SCOLAS
THE BULLETIN/EL BOLETÍN
THE NEWSLETTER OF THE
SOUTHWEST COUNCIL OF LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES
April 2009
VOL. 42, NO. 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRESIDENT’S LETTER
CALLS FOR REVIEWS
WITHDRAWAL OF SHSU BID
CALLS FOR CONFERENCES
EXECUTIVE BOARD MINUTES
CALL FOR SEARCH ADS
BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
JOB LIST
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
PUBLICATIONS OF INTEREST
EXECUTIVE BOARD ROSTER
WHY JOIN SCOLAS?
AWARDS INFO
MEMBERSHIP FORM
SCHOLARSHIP INFO
PRESIDENT’S LETTER
Dear SCOLAS Members:
Thank you to all who came to Santo Domingo and participated in the 42nd Annual
Southwest Conference of Latin American Studies Conference. For those who were
unable to attend, I’d like to report that it went wonderfully.
We had the Opening Reception at the renowned Casa de Teatro, with its founder, Freddy
Ginebra, and the former Dominican Ambassador to the United States, Bernardo Vega,
helping to kick off the conference. For those who stayed on after the reception, DR jazz
newcomer, Sabrina Estepan made the wait worthwhile. At the V Centenario Hotel,
across the Malecon from the sparkling blue sea, we enjoyed three days of panels covering
a wide range of disciplines. SCOLAS hosted nearly 150 presenters from three
continents. These panelists developed conference themes as well as presented their own
research findings on a variety of topics. As well, at the luncheon in Thursday, we
enjoyed a lively talk on the arts in the Dominican Republic by Freddy Ginebra and
profited from a thought-provoking keynote address from the outgoing Ambassador to the
United States, Flavio Dario Espinal, as part of the Friday night dinner. At the dinner as
well, John Hart, author of The Silver of the Sierra Madre: John Robinson, Boss Shepherd,
and the People of the Canyons, published in 2008 by the University of Arizona Press,
received the Harvey L. Johnson Book Award. Further, the membership brought Pauline
Warren and Mike Ward to the Board as new members.
It is a bit hard to believe, but we have begun planning next year’s conference, which will
be in Santa Fe, NM, March 23- 27, 2010 at the La Fonda Hotel on the Plaza. We intend
to kick off this conference with another memorable Opening Reception on Wednesday
night (the 23rd), for those of you marking your calendars. We have negotiated a fantastic
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rate at the hotel, which you may remember from the 2001 Conference -- $119/single,
$139/double including breakfast in the La Plazuela Restaurant, not including taxes. As
we discussed at the business meeting, one way that we can keep the conference
registration fees low is all SCOLAS participants stay at the conference hotel, so we
encourage you to take advantage of this super rate. As well, rumor has it that American
Airlines soon will be flying direct into Santa Fe from Dallas, which may help those who
don’t want to rent cars or take the train or shuttle in from the Albuquerque Airport.
(Please watch http://www.baylor.edu/SCOLAS/ for transportation information.)
While we celebrate Santa Fe’s 400th anniversary, our conference theme is: Rediscovering
the Americas in a “Post-American (?) World.” As most of us are experiencing personally
as well as professionally, the global economic crisis has tremendous potential to
rearrange “truths,” not to mention retirement plans. Books that prognosticate on a “PostAmerican World” are spending months on the New York Times best-sellers list. These
changes have the potential to affect all sorts of relationships, including those among the
states of the Americas. Given existing economic, cultural, social and political ties among
these countries, we hope at the Santa Fe conference to consider what historical alterations
in power, economic, social and state relations have meant, as well as what current
transformations may mean, for the people, cultures, governments and economies of the
Americas. This affects us across many dimensions, and we welcome paper proposals that
are equally varied across the disciplines. For the formal Call for Paper and application
deadlines, please check the SCOLAS website (http://www.baylor.edu/SCOLAS/) or look
for our mailed Call for Papers in early September.
Again, thanks to all who helped to make the 42nd Annual Conference “One World Many
Worlds, Composing the Americas” such a great event! Please mark your calendars now
and plan on joining us in Santa Fe for the 43rd Annual Conference.
Sincerely,
Janet Adamski
Queridos Miembros de SCOLAS:
Muchas gracias a todos aquellos que pudieron ir a participar en la Cuadragésima Segunda
Congreso Anual de la Conferencia Suroeste de Estudios de América Latina (SCOLAS).
