Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship Applications open until February 1
The Center for Latin American Studies is pleased to announce that it is now accepting
applications for its Summer 2019 and Academic Year 2019-2020 Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS)  Fellowship Competitions.

The deadline for application submission is Friday, February 1,  2019, 4:30 pm EST. 

Upcoming info-sessions:
Wednesday, December 5: 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Thursday, December 13: 4:00 - 5:00 PM

For more information on the fellowship and application, please  visit:

Questions? Contact Megan Hasting at clas@osu.edu.
World Music Ensembles
When: Saturday, December 8th, 2018 (1:30-3:00 PM)
Where: MLK Auditorium, Hale Hall

Take a break from studying for finals and come join us for this autumn's World Music Ensembles Concert!

Playing will be:
Trinidadian Steel Pan Ensemble - Directed by Drew Halford (halford.3@osu.edu)
Chinese Folk Music Orchestra Student Organization - (osucfmo@gmail.com)
Andean Music Ensemble - Directed by Michelle Wibbelsman (wibbelsman.1@osu.edu)

There will be free snacks and refreshments!


*Presented with support from Center for Latin American Studies, School of Music, Department of Spanish and Portuguese, OSU Chinese Folk Music Orchestra Student Organization, and Hale Black Cultural Center
Job Posting: University of Florida CLAS Director
The Center for Latin American Studies at the University of Florida (UF) seeks to hire a Director with a broad vision, excellent communication and administrative skills, and a proven record combining scholarship with program leadership and development. Administrative responsibilities include program development and coordination, budgetary and personnel management, faculty recruitment, liaison work with affiliated units within and outside the university, fundraising, and promotion of international linkages.

For more information and how to apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/57764
Hubbe's Research on Skeletons Reveals Ancient Population Exchanges Between North and South America
By extracting and studying the DNA of ancient skeletal remains - some as old as 11,000 years - an international team of researchers has uncovered significant evidence of genetic exchanges between ancient populations in North and South America, shedding light on how South America was populated. These findings have broad implications about who the first Americans were and where and how they migrated. The conclusions indicate that, thousands of years ago, waves of North American populations traveled south, resulting in major population turnover in regions throughout South America.

To learn more click here
New Area Studies Center Conference Grant Program Accepting Proposals
Deadline: January 15, 2019

The Ohio State University Area Studies Centers are accepting proposals from OSU faculty members for a new grant program, the OIA Area Studies Center Conference Grants. To further develop and enhance area studies research and dialogue at OSU, this grant competition seeks proposals focusing on the study of global issues from interdisciplinary, multi-regional perspectives. Funding will support a conference or a series of lectures that bring together area studies experts. To be eligible, the project must significantly address the regions of each Center contributing funding to this grant program. Accordingly, a minimum of 25% of the project should focus on Latin America, Russia/Eastern Europe, and East Asia respectively, for a minimum total of 75% of the content on these regions. Awards of up to $15,000 will be made for events taking place between August 15, 2019 and December 31, 2020. Brief pre-proposals are to be submitted online by January 15, 2019.

See https://easc.osu.edu/area-studies-center-conference-grants for the full Request for Proposals and a link to the online proposal form.

 For further information, contact Amy Carey, EASC senior assistant director, at carey.189@osu.edu or by phone at 614-688-4253.
Job Posting: University of Utah CLAS Program Manager
The Center for Latin American Studies at the University of Utah seeks to fill a full-time Academic Program Manager position to begin immediately. The position works with a variety of constituents, including faculty, staff, students, and representatives from other institutions of higher education to further CLAS's core mission and goals.
Its main goal is to increase knowledge, understanding, and awareness of Latin American countries, cultures, and languages though multidisciplinary and multi-institutional collaborative activities that include scholarly research and conferences, teaching and curricular innovations, and robust events and outreach programming. 

For more information and how to apply click here
Job Posting: Columbus Council on World Affairs
The Columbus Council on World Affairs is hiring an additional professional to help support and expand their team! If you are passionate about global education, committed to growth, and eager to join a high-performing team, please consider applying for the following positions:


PROGRAM MANAGER, STUDENT & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
(Full-Time, Paid Position)

The Program Manager is responsible for supporting program logistics, facilitation, development, and planning for the Columbus Council on World Affairs' fastest growing program, the Global Scholars Diploma (GSD) program, and the Signature Luncheon series. Success in this role requires consistently delivering prompt, organized, dependable programming with thoughtful prioritization, impeccable attention to detail, and unparalleled professionalism. The Program Manager should enjoy working as part of a team, demonstrate positivity and enthusiasm, as well as enjoy working with students.

INTERNSHIPS
(Part-Time, Unpaid Position)

An internship experience with CCWA is an invaluable opportunity to be immersed in the dynamics of the professional non-profit community of central Ohio, while establishing worthwhile connections and developing a deep appreciation and knowledge for global affairs.

The Council offers three cycles for internships, each with its own deadline for applications:

Summer (May - Aug):  March 15, 2019
Fall (Sep - Dec):  June 15, 2019
Spring (Jan - Apr):  November 1, 2019


For more information call: (614) 229-4599
Venezuela Under Siege: Challenges from Within & Without
When:  Monday, December 3rd, 2018 7 PM
Where:  CWA Local, 4502, 620 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH

Steve Ellner will be stopping by Columbus on his National Speaking Tour to discuss the current political situation in Venezuela. Ellner has taught Economic History at the Universidad de Oriente in Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela since 1977. He is the author of numerous books  and journal/magazine articles on Venezuelan history and politics. 

For more information, please e-mail walk@igc.org
K-12 Global Fellowship Program
Join the Area Studies Centers from the The Ohio State University's Office of International Affairs for a four-part Minority Issues Around the World Global Fellowship Program for K-12 teachers. 

The K-12 Global Fellowship Program will engage K-12 teachers in a series of four guided readings, lectures, and group discussions over the course of the 2018-19 academic year. K-12 teachers will explore minority issues in East Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East under the guidance of a regional expert. Teachers may opt to attend individual sessions, or the whole series. Each participant will receive a contact hour certificate for each session that they attend. Readings will be sent to registered participants two weeks prior to each discussion date below.

Enarson Classroom Building*, Room 160, 10:00AM-12:00PM on the following Saturdays:

February 9, East Asian Studies Center presents:
"Ethnicity in China: Ethnic Minority Cultures in Southwest China" by Dr. Mark Bender, Ohio State U.

February 16, Center for Latin American Studies presents:
"Afro-Brazilian Journeys Towards Freedom" by Dr. Isis Barra Costa, Ohio State U.

March 23, Middle East Studies Center presents:
TBD
*Enarson Classroom Building, 2009 Millikin Rd, Columbus, OH 43210. Parking available in the Tuttle Park Place Garage, 2000 Tuttle Park Pl., Columbus OH 43210. Teachers who attend the whole session will be provided with a paid parking token.
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