Call for Submissions: LGBTQ of color

CALL FOR PAPERS: EXAMINING THE LIVES OF GLBTQ OF COLOR

A special issue devoted to the above topic in:
The Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services: Issues in Practice, Policy & Research

In recent decades, queer scholarship and scholarship on race have begun to examine what it means to be raced and/or sexed in the U.S. Yet despite this movement, both Queer Studies and Ethnic Studies have often overlooked the existence of gay men and women of color.

This special issue is an attempt to add to the scholarship about lesbians and gay men of color; where lesbians and gay men of color find a “home” and what kind of home they find, what needs are specific to those who are both “raced” and “sexualized” and what are the factors that need to be addressed when working with people marginalized both along racial and sexual lines.

Accordingly, the guest editor of the journal invites manuscripts that address issues relevant to GLBTQ persons of color. Possible topics include, but are not limited to:

1. Domestic violence against/amongst lesbians and gays of color.
2. HIV/AIDS prevention with gays and lesbians of color.
3. Disability, sexuality, and race.
4. Class issues for lesbians and gays of color.
5. Racism in the gay community.
6. Homophobia in racial/ethnic communities.
7. Negotiating lesbian and gay identities with racial identities.

Manuscripts should be one or more of the following types: empirical (quantitative and qualitative) conceptual, addressing theoretical model development or research methodology needs, strategies, or innovations; reviews of empirically-based knowledge, or theoretical pieces. Exceptional personal essays will also be considered. Papers that explore the experiences of two or more racial groups are especially welcome.

The references and format of the manuscript should follow the style of the American Psychological Association and include an abstract of less than 100 words. Authors should submit three hard copies as well as an electronic copy (either on disc or through e-mail as a word document). Manuscripts will be peer-reviewed by at least two anonymous reviewers and returned with comments. Deadline for submission is July 31, 2007 with a planned publication in 2008.

Submissions should be sent to:
Chong-suk Han, Guest Editor
Department of Sociology
Temple University
713 Gladfelter Hall
1115 West Berks Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122

Early submissions are encouraged and appreciated. Inquiries for the special issue should be directed to the guest editor at chan@temple.edu or cwhan@u.washington.edu. (215) 204-7751.

Further information about the journal may be obtained at www.haworthpress.com or contacting
the editor Michael Sullivan, Ph.D. at msulliv3@utk.edu or (901) 448-4475

Call for Scholarship Application Readers

CALL FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION READERS

Read process begins February 5, 2007

The Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) seeks volunteer Scholarship Application Readers to evaluate scholarship applications submitted for the 2007-2008 academic year. Each Scholarship Application Reader will be asked to review applications from approximately fifty applicants, at a minimum. Readers will have the opportunity to carry out their task from locations of their choosing via the internet, as they will be given a password to review and comment upon applications from a secure website provided by APIASF. The entire review process will be completed at the Scholarship Application Readers' own pace.

The Scholarship Review Process will take place between February 5 and March 16, 2007. All Readers will be required to participate in a teleconference training in order to ensure that they share an understanding of basic information related to education in the Asian and Pacific Islander American communities, APIASF's scholarship process and goals and review of the common set of the scoring criteria set up for the scholarship applications. Applicants that have been a Reader for APIASF in the past will be exempt from the training orientation and will need to complete only portion one of the Reader application.

All Scholarship Application Readers should have the following qualifications:

• Knowledge of, and experience with, Asian and/or Pacific Islander American communities, especially high school students.

• Knowledge of, and personal experience in, education (higher education or knowledge in the areas of teaching, admissions, financial aid, counseling, outreach, etc. is preferred but not required

• Undergraduate college diploma required

In addition to completing the Scholarship Reader Application (available at www.apiasf.org ) we ask that all applicants take a look at the APIASF 2007-2008 Scholarship Application. Those who have reviewed scholarship applications in the past, graduate students in education, educators, educational administrators, and community leaders are especially encouraged to apply.

On-site Read locations may be added in specific cities around the United States. APIASF will notify readers of any locations at which Reads are scheduled. APIASF works with all volunteers to complete the Scholarship Review Process. We hope that each Reader will find the experience enjoyable and rewarding, and APIASF staff and past Readers will be available to answer questions or concerns.

ABOUT APIASF

APIASF is the only national organization promoting higher education of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans by distributing scholarships for qualified students going to college. The mission of APIASF is to forge partnerships building a national Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship organization that supports and encourages all Asian and Pacific Islander American students to pursue higher education, thereby developing future leaders who will contribute back to their communities, and ultimately, strengthening America. Our vision is to see that all Asian and Pacific Islander Americans who wish to pursue higher education have that opportunity, regardless of their ethnicity, national origin or financial means.

For more information please visit www.apiasf.org

Postcolonial Studies research cluster

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Dear Colleagues:

It gives us great pleasure to announce the formation of a new
research cluster, Traveling Debates in Postcolonial Studies, co-funded by
the Center for History, Society and Culture (CHSC) and the Davis
Humanities Institute (DHI).