Todos ustedes que no pudieron asistir, es mi gusto informarles que nos fue
maravillosamente bien.
La recepción de apertura tomo lugar en la reconocida Casa de Teatro con la presencia de
su fundador, Freddy Ginebra, y Bernardo Vega, ex-embajador dominicano a los EE.UU.,
quienes nos ayudaron a celebrar el comienzo del congreso. Para los que se quedaron
después de la recepción, Sabrina Estepan, una recién llegada al escenario de Jazz
Dominicano, hizo nuestra espera valer la pena. En el Hotel V Centenario, al otro lado del
Malecón con su agua cristaliza, disfrutamos de tres días de mesas que cubrieron un largo
espectro de disciplinas. SCOLAS tuvo el honor de ser anfitrión de cerca de 150
académicos de tres continentes. Esos participantes desarrollaron temas de conferencia y
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al igual presentaron sus propios encuentros de investigación de varios puntos de interés.
Durante el almuerzo del jueves disfrutamos una plática animada sobre las artes
dominicanas dada por Freddy Ginebra y sacamos provecho del discurso de cierre
provocante del presente embajador de la República Dominicana a los Estados Unidos,
Flavio Darío Espinal, como parte de nuestra cena el viernes. En la cena, John Hart, autor
del libro The Silver of the Sierra Madre: John Robinson, Boss Shepard, and the People of
the Canyons publicado por la prensa de la Universidad de Arizona en 2008, recibió el
premio de Harvey L. Johnson para el mejor libro del año. Tambíen dimos bienviendos al
Pauline Warren y Michael Ward como miembros nuevos de la junta ejecutivo de
SCOLAS.
Es difícil de creer pero hemos comenzado a planear la siguiente conferencia que tomará
lugar en Santa Fe, Nuevo México del 23 al 27 de Marzo del 2010 en el hotel La Fonda en
la Plaza. Es nuestra intención de abrir esta conferencia con otra Recepción de Apertura
inolvidable la noche del Miércoles 23, para que marquen la fecha en su calendario.
Hemos negociado un buen precio con el hotel, del cual podrán recordar de la Conferencia
del 2001 fue $119/sencillo y $139/doble que incluye el desayuno en el restaurante La
Plazuela, los impuestos no vienen incluidos. Como discutimos en la junta de negocios,
una de las maneras en las cuales podemos mantener la cuota de registro del congreso a
bajo precio para todos los participantes de SCOLAS es que todos tomemos ventajas de
los bajos precios ofrecidos por el hotel de congreso. Ha habido rumores que American
Airlines pronto tendrán vuelos directos a Santa Fe desde Dallas, Texas, algo que pueda
ayudar a aquellos que no quieran alquilar automóviles o tomar el tren o el servicio de ida
y vuelta del aeropuerto de Alburquerque. (Por favor manténganse al tanto sobre la
información de transporte visitando el sitio http://www.baylor.edu/SCOLAS/).
Al celebrar el cuarto centenario de Santa Fe, nuestro tema de congreso será:
Redescubriendo las Américas en un mundo “Post-Americano.” Muchos de nosotros
estamos pasando por una experiencia personal al igual que profesional de los efectos de
la crisis económica global y nos damos cuenta de que esta crisis tiene un potencial
tremendo de redisponer “verdades”, y sin duda alguna planes de jubilación. Varios libros
que pronostican un “mundo post-americano” pasan meses en la lista de los mejores
vendido del New York Times. Estos cambios tienen el potencial de afectar todo tipo de
relación, incluyendo aquellas entre los estados de las Américas. Dado los lazos entre lo
económico, cultural, social, y político entre estos países, es nuestra esperanza que durante
la conferencia en Santa Fe podamos considerar las alteraciones históricas en las
relaciones de poder, económicas, sociales y estatales han significado y también averiguar
el como estas transformaciones afectaran a las gentes, culturas, gobiernos, y economías
de las Américas. Estos cambios nos afectan en varias dimensiones y por eso invitamos
propuestas de varias disciplinas. Para el Solicitud de Ponencias y Mesas formal y la fecha
de entrega de la aplicación, por favor visite el sitio de red de SCOLAS o espere nuestro
llamado por correo a principios de septiembre.
