1-CLAS and Other Events at SDSU

Intercambio: A Cultural Conversation with Pedro A. Cruz Sunu, Maya Tzutuhil Artist.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 12:00-1:00pm

Please join CLAS as we sit down with Pedro, a Maya artist from Guatemala, for an informal lunch. He will be sharing his life history growing up in San Pedro la Laguna, and his experience trying to promote artwork there. He will read and present the Nahuales (spiritual guide of the day and each person) and discuss some of the problems currently faced by those trying to hold onto their Mayan roots. Refreshments will be provided.

Center for Latin American Studies and the Latin American Studies Student Organization present: Lotri for Haiti, A Raffle of a Photograph by Robert Bear Guerra

Enter Lotri for Haiti and win an unframed photograph of your choice from the current exhibit CLAS Exhibit «Photographs from Haiti: 2008 –2010» by internationally renowned photojournalist Robert Bear Guerra, located in Arts and Letters 377.

Lottery tickets are only $5 per entry.

All proceeds will be donated to Lambi Fund of Haiti, a non-profit which funds community-based organizations that promote social and economic empowerment.

The winner will be the holder of the ticket whose number matches the mega number of the California’s MEGA Millions Lottery (No. 1 to 46).
Lotto Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Lotto Time: 7:45 PM

Purchase Tickets: Center for Latin American Studies, Arts and Letters Bldg., Rm. 377

Contact: classtdy@mail.sdsu.edu

Stop by CLAS to view Guerra’s exhibit «Photographs from Haiti: 2008—2010.»

Visit www.bearguerra.com and www.lambifund.org for more information about Guerra and Lambi Fund.

Deadlines

• November 1 – Last day to apply for the UC Presidents Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
• Thesis Deadline: November 1st to December 30th

Native Peoples of Mexico: A Glimpse of the Mixtec, Zapotec, Maya, and Nahua Cultures / Pueblos Originarios de México: Una Mirada a Las Culturas Mixteca, Zapoteca, Maya, y Nahua

San Diego State University
SDSU Love Library, Donor Hallway
September 8, 2011 – December 9, 2011
Free to the public
Visiting hours: 8 – 5

Come explore “Native Peoples of Mexico: A Glimpse of the Mixtec, Zapotec, Maya, and Nahua Cultures,” a fascinating exhibit presented by SDSU’s Center for Latin American Studies.

The Latin American Studies Department created “cultural discovery boxes” to educate K-12 level school children about Mexico’s four largest ancient indigenous communities through the introduction of everyday objects. The artifacts contained in the cultural discovery boxes—which are all on display—are available on a loan basis to educators following the exhibition.  Although these boxes were put together with school children in mind, their artifacts will intrigue adults as well. Please join us in witnessing the emergence of extraordinary cultures through the exploration of everyday objects.

For more information, please contact:

Cynthia Rodriguez
Special Events Coordinator
Center for Latin American Studies
Email: classtdy@mail.sdsu.edu

2 – Events Outside SDSU

6th Annual San Diego City College Int’l Book Fair

Oct. 3 – Oct. 8, 2011 2011
Sixth Annual San Diego City College International Book Fair

Free admission to all events.
Open to the public.

There will be a panel discussion on our City Works anthology, Wounded Border/Frontera Herida; a free concert by the Bill Caballero Bi-National Mambo Orchestra; a panel discussion on Chicano poetics; and a reading by the popular Chicano author Luis Rodriguez.

Please visit our website at www.sdcitybookfair.com

The Shock Doctrine Film Tuesday

October 4 at 6:00 p.m.

Casa de Cultura Obrera
Granados 647 Fracc. La Mesa, Tijuana, BC Tel 622 42 69

Director: Michael Winterbottom, Mat Whitecross

The United Kingdom 2009 79 min

SYNOPSIS: The film traces the origins of radical theories of Milton Friedman at the University of Chicago and its implementation, over the past forty years, in countries with situations as diverse as Pinochet’s Chile, Yeltsin’s Russia, Great Britain Thatcher and, more recently, neo-con invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq. The Shock Doctrine reveals the darker side of Friedman’s ideology, so unpopular that could only be imposed through torture and repression. Natural continuation of their smash hit «No Logo».

Book Presentation <> Presentación del libro
Wounded Border–Frontera Herida

Friday, October 7, 6 – 7 pm
San Diego City College Saville Theatre

Readings on the Tijuana/San Diego Region and Beyond

Collection of essays from research papers presented at the 1st Binational Conference on the US-Mexico Border Issues at San Diego City College on December 1st, 2010.

