Beatles, Darwin Day, booksale, other events
1) EVENTS AT IUN:
1A) Call for presenters at the IUN Darwin Day
1B) 'The History of The Beatles' 7 pm Friday Jan 25
1C) The Anthro Club One Dollar Used Book Sale
2) EVENTS IN AND NEAR CHICAGO:
2A) talk on Opium Poppy cultivation in Thailand
2B) “Searching for the Royal Mummies of the Incas”
2C) Research Careers in Women’s Health “From Cells to Society”
3) IN SOUTH BEND:
3A) performance: Sea Change: Reversing the Tide
4) SUMMER STUFF:
4A) The Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program
4B) 2008 SUMMER EMPLOYMENT: The Heritage Documentation Programs
4C) Maritime Documentation Internship 2008.
4D) Summer Field School for anthropologists in the Mediterranean
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1) EVENTS AT IUN
1A) Call for presenters at the IUN Darwin Day
Would you like to present a talk at Darwin Day?
The IUN Anthropology Club is soliciting presenters for
THE TENTH ANNUAL IUN DARWIN DAY
An International Celebration of Science and the Humanities
in recognition of the 199th birthday of Charles Darwin.
Wednesday February 13, 2008, noon to 2:30 pm,
IUN Library Conference Center room 105C
IUN has participated in this event along with hundreds of schools, churches, libraries, and other groups for a decade now; see http://www.darwinday.org/
for events, themes, and statements about the overall motivation.
The format is four speakers, each talks for about 20 minutes with questions after each. In the past we have had a huge variety of speakers and topics. They have been: scientists, philosophers, religious leaders, sociologists, psychologists, historians, anthropologists, artists, linguists, actors, and more. They have spoken about any one or more of these: their own research, other topics of interest to them that they have studied, the evolution/creation controversy, forensics, histories of ideas, relationships between sciences and humanities, and general evolutionary perspectives in many other fields. But the talks do not have to be about any particular aspect of Darwin, science, evolution of humanities. In fact some of the most popular presentations have been folks who have given impersonations of Darwin, Clarence Darrow, and others, or enthusiastic teachers who wanted to share their favorite lecture segments that they thought were relevant.
So if you would like to give a presentation next month, please send a one paragraph abstract or statement to Bob Mucci at Rmucci@iun.edu By noon Friday January 18. The student club members will select four that they think will go together as a theme.
Or if you are a student, we invite you to mention this call to a teacher that you would like to see give a presentation.
1B) 'The History of The Beatles' 7 pm Friday Jan 25
a presentation by IU Jacobs School of Music Professor Glenn Gass, a lifelong Beatles enthusiast, who teaches popular courses on the legendary group at IU Bloomington
Expect a hip and informative presentation on the history of The Beatles. Gass is a lifelong Beatles enthusiast who teaches regular lecture courses at IU Bloomington on the group’s music and cultural influence, and he will bring a wealth of Beatles knowledge and insight to Northwest Indiana for what promises to be a fascinating look at perhaps the most influential musical group of all time.
The 90-minute program is free and open to the public, and will begin at 7 p.m. in the Savannah Center Auditorium, located at the east end of the main IU Northwest parking area at 3400 Broadway in Gary, Ind. Gass’ presentation will include multimedia elements such as audio and video clips, musical selections, and other supporting materials. Fans of The Beatles or of the history of popular music in general are encouraged to attend this exciting program and find out why Gass’ Beatles classes in Bloomington are among the most popular at the university. More info at:
http://www.iun.edu/~newsnw/pg/2008/080102_beatles_gass.shtml
1C) The Anthro Club One Dollar Used Book Sale is scheduled for the week of March 17 thru 21 (the week we return from Spring Break).
