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Footnotes: The Department Newsletter

Volume 52 | August 27, 2007 | Number 1

WELCOME NEW GRADUATE STUDENTS AND FACULTY!

FROM THE GRADUATE STUDIES OFFICE

Conference Travel Grants
Applications for fall 2007 Conference Travel Grants have been placed in mailboxes. If you did not receive an application please stop by the Grad Studies Office. Applications are due in 210 EB on September 17.

Dissertation Travel Grants
Information regarding Graduate College Dissertation Travel Grants has been distributed to mailboxes. If you did not receive the information but feel that you should have, please see Stephanie in 210 EB. Applications are due September 11.

Pictures
New faculty and anyone wanting an updated picture should see Chris in 210 EB before September 14th. These pictures will be posted in the glass case outside 208 EB.

Graduate Students: Due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), we now need to obtain photo release forms from ALL (new and returning) graduate students to publicize your photo. Please see Chris in 210 EB for a release form.

Reminder to Grad Students
The Registrar does not take account of teaching and research appointments when certifying full-time status of students. TAs with student loans must carry 12 hours when full-time certification is necessary. (Requirements can differ; check with your loan company.) If you have any questions concerning your status, check with Stephanie in 210 EB.

FALL 2007 - DATES TO REMEMBER

September 3: Labor Day (all campus holiday)
September 5: Last day to add a first-half session course
September 5: Last day to add or drop a semester course online
September 5: Last day to add name to Dec. degree list online
September 7: Last day to add name to Oct. degree list
September 14: Last day to take final doctoral exam for Oct. degree
September 21 : Last day to deposit Oct. master's theses
September 28 : Last day for student to add a semester course through OAR without
written dept approval
September 28: Last day to deposit Oct. doctoral dissertations
September 28: Last day to drop a first half-session course
September 28: Last day to elect credit-no-credit option for a first half-session course or to change from credit-no-credit option to a regular grade
October 15: Oct. degree conferral (no commencement)
October 15: Second half-session courses begin
October 29: Registration for spring begins
November 2: Last day to add a second half-session course
November 9: Last day for student to drop a semester course without a grade of W (without approval)
November 9: Last day to add name to Dec. degree list
November 9: Last day to elect credit-no-credit option for a semester course or to change from credit-no-credit option to a regular grade
November 9: Last day to withdraw from the current term without a grade of W
Nov 17 - 25: Fall vacation for students
Nov 22 - 23: Thanksgiving Break (all campus holiday)
November 26: Instruction resumes
November 30: Last day to drop a second half-session course
November 30: Last day to elect credit-no-credit option for a second half-session course or to change from credit-no-credit option to a regular grade
November 30: Last day to take final exam for Dec. doctoral degree
December 7: Instruction ends
December 7: Last day to deposit Dec. master's theses December 8: Last day to add or drop a second half-session course with approval (a W is recorded)
December 8: Last day to add or drop a semester course with approval (a W is recorded)
December 8: Reading Day
Dec 10 – 15: Final examination period
December 10: Last day to change an I grade from spring or summer to prevent F by rule
December 14: Last day to deposit Dec. doctoral dissertations
December 17: Dec. degree conferral (no commencement)

Congratulations!

Kim Hensley Owens successfully defended her dissertation “Rhetorical Labor: Writing, Childbirth and the Internet” ( Hawhee, Ch. ; Hawisher, Prendergast, Reagan) on 5/15/07.

Amy Wan successfully defended her dissertation “Producing Good Citizens: Literacy and Citizenship Training in Anxious” ( Mortensen, Ch. ; Hawisher, Prior, Hawhee) on 5/16/07.

Janine Solberg successfully defended her dissertation “Pretty Typewriters: Gender, Technology, and Literacy in Career Advice Literature for Women” ( Mortensen, Ch.; Hawisher, Prendergast, Hawhee) on 5/29/07.

Carrie Lamanna successfully defended her dissertation “Disciplining Identities: Feminism, New Media, and 21st Century Research Practices” ( Hawisher, Ch. ; Prior, Goggin, Curry) on 6/28/07.

Aerin Hyun successfully defended her dissertation “Evaluating the Borderline Personality: A study of Identity and Narrative” ( Micale, Ch.; Neely, Aronson, Blake) on 7/11/07.

Meg Gillette successfully defended her dissertation “Modernism's Scarlet Letter: Plotting Abortion in American Fiction, 1900-1945” (Parker, Ch.; Nelson, Bauer, Castro) on 7/12/07.

Kathy Gossett successfully defended her dissertation “From Manuscript to Multimedia: Illuminating Memory and Re[image]ning Composition” ( Hawisher, Ch.; Hedeman, Walker, Castro) on 8/17/07.

Brandon Jernigan successfully passed his Special Field exam on “From the Indian Revolt to Easter Rising: Global, Transnational, and "New Imperial" Discourse, 1857-1916” ( Valente, Ch.; Esty, Goodlad, Hansen) on 5/3/07.

