[Soasiastudents] Bulletin 12.07.2010

[Keith Snodgrass]

South Asia Center Bulletin
*published by the South Asia National Resource Center, Henry M. Jackson
School of International Studies, University of Washington*

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*Kathak Dance Workshop*

*Wednesday December 15, 2010* to *Friday December 17, 2010*
*see contact for time details*
Adair House (Anderson Park), 7802 168th Ave. NE, Redmond, WA 98052

*“Sringar Mani” Smt. Anuradha Nag ( a senior disciple of Padmavibhusan
Pandit Birju Maharaj) *

*Pre registration is required for the workshop. Contact Antara Datta for
pricing and other info. By Phone: 425 463 7235 By email:
andatta49855 at yahoo.com*

  Videos http://www.youtube.com/user/taranganikathak#p/u/6/1CYUk-h5NHI

-In Rabindranath Tagore's Dance Drama "Khudito Pashan - The Hungry Stones"

http://www.youtube.com/user/taranganikathak#p/u/9/nUjdicB2-_g -in
International Kathak Festival

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*Student Funding Opportunities*

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*Frank F. Conlon South Asia Fellowship*

The South Asia Center at the University of Washington announces, with
pleasure, the competition for the Frank F. Conlon Fellowship in South Asian
Studies. We invite applications from graduate students in all disciplines
who are engaged in the study of South Asia and who will be enrolled at the
University of Washington during the 2011-2012 academic year. The award will
be based on academic merit and financial need.

Full details on the Conlon Scholarship are at

http://jsis.washington.edu/soasia//studentsupport.shtml

Application Deadline: January 18, 2011

One fellowship of $6,000 will be awarded in the 2011-2012 academic year.
Applicants will be notified of committee decision in April, 2011.


The application form for the Conlon Fellowship is at

http://jsis.washington.edu/advise/flas/

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Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) for Bangla, Hindi, Persian and Urdu

FLAS Information Sessions
2010<http://jsis.washington.edu/advise/file/200910wkshopflyer.pdf>
Applications, guidelines, procedures, and all relevant information on FLAS
are available at http://jsis.washington.edu/advise/flas/

The application deadline for FLAS is January 18, 2011.

Other Information Sessions:

   - Ø Tuesday, November 30, 2:30-3:20pm, Mary Gates Hall 258
   Ø Wednesday, December 1, 3:30-4:20pm, Thomson 317
   -

FLAS are for US citizens and green card holders. The Foreign Language and
Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship Program's mission is to meet the national
needs for expertise and competence in foreign language and area or
international studies.

The South Asia Center offers FLAS for graduates and undergraduates, for the
study of*Bangla, Hindi, Persian* and *Urdu*. More information and the
application are available at

http://jsis.washington.edu/advise/flas/

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Scholarships for 2011-2012

*INDIA ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN WASHINGTON SCHOLARSHIPS*

*For the Study of South Asia*

for 2011-2012 academic year



The South Asia Center is pleased to announce the competition for the
awarding of the India Association of Western Washington Scholarships.



This competition is open to all University of Washington students who are
South Asia majors or who have demonstrated an interest in South Asia as
defined below.




Two awards will be made, each in the amount of $1000, for support of the
awardee's studies during the 2011-2012 academic year.



*Eligibility and Application Details are at*

http://jsis.washington.edu/soasia//studentsupport.shtml



Applications are now being accepted at

https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/snodgras/93409



The deadline for receipt of applications and letters is January 31, 2011.



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*The 2010 Amrit Kaur Ahluwalia Memorial Dissertation Research Award*

*Award Details:*
These grants are designed to support dissertation research for Ph.D.
candidates whose research focuses on Sikh or Punjabi studies. We encourage
proposals from students of any discipline in the humanities or social
sciences.

*Eligibility:*
Open to Ph.D. students in any stage of their doctoral program. Preference
will be given to students who are conducting their research or writing their
dissertation.

*Awards:*
Two awards of $1,000 each will be awarded

*Timeline:*

·  January 28, 2011: All proposals due by close of business.

·  February 18, 2011: Fellowship awards announced.

*To Apply:*

·  Applicants should submit a statement of purpose outlining their
dissertation research project. The statement of purpose should be 2-3 pages
long and should include a summary of the research, contribution to current
knowledge, methodology for carrying out the research, and describe
specifically how the funds will be used.

·  In addition, please supply an estimated budget, a timeline, a recent CV,
and two letters of reference (one must be from your current dissertation
advisor).

