[Pols-announce] CLACS Applications now open for Stansfied, Tinker..Fellowships

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From: Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies <clacs at ku.edu>
Sent: Monday, February 17, 2020 12:29 PM
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Dear CLACS Community,
Exciting news for this warm Monday: Applications are now open for the Stansifier Fellowship, Tinker Research Grants and Latin American and Caribbean Studies Travel and Research Graduate Fellowships! Read on for more info on how to apply!




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CLACS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR STANSIFER FELLOWSHIP, TINKER FIELD RESEARCH GRANTS, AND LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN STUDIES TRAVEL AND RESEARCH GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS!


The Stansifer Fellowship Fund

Endowed by Professor Emeritus Charles Stansifer, this award is for the support of graduate students planning to complete a doctorate in the study of Middle America (defined as Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean).

Priority is to be given first to students of Central America (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Belize, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, or Panama), second to Mexico, third to the Caribbean, and fourth to students of relations between the United States and any Middle American country.

Graduate students from any department in the College of Arts and Sciences are eligible. An interdisciplinary committee from Latin American and Caribbean Studies will decide the competition. The award will not exceed $5,000 per year. A student may hold the fellowship in succeeding years, at the discretion of the committee.

To Apply:  Applications for the fellowship are due March 16th, 2020. Please apply here: https://deptsec.ku.edu/~clacs/forms/form/6<https://latamst.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ad962e54cfbc7e1c3ff1e667&id=d98d9eef6c&e=5826ca57b1>. Applications should include:


  *   Application Cover Page
  *   Proposal, not to exceed 4 double-spaced pages, which describes the student’s current research project and its significance
  *   Unofficial transcripts from graduate work (KU Advising Report).
  *   Applications should also include two letters of recommendation, emailed directly to camsan at ku.edu<mailto:camsan at ku.edu> by the recommender.


Tinker Field Research Grants

Since 1979, the Tinker Field Research Grant (FRG) program has provided support to graduate students in U.S. universities to conduct pre-dissertation or master’s thesis research in the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries of Latin America. Through its funding, matched by universities, the Foundation has supported more than 9,000 individuals to conduct field research in Latin America. CLACS is fortunate to be a Tinker Field Research Grant recipient for the next two years.

Funds are for pre-dissertation or master’s thesis field research in a Spanish- or Portuguese-speaking Latin American country or countries; students at the master’s or early-stage doctoral levels, or those pursuing professional degrees, are eligible. Funds are not to be used for dissertation research. (ABD students are not eligible.) The amount of the individual awards will depend on project design and budget. Funds of up to $2,500 per award (depending on budget) are to be used toward research-related travel expenses.


Latin American and Caribbean Studies Travel and Research Graduate Fellowships

The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies will offer 1-2 research fellowships (generally $500 -1000 each, depending on budget) for graduate students conducting dissertation research in Latin America / the Caribbean.

To Apply for Tinker or Travel and Research Fund: Selection will be based on the proposal narrative, grade point average, letters of recommendation, and budget. Recipients of other awards (e.g. FLAS) are eligible. Applications are due March 16th, 2020. Please apply here: https://deptsec.ku.edu/~clacs/forms/form/6<https://latamst.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ad962e54cfbc7e1c3ff1e667&id=b23625bc1e&e=5826ca57b1>. Applications should include:


  *   Application Cover Page
  *   Proposal, not to exceed 4 double-spaced pages, describing planned research project and travel, approximate dates, significance of research, and relevance to career objectives
  *   Estimated, detailed budget
  *   Unofficial transcripts from graduate work (KU Advising Report).
·         Applications should also include two letters of recommendation, emailed directly to camsan at ku.edu<mailto:camsan at ku.edu> by the recommender.

If you have questions, please contact Marta Caminero-Santangelo at camsan at ku.edu<mailto:camsan at ku.edu> or Cécile Accilien at cecileaccilien at ku.edu<mailto:cecileaccilien at ku.edu> or stop by the Center.








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THIS MONTH AT CLACS

Charla De Merienda: Caribbean Carnival
Tuesday, February 25, 2020, 2:30-4:00pm in The Commons @ Spooner Hall
We are partnering with the African and Caribbean Student Association for our next Charla de Merienda about carnival traditions in the Caribbean.  Join us for this conversation that seeks to add complexity and nuance to our notions of the Caribbean and its myriad cultures!