Amelia Herb successfully passed her Special Field exam on “Disciplinary Rhetoric and Writing” ( Mortensen, Ch.; Keller, Hawisher, Labarre) on 7/26/07.

REMINDER TO FACULTY & GRAD STUDENTS

It is our department's policy to keep on file syllabi for each section of all English Department courses (Literature, Rhetoric, Creative Writing and BTW). Please submit a copy of your syllabus for each class you are teaching this semester to Maureen in room 200.

FELLOWSHIPS

National Humanities Center Fellowships 2008
The National Humanities Center offers 40 residential fellowships for advanced study in the humanities during the academic year, September 2008 through May 2009. Applicants must hold doctorate or equivalent scholarly credentials. Young scholars as well as senior scholars are encouraged to apply, but they must have a record of publication, and recent Ph.D.s should be aware that the Center does not support the revision of a doctoral dissertation. In addition to scholars from all fields of the humanities, the Center accepts individuals from the natural and social sciences, the arts, the professions, and public life who are engaged in humanistic projects. The Center is also international and gladly accepts applications from scholars outside the United States .

Most of the Center's fellowships are unrestricted. Several, however, are designated for particular areas of research. These include environmental studies and history; English literature; art history or visual culture; French history, literature, or culture; Asian Studies; and theology. Scholars interested in the impact of recent scientific research on the concept of the human are also encouraged to apply; see “Autonomy, Singularity, Creativity” on the Center's website.

Fellowships up to $60,000 are individually determined, the amount depending upon the needs of the Fellow and the Center's ability to meet them. The Center provides travel expenses for Fellows and their dependents to and from North Carolina .

Applicants should submit the Center's form, supported by a curriculum vitae, a 1000-word project proposal, and three letters of recommendation. You may request application material from Fellowship Program, National Humanities Center , Post Office Box 12256 , Research Triangle Park , North Carolina 27709-2256 , or obtain the form and instructions from the Center's website. Applications and letters of recommendation must be postmarked by October 15, 2007 . http://www.nhc.rtp.nc.us.

e-mail: nhc@ga.unc.edu .

TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIP

American Indian Studies Teaching Assistantships
DEADLINE: 4:00 pm on Monday, September 17, 2007

Teaching Assistants make an indispensable contribution to university education: teaching in the classroom, leading discussions, coaching, marking papers, and grading exams, to name only the most common duties.

Two .33 FTE American Indian Studies Teaching Assistantships in AIS 102 Contemporary Issues in Indian Country will be awarded for Spring 2008.

Position includes salary/stipend. Tuition and fee waivers may be available.

Duties and Responsibilities of American Indian Studies Teaching Assistants (AISTA)

The AISTAs' primary responsibility is to assist the instructor who teaches the course. AISTAs holding .33 percent appointments are expected to work no more than 13 hours per week on average during the term, providing assistance in all aspects of instruction. Specifically, it is the responsibility of each AISTA to:

*conduct discussion, laboratory, or problem-solving sections utilizing techniques and strategies appropriate for the students
*hold office hours to advise students on class assignments and professional behavior *grade exams, problem sets, and papers
* be prepared in the subject
* attend lectures
* maintain good records
* facilitate student learning
* exercise fairness and sound judgment
* keep communication lines open with the professor and with students
* respect the confidential nature of the student/teacher relationship
* be knowledgeable about rules and regulations (including sexual harassment policy) governing the TA appointment
* report suspected incidents of dishonesty or cheating to the course instructor
* meet weekly with the instructor for the course
* attend the campus-wide orientation for teaching assistants conducted by the Office of Instructional Resources
* attend all departmental teaching orientations
* complete other duties pertaining to the instructional mission of the American Indian Studies Program and UIUC

AISTA-ships are open to all Master's and PhD degree-seeking students who are enrolled and in good standing with the Graduate College . Prior teaching experience is not a prerequisite for a teaching assistantship. Preference will be given to graduate students in the first four years of their graduate training.

To apply, please compile one set of the following materials and send these materials electronically to Janet Davis at jmdavis@uiuc.edu NO LATER THAN Monday, September 17, 2007 at 4:00 pm :

*letter of interest stating the position you are applying for, your qualifications, and relevant coursework you have taken
*updated curriculum vita (maximum of 3 pages)
* current transcript
* advisor statement and signature confirming good standing status
* complete contact information for two references

If you cannot do so electronically, you must deliver the required materials by the deadline to Janet Davis at the Native American House, 1204 West Nevada Street , MC-138. Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Graduate students who accept an offer of a teaching assistantship have a professional obligation to teach during that period. Students who are not able to fulfill their commitment to teach should notify the American Indian Studies Program as early as possible because qualified replacements must be found and trained.

