NACCS Board voting opens today

And several MALCSistas are running for office (if that’s not inappropriate to note?). Members, go here to login and vote. If you’re not a member, go here to become one.The NACCS site also has a preliminary program for the 2007 San Jose conference here or just download this pdf.

2007-08 Davis Chicana/Latina Diss Fellowship

The Chicana/ Latina Research Center (C/LRC) at the University of California, Davis, is dedicated to the development and promotion of Chicana/ Latina scholars and scholarship on Chicana/ Latina issues covering a broad range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary interests. This dissertation fellowship program supports emerging scholars whose research focuses on questions of concern to Chicanas/ Latinas. We also invite comparative studies of Chicanas/Latinas and indigenous women.

Award:
1) $21,000 stipend over a 10 month period (September 1, 2006- June 30, 2007).
2) $1,500 for research support and related travel

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JOB: WS literature one-year, Pomona College

The Gender and Women’s Studies Program and the English Department at Pomona College seek a specialist in American literature for a joint-appointed one-year  replacement position. Teaching load is 3/2 and includes two courses in GWS of which at least one will be advanced feminist  theory, two courses cross-listed to English and GWS, and one cross-listed or targeted course of candidate’s choice.

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JOB: Assoc/Full Prof of WS, Oregon State

The Women Studies Program at Oregon State University invites applications and nominations for a full-time 9-month Associate or Full Professor position with specific duties including teaching, advising, scholarship and service. We are seeking candidates with a commitment to women studies and excellence in teaching and scholarship, specializing in multiracial, Black, Chicana, Native American, and/or Asian American feminisms.

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Go Karina & crew!

MALCS Undergrad Rep Karina Avalos was one of five students from San Jose’s National Hispanic University who out-debated the “heavily favored” USC team to win the California state Ethics Bowl title and a berth in the national championships next week. Columnist Joe Rodriguez at the Mercury News writes: Avalos rips into her debate topic, the … Read more

Job: Curator, Visual Arts, NM Cultural Ctr

Curator  Visual Arts program – job # 5399 Collaborates with Director of Visual Arts/Chief Curator and other Visual Arts Staff to develop, research,  manage, produce, and write exhibitions and publications related to the NHCC mission, museum, and permanent collections.  Position also helps to oversee Museum activities, programs, and staff.  Engages and works with communities, artists, … Read more