¡De nuevo, les agradecemos a todos los que ayudaron hacer la Cuadragésima Segunda
Congreso Anual “Las Américas: Compuestas de Un Mundo, Muchos Mundos” un gran
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éxito! Por favor marquen sus agendas ahora y hagan planes para acompañarnos en Santa
Fe para la Cuadragésima Tercera Congreso Anual.
Sinceramente,
Janet Adamski
Presidenta 2009-2010
STATUS OF SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY’S BID TO HOUSE
SCOLAS
It is with great regret that the President informs the membership of the following:
On May 7, 2009, Members of the SCOLAS Executive Board received a letter
from Dean John De Castro of Sam Houston State University withdrawing the
university’s bid to house the SCOLAS Secretariat. Under these trying
circumstances, Baylor University has agreed to house the Secretariat for one more
year, but will relinquish those duties at the end of the 43rd Annual Meeting. As a
result, bids for the Secretariat from universities is solicited. If your university is
interested in submitting a bid to be considered by the Executive Board at its
November meeting please review the following:
Invitation to Bid on the Southwest Council of Latin American Studies (SCOLAS)
Secretariat 2009
The Executive Board of the Southwest Council of Latin American Studies will be
accepting bids on behalf of the Council’s membership to house the SCOLAS Secretariat
for a period of five (5) years and renewable for additional periods with approval by a
majority vote of the membership.
The institution that is selected to host the Secretariat will accrue the following benefits:
-the institution’s name will feature prominently on all SCOLAS publications and
conference materials
-the institution will receive additional exposure through the location of the
website on the institution’s home page
-the institution’s profile among Latin American experts on both sides of the
border will be raised
-the institution’s members will enjoy enhanced possibilities for collaborative
research among faculty members from different disciplines, different institutions and
across national borders
-the institution’s graduate and undergraduate educational offerings will be
strengthened through contact with Latin American scholars through the Secretariat
-the institution’s
-enhanced access to resources to improve the teaching of Latin American courses
across the curriculum
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Bids should include the following information:
1. Name and curriculum vitae for an Executive Director. Duties of this position are
provided in the SCOLAS constitution posted on the SCOLAS website at Baylor
University.
2. Name and curriculum vitae for an Editor of the Bulletin. Duties of this position are
provided in the SCOLAS constitution posted on the SCOLAS website at Baylor
University.
3. The successful proposal will address the following items and will indicate for which
items the institution will assume responsibility and for which items it expects SCOLAS
to provide resources.
-webpage and web support
-email site
-mail address and mailbox
-secure banking site for online credit card dues and registration payments
-office support
-office space and supplies
-computer and printer
-office furniture
-printing and mailing (this would include expenses for the Bulletin)
-telephone and fax access
-course reductions for the Executive Director and/or Editor of the Bulletin
-travel budget for the Executive Director and Editor to attend Executive Board
meetings and the annual meetings
4. Signed letter(s) of intent from the institution’s chief academic officers supporting the
proposal.
5. Preliminary bids should be received email by the President by 1 November 2009. The
Executive Board will make recommendations regarding the bids at the annual meeting in
2010 and the membership will vote by majority to accept a bid.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Newly formed committee or elected officials
President 2009-11): Dr. Janet Adamski, Mary Hardin Baylor U
In-coming President 2011-13: Dr. Paul Hart, Texas State U
Immediate Past President 2006-8: Dr. Mark Saad Saka, Sul Ross State U
Executive Director: Dr. Joan Supplee, Baylor U
Secretary/Treasurer Emerita: Prof. Bertie Acker, U of Texas/Arlington
Treasurer/Webmistress: Linda Conlon, Baylor U
Mexican Liaison: Prof. Yolanda Bache Cortez, UNAM
Harvey L. Johnson Committee: Geni Flores
Scholarship Committee: Michael Ward, Jeanna Paul-Ureña, and Teresa San Pedro
Awards: Juan Carlos Ureña
Graduate Representative: Sonia Hernández
Art & Literature Liaison: Dr. Linda McManness, Baylor U
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Business & Social Sciences Liaison: Dr. Douglas Richmond, UT Arlington
Culture Liaison: Mario Montaño, Colorado College
Bulletin/Boletín Ed.: Dr. Debra D. Andrist, Sam Houston State U
Executive Board Meeting, 42nd Annual Meeting
V Centenario Intercontinental Hotel
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Agenda
Meeting began at 7:15 pm as dinner was served. In attendance: Janet Adamski, Joan
Supplee, Debra Andrist, Elizabeth Willlingham (for Mark Saka), and Linda McManness.
