Noticias de la Semana
March 6th- March 13th, 2017

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

NOTE:
Upcoming lectures

This Week...  

Joaquim Nabuco Award 2017

Monday, March 6th  
Language and Community Service
Monday, March 6, 4:00 pm
Union South
 
Considering a career in the fast-growing field of translation, but wondering how to get started? Come to this workshop to learn how to gain experience, build your expertise, find work, and more! Presented by Lucia Ledesma, Bilingual Counselor/Advocate at the Dane County Rape Crisis Center.
Speaker and Affiliation

Lucia Ledesma, Bilingual Counselor/Advocate, Dane County Rape Crisis Center
 
Monday, March 6th  


Tuesday, March 7th  
"Connecting Landscapes: a collaborative project and project to promote collaboration between the University of Guadalajara and UW"

Presented by   Group of Scholars: Connie Flanagan, School of Human Ecology;  Paul Zedler, Nelson Institute; Lori DiPrete Brown, Global Health Institute;Mary Beth Collins, School of Human Ecology; Maria Moreno, Earth Partnerships(with contributions from Alberto Vargas, Carolina Sarmiento, and Noah Weeth Feinstein)

About the presentation: 
Hear from UW-Madison colleagues from the Global Health Institute, the Nelson Institute, and SoHE about their IRIS-funded incubator project to fortify relationships among University of Wisconsin and University of Guadalajara collaborators, and to connect UW-Madison scholars to the new Museo de Ciencias Ambientales in Guadalajara, Mexico.  We will share information on our current work, as well as stories and images from our delegation visit to Guadalajara in December, which included university and community site visits and conversations. The "Connecting Landscapes" project is meant to encourage collaboration among UW researchers and colleagues in Jalisco for the long term -so come hear about it and participate in our vision for the future! #wiscojalisco.

Tuesday, March 7th  

Join  WUD Global Connections  and Dr. Lori Lopez professor of Media and Cultural studies, in a workshop about media, race, intersectionality and identitiy. This event is a part of  Women of Color Week .

It will be taking place at Union South from 5:30-7pm. There will be food :) 

This event is open to all UW-Madison students, faculty, staff and their guests.
Wednesday, March 8th  

It is midterm season and you may need a pick-me-up! Stop by the MSC on Wednesday, March 8th between 10am and 3pm for some breakfast, lunch, and tutoring. Below are the topics we will have tutors for and their hours. Stop by! 

This event is sponosred by DDEEA and MSC.
Thursday, March 9th  

Thursday, March 9th

 
Union South Varsity Hall 1&2
 
Join the Working Class Student Union, AIESEC, Badger Ballroom Dance Team, and LatinX Badgers to check out internship opportunities, dust off your dance skills and meet new people. 
Schedule:
7:00pm-8:00pm: AIESEC Global Village
8:00pm-9:30: Bachata and hustle lessons from BBDT
9:30-10:30: Open Dance

Schedule could be subject to minor changes.
 
Thursday, March 9th

 
Join the MSC for our final social justice speaker of the 2016-2017 school year! 

Free & open to the public. 

Dior Vargas is a Latina Feminist Mental Health Activist. She is the creator of the People of Color and Mental Illness Photo Project, a response to the invisibility of people of color in the media representation of mental illness. She is a volunteer crisis counselor for Crisis Text Line and works full time as an Outreach Coordinator for Project UROK, an initiative of the Child Mind Institute. 

Dior is the recipient of numerous awards, The White House Champion of Change for Disability Advocacy Across Generations, a Voices of the Year honoree under the Impact category at #BlogHer15: Experts among Us Conference, 2015 Alternatives Conference Cookie Gant and Bill Compton LGBTQI Leadership Award. She was listed as one of the 15 Remarkable Women of Color Who Rocked 2015 in Colorlines. She is a native New Yorker and currently lives in New York City.
Thursday, March 9th
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*

 
Friday, March 10th
Performance Workshop and Conference Talk with
Rey Andújar

 
10:00am-12:00pm and 4:15pm-5:30pm respectively
Festival Room, Memorial Union and Pyle Center, Room 213 respectively

Born in Santo Domingo, Reynolds Andújar is an award winning performance artist, playwright and the author of various works of fiction. In a variety of different artistic genres, Andújar explores the relationship between power, the body, language and a Caribbean reality of displacement and migrations. He will present two events during his stay in Madison. The first will be a Performance Workshop and the second will be a 
Conference Talk.
 
