Noticias de la Semana
April 10th- April 17th, 2017

Compiled by the Latin American, Caribbean & Iberian Studies Program at UW-Madison

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Joaquim Nabuco Award 2016: Call for Submissions!
Education, Volunteer & Job Opportunities
Upcoming lectures

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Upcoming lectures

This Week...  

Joaquim Nabuco Award 2017

LACIS Summer Courses 
LACIS Summer Course List Uploaded
http://www.lacis.wisc.edu/content/course_information#courses
Monday, April 10th

REMINDER
Study Abroad for the Creative Arts Info Session 
Monday, April 10  /  4:30 - 6:00 pm
Multicultural Student Center / Red Gym 


Do you have an interest in the fine arts, theater, dance, creative writing, music, or related areas? Have you ever thought about studying those topics in another country? Join returned students and IAP staff  to learn about a variety of programs. Bring your questions, enjoy some food, and enter a drawing for a prize! Students from all majors are welcome !

Come to learn about:
  • Programs
  • Academics
  • Housing
  • Scholarships and funding
  • Life abroad
  • How to connect with fellow students

  
Tuesday, April 11th - Sunday, April 16th 

The 11th annual  Line Breaks Festival  takes place Tuesday, April 11 through Sunday, April 16 at the Overture Center for the Arts, with a variety of performances, lectures and discussions by the  Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives ' First Wave students,  The Studio  residents and invited professional artists. This Festival brings the top new aesthetics in contemporary performance art to the UW-Madison campus and surrounding community.

Line Breaks is an exciting opportunity where some of the most talented activist artist scholars bring their voices forward from the page to the stage in order to empower themselves and others, ignite activism, deepen awareness on subjects deeply tied to their personal narratives as well as activism and academic themes. Topics vary from masculinity and revolution to relationship intersections and mass incarceration.

The talents displayed through music, poetry, dance and documentary drama represent forward movement and connect the students' academic backgrounds with their gifts to reach people and create unity, empowerment, deeper thought and show how the younger generation are actively involved in the shaping of life.

Line Breaks utilizes the power of the arts to open and channel voices on various themes to create change in the world today. Conversation is welcomed during scheduled talk backs after walking into the hearts and minds of the audience, providing a space to speak and question the journey.

All performances are free and open to the public. A full schedule is available online at  linebreaks.wisc.edu.
  
Tuesday, April 11th - LACIS Lecture Series



  
Tuesday, April 11th 



  
Thursday, April 13th 

Dr. Marc A Grimmett is an educator, activist, and documentary film maker whose work explores intersections of race, gender, and culture in relation to the prevention of gender-based violence, social justice, and mental health. He is the executive producer, co-director, and co-writer of MY MASCULINITY HELPS, an educational documentary that explores the role of African American men and boys in the prevention of sexual violence.

This event is brought to you by the Men & Masculinities Committee with co-sponsorships from PAVE (Promoting Awareness Victim Empowerment) and We're Better Than That- Men Against Sexual Assault.

Dr. Grimmett's documentary, MY MASCULINITY HELPS, will be screened on campus April 3rd from 5:30-6:30 in Grainger 3180.
  
Friday, April 14th 
 
¿Don Quijote para dummies? 
Reflexiones sobre las adaptaciones de Arturo Pérez-Reverte y de Andrés Trapiello

Friday April 14, 4:00pm
114 Van Hise Hall

 
James Iffland
Boston University
 
Sponsored By: The Department of Spanish and Portuguese, The Jay & Ruth Halls Visiting Scholar Fund and the Anonymous Fund of the College of Letters and Science
 


  
Wednesday, April 12th - Thursday, April 13th 

 
Thursday, April 13th
THINK GREEN: RESEARCH AND CAREERS IN SUSTAINABILITY
Thursday, April 13th 6:00-7:30 PM
Room 1106 and Lobby in Mechanical Engineering

 
Are you interested in environmentally-sound solutions to today's grand challenges?

At this event, you'll connect with faculty and professionals from a variety of disciplines and discuss how their roles relate to sustainability and energy.
Don't miss this opportunity to network and learn more about the important work and research happening in this field.
 
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 will also be 2 scholarship awards, one to one student org and the other to one individual who has 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
The 2017 Emerald Excellence Service Application is now open! https://alphakappaprojects.typeform.com/to/ltQezS 

Deadline is Friday, April 7th at midnight.

