Happy Holidays from UHM CSEAS!
Aloha and welcome to your weekly UHM CSEAS announcement! We're proud to be your premiere source of Southeast Asian studies news. The UHM Asian Studies program is accepting applications for two teaching assistantships for the 2011-2012 academic year. This is the final newsletter for 2010 but look out for our next issue on January 5, 2011. Enjoy this week's offerings of events, resources, and more- and mahalo for your continued readership and support!
2010-2011 Programs: If you're interested in participating in our SEA Speaker Series or would like to be featured as part of our monthly Alumni Spotlight, please contact us at cseas@hawaii.edu.
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CSEAS News
Teaching Assistantships In Asian Studies (Two Positions)University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Honolulu, HI For the Academic Year 2011 - 2012 The TAs will assist instructors in undergraduate Asian Studies courses and will serve as principal organizers for the 2012 SPAS Graduate Student Conference. The candidates must be admitted full-time through the University of Hawaiʻi Graduate Division to a graduate degree program for 2011 Fall term. more infoCSEAS Scholarships and Fellowships:
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Featured Events
Hawai'i
SOUTHEAST ASIA ON SCREEN
The Doris Duke Theatre
Honolulu, HI
All My Failed Attempts Director: Tan Chui MuiIn Malay, Mandarin and English with English subtitles1 and 7:30 pm, 23 DecemberAward-winning filmmaker Tan Chui Mui wrote, directed and edited these seven short films. The anthology showcases Chui Muis striking, eclectic visions and broad stylesfrom straight documentary (Chicken) to satires of science-fiction epics (Strange Dream #1, #2 & #3). more infoTalentime  Director: Yasmin AhmadIn Malay, Tamil and English with English subtitles1, 4 and 7:30 pm, 26 December1 and 7:30pm, 28 DecemberYasmin Ahmad died three months after Talentime was released. In her final film, a talent competition brings together three high school students. At the center is the budding romance between Melur, a Malay Muslim girl, and her chauffeur Mahesh, a deaf Indian student. more infoThe Forbidden Door  Director: Joko AnwarIn Indonesian with English subtitles1 and 7:30pm, 29 DecemberA successful, mysterious Jakarta sculptor finds his days becoming nightmares, thanks to his involvement in a voyeuristic reality show, in this chilling psychological thriller. Inspired by Lynch and Cronenberg, The Forbidden Door is a stylish and teasing chiller that would make Hitchcock and Almodvar proud, writes The Hollywood Reporter. more infoA Village Called Versailles Director: S. Leo ChiangIn English and Vietnamese with English subtitles1 and 7:30pm, December 30Since the 1970s, Vietnamese refugees have been settling in the isolated eastern New Orleans community of Versailles. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the people of this tight-knit neighborhood returned and rebuilt before any other flooded district only to have their homes threatened by a new government-imposed toxic landfill just two miles away. The film recounts how a group of dedicated people turned devastation into a catalyst for change. more info
Around the World
Visualizing Faith: Buddhist
Art in Thailand
Pacific Asia Museum (PAM)
In the Focus Gallery
Location: Pasadena, CA USA
Through 9 January 2011
PAM is pleased to be working closely with the monastic community of the Wat Thai, in North Hollywood, one of the largest Thai Buddhist temples outside of Thailand. These projects bring a fresh perspective to our visitors and invite the community members to interact with the collection in a meaningful way, adding a contextual framework to the art. more info
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Educational Programs
FEATURED: Advanced Filipino Abroad ProgramUniversity of Hawai'iLocation: Bulacan Province (4 weeks), Ateneo de Manila University (4 weeks), PHILIPPINESProgram Dates: 11 June - 6 August 2011Deadline: 7 February 2011 The Advanced Filipino Abroad Program just completed its 19th program. To date, AFAP has trained 208 participants (since 1991). We are constantly looking for innovative ways to increase the proficiency in Filipino of the AFAP students. Please urge your students to apply to our next program (Summer 2011). 2011 may be our last program. more info Balinese Dance and Gamelan EnsembleOutreach College
University of Hawaiʻi at MānoaLocation: Honolulu, HI USADates: January - February 2010*Space is limited - Register soon!Artists and scholars I Made Widana and Anna Reynolds will offer Balinese dance and gamelan classes through UHM Outreach College. In this practice-based class, participants will gain cultural awareness and understanding through the medium of Balinese performing arts. more info on dance classmore info on gamelan ensemble class
Khmer Language and Culture Study ProgramUniversity of Hawaiʻi at MānoaLocation: Phenom Penh, CambodiaProgram dates: 13 June - August 5 2011Deadline: 28 February 2011The Advanced Study of Khmer (ASK), Summer Abroad Program is an intensive eight-week training in Khmer language-culture. This program with one week home-stays in rural of Cambodia provides third year Khmer students with a one-of-a kind opportunity. more infoVietnamese Advanced Summer Institute (VASI)Center for Southeast Asian Studies
UC BerkeleyLocation: Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamCourse dates: 13 June - 5 August 2011Deadline: 1 February 2011This program is designed to provide intensive instruction in Vietnamese for students at the advanced or advanced intermediate level, and is considered to be the equivalent to a full year's academic work. The program focuses on language acquisition and consists of a structured academic program of four hours of language instruction every morning and optional individualized tutoring sessions in the afternoon. more info For more employment and networking opportunities, join the CSEAS Alumni & Community Linkedin group.