  Co-sponsors of this event: ASM, The Department of Spanish &
Portuguese, LACIS, the Brittingham Fund, the Kemper K. Knapp Bequest
 
Friday, March 10th

Friday, March 10th

  
Bii Dauu Product Design Internship in Mexico
Organization: Bii Dauu Cooperative
Location: Oaxaca, Mexico
Term: Summer 2017 (4-6 weeks)
Fields: Textile/Apparel Design, Design/Graphic Arts, Quality Control/Assurance
Internship Duties: Work with local artisans on fair trade products focusing on market research, color trends, weaving designs, product design, quality control, packaging and graphics.
Level: Junior, Senior, Grad student
Language: Intermediate to Advanced Spanish required
Compensation: Scholarships to cover travel, room & board
Deadline: March 10, 2017 for  Summer 2017

Bii Dauu Entrepreneurship Internship in Mexico
Organization: Bii Dauu Cooperative
Location: Oaxaca, Mexico
Term: Summer 2017 (4-6 weeks)
Fields: Economic Community Development, Quality Control/Assurance, Retailing, International Business, Marketing
Internship Duties: Work with local artisans on fair trade products focusing in website sales, inventory control, clientele development, product tracking, marketing strategies and other logistical aspects of a small business.
Level: Junior, Senior, Grad student
Language: Intermediate to Advanced Spanish required
Compensation: Scholarships to cover travel, room & board
Deadline: March 10, 2017 for 

Friday, March 10th

LACIS & Cinamatheque Presents: Memories of the Underdevelopment (Memorias del Subdesarrollo) (Cuba 1968)
Director Tomas Gutierrez Alea
7pm @ 4070 Vilas Hall
Free & open to the public
Friday, March 10th- Sunday, March 12th

  
The Food Sovereignty Symposium and Festival will be held March 10-12 on the University of Wisconsin campus and surrounding sites in Madison, Wisconsin. The symposium component of event is focusing on Indigenous and broader topics of food sovereignty that impact how communities and individuals control and manage their food systems, and the festival component is a celebration of Indigenous, local, and regional foods.
Saturday, March 11th

Eran tres y ahora son cuatro
Time of Event: 6:30pm 
Location of Event: 272 Bascom Hall
 
The student-led Spanish-language theater group of the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, Teatro Décimo Piso, will present its annual performance at the end of the Kaleidoscope Graduate Student Conference. This year's production is a play by renowned Puerto Rican playwright, Myrna Casas.  
  
 co-sponsors of this event: ASM, The Roberto Sánchez Fund,
The Department of Spanish & Portuguese, LACIS, the Brittingham Fund, the Kemper K. Knapp Bequest
Monday, March 13th

Language and Education
Monday, March 13, 4:00 pm
Union South
 
 
Considering a career in the fast-growing field of translation, but wondering how to get started? Come to this workshop to learn how to gain experience, build your expertise, find work, and more! Presented by Marta Torres-Mercado, Bilingual Resource Specialist, Madison Metropolitan School District.
Speaker and Affiliation

Marta Torres-Mercado, Bilingual Resource Specialist, Madison Metropolitan School District
Monday, March 13th

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:
Upcoming Events...
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.
 
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.

 
Friday, March 31st
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Education, Volunt eer and Job Opportunities...
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

   APPLY/LEARN MORE


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.
 
 
International Internships
  
International Internships  Summer 2017  
Oaxaca, Mexico
Internship Team: Design and Business 


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.


 
  Students can apply for all opportunities listed above at: https://scholarships.wisc.edu/StudentApp


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.
  
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
  • Airfar
Professional Development Award

2016-17 Professional Development Awards for
Wisconsin K-16 Teachers
 
 
 
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.
 
*The national Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs (CLASP) publishes a list of summer institutes:  http://claspprograms.org/pages/detail/81/Professional-Development
 
Recipient Commitment
Funds must be expended by August 1, 2017.
 
If awarded, CLACS requests that you share a resultant curriculum with us and be available as a workshop presenter to further share your experience with other educators. For select examples of work by previous recipients, see:  http://www.uwm.edu/clacs/public-engagement/teaching-resources/curriculum-activities/
 
Application Due Date: March 24, 2017
 
A Complete Application Includes:
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.     A bbreviated 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:  

   
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

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 ).

UW Job Center

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!