Compiled by the Latin American, Caribbean & Iberian Studies Program at UW-Madison
Dear LACIS students, colleagues and friends,
This spring LACIS will continue to flourish thanks to you and the dedication of our incredible team: Alberto Vargas, Sarah Ripp, Darcy Little, Jesus Del Toro and Isabel Suarez.
We will have vibrant activities during this semester and we hope you will join us in fostering an intellectual community that cares about our region and the multiple challenges we face. We hope this spring you have a chance to attend one of our lunchtime lectures or check out the myriad activities LACIS sponsored or co-sponsored throughout the semester. We are very grateful for your support and always welcome suggestions, inquiries, etc.!
If you've ever wondered what our academic programs are like or what one could possibly do with a degree in LACIS, please take a moment to read one of our blog post: http://lacis.wisc.edu/blog/a-history-of-collaboration-latin-american-history-professor-steve-stern-to-retire-after-nearly-40-years-of-working-closely-with-colleagues-in-the-history-department/
. Steve Stern is a former LACIS professor who retired last semester.
I look forward to working with you this year and helping you achieve your goals!
Hernando Rojas
LACIS Director
Cheers!
The LACIS Staff: Hernando, Alberto, Darcy, Sarah, Isabel, and Jesus
P.S. If you wish to submit an event or announcement for inclusion in the "Noticias de la Semana," please click HERE and complete our online submission form. Thank you!
Learn about Brazilian culture and celebrate Carnival with WUD Global Connections. Carnival is is celebrated world wide, although we will be focusing on the Brazilian festival, considered the biggest carnival event in the world.
We will be learning about the history of Brazilian Carnival along with some activites including decorating carnival masks, playing some traditional games, and even watch a capoeira demonstration ! We will also be viewing a fantastic presentation of the winning samba school of Rio's carnival while enjoying Brazilian food!!
This free event is open to all students, staff and faculty of UW Madison as well as Union Members and their guests.
Find out more about WUD Global Connections by following this link:
The Kamentsa Indigenous of the Colombian Andes: 500 Years of Exploitation to Our Global Struggle for a Future
3rd Floor, Downtown Public Library (7pm-9pm)
Public Lecture presented by
(Steve Bray, former engineer with Caterpillar corporation, who gave up his engineering career to work for the indigenous communities in the Andes mountains of Colombia) http://www.unadane.org
Tuesday, March 14th
"A Socio Legal Approach to the neoliberal revolution in Chile"
Presented by Javier Velasco, Visiting Scholar in UW-Madison.
Ingraham 206, 12pm-1pm
About the Speaker: Javier is a Chilean Lawyer, illustrator, political activist and associated researcher of NIBI (Nucleus in Biopolitics and Ideology, University of Chile). He is currently conducting a research about the socio legal implications and consequences of the forced introduction of the neoliberal system in Chile in the Visiting Scholar program of the UW-Madison Law School.
About the presentation: The Chilean neoliberal revolution was a violent process in the context of the Cold War, that included the introduction of a new productive model and the modification of the society to allow his radical reconversion into an active Cordon Sanitaire for western capitalism. This quarantine zone was capable both to contain the socialist expansion and expand the liberal influence trough the soviet lines, to eventually became the timing belt of a new speculative market. The ideologists behind this process understood the necessity to legitimize the entire project of modernization to avoid a recoil to previous structures or the eventual pressure for radical decolonizing changes; this sustainability can only be achieved in western societies with democratic traditions through liberal structures in combination with solid authoritarian institutions capable to guarantee the foundations of the model. To achieved this complex requirements the only possible way was a long lasting and obsessive revolutionary process, characterized by a fixation with both legality and legitimacy and a progressive renewal in the mechanism to administrate power and conflicts.
Tuesday, March 14th
Tired of cooking and want a DELICIOUS BURGER? Come to Mooyah and support La Mujer Latina! Proceeds will help us for our conference this upcoming April! Our conference this year will have resources for the whole Madison community such as mental health support, yoga, immigration and more. Please make sure to mention La Mujer Latina when making a purchase. If you have any questions or concerns please email us at lamujerlatina@rso.wisc.edu.
