble in the Field House.  I'll have CHaSS medallions for you, and Jeannie will have celebratory beads!  Look forward to seeing you!

Utah LitOps May 201

The Utah Arts & Museums Literary Arts Program would like to offer as much insight as possible as to what is happening in the local, national, and global writing communities. If you have any opportunities you would like shared please contact us with the details. All LitOps submissions may be sent to Jean Tokuda Irwin: jirwin@utah.gov Find us on Facebook or on the Web. Poetry Out Loud - National Semi-final Devin Jones of West Jordan High School took home top honors from the state finals of Poetry Out Loud and competed in the region 3 semi-final on Monday, April 29 in Washington D.C. Please join us in congratulating Devin on his 4th place honorable mention in region 3!    (Photo by Kent Miles.)         ORIGINAL WRITING COMPETITION Since 1958 the annual Utah Original Writing Competition has honored Utah writers with public recognition and cash prizes. Numerous awardees selected by our nationally recognized literary jurors have continued on to significant statewide and national acclaim, bringing recognition and prestige to our state. The awards are funded in part by the Utah State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts.   Submissions are now being accepted. For additional information on guidelines please click here.    Mountain West Arts Conference Utah Cultural Celebration Center MAY 2, 2013   This annual state and region-wide conference will be held May 2, 2013. The conference is designed to help individuals and organizations in the arts access essential resources and create community connections throughout Utah and the Mountain West by participating in workshops, networking and innovation.    To learn more about the conference click here. UPCOMING EVENTS Collectors' Book Salon at Weller Book Works 607 Trolley Square   May 31: Alex Caldiero   Join us for our monthly Collector's Book Salon! We meet the last Friday of every month to enjoy books, food, drink, and engaging conversation. The May speaker is Alex Caldiero: poet, polyartist, sonosopher, and scholar of humanities and intermedia.   www.samwellers.com       Writers at Work 2013 conference Alta Lodge, Alta, Utah June 5–9, 2013   Nestled in a quaint ski lodge high in the Rocky Mountains, this annual writing conference features workshops, manuscript consultations, and readings by international writers—an ideal setting for writers of all levels.    Featuring an award-winning faculty:   Poetry: Katharine Coles Fiction: John Dufresne Nonfiction: Christopher Merrill Multi-Genre: Michael Martone   Visit us to learn more about these and other annual events.            www.writersatwork.org     Writing & Illustrating for Young Readers Conference June 17-21, 2013   Registration is now open for the 2013 Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers Conference (WIFYR), held June 17-21 at the Waterford School in Sandy, Utah. The workshops fill quickly, so those interested should apply soon.   Continuing its tradition of providing helpful instruction from published authors and illustrators as well as presentations by industry professionals, this year’s conference features a keynote address by Utah's Poet Laureate Lance Larsen, workshops by national authors Matt Kirby, Martine Leavitt, Sharlee Glenn, A.E. Cannon, Carol Lynch Williams, J. Scott Savage, Cheri Pray Earl, Kris Chandler, and illustrator Steve Bjorkman. New this year: a full novel class with Mette Ivie Harrison and day-long mini workshops covering a variety of topics including an accredited teacher course, publication for the discouraged writer, and screenwriting. Afternoon-only registration is also available.    Another exciting event this year is the WIFYR Second Annual Writing Contest and Award. The prize is $1,000 and this year, in addition, the winning manuscript--including picture books with illustrations--will be considered for publication with Familius.   For more information, go to www.wifyr.com       New MFA in Creative Writing at the Institute of American Indian Arts   We are building on the success of our undergraduate Creative Writing program. Our Bachelor of Fine Arts and Associate of Fine Arts alumni have gone on to graduate from over a dozen graduate programs and have produced over two dozen published books of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and plays. There are approximately fifty Low Residency MFA Programs in the U.S. The Institute of American Indian Arts’ program is modeled on the most successful of these, with one important difference: IAIA’s mission “to empower creativity and leadership in Native arts and cultures through higher education, lifelong learning, and outreach” means that the program and the literature we read carry a distinct Native American and First Nations emphasis. Over 75% of our faculty mentors are established Native American or First Nations authors. Our program is open to everyone, but the focus will remain aligned with our unique mission.   You can find more information at their website.       *If you wish to unsubscribe from this newsletter please reply to this email with UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line. Rocky Mountain Modern Language Association - Student Convention Travel Grant   The RMMLA Student Travel Grant provides funding to the RMMLA convention in the amount of $250 each to two graduate students who would otherwise experience a financial challenge traveling to the convention to present a paper accepted for any one of the regular or special topic sessions held that year. Students finishing their studies and entering the job market are especially encouraged to apply. Two runner-up awards provide a waiver of the applicable convention registration fee.     The e-postmark deadline for submission of application materials to the Secretariat is June 1. Print submission of applications is no longer allowed. Awardees will be notified by July 1.    Please visit the RMMLA website for more information.     To mark April as National Poetry Month NPR Books had a wonderful feature of National Poet Laureates, past and present.   You can access this feature here!   Other Great Newsletter sources:   http://www.poems.com     http://www.pw.org