The 2017 Penguin Choice Award Application is now open!
https://alphakappaprojects.typeform.com/to/nCu9sB
Deadline is Friday, April 7th at midnight!

 LEARN MORE  
Upcoming Events...
Wednesday, April 19th
"Guillén Landrián:  cine, poesía, locura"
 Lecture by Professor Julio Ramos (UC-Berkeley) on
the work of Cuban filmmaker Nicolás Guillén Landrián.
Time of Event: 5pm
Location of Event: 104 Van Hise


 
Wednesday, April 19th

Tuesday, April 25th
Literature y Opresión: cultura y resistencia in Guinea Ecuatorial
Presented by: Donato Ndongo-Bidyogo
Location:  206 Ingraham Hall
Tuesday, April 25, 2017 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Donato Ndongo-Bidyogo was born in Niefang, continental Equatorial Guinea, in 1950. After having been educated by Catholic missionaries, he left his country for the first time in 1965, when he was only 14 years old, to pursue his studies on mainland Spain. From then on, he became a globetrotter. Today he is regarded as the leading contemporary writer of Equatorial Guinea, and a multifaceted artist: journalist, novelist, literary critic, essayist, researcher, anthologist, publisher, etc. His artistic development, like that of his contemporary Guinean writers, took a turn for the worse during the long years of Francisco Macías Nguema's dictatorship (1968-1979), when all formal education and literary production was suppressed. The few writers who managed to work wrote from their countries of exile: their writing focused on exile, problems of existentialism and loss of identity, nostalgia for the homeland, dictatorship, and national unity. This group of writers became known as "la generación perdida," the lost generation of Equatorial Guinean writers. Ndongo led this group and the era. Ndongo edited and compiled the Antología de la literatura guineana, published in 1984 in Madrid. This pioneering collection of texts included 17 poets and 12 narrators, totaling 23 different names. 

Wednesday, April 26th

Wednesday, April 26th
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program (FUSP) 2018-19 competition opened on April 3, 2017!




Mark Lilleleht, the campus Fulbright Program Advisor, will hold information sessions about the Fulbright U.S. Student Program this April. The program is open to undergraduates graduating in December 2017 or May 2018, currently enrolled graduate students, and alumni.

Full details on the campus process (and deadlines) are available @ http://iris.wisc.edu/funding/students/fulbright-us-student-program/

To be eligible for the Fulbright U.S. Student program, you must be a U.S. citizen. We will discuss the different types of grant categories, the application process, and how to start planning for your project. Sessions will be held:

FUSP Information Session
Wednesday, April 26
2:30-3:30pm
206 Ingraham Hall

The Writing Center is also hosting a workshop:

Writing Your Way to a Fulbright: The Application Process
Tuesday, April 25
3:30-5:00pm
Helen C. White Hall
Register @ http://writing.wisc.edu/Workshops/Application_Fulbright_essay.html

If you cannot make a session but would like to learn more, please contact Mark Lilleleht to set up an appointment (skype appointments for those abroad are also encouraged). For more information go to the UW-Madison FUSP page:http://iris.wisc.edu/funding/students/fulbright-us-student-program/ 

Monday, May 1st
 
Nomination form:  https://goo.gl/forms/s8c0A4T1JInEkbK22
Graduation stole form:  https://goo.gl/forms/vL5Yf3ToHV9It2EZ2

It is that time of the year again! The nomination form for the Multicultural Leadership Awards is open and accepting nominations for the following awards:

- Emerging Leader (Freshman or sophomore)
- Established Leader (Juniors)
- Campus Legacy (Senior)
- Crossroads Initiative Leader
- Outstanding Faculty/staff member
- Outstanding Student Organization
- Excellence in Social Justice
- Outstanding program

Please take the time to nominate students, organizations, and faculty/staff who are striving to make this campus more inclusive and open. Nominations will be accepted until April 7th. The awards celebration will take place on Monday, May 1st at 6:30pm

If you or someone you know is graduating, we want to celebrate them too! The awards and graduation ceremony will take place on Monday, May 1st at 6:30pm. Please RSVP here in order to reserve your stole and certificate.