I. Old Business
A. Approval of Minutes—Minutes approved as amended, Elizabeth
Willingham on Book rather than the Scholarship Committee
B. Committee Reports
1. Book/Article Award—Norma Mouton was not at the meeting to report
2. Scholarship Award—No report
C. Conference Update
1. Schedule of Events—Information on Opening Reception at
Casa de Cultura plus walking tour to start from the Hotel at
5 pm
2. Registration Table Schedule—Linda McManness, Janet
Adamski and Beth Willingham volunteered for shifts as
well as did the Baylor students who are attending the
conference.
3. Possible Sanctions for members (staff or participants) who
schedule a presentation or agree to fulfill other duties, but
do not attend the conference and fail to give timely and
appropriate notice (in the absence of a medical problem or
other emergency).—Agreed to bring this up at the
Business Meeting. Board decided to make October 31 the
paper proposal deadline and 5 December the date for
sending out acceptances.
II.
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New Business
A. Conference in 2010
1. Venues—President Adamski made a presentation on the three
venues in Santa Fe for next year—La Fonda, Bishop’s Lodge,
and Eldorado. Strengths and weaknesses of each were
discussed and the general opinion was in favor of returning to
La Fonda
2. Financial Issues—President Adamski brought up the issues of
conference participants not staying at the hotel and perhaps
charging them more for registration because of the danger of
not making our room commitments. Also, brought up issue of
conference participants who were not members but who
registered at the member rate for the meeting. Finally, the
Board discussed the cost of audio-visuals and catering costs.
B. Constitutional Changes
1. Adding a Graduate Representative to the Executive Board—the
Executive Board agreed to bring this constitutional amendment
before the General membership for approval.
2. Slate of Candidates—
Harvey L. Johnson Committee—Geni Flores
Scholarship Committee—Michael Ward, Jeanna Paul-Ureña,
and Teresa San Pedro
Awards—Juan Carlos Ureña
Graduate Rep—Sonia Hernández
C. Transition Report from Sam Houston State University—Boletín Editor
Debra Andrist indicated that the office for SCOLAS and the other
resources promised were now in place.
D. Other New Business
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 pm.
SCOLAS
Business Meeting, 42nd Annual Meeting
March 5, 2009
V Centenario Intercontinental Hotel
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Members present: Janet Adamski, Joan Supplee, Beth Willingham, Humberto García, ,
Mario Montaño, Yolanda Bache, Blanca Santibáñez, Geni Flores, Steve Sloan, Lee
Daniel, Michael Ward, Mark Ebel, Cristine Nix, Ariel Alexander, Nancy Noguera, John
Hart, Paul Hart, Pauline Warren, Norma Mouton, Linda McManness, Debra Andrist,
Teresia Taylor, Ulyses Balderas, Guillermo Valencia, T.J. Cheavens
Non-members present: Susan Hutchinson, José Pino, Rafael Saumell-Muñoz
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Agenda
Meeting called to order at 11:05 am
III. Old Business
D. Approval of Minutes from 41st Annual Meeting –Amended for spelling
and grammar errors noted by Boletín Editor Debra Andrist in the Boletín-Approved
E. Committee Reports
1. Book/Article No report (will be made later)
2. Scholarship No report
F. Conference Update President Adamski gave a summary of the number and
variety of panels and panelists. She commented on the problem of noshows and late registration and asked for member suggestions on how to
resolve these issues. After discussion, membership agreed that for
participants to be guaranteed listing in the program they must be registered
for the conference by 31 January. President Adamski also reminded those
in attendance that SCOLAS membership was by calendar year as per the
vote taken at the Business Meeting in 2008.
IV.
New Business
A. Conference in 2010
1. Venues—President Adamski gave a report on a recent site visit
by herself and Executive Director Joan Supplee to Santa Fe to
examine three possible venues for the 2010 conference: La
Fonda, Bishop’s Lodge, and Eldorado. Joan Supplee added that
there where photographs of the venues on the website. The
membership seemed pleased with the La Fonda site. Many had
good memories of the 2001 conference there.