Wednesday, March 15th
SPRING 2017 CONFERENCE (PART 1) ON
Language Education Policy and Identities Inclusion: Cultivating DistinctivenessPerceived Identities of Immigrant, Displaced and Refugee Children
Have you been thinking about completing the UW-Madison Leadership Certificate? The Center for Leadership & Involvement (CfLI) would like to invite all UW-Madison students, undergraduate and graduate who are interested in learning more about the Leadership Certificate to attend the upcoming Informational Orientation Session.
When: Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
Where: Masley Media Room,1st floor, Red Gym
Wednesday, March 15th
University Health Services would like to remind you of a free, online training available for all UW-Madison students and ask your assistance in sharing this opportunity with students.
The training is called At-Risk and is designed to help students recognize peers experiencing distress, respond effectively, and refer to appropriate campus resources. The training uses interactive, virtual conversations and takes 30 minutes to complete. At-Risk is available online and can be revisited any number of times. As an added incentive, students who complete the training by May 15th will be automatically entered into a drawing for one of ten $20 Amazon gift cards. Additionally, if there are groups of students that you work with (e.g. student employees, student organizations, classes, residence halls, etc.) and would like to require they complete the training, UHS is able to track completions for you.
To access the At-Risk online trainings, please follow these instructions:
Join the Chican@ & Latin@ Studies Program for their Community Gatherings!
When: noon on Thursday, March 9th
Where: 336 Ingraham Hall
Who: Chican@ & Latin@ Studies students, faculty and staff - please feel free to bring a friend!
Community Gatherings are weekly workshop luncheons where CLS students have the opportunity to engage in lively discussions about academic life, learn about resources available to them on the UW-Madison campus, and build a strong sense of community. Each week, representatives of a department or resources unit on campus give short presentations and hold Q&A sessions for students.
The speaker(s) will be the Latinx Badgers student organization. Food will be catered from El Coqui. Jeff from UHS will be on hand to conduct Digame.
*The Gatherings are funded by the OVPCDO and the CLS Program*
Thursday, March 16th
Enlace at I Love Tacos
2644 Branch St., Middleton, Wisconsin
6pm-8pm
Join us for great networking at I Love Tacos, a new restaurant in Middleton. We'll meet other professionals, learn about I Love Tacos, hear about upcoming Chamber events, try appetizers and beverages, and have a chance to win a door prize! Please register at: http://business.lccmadison.org/events/details/20170316-enlace-at-i-love-tacos-1741
Upcoming Events...
Friday, March 31st
Saturday, April 1st
On Wisconsin Annual Spring Powwow 2017
Alliant Energy Center
Join Wunk Sheek and the University of Wisconsin Madison for the Annual Spring Powwow, featuring cultural demonstrations, exhibitions, intertribal dances and more.
Saturday April 1 - Doors open 10 am-10 pm - Grand Entries 1pm and 7pm
Sunday April 2 - Doors open 10 am-7pm - Grand Entry at 1pm
Free and open to EVERYONE!!!!
Thursday, April 13th - Saturday, April 15th
UW's African Cultural Studies and the African Studies Program are hosting a conference called PLEASURE AND THE PLEASURABLE in Africa and the African Diaspora on April 13-15. This conference will be a lively interrogation of an uncommon theme in the scholarly study of Africa and the African diaspora: pleasure.
Saturday, April 15th
Join us as we celebrate community service, leadership, culture, and social change all with providing FREE dinner, yes FREE DINNER. There would also be 2 scholarship awards, one to one student org and the other to one individual who have demonstrated commitment to community service. The 9th Annual Emerald Gala will take place on Saturday, April 15 from 4:30pm-7pm. It will take place at the Virginia F. Harrison Parlor located in Lathrop Hall. This year our theme is Environmental Justice, specifically for the South Side of Madison. This event is open to all, invite family/friends and please RSVP, the link is
Couldn't make it to a Lunchtime Lecture? Check out our YouTube channel for videos of all the lectures and more!