2) EVENTS IN AND NEAR CHICAGO:
2A) Opium Poppy cultivation in Thailand
Chicago Association for the Practice of Anthropology:
CAPA meeting this Sunday January 13th 3-5 pm. with featured speaker Dr. Kate Gillogly (Visiting Faculty, Geography, Sociology, Economics, and Anthropology, Chicago State University) speaking on her dissertation research with the Lisu in Northern Thailand, on their transition from reliance on opium poppy cultivation. We're meeting at the DePaul Anthropology Dept conference room, at 2343 N. Racine (it's a townhouse). We'll also discuss plans for upcoming meetings. In February we'll be meeting for an ethnographic film viewing (Film proposed, Kitchen Stories) at Kate Gillogly's home at 1406 N Greenview, specific date TBA.
For info: Eve Pinsker 773-802-4802 epinsker@uic.edu
2B) 3 pm Sunday Jan 27, 2008
“Searching for the Royal Mummies of the Incas”
Dr Brian Bauer of UIC
Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston IL
Chicago Archaeological Society
3C) Monday, January 28, 2008 3:00 ~ 4:00 p.m.
UIC College of Nursing 845 S. Damen 3rd Floor ~ Lounge
Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health (BIRCWH)
A Seminar Presentation Bridging Scientific World Views:
“Translation from Cells to Society”
For more details and information contact Lynn Modla at 312-413-7817 or lynnm@uic.edu
This presentation will:
• Provide for dialogue on how health sciences disciplines differ in their world views and what it takes to create mutual appreciation in the interest of interdisciplinary scientific collaboration.
• Reveal inspiring examples of translating knowledge from basic bench science (cells) to clinical applications (society).
Presenters:
Joan L. Shaver, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor and Dean of the UIC College of Nursing. Educated as a basic scientist and now a bio-behaviorist, for over two decades Dr. Shaver has conducted research in women’s health focused on stress and sleep-related issues, including insomnia and fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue syndrome in midlife women.
Dr. Karen Colley, PhD, Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics and Associate Dean for Graduate Research and Education in the College of Medicine. Prolific in basic science, Dr. Colley is elucidating the signals and mechanisms of protein subcellular localization and modification.
3) IN SOUTH BEND:
3A) performance: Sea Change: Reversing the Tide
Tuesday, January 15th 2008
Where: 7:30 pm,
Host: Indiana University South Bend
Venue: Northside Recital Hall, NS 158
Time: 7:30 PM
Please help us to spread the word about this fantastic performance that will be happening in mid-January at IU South Bend!
Kick off your Spring with the next event in Indiana University South Bend’s campus theme year on Sustainability! Cost: Free and open to the public!
Info: (574) 520-5564 (Dr. Deb Marr) or 520-4402 (Dr. Scott Sernau)
http://www.seachangeinstitute.org/
Should everything dance to humanity’s tune, or does such a self-important view lead to the destruction of life on earth?
This question is addressed by the performance piece SeaChange: Reversing the Tide. By combining the knowledge of science with the wisdom of poetry Roger Payne and Lisa Harrow argue compellingly that man is not the overseer of life but an integral part of life’s complex web, and that our survival requires that we attend not just to our own well being, but also to the well being of the entire web of life.
Written and performed by Payne and Harrow, and including the poetry of Shakespeare, Shelley, Robert Frost, Wendell Berry, Gary Snyder, Mary Oliver, and others, Sea Change: Reversing the Tide offers an exposé of the consequences of humanity's current indifference to natural laws.
The audience emerges with a clear understanding of humanity's role in the natural world and of the urgency of our need to start living sustainably.
Payne and Harrow were featured on National Public Radio’s “Science Friday” program in June of 2007. Roger Payne is a renowned Marine biologist, and Lisa Harrow, an award-winning actress known for her work with the Royal Shakespeare Company, and her work in films and numerous BBC and American TV shows. Roger Payne is best known for his discovery (with Scott McVay) that humpback whales sing songs, and for his theory that the sounds of fin and blue whales can be heard across oceans. He has been featured in over 40 documentary films for television and co-wrote and co-directed the IMAX film Whales.
This event is free and open to the public. It has been sponsored by Indiana University South Bend, a grant from the Indiana Humanities Council, Memorial Hospital Foundation, North American Signs, and Stanley Clark School.