2. Financial Issues—President Adamski again brought up the
importance of conference attendees staying at the conference
hotel, the tie-in to the hotel fees for meetings rooms with catering
fees, and the issue of raising conference registration fees.
B. Constitutional Changes—President Adamski introduced the amendment,
approved at the Board meeting of adding a Graduate Representative to the
Executive Board. This motion was approved by acclamation.
1. Adding a Graduate Representative to the Executive Board
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2. Other Changes—there was an extensive debate regarding the
issue of no-shows at the conference and the cost to the
organization. After several failed motions the membership
agreed that the cut-off date for registration would be 31 January
with a grace period of two weeks. If not completed by then, the
person would be eliminated from the program. It was also
decided that the deadline for membership would be 31 January
with a two week grace period. All other motions regarding
actions to be taken in case of no-shows failed.
C. Elections
1. Slate of Candidates
Harvey L. Johnson Committee—Geni Flores
Scholarship Committee—Michael Ward, Jeanna Paul-Ureña,
and Teresa San Pedro
Awards—Juan Carlos Ureña
Graduate Rep—Sonia Hernández
This slate was approved by vote of the membership.
2. Nominations from the floor
C. Transition Report from Sam Houston State University—Professor Rafael
Saumell-Muñoz gave a history and description of Sam Houston State
University. He also reported that there were two SCOLAS offices, a
student, a computer, a scanner and other equipment in place.
D. Financial Report—Executive Director Joan Supplee gave a brief
presentation on the financial condition of SCOLAS with the caveat that all
of the bills from the current conference had not yet been settled. A copy is
attached to this report.
E. Other New Business—Having exhausted the time allotted for the meeting,
new business was postponed until the next Executive Board Meeting in
November 2009.
Meeting Adjourned at 12:08 pm.
2009 SCOLAS CONFERENCE
Santo Domingo, DR
March 7-14, 2009
2008 SCOLAS Conference:
1st University Credit Union Balance: $2,378.64
Baylor University Balance: $1,490.45
Smith Barney Accounts:
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Western Asset Money Market acct: $17,474.69
Money Market Cash portfolio: $16,198.26
39 people signed up for the conference using the Baylor web site.
Students-$500.00
Faculty-$1875.00
Independent Scholar-$150.00
Payment to Hotel and for Supplies in El Paso: $6,859.47
2008 Grand total: $30432.04
2009 SCOLAS Conference:
Assets:
1st University Credit Union Balance: $6,589.12
Dr. Supplee took $3000.00 cash with her from 1st University Credit Union
Baylor University Balance:
Smith Barney Accounts:
Western Money Market Account: $17,900.08
Money Market Cash Portfolio: $13,585.60 (moved $3,000.00 to 1st
University Credit Union December 2008)
94 people signed up for the conference using the Baylor website
Students: 10($675.00)
Faculty: 80($8010.00)
Independent Scholar: 1($80.00)
2 people did not input their position
Total Baylor University Balance: $8765.00
Preliminary Expenses for 2009 Conference:
Printing: Mail Direct: $17.50
T-Shirts: $506.45
Reimbursement to Joan Supplee for Santo Domingo Site Visit by Drs.
Supplee and Adamski: $2170.39
Payment to T.J. Cheavena for Conference Design: $50.00
Payment to Krista Troy for 2010 Conference Design: $50.00
Payment to Linda Conlon: $300.00
Honorarium to Ambassador Espinal $1500.00
Deposit to Intercontinental Hotel: $3599.99
Supplies for Conference: $250.00
Total: $8444.33
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Harvey L. Johnson Book Award
Call for submissions:
Each year SCOLAS awards two prizes for outstanding publications, one
monographic and one article-length study relating to any topic on Latin America
or U.S. Hispanics. The three major categories of topics are literature, history, and
social science, with special categories, periodically privileged, reference books
and translations, from any of the disciplines. The awards may be rotated among
the various fields or awarded in whatever manner the Awards Committee deems
fit. An award of $l00 each may be granted each year for the best monograph and
the best article.
Requirements:
l. Authors nominated for the awards must have been members of SCOLAS for
three consecutive years, two of which must be prior to the award.
2. Nominated works must have been published or accepted for publication within
three years immediately preceding the closing for nominations, December 3l.