«Astute scholars from California examine the geopolitical dynamics of the U.S.-Mexican border in this eye-opening anthology. They have not only studied, but given voice to those subjected to the inhumane conditions created by a geographical boundary and its attendant globalization policies Each contributor combines historical context and analysis with fascinating narratives that deepen our understanding of topics such as the criminalization and trauma suffered by deportees; the horrors of daily living in Juarez; NAFTA’s environmental destruction; and the role of Mexican workers and immigrants in labor struggles in Mexico and the U.S.»– Virginia Escalante, Pulitzer Prize recipient, and City College International Book Fair Director

ACR Leadership Council World Café

A collaborative leadership World Café event for ACR Leadership Council (comprised of ACR Board, Section, Chapter, and Diversity & Equity leaders) will take place at the 2011 Annual Conference.

Through the World Café group dialogue method, we will gather best insights and proactively work to advance the organization to better serve members and the conflict resolution field. A White Paper capturing findings will assist in developing leadership tools and in shaping ACR moving forward.

ACR Leaders, make plans to participate as kickoff to our year! If you are not familiar with World Café, click this link to acquaint yourself for our gathering and as a resource, www.theworldcafe.com.

Date: Wednesday October 12, 2011
Time: 1:00 to 5:00 PM
Place: ACR 2011 Annual Conference Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina

Perri Mayes
ACR President-Elect

Tajae Gaynor
ACR Diversity & Equity Officer

Kim Bunker
ACR Chapters Director

Marya Kolman
ACR Sections Director

www.ACRnet.org/annual2011

The Center for Research and Higher Studies in Social Anthropology (CIESAS) Mixtec Culture Seminar
III International Symposium on the Mixteca
Power, Symbolism, Rituals and Feasts in the Mixtec, the Mesoamerican world Mexico today

13 and October 14, 2011
CIESAS-DF

Organizers: Dr. Manuel A. Lejarazu Hermann and Dr. Edgar Mendoza García (CIESAS-DF)

Reports: Yeimi Ms. Lopez, lunanuviji@yahoo.com.mx

Headquarters: CIESAS-DF Juarez 222, Col. Tlalpan center, Del. Tlalpan Mexico City

 

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3-Conferences and Calls for Papers

Call for Papers: «Balancing Societies: Social Justice and Inequality in Latin America and the Caribbean»

Tulane University
Stone Center for Latin American Studies
LAGO Graduate Student Conference
January 19-21, 2012

Abstract Submission Deadline: November 11, 2011

Paper Submission Deadline: December 9, 2011

Much has been done in the last few decades in terms of social justice and combating inequality in Latin America and the Caribbean socially, economically, politically and culturally. Domestic and international actors have been working together to keep Latin American and Caribbean society in balance in social, economic, political, and cultural arenas. Throughout history and today, people approach questions of social justice and inequality in Latin America and the Caribbean through various methodologies in a variety of fields. This conference invites scholars from all disciplines to examine the actors, trends and changes occurring in Latin America and the Caribbean to improve the quality of life. We encourage submissions from the liberal arts, social sciences, and professional fields spanning historical and contemporary time periods to address the issue of society in flux in Latin America and the Caribbean and how we, as agents of change, utilize various methodologies and lenses to analyze these issues.

Guidelines and Dates:

We welcome abstracts for presentations and for panels from all disciplines relating to the conference theme.

Abstracts of up to 250 words should be sent in Microsoft Word format. Please include your name, phone number, title and institutional affiliation in your e-mail. Abstracts may be sent to lago.tulane@gmail.com by Friday, November 11th, 2011.

Final copies of completed papers may be sent to lago.tulane@gmail.com by Friday, December 9th, 2011.

Papers should be approximately 3000-5000 words and there are no specific guidelines as to the format of your paper. However, please keep in mind that presentations should be no longer than 15 minutes in length.

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4-Study Abroad and Summer Programs

Center for Latin American Studies and San Diego State University present: Study Abroad Intersession Program in Guatemala

January 4 – 16, 2012

Earn 3 semester units while working to support the local community!

• 2 Mandatory orientation meetings prior to the trip.
• Hands-on service learning, research and lectures on-site.
• Follow up seminar and research papers due after the trip.
• The Program Includes:
  • Tuition for 3 Units (graduate and undergraduate credits)
  • Lectures and Educational Excursions
  • Sites: Guatemala City, Antigua, San Martín Jilotepeque, Santiago Atitlán
  • Tour of Mayan Ruins, coffee tour, and volcano hike.
  • All Meals and Lodging

Estimated Price: $2,700 (This price is an estimate and subject to change)

AS Study Abroad Scholarships available!!