Who is eligible? Applicants may be faculty or staff members of colleges or universities, or of primary or secondary schools, and scholars and writers. They must be U.S. citizens, native residents of U.S. jurisdictions, or foreign nationals who have resided in the U.S. or its jurisdictions for at least three years immediately prior to the time of application. Non-faculty applicants may apply directly to the NEH; please consult the NEH guidelines for more information. Recipients of a Summer Stipend in 2002 or after are ineligible. Students enrolled in a degree program are ineligible.

Information can be found at the NEH website: http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/stipends.html . Guidelines for the 2007 awards will be available on the site in summer 2006. Please check the "Frequently Asked Questions" section for a detailed discussion of the awards and the application process. To see previously funded projects, click on the "Sample Projects" link; applicants may request a hard copy of one of these proposals. UIUC faculty who are planning to submit an application are strongly encouraged to contact IPRH Associate Director Christine Catanzarite at 244-7913 or catanzar@uiuc.edu to discuss the details of the application process.

Completed applications are due in the IPRH office no later than Monday, September 11, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. Send all materials to: Christine Catanzarite , IPRH, 805 West Pennsylvania Avenue , MC-057 . All applicants will be contacted no later than Friday, September 15; applicants who are chosen as nominees to the NEH must submit their application materials to the NEH by October 2. For more information about these awards, please contact Christine Catanzarite at 244-7913 or catanzar@uiuc.edu .

CALL FOR PAPERS

THE SIXTEENTH ANNUAL MEDIEVAL, RENAISSANCE, AND BAROQUE INTERDISCIPLINARY SYMPOSIUM
University of Miami
Dept. of Modern Languages and Literatures
Coral Gables , FL
February 21 – 23, 2008

This symposium invites papers on the many visual events, from religious ceremonies to state policy, that drew crowds of onlookers and that simultaneously reflected and shaped the various cultures of early modern Europe. Topics that focus on public expressions of literary and popular culture, religious and fold beliefs, and state and government practices, such as theater, street diversions, royal entries, religious processions, autos de fe, and trials are welcome. Other possibilities include the popular aspects and cultural implications of fashion, the monstrous, are exhibits, wonder cabinets, and demonstrations of the “other” from all areas of the known world. Presenters are encouraged to provide diverse theoretical and critical approaches to their choice of topic.

Keynote speakers: V aleria Finucci, Duke University , “In Search of a Sexual Fix: The Peruvian Elixir” and Alison Weber , University of Virginia , “Believing is Seeing: Stigmata, Spectacle, and the Fall of an Aspiring Saint”

A one page abstract and brief CV should be sent by no later than November 1, 2007 to: Michelle Prats, c/o Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, University of Miami , P.O. Box 248093 , Coral Gables , Florida 33124-2074 , or via e-mail to m.prats@miami.edu .

Acceptances will be confirmed no later than December 1, 2007. Papers should not exceed 20 minutes. Electronic submissions are encouraged.

Symposium Co-organizers: Anne J. Cruz, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, and Guido Ruggiero, Department of History.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NARRATIVE – May 1-4, 2008
Sponsored by the Society for the Study of Narrative Literature and hosted by the University of Texas at Austin , the International Conference on Narrative is an interdisciplinary forum addressing all dimensions of narrative theory and practice.

Featured plenary speakers will include Frederick Luis Aldama ( Ohio State University ), author of Postethnic Narrative Criticism, Brown on Brown, and Dancing with Ghosts ; Marianne Hirsch ( Columbia University ), author of Family Frames and The Mother/Daughter Plot and an editor of Time and the Literary ; and Scott McCloud, author of Understanding Comics , Reinventing Comics , and Making Comics .

We welcome proposals for papers and panels on all aspects of narrative in any genre, period, nationality, discipline, and medium.

For individual paper proposals, please send an abstract (500 words maximum) and a brief vita (no more than 2-3 pages). All paper proposals must include the title of the paper; presenter's name and institutional affiliation; mailing address, phone and fax number, and e-mail address.

For panel proposals, please send an abstract (700 words maximum) summarizing the panel's rationale and describing each paper. All panel proposals must include a title for the panel and a title for each paper. In addition, please include each panel member's name and institutional affiliation; mailing address, phone and fax number, and e-mail address, as well as a brief vita (no more than 2-3 pagers) for each of the panel members.

Deadline for receipt of proposals: October 15 th , 2007 .

For Registration, Program, Schedule, and Individual or Panel Proposal Forms, visit http://narrative.georgetown.edu/conference2008/index.html

Please address all questions to Profess Coleman Hutchison ( coleman.hutchison@mail.utexas.edu ).

All participants must join the Society for the Study of Narrative Literature. Form more information on SSNL, visit: http://narrative.georgetown.edu/ .

THE LOUSVILLE CONFERENCE
The Louisville Conference on Literature and Culture since 1900, will be held at the University of Louisville , February 21-23, 2008. Critical papers may be submitted on any topic that addresses literary works published since 1900, and/or their relationship with other Arts and disciplines (film, journalism, opera, music, pop culture, painting, architecture, law, etc). Work by creative writers is also welcome.