Education, Volunt
eer and Job Opportunities...
UW-Madison Undergraduate Scholarship for Summer Study
Our application for the UW-Madison Undergraduate Scholarship for Summer Study is now open. This need-based scholarship is awarded to high-achieving undergraduate students (of any major) seeking financial support to take courses in the upcoming summer session. We expect to award scholarships ranging from $500-$1,500. The application is open until April 4, 2017.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Spanish & Portuguese was a recent recipient of an endowment from the estate of Marsha Gray Ehrlich. Marsha graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with her Masters in Spanish in 1968. To honor Marsha's lifelong interest in and commitment to Spanish language and culture, the donors wish to support students and research within the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. We will present awards totaling $5000 to three students at our departmental reception in May.
To be eligible, students must show a sustained commitment to community service related to the Spanish or Portuguese language and/or culture. We are looking for third- or fourth-year students in good academic standing with a declared Spanish or Portuguese Major, or a Certificate in Spanish Studies for Business Majors.
To be considered
, students must submit by noon on Friday, March 17, 2017, a letter describing their community service with contact information for the program. Letters of recommendation are encouraged but not required. Please send all materials to be considered in a single email to karen.thompson@wisc.edu with the subject 'Marsha Gray Ehrlich Scholarship Fund'.
School of Journalism
My name is Chloe Shmays, and I'm the Resource Center Supervisor here in the Study Abroad office. This year I'm organizing IAP's annual Photo Contest, and I was wondering if you would be interested in helping as a judge. Our records show that you helped judge an IAP photo contest in the past, and your help again this year would be much appreciated! You can learn more about the contest and this year's categories here:
Judging for the contest is set to take place at the end of March. Entries will be judged on artistic expression, creativity, originality, and image quality. Judging will take place online - you won't even need to leave the comfort of your office to participate! If you choose to help out, I will send you a link with judging instructions the week of March 14th. You'll have about 10 days to review the submissions and vote for your favorites in each category. There are 4 categories, and we expect to have around 20 finalist photos per category.
Please let me know if you have any questions. I know spring semester can be quite busy, so it's completely understandable if you are not able to participate. If you are interested, please reply to this email no later than Monday, February 27th.
Wisconsin in Washington, DC
Wisconsin in Washington, DC
Internship Program
Get first-hand experience in Washington, DC, connecting with UW alumni and other professionals in a wide range of fields.
On the Wisconsin in Washington, DC Internship Program, you'll explore domestic and international fields through the lens of an internship experience suited to your particular academic and career interests.
Spring semester 2017 - 2018 program priority deadline: March 3
Final deadline: April 21
Department of Political Science is offering many interesting summer courses both online and on-campus. A poster is attached. Could you help me to spread the word to your students? If you have any questions, please do let me know. Thank you.
Summer Courses
PS 103: Intro to International Relations (Online)
PS 104: Intro to American Politics and Government (Online)
PS 106: Politics Around the World (Online)
PS 209: Intro to Political Theory (Online)
PS 217: Law, Politics, and Society (On campus)
PS 317: The Politics of Human Rights (Online)
PS 359: Problems in American Foreign Policy (Online)
PS 371: International Political Economy (Online)
PS 400: Models of Political Leadership (On campus)
PS 414: The Supreme Court as a political Institution (On campus)
PS 427: Legislative Internship (Online)
PS 449: Government and National Resources
(On campus)
PS 506: Democracy in America (On campus)
Public Affairs 520
If you are looking for a summer course, please consider this new course from the La Follette School of Public Affairs:
Public Affairs 520: Inequality, Race and Public Policy
SUMMER, 2017
Explore the impact of public policies and programs on the distribution of income, wealth and opportunity in the United States. Examines inequalities across various social dimensions with a focus on disparities across racial and ethnic groups. It will begin with an introduction to key concepts in the measurement of inequality and poverty and an overview of recent trends. We will systematically examine how public policy shapes inequality across a range of topical areas including labor markets, education, taxation, health, housing and criminal justice. Prereq> Sophomore standing; The course has been approved to meet the ethnic studies requirement. Students from all departments welcome.
