CREEES Professional Resources Forum – Page 209 – Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies at The University of Texas at Austin

February 21, 2020February 21, 2020

Speed Mentoring Session and Networking Event

Event Date: February 27, 2020

Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

Where: Richmond Park Westchase (former Neighbors Health building)

Address: 10800 Richmond Ave. Houston TX 77042

Mentors confirmed for the event:

Annie Yang – Economic Development Director, Harris County, Texas.

Ronald Sullivan – Managing Director Gazprom Marketing and Trading USA

Tom Ford – Senior Vice President at Moody Rambin, Office Tenant Representation.

Jason Brummerhop – Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager in Global Trade Solutions for the Global Banking team of Amegy Bank.

Kevin Pennell – Partner in Pennell Law Firm PLLC.

Registration is available through the link below.

https://conta.cc/2uKQomp

February 21, 2020February 21, 2020

Call for Nominations: Outstanding Essay Prize – Central / East / South European Cinema and Media Studies

Deadline: February 28, 2020

The Central / East / South European Cinemas Scholarly Interest Group at the Society of Cinema and Media Studies (SCMS), is pleased to announce the sixth annual prize for an outstanding published essay in the field of Central/East/South European Cinema and Media Studies. Submissions will be judged by a panel of experts, and the winner will be announced at the upcoming 2020 SCMS meeting in Denver, CO. The winner will be awarded a cash prize of $500.

Eligibility:
Any single-authored essay on Central / East / South European media published in the field in the calendar year of 2019 as a journal article or a chapter in a collected volume (chapters excerpted from monographs will not be considered).
Essay should be between 6,000 and 9,000 words (with a 10,000 word limit, notes and works cited included). Essays must be published in English.

Authors need NOT be members of SCMS at the time of submission.

Submission guidelines:
Email nominations should include all bibliographic information about the nominated essay: the author’s name, essay title, exact date and venue for publication, etc. In addition, the email should contain the personal contact address and academic affiliation. Essays should be attached in the email as separate PDF document files. Forward the nomination and all nomination material to Ervin Malakaj (mailto:ervin.malakaj@ubc.ca).

Submission deadline is February 28, 2020.

February 21, 2020January 21, 2021

Call for Content: Internet Column, SEEIR

The journal of Slavic & East European Information Resources is to seeking content for our next issue focused on the Internet.

The theme of the Internet is, of course, vast and so the column can feature essays that address any aspect of digitization, digital material, digital applications or the Internet related to Slavic and East European studies. For instance, past column pieces have analyzed the Czech Republic’s OA journal market, surveyed websites that support research of Lithuanian culture, politics, and history, proposed a typology of Russian digital libraries, and discussed efforts to web archive LGBTQ resources throughout the region.

SEEIR has generally served the information sciences community most directly, but I’m convinced that the topic of the internet also invites the perspectives of researchers and instructors. How is the internet important to literary culture in the SEE region? How does it impact politics? How are politics impacting the internet? What new online content is supporting your research in ways that more traditional resources cannot? How are you bringing online content into the classroom? Tips for navigating the RuNet to greatest effect?

February 20, 2020February 21, 2020

Foreign Service Regional Public Engagement Specialists (US Dept of State)

Deadline: March 10, 2020

The U.S. Department of State is currently accepting applications for Foreign Service Regional Public Engagement Specialist positions.

Foreign Service Regional Public Engagement Specialists (RPES) counsel mission officials on effectively using public engagement platforms, digital content, and analytics to engage foreign audiences. RPES oversee strategic planning, development, and evaluation of public engagement spaces and the programs held in them.

All potential applicants are strongly urged to read the entire vacancy announcement to ensure that they meet all of the requirements for this position before applying. When you are ready to begin the online application process, visit USAJOBS. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is March 10, 2020.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 20 years old to apply and at least 21 years old to be appointed. By law, all career candidates must be appointed to the Foreign Service prior to the month in which they reach age 60, except for preference eligible veterans. Applicants must also be available for worldwide service, and be able to obtain all required security, medical and suitability clearances.

Apply Here

February 20, 2020February 21, 2020

Webinar for graduate students on the academic job market in Russia

Event Date: February 25, 4:30-6:00 PM EST

Karen Evans-Romaine, professor of Russian in the Department of German, Nordic, and Slavic and director of the Russian Flagship program at the University of Wisconsin – Madison will talk about applying for academic positions in Russian language, literature, and culture, including documents that go into the dossier, preparing for first-round and campus interviews, and other aspects of the job application process. There will be plenty of time allotted for questions.

