Deadline Extension: Monterey Summer Symposium on Russia

Deadline: April 4, 2022

Due to the way the field of Russian Studies has been affected by the war in Ukraine, the application deadline for the  Monterey Summer Symposium on Russia (MSSR) is extended to April 4, 2022.  The Monterey Summer Symposium on Russia will be held online from July 6 – 29. 

We welcome applications from your graduate students. Advanced Russian language skills are required. English and Russian are the working languages of MSSR. The Monterey Symposium is funded by Carnegie Corporation of New York.

The MSSR 2022 curriculum is under revision now. It will include teaching modules on disinformation and manufacturing consent, the history of Ukraine, protest art, nationalism and radicalism, U.S.-Russia relations, Russian foreign policy, culture and mindset, NATO and Russia, regional conflicts, arms control and international security, and cyber security. It will feature a Harvard Negotiation Bootcamp on regional conflicts, an Oxford debate module and a module on making online/TV presentations. The curriculum will be taught by leading scholars, practitioners and journalists from the United States, Europe and Russia.

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CFP: “Communication on the Internet: sociality, emotiveness and narrative of new communication forms in the digital environment”

Deadline: April 5, 2022

The Conference will be organised online on May, 20-21, 2022 at the Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov in Arkhangelsk, Russia. 

Communication on the Internet is special due the constant emergence and change of types and tools of communication. People start to use new forms of communication like stories, live streaming of events or write digital narratives. Some forms are used or broadcast constantly, thereby contributing to the development of a new Internet culture. Some forms of communication change and become an integral part of the Internet culture, while others are forgotten quickly or simply disappear in the fast flow of information on the Internet. 

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CFP: Romanian Journal of European Affairs

Deadline: April 15, 2022

Please find below a Call for Papers for the June 2022 issue of the Romanian Journal of European Affairs. Please address your questions regarding the CfP at rjea@ier.gov.ro

Romanian Journal of European Affairs 

The first Romanian academic publication focused on European topics

The Romanian Journal of European Affairs (RJEA), edited by the European Institute of Romania, welcomes submissions for the next issue, due to be published in June 2022. 

This year, the editorial policy includes analyses on topics such as: climate change, energy, digital transformation, economic and monetary affairs, single market, social policies. 

Contributions regarding the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for different European policies are expected. 

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U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program

Deadline: March 17, 2022

Fall 2022 session of the State Department Student Internship (unpaid) will open for application March 4th, 2022.  Please get the word out to faculty and students interested in this internship program.  Remember that all academic disciplines can apply, including but not limited to business, computer science, engineering, criminal justice, international relations, language and communications majors.

https://careers.state.gov/interns-fellows/student-internships/

2022-2023 Brumley Fellowships

Deadline: April 1, 2022

2022-23 Brumley Fellowship Applications Now Open

The Strauss Center is pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2022-2023 Brumley Next Generation Graduate Fellows and Undergraduate Scholars programs. These unique opportunities provide research training and mentorships to exceptional undergraduate and graduate students of any discipline at the University of Texas at Austin.

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Acad. Job: Visiting Asst. Professor in REE (Colgate University)

Deadline: March 25, 2022

The Russian and Eurasian Studies Program at Colgate University invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor position in Russian, Eastern European, and Eurasian Studies beginning fall semester 2022. Ph.D. required in Slavic Languages and Literatures with experience teaching Russian at the college level, or a Ph.D. in a related field with a certificate in Russian-language teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Russian language classes and an introductory survey class on Russia within the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. The successful candidate will also be asked to teach an existing humanities elective in the Russian and Eurasian Studies Program, or to propose and teach a new humanities or interdisciplinary course related to their research area.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, article-length writing sample, and the contact information of three individuals who would be prepared to submit reference letters at a later date. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. Candidates should describe in their cover letter how their teaching might support the university’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. All application materials must be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/21314.

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Seminar: “Ukraine: A Panel Discussion on Recent Events in Ukraine” (University of California, Berkeley)

Event Date: March 2, 2022

The Institute of Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies at UC Berkeley welcomes you to join us for a panel discussion on recent events in Ukraine.“Ukraine: A Panel Discussion on Recent Events in Ukraine”Wednesday, March 2, 20224:15pm PT (7:15ET, 6:15CT)Virtual – Zoom**Moderated by John Connelly, Director, ISEEES; Professor of History, UC BerkeleyPanelists:M. Steven Fish, Professor of Political Science, UC BerkeleyYuriy Gorodnichenko, Quantedge Presidential Professor of Economics, UC BerkeleyEdward Walker, Research Associate, ISEEES, UC BerkeleyThe Institute of Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies at UC Berkeley invites you to join us for a panel discussion on recent events in Ukraine with Professor Steven Fish (Political Science, UC Berkeley), Professor Yuriy Gorodnichenko (Economics, UC Berkeley), and Dr. Edward Walker (ISEEES, UC Berkeley). Each speaker will deliver remarks on the current situation in Ukraine, which will be followed by a moderated Q&A session.Event listing: https://events.berkeley.edu/index.php/calendar/sn/iseees.html?event_ID=145214Zoom registration: https://berkeley.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Tf12Jgr_TASOXq_1268IwA*You can join us before Wisconsin’s event, and then switch over when they begin.**This event will be recorded and uploaded to YouTube soon afterwards.

Seminar: “Russia Invades Ukraine: A Public Forum” (University of Wisconsin, Madison)

Event Date: March 2, 2022

March 2, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm CT (note this is 8:00 pm ET, 5:00 PT).

Room 313 Pyle Center (702 Langdon Street, Madison WI)

Please join us live, if you can, or via Zoom if you cannot attend in person.

The world has been shocked by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Why did this happen? What is the true historical relationship between Russia and Ukraine? How are people reacting in Russia? What are the implications for the United States, NATO, and international security? What will be the impact of sanctions and other financial penalties that the United States and its allies have imposed on Russia? A panel of University of Wisconsin faculty members will address these and other questions, and there will be time to ask questions, exchange perspectives, and share information.

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Acad. Job: Russian Instructor to Start Immediately (University of Minnesota)

Deadline: March 14, 2022

The Department of German, Nordic, Slavic & Dutch at the University of Minnesota is seeking to hire a Russian instructor to take over one second-semester Russian language class starting March 14, for the duration of the semester. It could be taught remotely via Zoom. The class meets M-F, 2:30-3:20 (CST), and has 12 students enrolled. I would be grateful if you could please circulate this notice, and let me know if you have anyone who might be able or willing to do this. They should get in touch immediately with me if they are interested. 


Applications must be submitted online. Applicants should click here to find the job ad and post materials: #342644.  To be considered for a position, please click the Apply button on the listing and follow the instructions.  You will have the opportunity to attach a cover letter and resume.  Additional materials, such as letters of recommendation and a teaching dossier, may be requested at a later date. 

Internships: CI Global Accelerator Program

Deadline: March 21, 2022

Summer 2022 program availability

London & New York
Limited spaces remain available on our 8-week Global Accelerator Programs in London and New York. We encourage interested students to apply soon.

All other locations
Our 8-week Global Explorer Programs in all other locations will close to new applications on Mon 21st March. Interested students should apply now.

Remote programs
Good availability remains (for both Spring and Summer 2022).

All program places are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Interested students may apply via:

www.city-internships.com/apply/

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