1--Social Responsibility in lyrics of songs by Michael Jackson & John Lennon (1 credit)
2--Travel to Oaxaca, Mexico over Days of the Dead and to meet artists studied in Fine & Folk Arts of Mexico (3-4 credits)
Other new courses and online courses will be submitted in 2017 for approval by UW-Parkside, as well.
The Center for Latin American Studies at Vanderbilt University
The Center for Latin American Studies at Vanderbilt University is seeking an Outreach Coordinator to lead our K-16 and public engagement initiatives. We have benefited greatly from Lisa Finelli's leadership in our outreach efforts, will miss her energy and enthusiasm, and wish her well as she goes on to new adventures in Los Angeles.
The CLAS Outreach Coordinator does this through:
1) organizing professional development workshops and programs for K-12 teachers in Tennessee and throughout the region; 2) developing curricular materials related to Latin America; 3) maintaining partnerships with local organizations and minority-serving institutions in the region; 4) coordinating social media and publicity; and 5) organizing on and off-campus events targeting the university community and the general public.
We are looking for an energetic candidate with strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to build and manage relationships with multiple constituencies, and the ability to manage multiple projects at once in a fast-paced environment.
The job description for the position and link to apply are below; please distribute to anyone who might be interested.
Global Artisans Initiative (formerly Design and Micro-enterprise for Community Well-Being) is sponsoring two funded internships in Oaxaca, Mexico for the summer of 2017. The interns will be working with skilled artisans in small scale production and marketing.
The Intern team will work closely with artisan weaving groups in Teotilan del Valle, Oaxaca, Mexico. Bii Dauu Cooperative and other weavers create functional items with their weavings, such as purses and floor rugs as well as decorative tapestries to hang on the wall. Teotitlan weavers are known throughout the world for their sophisticated color combinations, beautiful wool tapestry weaving. Their iconography reflects their world view and their connection to their natural surroundings.
Weavers in Teotitlan are known for their masterful use of natural dyes using local plants, minerals and insects. The groups we work with are dedicated to creating a balanced life that is supportive of social, cultural and economic development.
The internship program provides international travel to the site and a lump sum for lodging and incidentals.
Spanish language is required (Intermediate to Advanced)
The two interns will be expected to work closely as a team to fulfill internship duties and objectives.
Meyerhoff Undergraduate Excellence Award
Meyerhoff Undergraduate Excellence Award for $1,000: Deadline March 15, 2017 (L&S undergraduates only)
This award for leadership, service and scholarship recognizes students who have made outstanding leadership and service contributions to the University and/or the surrounding communities while maintaining a record of academic excellence. Requires essay, 2 recommendations, and resume.
Please see below and attached for information on the Spanish Summer Course 2017 offered by APLU member Universidad de Guadalajara. Please pass along this information to those on your campuses who might be interested in this student opportunity
Taking into consideration that the Spanish language is the 2nd most spoken language in the world and in the US, Universidad de Guadalajara offers the PEPE Program as a valuable asset for the development of intercultural and professional skills for US Students. Also, the PEPE Program is an opportunity to increase our mutual understanding in the context of the North American integration.
The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' Washington, DC Summer Internship Program offers undergraduate and graduate students a ten-week professional, academic, and career opportunity internship in the nation's capital. The program features a demanding mix of professional involvement, intellectual challenge, career exploration, and cultural encounters designed to provide interns with a rich and varied experience during their time in Washington.
Professional work experience: Interns are placed with one of over a dozen Near East and Arab world-related organizations in Washington, D.C., where they are expected to work 35-40 hours per week under the direct supervision of their host organizations.