Charla de Merienda is a collaborative series that carries forward the tradition of interdisciplinary discussion of research and current affairs in the Caribbean and Latin America. Moderated by Lawrence Talks! Editor-in-chief, David Tamez, Charla de Merienda models critical debate through dialogue between members of the academy and the public. In collaboration, we bring people together to examine topics of Latin American and Caribbean national and local interest. Each discussion begins by examining facts on a given topic to establish common ground; then guest speakers present prepared remarks (5-7 min), and a moderated discussion will follow.


International Jayhawk Festival
Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 4:30 – 7 pm in Daisy Hill Commons
The festival is an opportunity for all Jayhawks to celebrate our global community and international engagement. KU has been a globally-engaged institution for over 100 years, with 5 Area Studies Centers, 40+ taught foreign languages, 2000+ international students, and a top-ranked study abroad program.  All KU students, staff, and faculty are welcome. Free t-shirts, food, art, games, activities, a study abroad fair, performances, and more.






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This Month around KU

Ten Years After Haiti’s Earthquake, Medical Care is in Crisis
Wednesday, February 19, from 7:00 - 8:30pm CST, by livestream at https://livestream.com/doctorswithoutborders/HaitiTenYearsAfter<https://latamst.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ad962e54cfbc7e1c3ff1e667&id=fdad47bf75&e=5826ca57b1>
Join a panel of experts as they highlight the broad scope of medical care provided in Haiti over the past 10 years—and shed light on the current situation and medical challenges ahead.

Brazilian Table
Friday, February 21, 3:30 – 4:30p at McLain’s Market, 1420 Crescent Rd
Brazilian Table is an informal event in which KU students and instructors speak Portuguese and talk about Brazilian culture. The event is open to anyone who is interested in practicing the language. You are more than welcome to join!

Hablemos
Friday, February 21, 5:00 – 6:00p at McLain’s Market, 1420 Crescent Rd
Hablemos is the GTA-led Spanish discussion table where Spanish students of all levels are welcomed to come and practice their language skills in an informal setting. Each week has a guiding theme intended to facilitate communicative outcomes in the target language. GRASP would like to inform that Hablemos is not restricted to KU affiliates, nor students, but to everybody who is willing to chat for a while, to practice Spanish communication, and to make new friends. For more information regarding dates and times, please check out the event flyer, or email GRASP at graspkuspan at ku.edu<mailto:graspkuspan at ku.edu>.

Latin Rhythm Dance Lessons
Thursday, February 27, 7:00-8:30p at Ballroom, Kansas Union
The Latin American Graduate Organization (LAGO) and the Brazilian Student Association (BRASA) invite you to Latin Rhythms dance lessons.  No previous experience is required!

Study Abroad in Cuba Summer 2020
In this two-week program from June 14 – June 26, students will explore Cuban culture—including the centrality and importance of Afro-Cuban culture, the continuing legacy of Castro’s Revolution and of links to the former Soviet Union, the divide with the Cuban Diaspora, and Cuba’s rich literary, film, and music production. Potential activities will include a film viewing, a music performance, a presentation on Santería (the set of religious practices linking Catholicism and beliefs brought over from enslaved African peoples), a visit to the literary and cultural center Casa de las Americas, and more.  On our return, we will spend a full day in Miami in order to explore the cultural transformations of the Cuban exile community in South Florida.  Application deadline is March 1.  Apply at http://studyabroad.ku.edu/literature-arts-and-culture-cuba<https://latamst.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ad962e54cfbc7e1c3ff1e667&id=e384253b06&e=5826ca57b1>

Past Presence
February 8, 2020 – June 21, 2020 Kemper Family Foundations Balcony, 408, Spencer Museum of Art
Past Presence brings together art from around the world that interrogates the stories we tell about the past and the ways these narratives may shape our present realities. Traditional means of recording and communicating histories can prove inadequate to the present need to come to terms with the past. Many artists since the 1970s have sought to bridge this gap by using historical episodes and memories as the focus of their art. Some of the artists in Past Presence explore family histories, some delve into personal memories, and others seek to understand larger historical conditions. These works provide a visual model for understanding the operation of memory, while also exposing some of its limitations and gaps. They visualize both the difficulty of fully grasping the past, and the necessity of engaging with it.








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NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR THE CLACS SPRING 2020 NEWSLETTER

We are currently working on the spring edition of the CLACS newsletter, The Kansas Latin Americanist.  As always, we want our newsletter to reflect the interests and work of our wonderful CLACS community here at KU.  If you have a picture, article, or event you’d like to see featured in the upcoming newsletter, please send the information to our Communications Coordinator, Gibette Encarnación at gibette at ku.edu<mailto:gibette at ku.edu?subject=Submission%20for%20newsletter> by February 21, 2020.

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