4) SUMMER STUFF
4A) The Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program will be sponsoring 16 paid internships for Summer 2008. CRDIP will begin accepting
applications on January 18, 2008 with an application deadline of March 15,
2008. For general information, CRDIP's website is
http://www.nps.gov/history/crdi/internships/intrnCRDIP.htm
Please have interested students contact Turkiya L. Lowe by email,
turkiya_lowe@contractor.nps.gov or by phone, 202-354-2266 for more specific
information.
4B) 2008 SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
ARCHITECTS · LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS · HISTORIANS · ENGINEERS
SUMMER JOBS WITH HABS/HAER/HALS
The Heritage Documentation Programs (Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record/Historic American Landscapes Survey), a division of the National Park Service, seeks applications from qualified individuals for summer employment documenting historic sites and structures of architectural, landscape and technological significance throughout the country. Duties involve on-site field work and preparation of measured and interpretive drawings and written historical reports for the HABS/HAER/HALS Collection at the Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of Congress. Projects last twelve weeks, beginning in May/June. Salaries range from approximately $6,000 to approximately $11,000 for the summer, depending on job responsibility, locality of the project, and level of experience. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Applications Due: February 4, 2008 (postmark date). Application forms and detailed information can be found on our web site: http://www.nps.gov/history/hdp/jobs/summer.htm View examples of HDP documentation on the Library of Congress web site: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/hhhtml/hhhome.html HAER MARITIME
4C) DOCUMENTATION INTERNSHIP The Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) and the Council of American Maritime Museums (CAMM) announce the Maritime Documentation Internship 2008. The internship will permit a student or recent graduate of an architecture or history program, interested in maritime preservation, to work on a HAER maritime documentation project. The Intern must be a U.S. Citizen. The selected recipient will receive a stipend of approximately $6,000 and will work with a HAER team for 12 weeks during the summer. The Internship will require research and writing or measuring and drafting of historic maritime resources. Applications Due: February 1, 2008 (postmark date). Application forms and detailed information can be found on our web site: http://www.nps.gov/history/hdp/jobs/maritime.htm
For additional information regarding any of the Heritage Documentation Programs Summer 2008 Employment Opportunities, please contact: Judy Davis, Summer Program Administrator Heritage Documentation Programs Division National Park Service (2270) 1201 Eye Street, NW, 7th Floor Washington, DC 20005 Tel: (202) 354-2135 Email: HDP_Summer_Program_Admin@nps.gov
4D) ANTHRO IN MALTA
International Summer Field School for anthropologists and cultural scientists in the heart of the Mediterranean. We offer you a unique opportunity to acquire some ‘in the field’ experience. The islands of Malta present a kaleidoscope of past and present:
a fascinating legacy of European culture and rural Mediterranean traditions, represented in the living history of the fishing villages. Situated in the heart of the Mediterranean, Malta possesses a typical island culture. Yet, this has not led to isolation, on the contrary. As a consequence of its location at the crossroads of maritime routes between Europe, Africa and Asia, Malta has always been strategically important. Many different cultures set foot on the islands, leaving their imprint. These foreign influences are for instance obviously present in the Maltese language. At the same time, Malta has a perfectly English-speaking population. This enhances the accessibility for foreign researchers like the starting anthropologist! Plenty of possibilities for interesting !eld research are available: from architectural and religious sites to tourism and ethnic relations.
From July 28 to August 16, 2008
Location: Island of Gozo (Malta)
Guest lectures and !eld courses by professors from different universities
Official certificate when completing
Research will be published
Price: € 1750 (+ 2.400 USD)
info, program & bookings: http://www.xpeditions.eu
or request full brochure by e-mail to sam.janssen@xpeditions.be
scholarship possible, check our website
Leading professor: Marc Vanlangendonck
Catholic University of Louvain and IMMRC
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Bob Mucci
Associate Professor and Coordinator of Anthropology
Indiana University Northwest
3400 Broadway, Gary IN 46408
219-980-6607
RMucci@iun.edu
http://www.iun.edu/~anthronw
"Education not slogans is our motto"