Academic seminars: Interns take part in twice-weekly seminar sessions designed to provide them with greater depth of knowledge about the Arab world, to underscore the cultural, economic, and political diversity of Arab states, and to explore the intricacies of Arab-U.S. relations. There will be a particular emphasis, though not exclusively, on Arabia and the Gulf.
Site visits: Interns receive a behind-the-scenes look at many of the central institutions of federal government, national security policymaking, international diplomacy, and international business.
CALS
AIESEC
Let AIESEC take you to Buenos Aires, Argentina this summer.
Spend your summer in a fulfilling way by volunteering or doing an internship with AIESEC in Argentina.
WHO WE ARE:
AIESEC is the world's largest youth-led organization. We create leaders and empower communities through cross-cultural exchange.
WHAT WE OFFER:
6-week long volunteer opportunities or 2-month internship in Buenos Aires
Learn Spanish while immersing yourself in a beautiful culture
A chance to change local lives by volunteering or working as a:
English teacher
Marketing/fundraising manager
Childcare teacher
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Working on a weekly basis abroad
$500 volunteer program fee or $600 internship program fee
The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, will provide professional development support of up to $500 each for five Wisconsin K-16 teachers to participate in Latin American studies summer teacher institutes*, courses, or educator study abroad opportunities. Expenses might include roundtrip airfare, lodging, institute/course fees. Priority will be given to applicants not previously funded by CLACS and to applicants who demonstrate strong need for an intensive professional development opportunity.
a.General information, including program or travel dates;
b.Proposal (1 page) detailing: 1) how you incorporate Latin America in your current teaching; and 2) how participation in a specific Latin American studies institute, course, or academic travel program will contribute to your professional development;
c.Budget worksheet with estimated travel costs;
d.Abbreviated curriculum vitae or resume.
For more information or to discuss options, please contact Julie Kline at (414) 229-5986 or jkline@uwm.edu
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SACRAMENTO
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SACRAMENTO
TENURE-TRACK POSITION: DEPARTMENT OF ETHNIC STUDIES
Tenure-track Assistant Professor position. Education: Applicants with Ph. D., or JD. ABD candidates will be considered. If ABD, candidates will be required to complete the doctoral degree by August 2017. Department seeks candidates with experience teaching and conducting research in Latin American and Caribbean Studies. The person hired will also be required to teach general Ethnic Studies courses. Applicants having experience working effectively with diverse populations are highly desired. Responsibilities include scholarly activities; department, university and community service; advising and recruiting students; and communicating effectively with a diverse campus community.
Review of application begins March 1, 2017. Position open until filled. Applications are only accepted through the Sacramento State jobs website located at http://www.csus.edu/about/employment. Instructions on how to apply can also be found at this link. Applicants must include the following attachments as a single PDF file in the order specified: a) cover letter addressing qualifications, teaching experience and philosophy, areas candidate is qualified to teach in Latin American and Caribbean Studies scholarly interests; b) current curriculum vita; and c) three letters of recommendation who can speak to the qualifications of the applicant. d)unofficial transcripts attesting to the highest degree earned (official transcripts required if invited for an interview) e) evidence of teaching experience (e.g. syllabi, exams, course evaluations) Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please forward questions to Dr. Julie Figueroa at Figueroa@csus.edu . AA/EO Employer. Clery Act statistics available. Mandated reporter requirements. Background check (including criminal record check) required.
Latino Academy of Workforce
Spring 2017 Internship at the Latino Academy of Workforce Development
Engage in your local latino community and be part of Latino Academy ! (We are on a bus line!)
The Latino Academy of Workforce Development, has been empowering the Latino community in Dane County for 5 years. We train and educate students to successfully integrate into the economic and educational systems in Dane County. We are seeking interns for the spring semester who can help grow the Latino Academy and better serve our students. This is a great opportunity to practice Spanish and work directly with members of the community. If you are interested in learning more about what we do, please visit our facebook page or website at http://www.latinoacademywi.org/.
The Latino Academy is seeking two interns to assist with daily operations and student long term employment success. Interns are asked to work at least 7-10 hours a week.