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020

Job: Foreign Service Regional Public Engagement Specialist (US Dept of State)

Deadline: March 10, 2020

Foreign Service Regional Public Engagement Specialists
Now Accepting Applications

The U.S. Department of State is currently accepting applications for Foreign Service Regional Public Engagement Specialist positions.

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020

North American Dostoevsky Society Student Essay Contest

Deadline: June 15, 2020

The North American Dostoevsky Society (NADS) invites its members in good standing to nominate outstanding student essays on Dostoevsky-related topics. (If you are not a member of NADS, you can join at https://dostoevsky.org/). Students are also welcome to nominate their own work, in which case NADS membership is not required. The topic is open; however, Dostoevsky and his works should be the main focus of the essay.

This year, the contest will take place at two levels—the undergraduate level and the graduate level.

To nominate an undergraduate-student essay, please send an email containing the student’s name, email address, institutional affiliation, and the title and level/number of the course for which the essay was written (e.g. BIOL 322 “Dostoevsky and Spiders”) to Vladimir Ivantsov at vvi1@williams.edu. Please attach the essay to the email as a .pdf file containing no identifying information about the author. The essay should be no more than 4000 words; 12 font size, double-spaced; it should consistently follow either MLA or Chicago style and contain full bibliographical information on the used sources, either in the footnotes or as a separate list of references.

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020

Summer Translation Internship in Russia

Deadline: March 15, 2020

Summer translation in Russia
(Program details)

The day-to-day work spans the creative and the practical.

This year (2020), we are looking for students to translate a series of audio-guides on the history of Russian regions, with a focus on the stories of aristocratic manor houses that dot the countryside.We are also looking for students to help out at a Voronezh-based translation agency with a variety of business-oriented projects — websites, press articles, bank statements — the kinds of work that a professional translator would see day-to-day.
A locally based professional translator provides a kick-off training on the tools of the trade and is available to provide support and extra training throughout the stay.

Timing: One to three months. Can be combined with other Crossroads Eurasia internships (e.g. teaching or camp)
Russian proficiency: The better your Russian, the more challenging we can make it. At the very least, we require four semesters of Russian or equivalent.
Past experience: None required.
Deadline to apply: March 15, 2020.

Apply online at www.CrossroadsEurasia.com

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020

International Studies Research Lab (University of Illinois)

Deadline: March 5, 2020

The Center for Global Studies, International and Area Studies Library, Russian, East European, and Eurasian Center, European Union Center, and Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are pleased to announce fellowships and research honoraria to support the internationalization of community colleges nationwide. We invite applications from faculty, librarians, and administrators interested in expanding global studies curricula, instruction in less commonly taught languages, library collections or international education programs at their home institutions. Participation in the ISRL provides resources and time for research otherwise unavailable to applicants.

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020

Curator Wanted for Museum of Russian Icons (Clinton, MA)

Deadline: March 16, 2020

Museum of Russian Icons (MoRI) seeks a full-time, scholarly Curator. This is an opportunity to curate of one of the world’s largest collections of Russian icons at a well-established, active museum situated in the Greater Boston/Worcester area an hour west of Boston. Required: advanced degree in Byzantine, Medieval or Classical World studies; Russian icon expertise; reading knowledge of Russian and Church Slavonic; museum exhibition and collections experience; and experience writing and editing scholarly publications. Applicants should be relationship-builders, team collaborators, and well-versed in the subject of icons; capable of deepening understanding of MoRI’s collection and enhancing the Museum’s standing through exhibitions, its scholarly Journal of Icon Studies, and professional connections. The Curator will analyze the collection and lead its future development; conduct and promote scholarship disseminated through the Journal; plan and oversee exhibition production; and work effectively with dedicated team of museum professionals and volunteers. Founded by industrialist, philanthropist and icon collector Gordon Lankton, AAM-accredited MoRI holds over 1,000 pieces and is the best collection of Russian icons in the US. MoRI features state-of-the-art facilities and a lively annual array of temporary exhibitions, programs, and events. Rooted in the local community, it is regarded as one of the premier centers of research and scholarship in the field of Russian icons. The region offers access to arts, culture, and academia. Nominations, inquiries welcome. For full job profile, requirements, responsibilities, and how to apply by March 16, 2020 to Scott Stevens at retained search firm, Museum Search & Reference, visit: www.museum-search.com/open-searches. EOE.