Deadline for submission is September 15, 2007 (postmarked). For complete submission guidelines visit: http://www.modernlanguages.louisville.edu/conference .

Danielle Day, Conference Director, The Louisville Conference on Literature and Culture since 1900, Dept. of Classical & Modern Languages, Humanities Bldg., Room 332, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292. Inquiries: dlday@louisville.edu .

ENTRIES/SUBMISSIONS

28 th ANNUAL POETRY & GRAPHICS
Ariel, the literary journal of Triton College , is now accepting poetry and visual art for its 28th volume.

Poetry: Poets may submit up to 3 poems of any form or content matter (no more than 5 pages total, 1 poem per page). We prefer poetry submissions be sent via email to arieljournal@yahoo.com .

Graphics: Visual artists may submit up to 3 pieces of original work no larger than 24 inches by 24 inches, matte included. Strong contrasts are recommended to fit our black & white format: pen-and-ink sketches and black & white photography is encouraged. All art pieces not selected for journal must be picked up by January 31 st .

Please include name, address, email, and a brief bio (100 words or less) with submission. Deadline for both poetry and visual art submissions is September 21, 2007 . Selected poems and visual art will be announced December 21, 2007. Triton College Creative Services Department will retain one-time publication rights. Poems and graphics will not be returned by mail.

Email: arieljournal@yahoo.com . Snail mail: Triton College, Ariel Journal, English Department, 2000 Fifth Avenue, River Grove, IL 60171-1995.

SPARC DISCOVERY AWARDS
The Internet gives new meaning to the notion that, by sharing ideas, we build a better understanding of the world around us. If you use YouTube or Wikipedia, exchange gaming tips on the Internet, or have a blog, you probably well understand the value of sharing information, ideas, and knowledge.

Sharing can also be a vital tool in helping to address complex problems that challenge society—like disease, hunger, global warming, and economic disparity. The sharing of ideas gives us ways to discover, collaborate, and create in unprecedented ways.

The SPARC Discovery Awards challenges you to illustrate in a short video presentation what you see as the value of sharing information. Use your imagination to suggest what good comes from bringing down barriers to the free exchange of information.

Entry Deadline: December 2, 2007 . It's free to enter!

To enter: Post your video on the Internet and make it available under a Creative Commons license ( www.creativecommons.org ). Complete the Official Entry Form with the link to your video at www.sparkyawards.org .

The Winner will receive a check for $1000 plus a fabulous “Sparky Award” statuette. Two runners Up will each receive $500 plus a personalized Award Certificate. At the discretion of the judges, additional Special Merit Awards may be designated. These winners will receive an Award Certificate. Winners will be notified by approximately January 1, 2008. Award checks and Statuette or Certificates will be mailed within approximately 6-8 weeks of notification. The winning videos will be publicly screened at the American Library Association Midwinter Conference in January 2008 in Philadelphia.

Videos must: Be submitted by December 2, 2007. Examine the theme as described. Be no more than 2 minutes in length. Have been completed between January 1 and December 2, 2007. Be narrated or subtitled in English. Be available on the Internet and available for public use under a Create Commons license (www.creativecommons.org ).

You must be the original author of everything in your video or have permission to use copyright protected material. Videos using non-licensed, copyrighted musical, visual, or literary properties without legal permission are ineligible. In addition, you must have consent from any people appearing in your video.

Get all the details at www.sparkyawards.org .

43 rd INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON MEDIEVAL STUDIES
The Early Book Society (EBS) is pleased to announce its sponsorship of six sessions at the 43 rd International Congress on Medieval Studies, Western Michigan University , Kalamazoo , Michigan , May, 8-11, 2008.

• Teaching the Middle Ages with MSS in the 21 st -century Classroom
• Letter Perfect: Uses of Scripts (or Fonts) in the Representation of Content
• Mirrors and Manuals: Courtesy Books and Conduct Literature
• Charms, Chants and Cookery: Recipes in Medieval MSS and Early Printed Books
• Pilgrimage of Pleasure: Literary MSS/Books and their Peregrinations
• Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Animals in Early Illustration

Abstracts (1-2 pp), letters of commitment, and a-v requests (please access the form through www.wmich.edu/medieval ) should be sent to Martha Driver no later (preferably earlier) than September 15, 2007. EBS members wishing to serve as session chairs or respondents should send a note by the September date to the university or e-mail address. Abstracts are to be sent to Dept. of English, Pace University , 41 Park Row, Rm. 1525, New York, NY 10038 or faxed to 212-346-1754 (attn: Martha Driver, English Department). Inquiries are welcome. E-mail: MDriver@pace.edu or marthadriver@hotmail.com . Website: www.nyu.edu/projects/EBS . See file in 213 EB (Journals Room) for more information.

CONFERENCE

THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SAINT LOUIS CONFERENCE ON MANUSCRIPT STUDIES
The Thirty-Fourth Annual Saint Louis Conference on Manuscript Studies will be held at the Anheuser-Busch Auditorium, Cook Hall on October 12-13, 2007. See file in 213 EB (Journals Room) for more information.