Wednesday, May 3rd
 
We would like to invite you to an evening of fun, food, and music benefitting the 2017  Madison Early Music Festival  (MEMF)! This year, MEMF will present Quixotic Musical Treasures from the Golden Age of Spain  from July 8-15. In anticipation of the Festival, we are hosting a celebration,  ¡Tapas y Petiscos! , at the University Club on Wednesday, May 3rd, from 5:00-7:00 pm that will inspire you to join us for MEMF in July!
 
A program of Spanish Renaissance vocal music will be presented by members of Eliza's Toyes, soprano Chelsie Propst and tenor Jerry Hui, with MEMF Co-Artistic Directors, baritone Paul Rowe and soprano Cheryl Bensman-Rowe. A special menu of Spanish and Portuguese tapas will be served, and there will be a Spanish wine tasting for an additional fee.

The fundraiser costs $30 and all net proceeds will benefit the Madison Early Music Festival to help us cover expenses related to bringing this year's amazing  concert artists . During the evening, you'll also be able to designate a contribution to support specific concerts or artists during the 2017 Festival.

 Click here to register for the event by Wednesday, April 26.* If you have any questions, contact Mallory Murphy, Assistant Director for Outreach Programs, at 608-890-1118 or mallory.murphy@wisc.edu.

We look forward to seeing you for an evening of music and fun in support of the Madison Early Music Festival! For more information on MEMF, visit madisonearlymusic.org.  

*Please note for walk-in registrations, we cannot accept cash at the door, only check or credit card.
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Education, Volunt eer and Job Opportunities...
Chican@ & Latin@ Studies
 
 

I wanted to let the LACIS community know about some opportunities for employment with the Chican@ and Latin@ Studies Program for Fall 2017.  We seek lecturers to teach two sections of "Introduction to Chican@ and Latin@ Studies."  These positions could go to people who have finished Ph.D. degrees or to advanced graduate students who could work as SAs.  We are also seeking a lecturer or SA to propose a 300-level Topics class in Chican@ and Latin@ Studies for the Spring semester.  Finally, the Program is seeking a graduate student Project Assistant to help with its newsletter and publications.  The listings for the two lecturer positions are on Jobs at UW, PVL #90066 and #90074.  The Project Assistant position is posted as position #45111 at the Student Job Center.  You are welcome to share these announcements with the LACIS community.  More information about our program is at the link below.  Thanks so much.
 
 
Peter C. Haney, Ph.D.


Anthro 352
 
  

Wisconsin State Senator intern
 


Go Big Read
 
 
Speaking from previous experience working with the Go Big Read outreach program, this is a great opportunity!
 
The UW-Madison Libraries Teaching & Learning Programs office is seeking applications for a 5-7 hour/week paid student position to support the Go Big Read common reading program.  This student would lead and manage the program's social media presence (Facebook, Twitter), compose blog posts, and assist with other logistical tasks to support the Go Big Read program.  Our hope is that the student would begin work in May, and would continue through the 2017-2018 academic year.  Interested students should send a current resume to the email address below by the end of the day Friday, April 14th.
 
Resumes and any questions about the position can be directed to me: julie.arensdorf@wisc.edu
 

Wisconsin State Senator intern
 


UHS
 
 
University Health Services (UHS) is the student health center on campus. We provide comprehensive, culturally-competent, and fiscally responsible health care, prevention, and wellness services. Our current students all graduate in May and we are looking to hire three new student employees:
 
 
Please share this information. The Marketing & Health Communications Department at UHS is a dynamic, engaging, and fast-paced place to work. Our students write for and manage our website, manage our social media channels and star in our weekly Snapchat feature, create videos, create print materials for all of campus, and more.
 
The positions pay $10-12/hour, depending upon qualifications. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 14.



DART
 

 


CSD
 


Latino Youth Summit
 
BECA

  

Agricultural Research Assistant

 
HOURS:  Mid-June through August.  During June schedule is flexible, starting July 1 until August 20 full-time.  7:30 AM to mid-late afternoon, M-F and Saturdays and Sundays during July and early August.  If advance notice is given, weekend time off is possible for weddings or family functions.
 
