University of Florida Homepage
Photo of graduates in Friday Bulletin May 12, 2017

Friday Bulletin May 12, 2017

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATES – SPRING 2017

PhD:

Carey, Mia

Infante, Felipe

Kolpan, Kate

Macrae, Scott

Salazar, Carola

MA:

Carey, Elizabeth (Netty)

Gonzalez, Cady

Hagos, Werede

Masanga Maisha, Felicien

McDaniel, Kevin

Muzyczka, Kelly

Striepe, Nicole

Summer 2017 – UF Humanities Grant/Fellowship Proposal Review Opportunity

Make this the summer that you plan ahead for your fall humanities grant or fellowship deadlines! Let us help you perfect your proposals with the:

Faculty, staff, and students in the humanities and humanistic social sciences are invited to submit complete, polished draft proposals (minus reference letters) for single-blind review by an interdisciplinary panel of three UF referees with experience serving on national grant review panels. Participants will receive detailed comments and suggestions on how to strengthen the proposals for a particular funding opportunity.

  • To participate, RSVP to Dr. Sophia K. Acord (skacord@ufl.edu) by 16 June 2017.
  • Complete, well-polished grant/fellowship proposals are due 23 June 2017.
  • Feedback from three reviewers will be returned 10 July 2017.

This proposal review opportunity is limited to 15 participants. Individuals are welcome to participate even if they have participated in past opportunities, but in the case of over-subscription preference will be given to new participants. The entire proposal review is conducted over email.

More information can be found here or by emailing humanities-center@ufl.edu.

This opportunity is organized by the UF Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere, with support from the CLAS Dean’s Office and UF Office of Research.

 

Nautical Archaeology

Field Work: Research focuses on uncovering the identity of an 89-foot wooden vessel sunk in Basin

Harbor. Very little is known about this historic wooden vessel, the circumstances of its sinking,

or even a general time period of construction.  Much of the bottom of the hull remains intact, and

artifacts found to date include glass bottles, iron spikes and iron fasteners. Come help us solve the

mysteries of the Basin Harbor wreck!

Dates: May 21-June 10, 2017

Tuition: $2,525. Students must have a basic SCUBA

certification through a recognized training agency.

Optional: Rustic on-site lodging available. Graduate

or undergraduate credits may be arranged.

May 21 – June 10, 2017

Field School

THE SETTING

Lake Champlain, situated between the Green Mountains of VT and the Adirondacks in NY, offers a stunningly beautiful setting that is steeped in history, resulting in a unique archeological collection of more than 300 shipwrecks.

Lake Champlain, Vermont

THE INSTRUCTION

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum

Through nautical exploration, hands-on exhibits and learning adventures for all ages, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum brings to life the stories of Lake Champlain and its people. Our mission since our founding in 1985 has been to preserve and share the rich history of the Lake Champlain region.

 

International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS) Program

In collaboration with Berlin’s three major universities, the German Bundestag offers theInternational Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS) to politically active and dedicated young college graduates who wish to play an important role in shaping the future of their countries.

The IPS program enables participants to gain first-hand knowledge of Germany’s parliamentary system and political decision-making during a 5-month work placement with a Member of the German Parliament (to take place March 1 through July 31, 2018). Participants will also have the chance to enroll in university classes during the summer semester, spending a total of five months in the German capital.

This program is open to university graduateswho are US citizens and have a very good knowledge of the German language. Candidates should also be familiar with the basic features of the German governmental system. Please refer to the Bundestag flyer (attached) to learn more about the program’s requirements and restrictions.

The deadline for application is June 30th, 2017. Application forms can be downloaded at:www.bundestag.de/ips.

 

Council on Foreign Relations International Affairs Fellowship – $95,000 – application due Oct. 31

Council on Foreign Relations — International Affairs Fellowship  $95,000 Stipend for one year

Deadline:  October 31, 2017

The program aims to strengthen career development by helping outstanding individuals acquire and apply foreign policy skills beyond the scope of their professional and scholarly achievements. The distinctive character of the IAF Program lies in the contrasting professional experiences fellows obtain. Selected fellows from academia and the private sector spend fellowship tenures in public service and policy-oriented settings, while government officials spend their tenures in a scholarly atmosphere free from operational pressure.

The duration of the fellowship is twelve months, preferably beginning in September. Though deferment is not an option, requests to do so, for up to one year only, will be considered on a case-by-case basis and under special circumstances. The program awards a stipend of $95,000. Fellows are considered independent contractors rather than employees of CFR, and are not eligible for employment benefits, including health insurance.

Eligibility

The IAF Program is only open to mid-career professionals who have a demonstrated commitment to a career in foreign policy. The program welcomes applicants from a broad range of professional, academic, and personal backgrounds. While a PhD is not a requirement, selected fellows generally hold an advanced degree and possess a strong record of work experience as well as a firm grounding in the field of foreign policy. The program does not fund pre- or postdoctoral research, work toward a degree, or the completion of projects for which substantial progress has been made prior to the fellowship period. Qualified candidates must be U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are eligible to work in the United States.

Margaret Cole Atherton, Executive Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations

772-713-5074 | matherton@uff.ufl.edu
1938 W. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32603

Lecturer position at the University of West Georgia

The University of West Georgia seeks to hire a full-time lecturer to begin August 1, 2017. All subfields will be considered, although the ideal candidate will specialize in linguistic anthropology or related fields. Candidates should also be able to teach a four-field Introduction to Anthropology either online or face-to-face. Lecturers also participate in departmental assessment and service. The teaching load is 4-4, divided between two semesters. Please direct initial inquiries to Lisa Gezon at lgezon@westga.edu. To apply, submit a cover letter, CV, description or evidence of teaching effectiveness, and names of three references to Lisa Gezon at lgezon@westga.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Minimum qualification is an M.A. in Anthropology. Applicants from historically underrepresented minority groups are especially encouraged to apply for this position.

The University of West Georgia (www.westga.edu ) is a coeducational, residential, liberal arts institution located 45 miles west of Atlanta in Carrollton, Georgia. UWG is a regional comprehensive university and is part of the University System of Georgia. The Department of Anthropology offers a B.S. in Anthropology. The University of West Georgia is an AA/EOE.