Futura Language Professionals
Annual Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Conference on LACIS
Annual Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Conference on Latin American and Iberian Studies 2017
CALL FOR PAPERS
Saturday, March 25, 2017
The Department of Language and Literature at Lee University cordially invites submissions for the Annual Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Conference on Latin American and Iberian Studies on March 25, 2017. This conference will bring together undergraduate students and professors from a wide variety of disciplines.
The conference focuses primarily on the languages, literatures and cultures of Latin America and Spain, but interdisciplinary submissions will also be accepted from related areas including Service Learning, Cross-Cultural Experiences, foreign language methodology, and others.
This year, we are also inviting students from surrounding high schools to participate in the conference. These students are welcome to observe undergraduate presentations and show off their own research projects in the Upper School Language, Culture, and Literature Showcase. Please note that this showcase is a smaller, walk-through poster session that will take place during the undergraduate conference.
Please send a one-page abstract of approximately 250 words as an MS-Word document that clearly identifies the aim(s) of the paper, the rationale of the study, and finding (if applicable). Since we recognize that not all papers will be completed by March, "works in progress" will be accepted. Send the proposal/abstract via email to asteffanell@leeuniversity.edu by February 28, 2017. Include your name, institutional affiliation, and email address as well as a brief biography and any kind of technology needed. All presentations will have a 10-12 minute limit.
Abstracts and papers may be submitted in English, Portuguese, Spanish or French. Since one of our goals is to bring undergraduate students and faculty together, papers co-authored by undergraduate students and faculty advisors will be considered. A $10 registration fee is required if you are presenting; this fee includes the cost of breakfast and lunch.
EVEN
77 million Americans work for an hourly wage. Their median income is $34,142. They don't make a lot of money-and worse, their income and expenses are inconsistent. As a result, they frequently don't have enough income to cover expenses, so these Americans spend $100 billion every year just to make ends meet. They lose 10-30% of their income to things like payday loans, overdraft fees, and late bill fees. It is expensive to be poor.
Even is an Oakland-based financial technology startup with the mission of building a new type of bank: one purposefully designed to help people living with the realities of 21st century poverty. A bank that automatically manages its customers' finances. Pays their bills. Balances their budget. Saves and invests. And at the tip of the iceberg, gives each and every customer a weekly paycheck of purely disposable income.
We're looking for warm, thoughtful people to provide excellent, compassionate service to our Even members.
For many of our members, Even will be the first positive interaction they've ever had with a financial service. You will be responsible for making them feel welcome, and helping them feel comfortable with a new product that's unlike anything they've used before. You will play equal parts friend, therapist, and technical support. You'll serve people with respect and without judgment.
As an Even Advisor, you will:
Act as the first point of contact when our members have an issue or question related to Even
Act as a friendly and reassuring voice when our members struggle with a job loss or other life event
Help to scale our Advisory team: designing processes, interviewing prospective team members, and identifying and optimizing for the metrics that matter
Work closely with the engineering team to make sure you have the tools you need to make our member's lives better
To succeed, you'll need:
Excellent writing skills. You'll interact with our members via in-app chat.
Empathy. Our members are often struggling with real, existential crises, and you'll be the person they turn to for guidance.
Drive. You'll be working at a small, very fast-paced startup. Lots of people call their startups fast-paced. They are slow compared to how quickly we move. We don't mean to toot our own horn- we're just trying to be upfront about how you'll need to be emotionally ready for how quickly we will expect you to learn and grow. In return, you'll be given the opportunity to learn and do things outside your job description, and the support you'll need to succeed at them.
(optional) Experience communicating in Spanish. In an effort to best serve individuals who primarily speak Spanish, we would like to begin offering bilingual support to our members.
To apply, please send an email to vincent@teameven.com, concisely and concretely describing why you think you're a great fit for the role. We'd rather learn about you in this context than read over your resume, so please don't include one.