The cluster will host its first organizational meeting on
Tuesday, January 30, from 12-1:30 p.m. in 126 Voorhies.  Light
refreshments will be served. All interested graduate students and faculty
from across the disciplines are welcome!

The Traveling Debates in Postcolonial Studies research cluster is
an interdisciplinary, graduate student-centered forum at the University
of California, Davis, dedicated to advancing research in contemporary
debates in postcolonial studies and ‘beyond.’ The primary objective is to
further the research and writing of advanced graduate students working
within debates in postcolonial studies through collaboration with faculty
and graduate peers.  In pursuing this objective, the cluster seeks to
organize writing workshops for advanced graduate students; to facilitate
student/faculty reading groups based on current literature and in
coordination with noteworthy academic conferences in and around
postcolonial studies; to share research interests with faculty from
multiple disciplines within campuses throughout the UC system; and to
invite and coordinate speakers in debates around postcolonial studies.

   We are pleased to report that Professor Parama Roy, our new
senior postcolonialist in English, will serve as the faculty sponsor for
the cluster, in coordination with ten other faculty affiliates from
Cultural Studies, Women’s and Gender Studies, Anthropology, English,
French, and Comparative Literature.

The agenda for the first meeting on Jan. 23 will include:

• Announcement of the reading group and first reading selection
• Discussion of future reading topics and selections
• Announcement of and discussion about writing workshop procedures
• Solicitation of volunteers for writing workshop submissions
• Announcement of invited speakers and discussion

  Please RSVP to this event by replying to this email.  If you
cannot attend the meeting on Jan. 30, but would like your name added to
our email list, please send your request to agarrison@ucdavis.edu.
 
  We are looking forward to building a productive and vibrant
research cluster with your participation! Please do not hesitate to ask
us if you have any questions.

All best,

Vanita Reddy and Alysia Garrison
Co-Chairs, Traveling Debates in Postcolonial Studies

CFP: 2007 Asian Pacific American Community Research Roundtable

2007 Asian Pacific American Community Research Roundtable

Call for Presentations

The Asian Pacific American Community Research Roundtable (APACRR) is seeking academic and community-based presentations on topics affecting any or all of the various Asian and Pacific Islander communities in the United States. Presentations can be single subject/research project or considered part of a larger panel. ALL presentations must demonstrate significant community-based involvement, collaboration, or impact.

The APACRR conference will be held on Friday, March 2, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the University of Southern California.

The Asian Pacific American Community Research Roundtable (APACRR) was initiated in 1989 by the Asian Pacific Policy and Planning Council (A3PCON), a consortium of over forty Asian and Pacific Islander social service and advocacy organizations in greater Los Angeles, and the UCLA Asian American Studies Center. Since that time, several other campuses and community organizations have joined the partnership between community service organizations and local institutions of higher learning.

The main purpose of the APACRR is to encourage campus and community collaboration for research and resources. Many community organizations have difficulty conducting research themselves or accessing university resources. Likewise this collaboration is critical to helping universities fulfill their public mission. The APACRR brings together researchers, students, and community-based organizations to identify research needs, share research findings, and generate interest in community-based research.

Individuals interesting in making a presentation are invited to submit. Community-based professionals, non-academics, graduate, and undergraduate students are strongly encouraged to present. Topics on Asian American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Social Welfare, Urban Planning, Public Policy, and Community Service Learning Projects are welcome.

Additionally, research about and by Pacific Islander, South Asian, Southeast Asian and LGBT communities are especially welcome.

Guidelines for proposals:

1. Presentation proposal should not exceed two double-spaced pages but must be substantive enough to enable the committee to assess its content and how it fits within the overall program. Keep in mind that the actual presentation time may be anywhere from 15 to 50 minutes depending upon number of presenters in workshop.

2. Presentation outline or paper proposal must be typed, double-spaced, and include a title, presenter's name and presenter's organizational or institutional affiliation. This information will appear in a printed program along with a brief biographical statement (not to exceed 50 words), mailing address, e-mail address, phone and fax numbers. Audio or visual equipment needs should also be stated along with this submission. Every effort will be made to accommodate these requests.

3. Proposals will be selected, in part, on how it includes both academic and community partners; the overall strength of the proposal and how it contributes to further study or understanding of the Asian Pacific American community; and diversity or representation on panel with attention to diversity (e.g. gender, ethnicity, etc.).

4. The program committee welcomes both full panel/workshop proposals (usually comprising of two or three presenters or papers) and single presentation or paper submissions. In this case, the proposal should indicate its breadth and length clearly in its description. Alternative formats to the traditional presentation, such as performance, readings, etc. are encouraged.

5. Program presenters are expected to pre-register for the event which will be held on Friday, March 2, 2007 at University of Southern California. Regretfully, there is no funding available to cover travel expenses for presenters.