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Footnotes Directory	Footnotes: The Department Newsletter Volume 52 \| August 27, 2007 \| Number 1 WELCOME NEW GRADUATE STUDENTS AND FACULTY! FROM THE GRADUATE STUDIES OFFICE Conference Travel Grants Applications for fall 2007 Conference Travel Grants have been placed in mailboxes. If you did not receive an application please stop by the Grad Studies Office. Applications are due in 210 EB on September 17. Dissertation Travel Grants Information regarding Graduate College Dissertation Travel Grants has been distributed to mailboxes. If you did not receive the information but feel that you should have, please see Stephanie in 210 EB. Applications are due September 11. Pictures New faculty and anyone wanting an updated picture should see Chris in 210 EB before September 14th. These pictures will be posted in the glass case outside 208 EB. Graduate Students: Due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), we now need to obtain photo release forms from ALL (new and returning) graduate students to publicize your photo. Please see Chris in 210 EB for a release form. Reminder to Grad Students The Registrar does not take account of teaching and research appointments when certifying full-time status of students. TAs with student loans must carry 12 hours when full-time certification is necessary. (Requirements can differ; check with your loan company.) If you have any questions concerning your status, check with Stephanie in 210 EB. FALL 2007 - DATES TO REMEMBER September 3: Labor Day (all campus holiday) September 5: Last day to add a first-half session course September 5: Last day to add or drop a semester course online September 5: Last day to add name to Dec. degree list online September 7: Last day to add name to Oct. degree list September 14: Last day to take final doctoral exam for Oct. degree September 21 : Last day to deposit Oct. master's theses September 28 : Last day for student to add a semester course through OAR without written dept approval September 28: Last day to deposit Oct. doctoral dissertations September 28: Last day to drop a first half-session course September 28: Last day to elect credit-no-credit option for a first half-session course or to change from credit-no-credit option to a regular grade October 15: Oct. degree conferral (no commencement) October 15: Second half-session courses begin October 29: Registration for spring begins November 2: Last day to add a second half-session course November 9: Last day for student to drop a semester course without a grade of W (without approval) November 9: Last day to add name to Dec. degree list November 9: Last day to elect credit-no-credit option for a semester course or to change from credit-no-credit option to a regular grade November 9: Last day to withdraw from the current term without a grade of W Nov 17 - 25: Fall vacation for students Nov 22 - 23: Thanksgiving Break (all campus holiday) November 26: Instruction resumes November 30: Last day to drop a second half-session course November 30: Last day to elect credit-no-credit option for a second half-session course or to change from credit-no-credit option to a regular grade November 30: Last day to take final exam for Dec. doctoral degree December 7: Instruction ends December 7: Last day to deposit Dec. master's theses December 8: Last day to add or drop a second half-session course with approval (a W is recorded) December 8: Last day to add or drop a semester course with approval (a W is recorded) December 8: Reading Day Dec 10 – 15: Final examination period December 10: Last day to change an I grade from spring or summer to prevent F by rule December 14: Last day to deposit Dec. doctoral dissertations December 17: Dec. degree conferral (no commencement) Congratulations! Kim Hensley Owens successfully defended her dissertation “Rhetorical Labor: Writing, Childbirth and the Internet” ( Hawhee, Ch. ; Hawisher, Prendergast, Reagan) on 5/15/07. Amy Wan successfully defended her dissertation “Producing Good Citizens: Literacy and Citizenship Training in Anxious” ( Mortensen, Ch. ; Hawisher, Prior, Hawhee) on 5/16/07. Janine Solberg successfully defended her dissertation “Pretty Typewriters: Gender, Technology, and Literacy in Career Advice Literature for Women” ( Mortensen, Ch.; Hawisher, Prendergast, Hawhee) on 5/29/07. Carrie Lamanna successfully defended her dissertation “Disciplining Identities: Feminism, New Media, and 21st Century Research Practices” ( Hawisher, Ch. ; Prior, Goggin, Curry) on 6/28/07. Aerin Hyun successfully defended her dissertation “Evaluating the Borderline Personality: A study of Identity and Narrative” ( Micale, Ch.; Neely, Aronson, Blake) on 7/11/07. Meg Gillette successfully defended her dissertation “Modernism's Scarlet Letter: Plotting Abortion in American Fiction, 1900-1945” (Parker, Ch.; Nelson, Bauer, Castro) on 7/12/07. Kathy Gossett successfully defended her dissertation “From Manuscript to Multimedia: Illuminating Memory and Re[image]ning Composition” ( Hawisher, Ch.; Hedeman, Walker, Castro) on 8/17/07. Brandon Jernigan successfully passed his Special Field exam on “From the Indian Revolt to Easter Rising: Global, Transnational, and "New Imperial" Discourse, 1857-1916” ( Valente, Ch.; Esty, Goodlad, Hansen) on 5/3/07. Amelia Herb successfully passed her Special Field exam on “Disciplinary Rhetoric and Writing” ( Mortensen, Ch.; Keller, Hawisher, Labarre) on 7/26/07. REMINDER TO FACULTY & GRAD STUDENTS It is our department's policy to keep on file syllabi for each section of all English Department courses (Literature, Rhetoric, Creative Writing and BTW). Please submit a copy of your syllabus for each class you are teaching