UHM CSEAS Events and Call for Papers
Aloha and welcome to your weekly UHM CSEAS announcement! We're proud to be your premiere source of Southeast Asian studies news. This week UHM Department of Anthropology and CSEAS are co-sponsoring the Anthropology Colloquium Seminar presented by Dr. Anastasia Hudgins. Make sure to peruse our savory book picks for the week. Enjoy this newsletter's offerings of events, resources, and more- and mahalo for your continued readership and support!
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CSEAS News
 From Helpful to Hopeful to Harmful: Policies & NGOs' Effects on the Health & Human Rights of Vietnamese Sex Workers in Cambodia Presented by Dr. Anastasia Hudgins, Temple University Co-sponsored by UHM Department of Anthropology Location: Saunders Hall 345 3:00pm - 5:00pm, 20 January 2011 Through an anthropology of risk, this paper addresses how NGOs position themselves as able to resolve complex problems. Dr. Hudgins will focus on a group of debt-bonded sex workers in Cambodia, the rescue efforts of a US-based NGO, and the 100% Condom Use Policy promoted by the World Health Organization and the Cambodian Ministry of Health. more info
 Lecture: Subtitle It! Access to Southeast Asian Cinema Resources Northern Illinois University Campus Life Building, Rm 110 Location: DeKalb, IL USA 12:00pm-12:50pm, 21 January 2011 Paul Rausch, associate director and outreach coordinator of the University of Hawaiʻi's Center for Southeast Asian Studies, will kick off the center's weekly lecture series with a discussion of Southeast Asian cinema. Rausch will discuss the value and use of subtitles in Southeast Asian film both as a tool in language classrooms and as a tool for outreach in the English-speaking world. He will also discuss how films provide a unique visual history of a country's film culture. more info
 Nominations for the Goodman Prize in Philippine Historical Studies Deadline: 15 February 2011 The Philippine Studies Group of the Association for Asian Studies (AAS) is pleased to announce the request for nominations for the Grant Goodman Prize, which is awarded every two years for outstanding contributions to Philippine historical studies. The Prize was established in 1990 with a generous gift from Grant Goodman, Professor Emeritus, Department of History, University of Kansas, and was first awarded in 1994 to Father John Schumacher, SJ. more info
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Featured Events
Around the World
Asian Cultural Council Art Auction
Fundraising Benefit for the ACC Philippines Fellowship Program
Finale Art File - La Fuerza Building
Location: Makati City, Philippines
Dates: 3 - 5 February 2011
The Asian Cultural Council aims to raise at least PHP 5 million this year for our Filipino artists, by providing grants to study and be exposed to other artists in Asia and in the United States. Some noted ACCP grantees include Lucrecia Kasilag and Jose Maceda (both National Artists for Music); filmmaker Tikoy Aguiluz; Jose Joya (CCP Gawad Awardee and National Artist for Visual Arts) and Alice Reyes (founder of Ballet Philippines).
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La Fete
Various venues
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Festival dates: 9 February - 10 April
La Fete is a cultural festival organized by the Embassy of France in Thailand and the Alliance Française of Bangkok, in cooperation with the French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Culturesfrance, the Thai Ministry of Culture, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and with the support of many partners and sponsors. Since its creation in 2004, LA FETE offers something for everyone, given its high quality multidisciplinary program, representative of the artistic vitality of both Thailand and France. more info
 Weaving Heritage: Textile Masterpieces from the Burke Collection
University of Washington
Location: Seattle, WA USA
Exhibit Through 27 February 2011
Weaving Heritage is the first major exhibition of the Burke Museum's international textile collection. Over 130 of the most beautifully designed and culturally significant textile masterpieces from the Americas, Asia, and the Pacific Islands will be on exhibit. more info
Al-'ILM: Science and Innovation in the Islamic World Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia Location: Kuala Lumpur Exhibition dates: 25 February - 29 May 2011 Al- 'ilm (knowledge) in Islam is guided by the Qur'an and Hadith. Through the pursuit of knowledge, Muslims became renowned innovators. Most of these individuals were able to innovate after studying the theories of classical antiquity or through the experience of their own lives. Science and innovation flourished during various golden ages of Islamic history. 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 Intern Asia-Europe Foundation People-to-People Exchange Location: Singapore Deadline: 4 February 2011 The People-to-People Exchange department seeks to engage a motivated intern effective immediately over a period of 12 months. The successful candidate will be assigned general duties offering program and departmental support. more info
COTIM 2011 The Consortium for the Teaching of Indonesian and Malay
Advanced Indonesian Abroad
For US Citizens and Permanent Residents only
Program dates: June 13 - August 13, 2011
Deadline: 16 Februray 2011