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Employment Opportunities
FEATURED: Assistant Professor
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Women Studies Program
Location: Honolulu, HI USA
Deadline: Open till filled
Job duties include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, advising undergraduate and graduate students, maintain an active research program, and engage in departmental, university, professional, as well as community activities. more info
Professor or Associate Professor
Monash University
School of Arts and Social Sciences
Location: Selangor, Malaysia
Deadline: 17 January 2011
The School of Arts and Social Sciences is seeking an outstanding appointee to lead the school's research and education strength "Social Transformation in Southeast Asia." The successful candidate will have: a research doctorate; demonstrated ability to provide leadership to the school's strength; an outstanding publication record and research profile of international standard; a strong commitment to innovation and advancement of learning and teaching in the discipline; and a willingness and capability to engage in academic leadership and to mentor and supervise junior academic staff. more info
Professor, Associate Professor or Assistant Professor (2 positions)
Nanyang Technological University
Sociology of Religion/Cultural Sociology
Sociology of Language/Sociology of Emotions
Location: Singapore
Deadline: Open till filled
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, is inviting qualified scholars who possess PhDs in Sociology (Social Anthropology will also be considered) and a proven record of accomplishment in teaching and research, to apply for TWO tenure-track faculty positions. more info
Assistant or Associate Professor
Asian Arts or Letters
Utah Valley University
Location: Orem, Utah USA
Deadline: Open till filled
The Humanities Program at Utah Valley University is seeking a competitive scholar for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level for the Fall of 2011. We invite applications from candidates with a research specialty in Asian Arts or Letters, with academic preparation in more than one discipline and a documented scholarly interest in comparative study of various art forms. Ph.D. or equivalent professional preparation preferred. more info
Gender Based Violence Emergency Response Specialist
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Location: Various
Deadline: 9 Feb 2011
The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and thorough accountability to those we serve. Since 1996, IRC has been implementing gender-based violence programs in refugee, internally displaced and other conflict-affected communities and has gained a reputation as a global leader in this field. more info
Human Resources Manager
Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP)
Unarmed Civilian Peacekeeping
Location: Cotabato City, Philippines
Deadline: 14 Feb 2011
The role of the NPP Human Resource Manager (HRM) is to provide human resource development leadership, coordination, advice and oversight to support the strategic direction of Nonviolent Peaceforce Philippines. He/she will help enhance the organizational culture and performance, and ensure that strategic HR policies, procedures, systems and programs are in place. more info
Coordinator
Civil Society Partnership on Child Rights Monitoring and Reporting (CSP)
Location: Mae Sot, Tak Thailand
Deadline: 28 February 2011
The main aims of the Coordinator is to o support and build the capacity of civil society groups with administrative offices in Thailand in their monitoring and reporting activities of violations of children's rights through capacity building workshops and the provision of technical assistance. more info
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Fellowships & Scholarships
FEATURED: CSEAS Student Scholarships and Fellowships is now available online
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Next Generation in Asian Affairs Fellowship
The National Bureau of Asian Research
Duration: One (1) year
Location: Seattle, WA USA
Deadline: 15 January 2011
The Next Generation Leadership program, now entering its sixth year, is training young Asia specialists from a wide variety of fields to bridge the gap between scholarly research and the needs of U.S. policy toward a rapidly changing Asia. Fellows support NBR research projects and collaborate with leading scholars to conduct independent research and share research findings with the policymaking
community in Washington, D.C. more info
2011 Sumitro Fellowship
The United States-Indonesia Society (USINDO)
Deadline: 31 December 2010