3. Nominations may only be made by members of SCOLAS to the chair of the
committee, using the form included in this Bulletin. It is the responsibility of the
nominee to provide THREE PRINT AND/OR THREE ELECTRONIC copies of
the article or monograph to the Book Committee for adjudication prior to
December 3l.
SCOLAS Article Award
Call for submissions:
Each year SCOLAS awards two prizes for outstanding publications, one
monographic and one article-length study relating to any topic on Latin America
or U.S. Hispanics. The three major categories of topics are literature, history, and
social science, with special categories, periodically privileged, reference books
and translations, from any of the disciplines. The awards may be rotated among
the various fields or awarded in whatever manner the Awards Committee deems
fit. An award of $l00 each may be granted each year for the best monograph and
the best article.
Requirements:
l. Authors nominated for the awards must have been members of SCOLAS for
three consecutive years, two of which must be prior to the award.
2. Nominated works must have been published or accepted for publication within
three years immediately preceding the closing for nominations, December 3l.
3. Nominations may only be made by members of SCOLAS to the chair of the
committee, using the form included in this Bulletin. It is the responsibility of the
nominee to provide THREE PRINT AND/OR THREE ELECTRONIC copies of
the article or monograph to the Articles Committee for adjudication prior to
December 3l.
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SCOLAS Scholarship
APPLICATION
The Southwest Council of Latin American Studies (SCOLAS) wishes to solicit
nominations of qualified undergraduate and graduate candidates for its annual scholarship
awards. SCOLAS established its scholarship program 1991 to recognize and encourage
outstanding students who wish to pursue a career in any area of Latin American Studies.
This year scholarships will be awarded at the undergraduate and graduate levels (one
each).
ELIGIBILITY: Students must be nominated for the scholarship by an active SCOLAS
member who serves on the faculty of an accredited college or university. Once
nominated, a student may apply for scholarship consideration. To be eligible for the
undergraduate scholarship, nominees must be enrolled at an accredited college or
university that offers courses in the study of Latin America. To be eligible for the
graduate scholarship, nominees must be enrolled at an accredited college or university at
the graduate level that offers courses in the study of Latin America. No applicant will be
discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, age, or religion. The finalists will be
selected on the basis of faculty recommendations and quality of their research projects
and/or of their course work. The decision of the SCOLAS scholarship committee will be
final.
DEADLINES: The deadline for receiving completed applications is December 31. Any
applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
APPLICATION PROCESS: In addition to the attached application, nominees should
request two letters of recommendation from professors who are familiar with their work.
One of these recommendations should come from the SCOLAS sponsor. The sponsor
should also verify the candidate's GPA, course work and grades. While an official
transcript is not required, the candidate's sponsor should include a photocopied transcript
with the recommendation letter.
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Each application should also include a sample or samples of the candidate's
written work or other research, a maximum of 25 pages. Each application should
include a Resume of the applicant's activities (including extracurricular),
academic achievements(scholarships, Dean's List, etc.), and course work.
Undergraduates should include a brief statement of their career goals. Graduate
students should submit a brief statement of their research project and career goals.
Work submitted may be in either English or Spanish.
Please send the original and two copies of the complete application to the chair of
the Scholarship Committee for adjudication prior to December 3l.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Oct.1-3 2009: XIX Asociación Internacional de Literatura y Cultura Femenina Hispánica,
Quito, Ecuador. http://ailcfh.org/
CALL FOR BOOK/FILM REVIEWS FOR SCOLAS ON-LINE BULLETIN
Electronic submissions only, from members of SCOLAS only to the Bulletin
editor. andrist@stthom.edu
Reviewer’s name and affliation. Complete citation. 300 words maximum. MLA
style.
Please see PUBLICATIONS OF INTEREST TO MEMBERS; The Bulletin/el
Boletín seeks reviews of those.
BOOK REVIEW
CALL FOR PAPERS/CONFERENCES
Electronic submissions only, from members of SCOLAS only to the Bulletin
editor. andrist@shsu.edu
300 words maximum. MLA style.
