Rip Luis Dias QEPD

Luis "Terror" Dias, the seminal Dominican rock/fusion artist, died on December 8th 2009. (I only found out now).
Luis "Terror" Dias, seminal cantautor de rock/fusion dominicano, ha muerto (hace mas de un mes - acabo de enterarme).

Beca para Academicos Latinamericanos

The Program in Latin American Studies (PLAS) at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for the William Zitzmann Visiting Scholar Fellowship for the academic year 2010-11. The Fellowship is for one semester in residence at Johns Hopkins University (August 20- December 20 2010 or January 5 - June 1 2011). The competition is open to Latin American scholars who work and live in Latin America, and who hold a Masters degree or higher in the fields of social sciences, humanities and history.

The fellow will teach one undergraduate course, present a paper on his or her research for PLAS faculty and students, participate in the PLAS colloquia series and annual conference, and otherwise engage in the intellectual life of the Program. Because courses are taught in English, proficiency in both written and spoken English is required of all Visiting Scholars.

Eligibility Requirements include: Fluency in English; at least three years university level teaching experience as main instructor in the fields mentioned above; and an ongoing research commitment in Latin America.

Deadline for receipts of applications is March 1st, 2010

We would be very grateful if you could circulate this message to your contacts in Latin America and among your colleagues.

The Program in Latin American Studies (PLAS) at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for the William Zitzmann Visiting Scholar Fellowship for the academic year 2010-11. The Fellowship is for one semester in residence at Johns Hopkins University (August 20- December 20 2010 or January 5 - June 1 2011). The competition is open to Latin American scholars who work and live in Latin America, and who hold a Masters degree or higher in the fields of social sciences, humanities and history.

The fellow will teach one undergraduate course, present a paper on his or her research for PLAS faculty and students, participate in the PLAS colloquia series and annual conference, and otherwise engage in the intellectual life of the Program. Because courses are taught in English, proficiency in both written and spoken English is required of all Visiting Scholars.

The Fellowship offers a $20,000 stipend, health insurance for the Fellow, $1500 travel allowance, and a $1000 research fund.

Eligibility Requirements: Fluency in English; at least three years university level teaching experience as main instructor in the fields mentioned above; and an ongoing research commitment in Latin America.

Applications should include:

(1) a cover letter briefly describing the Fellow’s research and teaching experience, the reasons s/he is applying for the PLAS Fellowship, and what the Fellow hopes to accomplish while in residence at Johns Hopkins University;

(2) a 3-5 page description of a well-defined current research project to be carried out during the Fellow’s residency at Johns Hopkins University (other than manuscript revisions projects);

(3) a 1-2 page course description;

(4) a full updated curriculum vitae;

(5) two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s research and teaching experience.

Completed applications may be sent electronically to: PLAS@jhu.edu, or by regular mail to: John Russell-Wood, Director, Program in Latin American Studies, Johns Hopkins University, Macaulay Hall 404, 3400 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218, USA.

Deadline for receipts of applications is March 1st, 2010

Fellowship will be announced by May 1, 2010.