You can also learn more about our hiring process and the values behind the Advisor role in this blog post written by Quinten, one of our cofounders:
5 Reasons teaching in Spain gives you an edge over competition
1. Adaptability-- This unique experience will immerse you in creative and unconventional English teaching, allowing you to become a more versatile thinker in different working conditions. 2. Cultural insightfulness-- You will become more of a global citizen by overcoming language barriers and cultural differences. 3. A jumpstart to your career!-- There aren't many high-quality undergraduate experiences in the field, so having one like this under your belt will help you get ahead of the game. 4. Opens doors-- Become more marketable to institutions at home AND abroad! You never know what opportunities may arise in the future for which you could be a perfect candidate for... 5. Personal growth
-- Stepping out of your comfort zone will only make you stronger and more confident in both your personal and professional lives. You'll only regret the things you DIDN'T do.
Augsburg CGEE is hiring in both Central America and Southern Africa. Please consider sharing this email with anyone interested in working with us, particularly any recently graduated students (or graduating May 2017) that are interested in the field of international education, intercultural development, social justice, or simply want to live and work abroad:
We are hiring in two locations for our International Resident Assistant (IRA) position, one for Central America, and one for Southern Africa. The IRA position promotes a healthy living/learning environment for semester students and participants in short-term educational seminars and assist in the operation of all educational programs.
Please see each posting for full details (note that there are two separate job postings and applications, please apply for the region in which you are most interested):
*Southern Africa* (http://bit.ly/2fJw36k). Primarily based in Windhoek, Namibia, with additional travel to various cities in Namibia and South Africa as part of position duties.
*Central America* (http://bit.ly/2gPwGNv). Significant travel as part of position duties, between Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua. *Spanish/English bilingual skills are required.*
All are welcome to apply! Follow the direct links given above, or search keyword "International Resident" at Augsburg's Employment listings: www.augsburg.edu/hr.
CARA Pro Bono Project
Now more than ever, it is important to fight for justice for Central American families seeking asylum in the United States. The
CARA Pro Bono Project, a legal services and organization in one of the United States' three family detention centers, is looking for passionate people to join their staff. You can read more about the South Texas Family "Residential" Center, where CARA works, here:
http://wapo.st/2brm6Yj. I'm writing to inform UW-Madison students of the opportunities available to them with the CARA Pro Bono Project.
For current undergraduate students:
Week-long volunteer
Each week, a new team of lawyers, paralegals and activists from around the country comes to Dilley, Texas to devote their energy and efforts to getting Central American women and kids out from "babyjail" and a fair hearing in a US court to apply for asylum. Even as an undergraduate student, your Spanish skills would be a tremendous asset to the team, and this can make a meaningful alternative spring or winter break. Contact
Maggie Schumann, former undergraduate long-term volunteer, for ways of making it affordable. More details:
http://caraprobono.org/volunteer/
Summer legal assistant
A small number of individuals spend extended periods at the CARA Pro Bono Project as long-term volunteers. Because CARA runs primarily on weeklong volunteers, your longer-term presence means you'll become a valuable member of the team. If you're thinking of pursuing a career in law or social justice work, this is for you. Reach out to
Maggie Schumann, a former undergraduate long-term legal assistant, for more details on what the position entails and ways of making it affordable.
Consular Fellows
Now Accepting Applications
We are currently accepting applications for Consular Fellows - Spanish positions.
The Consular Fellows Program (CFP) is a unique national service opportunity with the Department of State to live and work overseas as part of an Embassy or Consulate community.
New hires will receive a competitive salary, paid housing while overseas and may be eligible for a recruitment bonus of up to 10% of their basic salary. This incentive would be paid in two installments: one upon completion of the first two-year assignment, and the second at the end of the second two-year assignment (48 months service). Consular Fellows may also be eligible to participate in the Department's Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) at any post in which they serve. For more information on the program, click
here.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 20 years old to apply and at least 21 years of age to be appointed. Applicants must also be available for worldwide service, and be able to obtain all required security, medical and suitability clearances.
If you have any questions or would like to search for topics of interest, please visit our
forums or
FAQs at
careers.state.gov.