6. Proposals must be received by January 12, 2007. Send via mail or fax (213.553.1822) to:

Eric Wat
Special Service for Groups
605 West Olympic Blvd, Suite 600
Los Angeles, CA 90015
ATTN: APA Community Research Roundtable

Proposals may also be e-mailed to: ewat@ssgmain.org

For questions or more information, contact:
Kio Tong-Ishikawa
Little Tokyo Service Center
(213)473-3032 ext. 232
kishikawa@ltsc.org

Meg Thornton
UCLA Asian American Studies Center
(310) 825-1006
meg@ucla.edu

Elaine Kam
USC Asian Pacific American Student Services
(213) 740-4999
ekam@usc.edu

Dean Toji
CSULB Asian and Asian American Studies Department
(562)985-5277
dtoji@csulb.edu

CFP: Cal Poly Pomona Conference

Why We Move: Economic, Environmental, Cultural and Political Dimensions
of International Migration

International Center
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
April 13-14, 2007

Call For Papers

California State Polytechnic University Pomona is holding an
international conference on �Why We Move: Economic, Environmental,
Cultural and Political Dimensions of International Migration.�  The
event will be held on our campus on April 13-14, 2007.  The
International Center at Cal Poly Pomona is soliciting papers, panels,
workshops, and creative presentations on any topics related to the
causes and consequences of migration within and between countries. 
Possible topics include the international flow of capital and labor,
refugees and populations in diaspora, cultural globalization,
epidemiological and environmental issues, and related themes.  We seek
contributions from scholars of the humanities and social sciences,
scientists, community activists, artists, policy and business
professionals, and development workers.  Sessions will run for 90
minutes; individual papers should be 15 to 20 minutes (followed by
questions), panels about an hour and ten minutes.  Displays,
interactive demonstrations, and book promotions are welcome.  We
envision a discussion forum wrap-up as the final session on Saturday.

You can submit proposals for individual papers, full sessions, or panel
presentations for review by the program committee.  All proposals
should include the name and affiliation of the participant(s) with
contact information; the title of the presentation (if panel or
session, the panel title); a one-page abstract of (each of) the
presentation(s); and audiovisual needs.  Kindly include a biodata
sheet.  You will receive notification of acceptance by February 10,
2007. If you have any questions, please contact the members of the
program committee:

P�ivi Hoikkala: phoikkala@csupomona.edu, or (909) 869-4574
Dorothy D. Wills: ddwills@csupomona.edu, or (909) 869-3582

Please submit your proposal electronically to bkinder@csupomona.edu no
later than January 31, 2007, or by mail c/o Betsy Kinder, Program
Committee, International Conference, International Center, Cal Poly
Pomona, 3801 W. Temple Avenue, Pomona,
CA 91768.

Workshop on Conference Submissions

The Asian American Studies Graduate Student Group (ASAGSG) and the Cultural Studies Collective invite you to participate in...

Tuesday, January 16
Conference Submissions: A Cultural Studies Workshop Facilitated by Valerie Larsen
Place: 3202 Hart (Asian American Studies Conference Room)
Time: 1030a-12p
**Please note that this event is only open to ASAGSG members and Cultural Studies grads. Space is limited to 6 so RSVP soon!**

Valerie Larsen, an ABD student in the Cultural Studies graduate group, will be facilitating a rigorous and informative discussion on demystifying the conference submission process. She will lead the participants through a working session filled with discussion, rich feedback and ideas to get you organized and your project moving. Don't neglect building your CV and academic experience by presenting at a conference! For those of you who have experience submitting, this session will provide an excellent opportunity for feedback on your proposal or the paper you will be presenting.

Workshop will cover the following:
-What to consider when submitting a paper proposal
-Panel versus individual paper
-Funding, travel and other logistics
-Discussion of the abstracts

Participants should email:
-200 word abstract and the title of a paper (even if unwritten) they would like to present at a conference of their choosing
and/or a
-200 word abstract of a panel proposal, including title of the panel and one to two sentence descriptions of each individual paper
-the CFP to which they are responding

Last day to RSVP and submit your abstract is Friday, January 12.
To RSVP for this event, please email your abstracts to Valerie Larsen at vplarsen@comcast.net

Post-Doctoral Fellowships at the Franklin Humanities Institute

*Post-Doctoral Fellowships at the Franklin Humanities Institute**

The Franklin Humanities Institute (FHI) at Duke University seeks up to two post-doctoral fellows for academic year 2007-08. Fellows will participate in the FHI's 2007-08 Seminar, RECYCLE, convened by Duke faculty members Neil De Marchi (Economics), Mark Anthony Neal (African & African American Studies), and Annabel J. Wharton (Art, Art History & Visual Studies). Applicants must have the Ph.D. in-hand by the beginning of academic year 2007-08, and must not hold a tenured faculty position. The fellowship provides a $40,000 stipend, health/dental benefits and a private office in the John Hope Franklin Center.

Application Deadline: February 2, 2007

For complete application information, visit: www.jhfc.duke.edu/fhi/other/fhi.0708seminar.cfp.postdocs.full.pdf

For general information on the annual FHI Seminar, visit: www.jhfc.duke. edu/fhi/seminar/index.php

Questions? Contact Grant Samuelsen at (919) 684-6469 or grant.samuelsen@duke.edu

Duke University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin,disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or preference, sex, or age.