The Consortium for the Teaching of Indonesian and Malay (COTIM) and Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana(UKSW) are now jointly planning a nine-week intensive program in advanced Indonesian hosted by several institutions in Indonesia and Malaysia. more info
Summer Language Study USINDO Gadjah Mada University Location: Yogyakarta, Indonesia Deadline: 1 March 2011 USINDO runs an intensive ten-week language and general studies program held at Gadjah Mada University for U.S. students selected in a competitive application process. The language program is run by INCULS (Indonesian Language and Culture Learning Service) at Gadjah Mada University. The USINDO program typically offers two class levels: beginner and intermediate. more info Çudamani Gamelan & Dance Summer Institute Location: Bali, Indonesia Program dates: 3 - 23 July 2011 With the success of four summer programs, Çudamani invites you to participate in the rigorous study of Balinese music and dance in the village of Pengosekan, Ubud, Bali. The program includes Intensive study with 6 master artists and 12 assistant teachers using pedagogy developed by Ni Ketut Alit Arini, I Nyoman Cerita, I Made Arnawa and Çudamani; lectures and demonstrations by internationally renowned scholars and artists; observation of rehearsals and performances; visits to sacred sites and ceremonies; elective courses on masking making, bamboo instruments and music composition. Suitable for experienced musicians and dancers. more info  For more employment and networking opportunities, join the CSEAS Alumni & Community Linkedin group.
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Employment Opportunities
FEATURED: Academic Position - Associate Professor
Universiti Utara Malaysia, Sintok campus
Location: Kedah, Malaysia
Deadline: Open till filled
UUM invites applications for post of visiting lecturer, associate professor, distinguished scholar in the following fields: Management, international business, banking, finance, marketing, accounting, law, public admin, security, political economy, area studies, international relations, information technology, communications, tourism, international trade, and development. more info
Public Information, Public Events Planning and Publications Editor University of Hawaiʻi Press Location: Honolulu, HI USA Deadline: 24 January 2011 The candidate will evaluate a high volume of proposals and manuscripts submitted to the Press to determine their publishable potential. S/he will select appropriate expert reviewers and obtain their opinions of potential book manuscripts and will represent and recommend manuscripts to the Press academic editorial board. more info
Academic Position - Assistant Professor South or Southeast Asian History University of Central Florida Location: Orlando, FL USA Deadline: 14 February 2011 The History Department of the University of Central Florida invites applications for an Assistant Professor in South or Southeast Asian History beginning in August 2011, pending budgetary approval. Ph.D. in History or related field from an accredited institution at the time of hire is required. Geographical and chronological specialty is open. Preference will be given to applicants whose teaching or research is transregional in nature, and who are able to teach upper and graduate level courses in their area. more info
Researcher - Cambodia, Viet Nam and Laos
Amnesty International Location: London, UK Deadline: 13 February 2011 Amnesty International is looking for a Researcher to join the Southeast Asia team to focus primarily on Cambodia, Viet Nam and Laos. S/he will take the lead responsibility for initiating strategy and a program of human rights research and action by providing country expertise, research skills and sound political judgment. more info
Director of Programs
Asian Cultural Council
Location: New York, NY USA
The Asian Cultural Council is a public operating foundation supporting cultural exchange between the United States and Asia, and between the countries of Asia. The Director of Programs is a key member of the senior management team, reporting directly to the Executive Director, while managing and working in concert with all staff. The position supports the Executive Director's overall leadership of the program and grant-making activities to ensure that they are of the highest quality, effectiveness, and integrity in order to maximize fulfillment of the foundation's goals and values. more info
Traveling Exhibitions Registrar American Museum of Natural History Location: New York, NY USA The Traveling Exhibitions Registrar will manage registrarial aspects of temporary exhibitions at AMNH and traveling exhibitions managed by AMNH that travel to other venues. The Traveling Exhibitions Registrar will delegate projects and administrative tasks to the Assistant Traveling Exhibitions Registrar and graduate student interns. more info
Social Support Officer This Life Cambodia Location: Siem Reap and Odar Meanchey, Cambodia Deadline: 28 January 2011 This Life Cambodia (TLC) is seeking a full time Social Support Officer to implement community development objectives to improve access to education for children affected by the legal justice system in Siem Reap and Odar Meanchey, and increase community participation in this process. This position includes working directly with prisoners and their families using a combination of social work and community development techniques. more info For more employment and networking opportunities, join the CSEAS Alumni Community Linkedin group.