We appreciate your interest in the U.S. Department of State
Volunteer at Centro Hispano
Castro & Gutierrez Law Office
Two available positions at Castro & Gutierrez Law Office. We are looking for two legal assistants as soon as possible. They must be fluent/advanced in Spanish. We practice Immigration Law, primarily family benefits.
Please see the attached PDF of the posting in the UW Job Center for more information. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me (asida@wisc.edu) or Attorney Mary Castro (mhcastro@aol.com).
Did you study abroad or intern in a LACIS country? Are you following a particular current event? Did you attend a LACIS event? We want to hear what you think! Write a brief post, include pictures or videos, and we will share it on the LACIS blog! (Please note that your blog posting may be edited down for size or content, if needed.)
Contact the LACIS social media intern, Jesus Del Toro (jdeltoro@wisc.edu), with any questions or with your finished product!
Get Involved with Colombia Support Network!
Want to get more involved with international advocacy on the UW-Madison campus?
Colombia Support Network-UW Badgers serves to bring awareness on the UW campus about the human rights atrocities occurring in Colombia, encouraging UW students to become educated and engaged in the CSN solidarity mission through volunteering, spreading our peaceful mission, and sending student delegations to peace communities in Colombia.
The Colombia Support Network was created in 1989 to provide support to Colombian communities and organizations in areas of conflict which seek to construct a just social and economic order using non-violence means. There are more than 6 million displaced persons in Colombia, and more than 31,000 persons have "disappeared" since 1990s. Peaceful civilians have faced attacks from rebel groups such as the FARC, as well as paramilitary forces which are indirectly - and sometimes directly - aided by a government which serves to protect solely the interests of the wealthy. This March, important peace talks between the Colombian government and FARC forces are likely to reach a deal, making the current issues in Colombia especially relevant.
Engagement with CSN-UW Badgers can be as simple as liking our Facebook page [Colombia Support Network-UW Badgers], and considering attending future CSN events, such as movie series or speakers! We're also looking for new leaders who are passionate about human rights and might one day go on a delegation to Colombia with CSN.
For more information on the Colombian peace process, you should find this website very helpful: www.peaceinsider.com
International Division, IRIS award seed grants for interdisciplinary research
Six interdisciplinary research projects that blend place-based scientific inquiry with international expertise have been awarded incubator grants by the International Division and the Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
These projects focus on Africa, South Asia, Eurasia, and Latin America, in fields as diverse as public health, child development, civil engineering, climate science, archaeology, genetics, virology, and environmental studies.
Offered this year for the first time, the grants are aimed at bringing together faculty in STEM fields who are conducting place-based research abroad with experts from regional and area studies centers within IRIS.
Funding for these awards, of up to $50,000 each, comes from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and other International Division funds.
All levels of Spanish speakers are welcome at this informal weekly conversation table, sponsored by the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. On Facebook: La mesa de conversación - UW Madison. On Twitter: @UWMesa.
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nternational Reach is a unique volunteer program that places international speakers in schools, campus venues and community organizations for short presentations. It provides interesting opportunities for individuals to share perspectives on their home countries with teachers, students and area residents for the purposes of furthering global education and intercultural dialogue. International Student Services (ISS) coordinates the International Reach Program.
BRIDGE International Friendship Program
BRIDGE (Building Relationships in Diverse Global Environments) pairs new international students with American students for a whole semester based on similar interests, personalities and needs. BRIDGE provides new international students with a friend, ally, resource person, and cultural navigator. The program offer numerous cross-cultural activities, learning experiences and fun. To learn more, visit www.iss.wisc.edu/bridge.
Millennium Development Goals Awareness Project
MDGAP educates the campus about eight United Nations development goals on poverty, hunger, education, gender eqaulity, global health and the environment. The project also links students with hands-on , goal-related research, internships and volunteer opportunities in order to further job skills, foster global competency, and advance the goals. For details, visit www.iss.wisc.edu/mdgap.
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