1-CLAS and Other Events at SDSU

CLAS Happy Hour

Start the semester off right! Come join students and faculty for this semester’s first monthly happy hour!

Friday, February 4th
5:30 to ???
The Whistle Stop (South Park)
2236 Fern Street, San Diego, CA 92104.
Corner of 30th and Juniper

Last day to submit Spring 2011 Graduation Application: February 8th

No applications will be accepted after this date. Graduation applications are available at: http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/~gra/grad/appgradadvdgr.html or in the office of Graduate and Research Affairs SSE 1410

Thesis Deadlines

April 4th: final day to submit thesis without risk
April 5th—May 24th: thesis accepted on at-risk basis.

http://www.montezumapublishing.com/

Thesis Q&A sessions for Students

Tuesday, February 15th at 3:00pm
Wednesday, February 16th at 3:00pm
Thursday, February 17th at 9:00am
Friday, February 18th at 9:00am

Sessions will be held in Montezuma’s office (IT 104) Montezuma Publishing is offering Thesis Q&A sessions for students who are trying to complete the thesis process in time to graduate this Spring or Summer.

These sessions will address deadlines, tips on formatting, the review process, and publishing requirements. Sessions will last approximately 30-45 minutes.

If you have students who are interested in attending one of these Q&A sessions, please have them email erin.clark@montezumapublishing.com or call 594-2955 to reserve their spot. Space is limited, please RSVP by February 10th.

Weekly Meetings for Colectivo Zapatista Tzajalek 32

First meeting of the Spring Semester!!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
6:00pm-7:00pm in the Kensington Cafe
http://kensingtoncafesd.com/
4141 Adams Ave. @ Marlborough in Kensington

Become a member of Colectivo Zapatista Tzajalek 32, a San Diego State University student activist organization fighting for peace, dignity, and respect for Mexico’s indigenous peoples.

For more information, email: tzajalek32@mail.sdsu.edu or visit: www.myspace.com/tzajalek32

Zapotec Language Course

Our very own Zapotec language course was recently featured on KPBS news. To read the article, please visit the KPBS website.

News reporting about Zapotec class aired at KQED in San Francisco.

2 – Events Outside SDSU

Explore Images of Mexico: Exhibition and Free Events at the Getty Center – Obsidian Mirror-Travels

Through March 27

Obsidian Mirror-Travels features objects created over the past five centuries by explorers, archaeologists, and artists who have been inspired by Mexico’s Pre-Columbian past.

Learn more about this exhibition.

Economic Problems in the Framework of Mexico’s commercial and financial opening

Friday, January 28, 12:30
Raul Rangel Grand Lecture Hall, El Colef, Tijuana

Dr Vazqeuz’s theme assumes the reforms that liberalized foreign direct investment (FDI) and manufacturing exports have greatly stimulated economic growth. However, the effects of economic liberalization on economic growth are not necessarily a direct effect but occur indirectly through the impact economic liberalization has had on the performance of other explanatory variables of FDI and exports.

Problemáticas económicas en el marco de la apertura comercial y financiera de México

Viernes, 28 de enero de 2011 12:30
Aula Magna Raul Rangel de El Colef, Tijuana

El tema de la Dra. Vázquez asume que el crecimiento económico es en gran medida estimulado por el efecto de las reformas que han liberalizado la inversión extranjera directa (IED) y las exportaciones manufactureras. Sin embargo el efecto que han tenido las variables asociadas a la liberalización económica sobre el crecimiento económico no es necesariamente un efecto directo sino que ocurre de manera indirecta a través del impacto que ha tenido en el desempeño de otras variables explicativas de la IED y las exportaciones.

Enero Zapatista closing event!

Saturday, Jan. 29th 7pm-11pm
Centro Cultural de la Raza (2004 park blvd)

Suggested donation: $7 (no one will be turned away for lack of funds)there will be vendors, performers, art and food!

Come celebrate the end of a month long series of events in San Diego and Tijuana commemorating the 1994 Zapatista uprising! There will be a concert with art, food, and vendors.