*Please send applications by email to: (preferred)*

*pkala at berkeley.edu* <pkala at berkeley.edu>

*Or by mail to:*
Ahluwalia Dissertation Research Award
Center for South Asia Studies
10 Stephens Hall
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720


*For further information please contact:*
Center for South Asia Studies
University of California, Berkeley
10 Stephens Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720-2310

southasia.berkeley.edu
Tel: 510-642-3608
Fax: 510-643-5793

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http://fsi.stanford.edu/fellowships/shorenstein_fellowships/

Shorenstein Fellowships

Shorenstein APARC Fellowship
Currently accepting applications.
Applications must be received by December 18, 2010.

The Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center in the Freeman Spogli Institute
for International Studies announces its 2011-2012 Walter H. Shorenstein
Fellowships. Made possible through the generosity of Walter H. Shorenstein,
awards will be made to two junior scholars (recent Ph.D.s must have degree
conferral by August 31, 2011) for research and writing on Asia.

The primary focus of the program is contemporary political, economic, or
social change in the Asia-Pacific region (including Northeast, Southeast,
and South Asia), or topics in international relations and international
political economy. Fellows must be in residence for at least three academic
quarters, beginning the fall quarter of the 2011 academic year. Fellows take
part in center activities throughout the academic year, and are required to
present their research findings in center seminars. Fellows also participate
in the center's publication program. Fellows receive a stipend of $42,000,
plus $2,500 for research materials.

Applicants should submit: (1) a brief research statement (not to exceed five
typed pages), which describes the research and writing to be undertaken
during the fellowship period as well as the proposed publishable product;
(2) curriculum vitae; and (3) three letters of recommendation.

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF ALL MATERIALS IS DECEMBER 18, 2010.

Address all materials and queries to:
Fellowship Coordinator
Victoria Kwong
Shorenstein APARC
Stanford University
Encina Hall, Room E301
Stanford, CA 94305-6055
(650) 723-2408 (voice)
(650) 723-6530 (fax)
vckwong at stanford.edu <vckwong%40stanford.edu>



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Employment Opportunities

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Job Opening: Urdu Language Lecturer 2011

The Center for South Asia Studies at the University of California, Berkeley
invites applications for a one-year appointment as a full time lecturer in
Urdu with the possibility of renewal. The appointment will begin on
7/1/2011. The appointee will be expected to contribute to the long-term
quality, stability and development of the Urdu program at Berkeley at all
levels.

Applicants must possess native or near-native fluency in Urdu. Preference
will be given to candidates with proven experience in teaching Urdu as a
foreign language and with proven creativity and pedagogical success in the
design and delivery of courses particularly at the elementary and
intermediate levels of instruction. An M.A. or Ph.D. degree in an
appropriate field is desired, but not necessary. The salary will be
commensurate with teaching experience.

A cover letter with the names and address (including e-mail) of three
referees, a C.V., samples of any relevant teaching materials authored by the
applicant, and evaluations of past teaching should be directed to:

The Chair,
Center for South Asia Studies,
10 Stephens Hall (Rear Annex)
University of California
Berkeley, California 94720-2310.

Applications must be postmarked by January 31, 2011.

The University of California is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
employer.



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I am pleased to announce that Atma, a non-profit organization focused on
improving education and based in Mumbai, is looking for an Executive
Director and a Volunteer Program Manager. As a Jackson School alum, and the
current Volunteer Program Manager, I'd like to invite you to contact me with
any inquiries about these positions. Please see below for more details.



*About Atma*
Atma is an NGO for other NGOs. We are a capacity building organization that,
through a three year intensive partnership process, assists other NGOs in
formalizing how they operate including providing guidance with mission
clarification, governance, organizational structure, marketing, fundraising,
financial operations, and program development.

Atma’s partners are all NGOs working in the education sector. Our focus is
supporting Quality Education in the Mumbai region. We believe that India’s
greatest resource is its population and that its greatest challenge is in
providing the kind of education that creates more thinking, creating, and
community building people. We support educational programs that approach
students from a holistic perspective and provide services that support the
healthy development of individuals in society. We define Quality Education
as:

1. The knowledge, skills and values which individuals and communities obtain
through the process of learning.
2. A process which leads to the physical, emotional, intellectual and social
development of children and young adults.
3. The empowerment of children and young adults to question and analyze,
thereby become responsible citizens and members of their society.

To learn more visit us at: http://www.atma.org.in/

*Position Title: Executive Director*
Location: Mumbai.
Employment Type: Full Time

*Application deadline *

December 28, 2010

*To Apply*

Please send your motivational letter and CV to careers at atma.org.in

*Position Title: Volunteer Program Manager*
Location: Mumbai.
Employment Type: Full Time
Reporting to: Partnership Director

Purpose of the position: The Volunteer Program Manager will be responsible
for marketing and managing the Volunteering/Consultant programs at Atma.

*Application deadline *

December 28, 2010

*Salary details *

INR 360,000

*To Apply*

Please send your motivational letter and CV to careers at atma.org.in
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