CALL FOR JOB VACANCIES
Electronic submissions only, from members of SCOLAS only to the Bulletin
editor. andrist@shsu.edu
MLA Job List format
JOB LIST
Electronic submissions only, from members of SCOLAS only to the Bulletin
editor. andrist@shsu.edu
MLA Job List format
PUBLICATIONS OF INTEREST TO MEMBERS
Electronic submissions only, from members of SCOLAS only to the Bulletin
editor. andrist@shsu.edu
MLA Job List format
FILMS
The Bulletin seeks reviews of any or all of these films or other films:
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THE DARKNESS INTO LIGHT FILM SERIES
A bilingual trilogy by San Rafael Films which treats the culture of the people of Mexico
and their rich spiritual heritage, with focus on the Christianity of historical and
contemporary Mexico and its popular expressions in feasts, processions, pilgrimages, and
other colorful (and musical) events. Narration by Edward James Olmos and interviews
provide information necessary for understanding both history and current events.
Independently produced by Patricia Lacy Collins and Robert S. Cozens, the series of
three-hour long documentaries has been developed for the audiences of Public
Television. In historical chronology: Guadalupe, Mother of All Mexico/Madre de México
(2000), Semana Santa: San Miguel (l997) and Following the Spirit/Siguiendo al Espíritu
(2004). They are available in DVD @$40 from San Rafael Films
www.sanrafaelfilms.com
Their quality has been recognized within the film world by awards from international
film festivals (Worldfest Houston and the Columbus International Festival) and by
screenings in multiple festivals. Student and professor study guides are available in
English and Spanish.
MAGAZINES
The magazine seeks both subscriptions and submissions.
Literal: Latin American Voices/Literal: voces latinoamericana
A forum where Latin American artistic expressions come together and, more importantly,
a space for new voices to express themselves. A place for the critique and diffusion of
Latin American art./
Un foro donde confluyen las expresiones artísticas latinoamericanas y,más importante, un
espacio que permite a las nuevas voces encontrar un sitio donde expresarse. Dará cabida
a la crítica y difusión del arte latinoamericano.
Subscriptions:
Please FAX a request to 713-960-0880
Email: subscriptions@literalmagazine.com
BOOKS
The Bulletin/Boletín seeks reviews of any books having to do with any aspect of
Latin American Studies, in Spanish or English.
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Why join SCOLAS?
The United States Southwest has been and will remain the
scene of the greatest contact between Hispanic and Anglo
cultures. The region’s long Hispanic heritage has helped create
a prominent role for scholars of languages, history, and
cultures, and for that reason SCOLAS enjoys one of the largest
bases for any regional Latin American conference in the United
States.
SCOLAS is an interdisciplinary organization that encourages
diverse panels, methods, and interests. We welcome
participation by any scholars dealing with Latin Americanrelated issues, including studies of immigration,
transnationalism, and U.S. Hispanic culture.
SCOLAS enjoys strong participation from both the United
States and Mexico, giving it a bilingual atmosphere especially
attractive for Latin American scholars.
SCOLAS hosts annual conferences in Mexico and the
southwestern United States. Previous conference sites include
San Antonio, New Orleans, Morelia, Santa Fe, Mérida, and
Monterrey. These conferences offer stimulating panels,
opportunities to meet other scholars, field trips to places of
historical and cultural importance, and prizes for books,
articles, and graduate students.
Participation in SCOLAS is a lifetime investment in your
career. It helps you to make friendships and professional
contacts among your peers at other institutions, and enhances
visibility for yourself and your university.
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SCOLAS MEMBERSHIP FORM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2009
(PLEASE COMPLETE & SUBMIT, WITH FEE, to SCOLAS, c/o Dr. Joan Supplee,
One Bear Place #97306 Baylor University, Waco, Texas 76798-7306)
MEMBERSHIP FEES:
Regular member: $35.00
Foreign Member (employed in a university outside of the United States): $25.00
Student or Retired Members: $25.00
Institutional Membership: $100.00
Life Members: Exempt from Membership Fees
NAME:
AFFLIATION:
(please indicate preferred address, phone, fax and email with check marks)
OFFICE ADDRESS:
OFFICE PHONE:
OFFICE EMAIL:
HOME ADDRESS:
HOME PHONE:
HOME EMAIL:
ACADEMIC SPECIALTY:
ARE YOU WILLING TO ASSIST IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE
ORGANIZATION? IF SO, HOW?
DO YOU KNOW ANYONE ELSE WHO WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE THIS
INFORMATION?
I WOULD PREFER RECEIVING THE BOLETIN IN PAPER FORM: YES NO (circle
one)
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