For more information, please visit: www.enerozapatista.wordpress.com

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3-Conferences and Calls for Papers

CALL FOR PAPERS International Graduate Student Research Conference on Latin America and the Caribbean: Creative and Critical Perspectives

11 & 12 March 2011 at York University, Toronto, Canada

In recognition of the diversity within the region, creative and critical paper, panel and alternative presentation proposals are welcome on any aspect of study of Latin America and the Caribbean as a whole and/or its constituent parts. This conference represents an outstanding opportunity to recognize and explore emergent innovative research by graduate students in all disciplines including (but not limited to) the social sciences, humanities, fine arts, environmental studies, law and business. We also seek contributors whose work can open fruitful dialogues and exchange across traditional disciplinary boundaries.

Languages: We are accepting submissions in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish.

The deadline for the submission of abstracts and panel proposals is November 30; those planning to present in alternative formats (e.g. film, dance, visual arts, music, etc.) are encouraged to contact us earlier. Inquiries and completed application forms may be sent to lacsconf@yorku.ca.

Applicants will receive confirmation of acceptance by mid-January. Presenters will be asked to submit their papers by March 1.

For more information, please visit: http://www.yorku.ca/cerlac/grad-conf2011.htm

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4-Study Abroad and Summer Programs

Summer Intensive Courses in Yucatec Maya Beginning-Intermediate-Advanced

June 13 – July 22, 2011

Students will have the unique opportunity to take a comprehensive look at the Yucatán through a combination of classroom and field activities. Students visit a range of important historic and cultural locations. Trips to archeological and colonial sites as well as other Mayan villages are led by Mayan

Application and Enrollment

Total combined enrollment for all three levels is limited to 20 students. Students are encouraged to apply early. Applications are invited from anyone who wishes to study Yucatec Maya. Application deadline for program admission is March 15.

For Applications Contact: The Study Abroad Office, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, FedEx Global Education Center CB# 3130 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3130, 919-962-7002, 919-962-2262 (fax) http://studyabroad.unc.edu/programs.cfm?pk=1883

For more information, visit http://isa.unc.edu or contact Beatriz Riefkohl Muñiz at: The Yucatec Maya Summer Institute, FedEx Global Education Center CB#3205, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3205, (919) 962-2418 or email: riefkohl@email.unc.edu

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5-Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities

Scholars Without Borders

Scholars Without Borders is an honorary society dedicated to promoting international exchange and service and recognizing scholarly achievement in an international context. SCHOLARS WITHOUT BORDERS is an academic, professional, and service society, unique because it is resolutely interdisciplinary and international.
For more information please visit: http://dus.sdsu.edu/swb

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6-Internships, Volunteer, and Job Opportunities

Mixtec Cultural Exchange Program: In San Diego

Orientation Monday, January 31 st, 7:00 pm
Arts and Letters 379

Tasks:

• Teach English or Spanish to Indigenous Mixteco Adults
• Provide tutoring and educational activities to Mixteco youths

This is a great opportunity to learn about the Mixteco culture, practice your Spanish, and gain practical experience in language instruction. No prior tutoring experience needed; this is a hands on learning experience for you and the Mixteco community.

Requirements: Must be available to teach on Tuesdays or Thursday evenings in Linda Vista from 5:30-8:30 and help with cultural workshops on two Saturdays over the course of the semester. Spanish preferred, but not required.

For more information, please contact Annika Adamson at clasintr@mail.sdsu.edu

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7-Articles, Publications, Books

Indigenous farm workers in California

Here is the link to an excellent web page with comprehensive data on indigenous farm workers in California. It includes data on various regions of California and on the communities in Mexico from whence the workers come. A significant proportion of these workers are from Oaxaca.

The website is one result of a 2 ½ year study of indigenous farm workers in California. The site is in English and Spanish.

www.indigenousfarmworkers.org
For further information contact Rick Mines rkmines@volcano.net