this semester to Maureen in room 200. FELLOWSHIPS National Humanities Center Fellowships 2008 The National Humanities Center offers 40 residential fellowships for advanced study in the humanities during the academic year, September 2008 through May 2009. Applicants must hold doctorate or equivalent scholarly credentials. Young scholars as well as senior scholars are encouraged to apply, but they must have a record of publication, and recent Ph.D.s should be aware that the Center does not support the revision of a doctoral dissertation. In addition to scholars from all fields of the humanities, the Center accepts individuals from the natural and social sciences, the arts, the professions, and public life who are engaged in humanistic projects. The Center is also international and gladly accepts applications from scholars outside the United States . Most of the Center's fellowships are unrestricted. Several, however, are designated for particular areas of research. These include environmental studies and history; English literature; art history or visual culture; French history, literature, or culture; Asian Studies; and theology. Scholars interested in the impact of recent scientific research on the concept of the human are also encouraged to apply; see “Autonomy, Singularity, Creativity” on the Center's website. Fellowships up to $60,000 are individually determined, the amount depending upon the needs of the Fellow and the Center's ability to meet them. The Center provides travel expenses for Fellows and their dependents to and from North Carolina . Applicants should submit the Center's form, supported by a curriculum vitae, a 1000-word project proposal, and three letters of recommendation. You may request application material from Fellowship Program, National Humanities Center , Post Office Box 12256 , Research Triangle Park , North Carolina 27709-2256 , or obtain the form and instructions from the Center's website. Applications and letters of recommendation must be postmarked by October 15, 2007 . http://www.nhc.rtp.nc.us. e-mail: nhc@ga.unc.edu . TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIP American Indian Studies Teaching Assistantships DEADLINE: 4:00 pm on Monday, September 17, 2007 Teaching Assistants make an indispensable contribution to university education: teaching in the classroom, leading discussions, coaching, marking papers, and grading exams, to name only the most common duties. Two .33 FTE American Indian Studies Teaching Assistantships in AIS 102 Contemporary Issues in Indian Country will be awarded for Spring 2008. Position includes salary/stipend. Tuition and fee waivers may be available. Duties and Responsibilities of American Indian Studies Teaching Assistants (AISTA) The AISTAs' primary responsibility is to assist the instructor who teaches the course. AISTAs holding .33 percent appointments are expected to work no more than 13 hours per week on average during the term, providing assistance in all aspects of instruction. Specifically, it is the responsibility of each AISTA to: conduct discussion, laboratory, or problem-solving sections utilizing techniques and strategies appropriate for the students hold office hours to advise students on class assignments and professional behavior grade exams, problem sets, and papers be prepared in the subject * attend lectures * maintain good records * facilitate student learning * exercise fairness and sound judgment * keep communication lines open with the professor and with students * respect the confidential nature of the student/teacher relationship * be knowledgeable about rules and regulations (including sexual harassment policy) governing the TA appointment * report suspected incidents of dishonesty or cheating to the course instructor * meet weekly with the instructor for the course * attend the campus-wide orientation for teaching assistants conducted by the Office of Instructional Resources * attend all departmental teaching orientations * complete other duties pertaining to the instructional mission of the American Indian Studies Program and UIUC AISTA-ships are open to all Master's and PhD degree-seeking students who are enrolled and in good standing with the Graduate College . Prior teaching experience is not* a prerequisite for a teaching assistantship.* Preference will be given to graduate students in the first four years of their graduate training. To apply, please compile one set of the following materials and send these materials electronically to Janet Davis at jmdavis@uiuc.edu NO LATER THAN Monday, September 17, 2007 at 4:00 pm : letter of interest stating the position you are applying for, your qualifications, and relevant coursework you have taken updated curriculum vita (maximum of 3 pages) * current transcript * advisor statement and signature confirming good standing status * complete contact information for two references If you cannot do so electronically, you must deliver the required materials by the deadline to Janet Davis at the Native American House, 1204 West Nevada Street , MC-138. Late and incomplete applications will not be considered. Graduate students who accept an offer of a teaching assistantship have a professional obligation to teach during that period. Students who are not able to fulfill their commitment to teach should notify the American Indian Studies Program as early as possible because qualified replacements must be found and trained. Who is eligible? Applicants may be faculty or staff members of colleges or universities, or of primary or secondary schools, and scholars and writers. They must be U.S. citizens, native residents of U.S. jurisdictions, or foreign nationals who have resided in the U.S. or its