Deadline October 14th!!

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Michael Hilburn (Instructor), Center for Latin American Studies, (619) 594-8748 or profhilburn@gmail.com

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5-Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities

WHITEFORD GRADUATE STUDENT AWARD IN APPLIED ANTHROPOLOGY

The Society for Latin American and Caribbean Anthropology (SLACA) announces its Whiteford Graduate Student Award in Applied Anthropology in honor of Michael B. Whiteford and Scott Whiteford. The award is intended to help two students attend a professional anthropological conference (American Anthropological Association, Society for Economic Anthropology, Society for Applied Anthropology, Society for Society for Latin American and Caribbean Anthropology).

The prize consists of US $200 for a student registered in a graduate program in the USA or Canada, and US $300 for a student registered in a graduate program in Latin American or the Caribbean. We encourage anthropology departments to support students entering the competition by providing additional conference travel funds.

Papers submitted to the award’s committee are limited to a maximum length of six thousand words, including bibliography. Papers can be from any subfield of anthropology, but they must have an applied component. Papers must be based on field research carried out in Latin America and the Caribbean or among first-generation migrants from these areas to other countries. The papers can be written in English, Spanish, French or Portuguese and must have been or will be submitted to a professional anthropological meeting (AAA 2011, SfAA 2012, SEA 2012). Awardees must demonstrate formal registration to a professional anthropological society meeting, acceptance of the paper, and travel receipts indicating attendance. The student must be a member of SLACA.

Deadline for receiving papers: November 1, 2011

Please address queries and send papers to Walter E. Little at wlittle@albany.edu

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6-Internships, Volunteer, and Job Opportunities

Translation Internship at Federal Defenders of San Diego

Federal Defenders office in San Diego (FDSDI) is offering an internship program that offers students a specialized real world apprenticeship where they will apply their bi-cultural skills and gain practical insights toward becoming proficient working professionals.

TITLE: SPANISH/ENGLISH TRANSLATION INTERN DESCRIPTION OF

DUTIES: The Translation Intern will work in a legal office environment translating a variety of documents to be submitted to the Court in criminal cases.

HOURS: 8-12 hrs per week, 160 hrs credit Flexible schedule within the hours of 8 am to 6 pm M-F

QUALIFICATIONS: A high level of spoken and written Spanish and English fluency Bi-cultural background and education a plus Excellent comprehension and writing skills in both languages Word processing proficiency

INTERNSHIP COURSE INFORMATION: Independent study or course credit according to the specifications of each instructor or institution. Interns will learn about the responsibilities and operations of a legal office and will receive orientation on pursuing careers as court interpreters, translators, investigators, paralegals and/or attorneys.

A letter of evaluation and recommendation will be provided, based on performance and a 250-500 word essay on how cultural differences are revealed in translation from the perspective of any academic discipline of interest to the student, such as law, sociology, literature, linguistics or anthropology.

HOW TO APPLY: Submit a résumé and letter of interest to Yolanda France, Chief Interpreter, to Yolanda_France@fd.org

DEADLINE: Open until filled each school term throughout the year

Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc. is a private, non-profit corporation representing indigent persons accused of federal criminal offenses. Our close proximity to the U.S.-Mexico border has a strong influence on our caseload.

Our staff currently consists of over fifty trial attorneys and sixty support personnel, many of whom are bilingual and bicultural. Our attorneys are assisted by highly trained and dedicated investigators and interpreters.

NBC Building
225 Broadway Suite 900
San Diego, California 92101-5030
(619) 234-8467
FAX (619) 687-2666

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7-Articles, Publications, Books

Wounded Border/Frontera Herida: Readings on the Tijuana/San Diego Region and Beyond

Edited by Justin Akers Chácon and Enrique Davalos, Professors of Chicano Study at City College

“Astute scholars from California examine the geopolitical dynamics of the U.S.-Mexican border in this eye-opening anthology.  They have not only studied, but given voice to those subjected to the inhumane conditions created by a geographical boundary and its attendant globalization policies    Each contributor combines  historical context and  analysis with fascinating narratives that deepen our understanding of topics such as the criminalization and trauma suffered by deportees; the horrors of daily living in Juarez; NAFTA’s environmental destruction; and the role of Mexican workers and immigrants in labor struggles in Mexico and the U.S.”– Virginia Escalante, Pulitzer Prize recipient, and City College International Book Fair Director