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Fellowships Scholarships
FEATURED: DEADLINES APPROACHING CSEAS Student Scholarships and Fellowships is available online
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
2011 Crowley Fellow in International Human Rights Fordham University School of Law Location: New York, NY USA Deadline: 31 January 2011 The Crowley Program in International Human Rights is dedicated to promoting human rights scholarship and advocacy at Fordham Law School and around the world. The Program's core elements include an annual two-week fact-finding project in another country, a human rights lecture and brown bag series, a summer internship program, and student research projects involving various human rights issues. more info
Teaching and Visiting Research Fellowships for 2011-2012 The Center for the Pacific Rim University of San Francisco Deadline: 28 February 2011 The Center for the Pacific Rim at the University of San Francisco is an interdisciplinary center that fosters, in its multiple aspects, the study of the Asia-Pacific Region. It houses two degree programs: the Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies, and the Master of Arts in Asia Pacific Studies. The Center invites applications for teaching and visiting research fellowships for the 2011-12 academic year: 1. one post-doctoral teaching fellowship; 2. one open rank teaching fellowship; and 3. a short-term visiting research fellowships of 1-3 months duration. more info
Various Fellowships Nanyang Technological University Location: Singapore Deadline: 31 March 2011 The College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, invites applications for up to 12 postdoctoral fellowships for the Academic Year 2011. The college comprises three schools: Humanities and Social Sciences; Art, Design, and Media; and Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information. This year, up to 9 fellowships will be available at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. more info
Postdoctoral Fellowship International Institute for Asian Studies Institute of Southeast Asian Studies Location: Singapore Deadline: 15 May 2011 The positions are intended for outstanding recent doctoral graduates (within 6 years of receiving Ph.D. degree) from around the world, to work on an important piece of research in the social sciences or humanities. The proposed project should relate to the ways in which Asian polities and societies have interacted over time through religious, cultural, and economic exchanges and diasporic networks. more info
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Call for Submissions
FEATURED: DEADLINE APPROACHING 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 PAPERS 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 infoMountains in the Religions of South and Southeast Asia: Place, Culture, and Power South and Southeast Asian Association for the Study of Culture and Religion Royal University of Bhutan Location: Bhutan Conference dates: 30 June - 3 July 2011 Deadline: 15 February 2011 Mountains are associated with the central values, practices, beliefs, and identities of religious cultures and traditions throughout the world. The physical and symbolic geography of mountains has inspired people for millennia with feelings of awe and wonder, as well as of fear and trepidation. In South and Southeast Asia, these experiences have sparked creativity in the realms of both religious discourse and practice. more info Transforming Cambodia Studies: Social Change and Cultural Transitions since 1979 The Center for Khmer Studies Location: Siem Reap, Cambodia Conference dates: 7 - 9 July 2011 Deadline: 28 February 2011 This conference aims to focus attention on new scholarly inquiry into the nature and impact of these transitions as they affect power relations, communal organization, identity formations and rural-urban as well as transnational migrations. more info The Third International Symposium On The Languages Of Java State Islamic University of Malang Location: East Java, Indonesia Conference dates: 23 -24 June 2011 Deadline: 1 March 2011 Abstracts are invited for papers to be presented on any linguistic topics dealing with the languages of Java and its environs-Javanese, Sundanese, Madurese, Balinese, and Sasak. Given the location of the conference, papers on Sasak are especially encouraged. Papers on other languages will be judged according to their relevance to the symposium topic. more info Call for Panels and Papers 26th ASEASUK Conference 2011 Magdalene College Location: Cambridge, UK Conference dates: 9 - 11 September 2011 Deadline for panel proposals: 25 March 2011 Deadline for papers: 30 June 2011 The Association of South-East Asian Studies in the United Kingdom (ASEAUK) is seeking proposals for panels and papers for their 2011 conference. ASEASUK's aims and objectives are to facilitate cooperation and coordination between individual scholars and institutions in the development of Southeast Asian studies and research programs. more info Film and Cinema in Singapore National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University Location: Singapore Conference dates: 6 - 7 October 2011 Deadline: 2 April 2011 From the first recorded public screening in the early 1900s to local feature films in multiplexes of the 21st century, the motion picture has been present in Singapore for more than a century. Even as it occupies a highly intimate aspect of daily living, the cinematic text and experience have been accorded greater legitimacy and scholarly attention in the recent decade as part of the critical recognition of the broader significance of screen cultures. more info 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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Film Series
The Wednesday Night Film Series opened the spring 2011 semester with the UH subtitled LIVING IN FEAR (Viet Nam, 2005). Next Wednesday, we present the psychological thriller from Indonesia, PINTU TERLARANG (The Forbidden Door). We look forward to seeing everyone at the regular start time of 6:30pm, Center for Korean Studies Building.
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