USINDO invites U.S. and Indonesian citizens to apply for the 2010 Sumitro Fellowship, a travel/study grant for post-doctoral scholars, Ph.D. candidates, senior academics, and otherwise professionally qualified candidates to engage in field research on projects related to the Indonesia-United States bilateral relationship. more info
2011-2012 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Modern Southeast Asian Studies
Columbia University
Weatherhead East Asian Institute
Deadline: 19 January 2011
The Weatherhead East Asian Institute (WEAI) invites applications for its 2011-2012 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Modern Southeast Asian Studies. The Fellow will devote half time to his or her own research and will teach one course on Southeast Asia per semester. more info
Freeman-ASIA Award for Study in Asia 2011-12
Deadline: 15 February 2011
Freeman-ASIA accepts applications from U.S. citizens or permanent residents studying at the undergraduate level at a two-year or four-year college or university who demonstrate financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. more info
Darmasiswa RI Program
Various Places of Study in Indonesia
For the Academic Year 2011 - 2012
Deadline: 28 February 2011
Darmasiswa is a scholarship program offered to all foreign students from countries which have diplomatic relationship with Indonesia to study Bahasa Indonesia, arts, music and crafts. Participants can choose one of 45 different universities located in different cities in Indonesia. This program is organized by the Ministry of National Education (MoNE) in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). more info
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Call for Submissions
FEATURED: EXPLORATIONS: A Graduate Student Journal of Southeast Asian Studies University of Hawai'i at MānoaCenter for Southeast Asian StudiesDeadline: 20 January 2011EXPLORATIONS is edited and published by graduate students at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa with administrative support provided by the Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS). more infoView past EXPLORATIONS journals here
CALL FOR PAPERSSpace, Place and the Production of Knowledge - 3rd Annual Interdisciplinary Graduate Student Conference
The Graduate Student Organization (GSO)
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Conference dates: 8 - 9 April 2011Location: Honolulu, HIDeadline: 31 December 2010The Space, Place and the Production of Knowledge Conference at UH Mānoa seeks to explore the sites where place-based cultures and practices meet with scholarship. This includes an examination of how region and environment influences scholars and their methods. more info Crossing Borders: Emerging Trends in Pacific and Asian Studies2011 School of Pacific and Asian Studies Graduate Student Conference
University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa
Conference dates: 3 - 5 April, 2011Location: Honolulu, HIDeadline: 28 January 2011Conference organizers are looking for papers that incorporate new and emerging trends in Pacific and/or Asian Studies, insights on the importance of area studies, interdisciplinary approaches, and any other original research on the region(s). more info
Call for Entries is Now OpenHawaii International Film FestivalNext year's festival will take place in October 2011. The Hawaii International Film Festival is always looking for new and exciting films to present to audiences. Before you begin to enter your film, download the 2011 Rules and Regulations for exact requirements. more infoNew Beginnings - Transformations in Post-Disaster and Post-Conflict Region3rd International Conference of Aceh and Indian Ocean Studies (ICAIOS)Location: Banda Aceh, IndonesiaConference dates: 25 - 26 May 2011The second ICAIOS conference assessed the situation in Aceh four years after the tsunami and the peace agreement. Comparisons were made between Aceh and other conflict regions in Asia. The third conference will explore the vibrant dynamics, which are at the core of societies that are in the process of consolidation and transformation. more info contact icaios-conf2011@acehresearch.org For the latest SEA-related call for submissions become a Facebook fan or follow us on Twitter.
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Alumni Spotlight
Dr. Muhamad Ali, (Ph.D. History, Islam, Southeast Asia UHM 2007)
Dr. Muhamad Ali is currently an assistant professor in the Dept. of Religious Studies at UC Riverside. His most recent works include the book Bridging Islam and the West: An Indonesian View (2009) and a journal article "'They are not All Alike': Indonesian Intellectuals' Perception of Judaism and Jews (2010). more info
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