JOB DESCRIPTION:  Assist the UW Sweet Corn Genetics and Breeding Program at the West Madison Agricultural Research Station located at 8502 Mineral Point Road.  Duties will consist of hand pollination of breeding nursery, weed control (hoeing), hybrid evaluation (taste testing and data collection), trial and nursery maintenance, and seed harvest.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:  No experience necessary; training provided.  Work/study students desired.  Successful candidates must be current and continuing (Fall 2017) undergraduate students.  Non-agricultural majors interested in an outdoor experience are encouraged to apply.  Affinity for outdoor activities is highly recommended, given that all activities related to this summer job opportunity will involve handling corn plants in a field setting.  Applicant must provide own transportation to and from the West Madison Agricultural Research Station.
 
SALARY:   $12.00 per hour
 
TO APPLY:  Send a resume to pjflanne@wisc.edu containing references and contact information.  Questions regarding this position may be sent to email address above, or by calling 608-513-1797.


RockAuto

 
It can be difficult for students to find a well-paying job that is
compatible with class schedules -- let alone one utilizing Spanish skills!

RockAuto, a successful global e-commerce business, is located five miles
from campus and currently has Part Time and Full Time Bilingual Customer
Support positions open for fluent speakers of Spanish. Most RockAuto
staff are UW graduates. Spanish is used at RockAuto on a daily basis --
Bilingual Customer Support Representatives translate our catalog into
Spanish and work directly with Spanish-speaking customers around the world.

The Part Time Bilingual Customer Support positions currently available
pay students $20/hour and are completely compatible with most full-time
students' schedules. You can view the job listing here:
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

   APPLY/LEARN MORE

Department of Political Science Summer Courses

Department of Political Science is offering many interesting summer courses both online and on-campus.
 
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.
  
M,Tu, Wed and Th
On-campus, 6/19 to 7/16
For more information:
Mary Treleven
262-3582
 
Spring 2017: Professional Development

 
THE CULTURE OF WISCONSIN'S MEXICAN IMMIGRANTS
Madison:  1pm-5pm on 9 Saturday afternoons
March 11, 18 (independent study online), 25 & April 1, 8 (fieldtrip), 15, 22, 29 & May 6
 
BEGINNING SPANISH, PART 1
Madison:  8am-12noon on 8 Sunday mornings & fieldtrip
March 12, 19, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & May 7
Madison: 5:30-9:30pm on 9 Friday evenings
March 17, 24, 31 & April 7, 14, 21, 28 & May 5, 12
 
 FINE & FOLKARTS OF MEXICO
Madison:5:30pm-9:30pm on 4 Thursday evenings
March 23, April 20, 27, and May 4
 
MEXICO'S 8 REGIONS & INDIGENOUS PEOPLE
Madison: 5:30pm-9:30pm on 4 Thursday evenings
March 30 & April 6, 13 & May 11
with possible start date of 3/16/no class 4/6
 
 
NEWLY SUBMITTED COURSES awaiting approval:
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.
 
 
PEPE


 
 
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.
 
Learn more about the program at  http://www.cgci.udg.mx/pepe2017 

National Council on US-Arab Relations


 
 
Applications for Summer 2017 Now Available: 

Washington, DC Summer Internship Program 

May 30 - August 4, 2017
 
 
 

[Download PDF Brochure] 

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.
  
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
  • Airfar
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 



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:  

   
Teach in Spain

                    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 

  
 
 
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
 
 
 
 
W e 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

All potential applicants are strongly urged to  read the entire vacancy announcement to ensure that they meet all of the requirements for this position before applying. When you are ready to begin the online application process, visit the  Consular Fellows - Spanish vacancy on USAJOBS.

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

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Guest Bloggers Sought for LACIS Blog!
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 
 
Questions? Please contact Samantha Strok @ sstrok@wisc.edu.
Apply for a grant! 
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.



Spanish Conversation Table
La mesa de conversación

  
Time
5-7 p.m. (Every Tuesday)

Location
The Sett, 2nd floor, Union South

Description
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.

Portuguese Conversation Table
Bate Papo (Portuguese)
Any question, please contact Ellen Sapega.

  
Time
Thursdays 4:30pm-6:30pm

Location
Kollege Klub

Description
All levels of Portugese speakers are welcome at this informal weekly conversation table, sponsored by the Department of Spanish and Portuguese.  

Any question, please contact Ellen Sapega at ewsapega@wisc.edu 
 
International Reach
I 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

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

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.

If you wish to submit an event or announcement for inclusion in the "Noticias de la Semana," please complete our  online submission form. Thank you!