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IMMIGRATION COLLOQUIUM ENFORCEMENT WITHOUT REFORM: Feb. 27, 2008 • 12 p.m.- 2 p.m. Presented by Walter Ewing, Ph.D.
• A colloquium on Globalization, Labor Migration, and Immigration Reform. Download the Flyer (PDF)
CALL FOR PAPERS LATINOS IN THE MIDWEST The Julian Samora Research Institute is proud to announce a call for contemporary studies and essays on aspects of Latinos and Latinas in midwestern communities for possible publication in an anthology entitled Latinos in the Midwest: Essays in Honor of Julian Samora, to be published in 2009 as part of the celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Julian Samora Research Institute, Michigan State University. This book serves as homage to the work of Julian Samora, and also serves to foster a mix of contemporary studies which advance his research on Latinos in the Midwest with an emphasis on social justice. It is hoped that included studies/essays will not only advance our understanding of the challenges facing Latino communities and across the nation but also inform ways to address those challenges. Relevant topics include demographics, education, health, employment, immigration, criminal justice, youth development, domestic violence, community empowerment, arts and culture, social movements, etc. Authors of studies/essays selected for inclusion in the anthology will be invited to present their works at the 20th Anniversary Celebration Conference of the Julian Samora Research Institute scheduled for Nov. 6 -7, 2009 at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich. Anthology edited by Rubén Martinez, Ph.D., Director, Julian Samora Research Institute. Deadline: Jan. 16, 2009. Contact: Danny Layne, Publications and Communications Administrator, Julian Samora Research Institute (danny.layne@ssc.msu.edu). Essay Specifications
Manuscript Submissions Completed manuscripts along with computer disk should be sent to: Rubén Martinez, Director Authors will be notified by email that their manuscript has been received. Following a review of their manuscripts, they will be notified by April 1, 2009, whether or not their manuscripts have been selected for inclusion in the anthology. Manuscripts selected for inclusion may require revisions, which must be completed and submitted by July 1, 2009. Download a PDF version of the announcement here.
AREA EVENTS March 14-15, 2008 Michigan Women's Studies Association Conference Call For Proposals The theme of the 2008 MWSA Conference is "Raising Our Voices: Power, Politics, and Gender," referring to women's continuing participation and leadership in all aspects of political life. This conference includes a variety of panels and paper presentations, with a poster session featuring undergraduate research. There are many session openings and organizers look forward to reviewing many presentations! The conference website <www.emich.edu/wstudies/mwsa> may still be "Under Construction," but should be active soon. The "Call for Proposal" Deadline is Jan. 18, 2008. This conference seeks a diversity of presenters who study issues related to women and gender. This includes activists, academicians (undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, independents), and non-profit professionals. Presentations may include individual papers, panels, and workshops, as well as a poster session for undergraduates. The theme of the conference, "Raising Our Voices: Power, Politics, and Gender," highlights the ways in which women and men are using their voices to challenge traditional power relationships. This could include topics such as: • Enhancing the position of women in U.S. electoral politics • Combating domestic violence in new ways • fighting for equal rights for the LGTB community • Fresh thinking on understanding the intersection of race, class, and gender • Increasing women/girls in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM fields) The Program Committee invites papers, panels, workshops, and undergraduate posters on these and related themes as they are broadly interpreted within the feminist community. Electronic proposal forms, program information, and registration materials are available on the conference web site. All presenters must be registered for the conference; a modest fee will cover most meals. Student scholarships may be available. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE Friday, March 14 Sat., March 15
This conference is held under the auspices of the Michigan Women’s Studies Association and sponsored by the Eastern Michigan University’s Women and Gender Studies Program. Questions should be addressed to Ms. Elizabeth Comer, Assistant Coordinator <ecomer@emich.edu> and Dr. Linda K. Pritchard, Coordinator <linda.pritchard@emich.edu>.
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2007-08 NACCS FOCO “Social Movements, Identity, and Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007 The Midwest has some of the oldest Chicano/Latino communities in the country with some dating back to the early 20th Century and census data indicating some individuals arriving in the 19th Century. During the past century a variety of labels were developed to describe individuals of Spanish-speaking ancestry. Labels such as "Spanish-American," "Caucasian," "Latin American," "Latin," "Mexican," "Mexican-American," "Chicano," "Chicana," "Latino/a," and "Xicano/a" emerged as identifiers for the Chicano/Latino community. Although non-Latinos were often responsible for the development of these labels, the Chicano/Latino community also self-identified with many of these nomenclatures. More importantly, social movements inside and outside the United States influenced many of these labels. The social movements of the twentieth century that explored and brought forth the inequities of U.S. society created an atmosphere for Chicanos/Latinos to reevaluate their position in the U.S. and beyond. As Chicanos/Latinos examined class politics, community development, ethnicity, patriarchy, gender, sexual orientation, race, and capital and globalization a consciousness emerged in regards to identity. Although these identities varied over time, they nevertheless contributed to self-examination of the community. The National Association for Chicana and Chicano Studies (NACCS) Midwest FOCO requests interdisciplinary papers, round table discussions, and panel proposals that address social movements and their impact on Chicano/Latino identity for its regional conference to be held Oct. 20, 2007 at Michigan State University. The conference also encourages papers that address, in general, the Chicano/Latino experience from students, community and faculty. Questions should be directed to, or submissions should be sent electronically to, Jerry Garcia <garcia86@msu.edu> OR Diana Rivera<dianar@msu.edu>. Please indicate in your proposal equipment needs. The conference also encourages papers that address, in general, the Chicano/Latino experience from students, community and faculty. Submission should be sent electronically to Jerry Garcia at garcia86@msu.edu. Please indicate in your proposal any equipment needs.
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