ENDOWED CHAIR IN THE STUDY OF NONVIOLENT DIRECT ACTION AND CIVIL RESISTANCE The University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications and nominations for a visionary scholar of distinction to serve as the inaugural holder of the Endowed Chair in the Study of Nonviolent Direct Action and Civil Resistance, a new faculty position focused on the scientific … Read more
from Dr. Josie Mendez-Negrete: Great news! As a result of Dr. Norma E. Cantú nomination, Verónica Castillo Salas has received an NEA National Heritage Fellowship for 2013. What a great honor to have her reside in this beautiful city of San Antonio, Texas. Her contribution speaks to the affluence of our artistic capital! Felicidades Verónica … Read more
MALCS Executive Committee Officer Elections to be held at the 2013 Summer Institute At this year’s Summer Institute, we will elect officers for four positions on the organization’s Executive Committee: chairperson elect, treasurer, recording secretary, membership coordinator. We will also be electing three at-large representatives for the Coordinating Committee. With the exception of the Chairperson-elect, … Read more
Last year around this time, I blogged some tips for how to make the most of the MALCS Summer Institute. The Institute is a special time for students, junior colleagues and senior scholars in our fields because we come together to support each other, make new friends, and hear new critical engagements within our scholarly … Read more
Dr Luzma Umpierre Herrera is a foremost figure within contemporary Puerto Rican literature and culture. Dr. Umpierre’s most recent work is “I’m Still Standing: Treinta años de poesÃa / Thirty Years of Poetry.” This volume serves as a lasting proof of Umpierre’s dedication to her life’s work in the areas of poetry, immigration studies, LGBT … Read more
Dr Luzma Umpierre Herrera is a foremost figure within contemporary Puerto Rican literature and culture. Dr. Umpierre’s most recent work is “I’m Still Standing: Treinta años de poesÃa / Thirty Years of Poetry.” This volume serves as a lasting proof of Umpierre’s dedication to her life’s work in the areas of poetry, immigration studies, LGBT … Read more
Chicana/Latina Studies: The Journal of Mujeres Activas en Letras y Cambio Social invites your participation in the Writing Workshop at the 2013 MALCS Summer Institute at The Ohio State University, July 17 and 19, 2013. One Writing Workshop will be offered this summer: The Academic Article: A Writing Workshop, facilitated by Prof. Karen Mary Davalos, … Read more