jurisdictions for at least three years immediately prior to the time of application. Non-faculty applicants may apply directly to the NEH; please consult the NEH guidelines for more information. Recipients of a Summer Stipend in 2002 or after are ineligible. Students enrolled in a degree program are ineligible. Information can be found at the NEH website: http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/stipends.html . Guidelines for the 2007 awards will be available on the site in summer 2006. Please check the "Frequently Asked Questions" section for a detailed discussion of the awards and the application process. To see previously funded projects, click on the "Sample Projects" link; applicants may request a hard copy of one of these proposals. UIUC faculty who are planning to submit an application are strongly encouraged to contact IPRH Associate Director Christine Catanzarite at 244-7913 or catanzar@uiuc.edu to discuss the details of the application process. Completed applications are due in the IPRH office no later than Monday, September 11, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. Send all materials to: Christine Catanzarite , IPRH, 805 West Pennsylvania Avenue , MC-057 . All applicants will be contacted no later than Friday, September 15; applicants who are chosen as nominees to the NEH must submit their application materials to the NEH by October 2. For more information about these awards, please contact Christine Catanzarite at 244-7913 or catanzar@uiuc.edu . CALL FOR PAPERS THE SIXTEENTH ANNUAL MEDIEVAL, RENAISSANCE, AND BAROQUE INTERDISCIPLINARY SYMPOSIUM University of Miami Dept. of Modern Languages and Literatures Coral Gables , FL February 21 – 23, 2008 This symposium invites papers on the many visual events, from religious ceremonies to state policy, that drew crowds of onlookers and that simultaneously reflected and shaped the various cultures of early modern Europe. Topics that focus on public expressions of literary and popular culture, religious and fold beliefs, and state and government practices, such as theater, street diversions, royal entries, religious processions, autos de fe, and trials are welcome. Other possibilities include the popular aspects and cultural implications of fashion, the monstrous, are exhibits, wonder cabinets, and demonstrations of the “other” from all areas of the known world. Presenters are encouraged to provide diverse theoretical and critical approaches to their choice of topic. Keynote speakers: V aleria Finucci, Duke University , “In Search of a Sexual Fix: The Peruvian Elixir” and Alison Weber , University of Virginia , “Believing is Seeing: Stigmata, Spectacle, and the Fall of an Aspiring Saint” A one page abstract and brief CV should be sent by no later than November 1, 2007 to: Michelle Prats, c/o Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, University of Miami , P.O. Box 248093 , Coral Gables , Florida 33124-2074 , or via e-mail to m.prats@miami.edu . Acceptances will be confirmed no later than December 1, 2007. Papers should not exceed 20 minutes. Electronic submissions are encouraged. Symposium Co-organizers: Anne J. Cruz, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, and Guido Ruggiero, Department of History. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NARRATIVE – May 1-4, 2008 Sponsored by the Society for the Study of Narrative Literature and hosted by the University of Texas at Austin , the International Conference on Narrative is an interdisciplinary forum addressing all dimensions of narrative theory and practice. Featured plenary speakers will include Frederick Luis Aldama ( Ohio State University ), author of Postethnic Narrative Criticism, Brown on Brown, and Dancing with Ghosts ; Marianne Hirsch ( Columbia University ), author of Family Frames and The Mother/Daughter Plot and an editor of Time and the Literary ; and Scott McCloud, author of Understanding Comics , Reinventing Comics , and Making Comics . We welcome proposals for papers and panels on all aspects of narrative in any genre, period, nationality, discipline, and medium. For individual paper proposals, please send an abstract (500 words maximum) and a brief vita (no more than 2-3 pages). All paper proposals must include the title of the paper; presenter's name and institutional affiliation; mailing address, phone and fax number, and e-mail address. For panel proposals, please send an abstract (700 words maximum) summarizing the panel's rationale and describing each paper. All panel proposals must include a title for the panel and a title for each paper. In addition, please include each panel member's name and institutional affiliation; mailing address, phone and fax number, and e-mail address, as well as a brief vita (no more than 2-3 pagers) for each of the panel members. Deadline for receipt of proposals: October 15 th , 2007 . For Registration, Program, Schedule, and Individual or Panel Proposal Forms, visit http://narrative.georgetown.edu/conference2008/index.html Please address all questions to Profess Coleman Hutchison ( coleman.hutchison@mail.utexas.edu ). All participants must join the Society for the Study of Narrative Literature. Form more information on SSNL, visit: http://narrative.georgetown.edu/ . THE LOUSVILLE CONFERENCE The Louisville Conference on Literature and Culture since 1900, will be held at the University of Louisville , February 21-23, 2008. Critical papers may be submitted on any topic that addresses literary works published since 1900, and/or their relationship with other Arts and disciplines (film, journalism, opera, music, pop culture, painting, architecture, law, etc). Work by creative writers is also welcome. Deadline for submission is September 15, 2007 (postmarked). For complete submission guidelines visit: http://www.modernlanguages.louisville.edu/conference . Danielle Day, Conference Director, The Louisville Conference on Literature and Culture since 1900, Dept. of Classical & Modern Languages, Humanities Bldg., Room 332, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292. Inquiries: dlday@louisville.edu . ENTRIES/SUBMISSIONS 28 th ANNUAL POETRY & GRAPHICS Ariel, the literary journal of Triton College , is now accepting poetry and visual art for its 28th volume. Poetry: Poets may submit up to 3 poems of any form or content matter (no more than 5 pages total, 1 poem per page). We prefer poetry submissions be sent via email to arieljournal@yahoo.com . Graphics: Visual artists may submit up to 3 pieces of original work no larger than 24 inches by 24 inches, matte included. Strong contrasts are recommended to fit our black & white format: pen-and-ink sketches and black & white photography is encouraged. All art pieces not selected for journal must be picked up by January 31 st . Please include name, address, email, and a brief bio (100 words or less) with submission. Deadline for both poetry and visual art submissions is September 21, 2007 . Selected poems and visual art will be announced December 21, 2007. Triton College Creative Services Department will retain one-time publication rights. Poems and graphics will not be returned by mail. Email: arieljournal@yahoo.com . Snail mail: Triton College, Ariel Journal, English Department, 2000 Fifth Avenue, River Grove, IL 60171-1995. SPARC DISCOVERY AWARDS The Internet gives new meaning to the notion that, by sharing ideas, we build a better understanding of the world around us. If you use YouTube or Wikipedia, exchange gaming tips on the Internet, or have a blog, you probably well understand the value of sharing information, ideas, and knowledge. Sharing can also be a vital tool in helping to address complex problems that challenge society—like disease, hunger, global warming, and economic disparity. The sharing of ideas gives us ways to discover, collaborate, and create in unprecedented ways. The SPARC Discovery Awards challenges you to illustrate in a short video presentation what you see as the value of sharing information. Use your imagination to suggest what good comes from bringing down barriers to the free exchange of information. Entry Deadline: December 2, 2007 . It's free to enter! To enter: Post your video on the Internet and make it available under a Creative Commons license ( www.creativecommons.org ). Complete the Official Entry Form with the link to your video at www.sparkyawards.org . The Winner will receive a check for $1000 plus a fabulous “Sparky Award” statuette. Two runners Up will each receive $500 plus a personalized Award Certificate. At the discretion of the judges, additional Special Merit Awards may be designated. These winners will receive an Award Certificate. Winners will be notified by approximately January 1, 2008. Award checks and Statuette or Certificates will be mailed within approximately 6-8 weeks of notification. The winning videos will be publicly screened at the American Library Association Midwinter Conference in January 2008 in Philadelphia. Videos must: Be submitted by December 2, 2007. Examine the theme as described. Be no more than 2 minutes in length. Have been completed between January 1 and December 2, 2007. Be narrated or subtitled in English. Be available on the Internet and available for public use under a Create Commons license (www.creativecommons.org ). You must be the original author of everything in your video or have permission to use copyright protected material. Videos using non-licensed, copyrighted musical, visual, or literary properties without legal permission are ineligible. In addition, you must have consent from any people appearing in your video. Get all the details at www.sparkyawards.org . 43 rd INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON MEDIEVAL STUDIES The Early Book Society (EBS) is pleased to announce its sponsorship of six sessions at the 43 rd International Congress on Medieval Studies, Western Michigan University , Kalamazoo , Michigan , May, 8-11, 2008. • Teaching the Middle Ages with MSS in the 21 st -century Classroom • Letter Perfect: Uses of Scripts (or Fonts) in the Representation of Content • Mirrors and Manuals: Courtesy Books and Conduct Literature • Charms, Chants and Cookery: Recipes in Medieval MSS and Early Printed Books • Pilgrimage of Pleasure: Literary MSS/Books and their Peregrinations • Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Animals in Early Illustration Abstracts (1-2 pp), letters of commitment, and a-v requests (please access the form through www.wmich.edu/medieval ) should be sent to Martha Driver no later (preferably earlier) than September 15, 2007. EBS members wishing to serve as session chairs or respondents should send a note by the September date to the university or e-mail address. Abstracts are to be sent to Dept. of English, Pace University , 41 Park Row, Rm. 1525, New York, NY 10038 or faxed to 212-346-1754 (attn: Martha Driver, English Department). Inquiries are welcome. E-mail: MDriver@pace.edu or marthadriver@hotmail.com . Website: www.nyu.edu/projects/EBS . See file in 213 EB (Journals Room) for more information. CONFERENCE THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SAINT LOUIS CONFERENCE ON MANUSCRIPT STUDIES The Thirty-Fourth Annual Saint Louis Conference on Manuscript Studies will be held at the Anheuser-Busch Auditorium, Cook Hall on October 12-13, 2007. See file in 213 EB (Journals Room) for more information.

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