New CID Competition/Publication: Student Voices

“Student Voices

This is a reminder the Center for Intercultural Dialogue has invited students to apply for the opportunity to be published in a new publication, titled Student Voices.

Students (at any level, high school to doctoral students) may submit entries at any time; they will be judged four times/year. All entries submitted will be reviewed, and the best ones prepared for publication. This is not a competition with just a few winners; all entries passing review will be published. The students whose work is accepted for publication will be given profiles on the website. The first winner’s essay was published in September: Rohak Jain, a high school student at Interlake High School in Belleview, wrote The Virtues of an Open Mind: Making Room for Flexibility in Intercultural Dialogue.

The goal of the competition is to invite a wide range of students to tell the story of their own experience with intercultural dialogue, or what they have learned about intercultural dialogue, or what they want to share with others. As made clear on our website, intercultural dialogue is jointly constructed by participants, requiring cooperation to engage in new and different ways of interacting. This series is designed to publicly amplify the voices of students who have engaged in intercultural dialogues. Those dialogues do not have to have been successful; we can learn as much from things that go wrong as when things go right.

There will be several deadlines per year, to accommodate different schedules. The next deadline is February 29, 2024. Details about Student Voices can be found by reading the original post.

Baruch College: Communication Studies (USA)

“Job

Assistant Professor, Communication Studies, Baruch College, New York, NY, USA. Deadline: 10 January 2024.

The Department of Communication Studies at Baruch College invites applications for an assistant professor position beginning in August of 2024. The ideal candidate will possess a deep and comprehensive knowledge of the discipline of communication studies and have an understanding of Intercultural and International Communication (broadly defined). The ideal candidate will also have the ability to direct theses and capstone projects in the department’s Master’s program in Corporate Communication, and to enhance the department’s ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Loughborough U: International Student Experience Officer (UK)

“Job

International Student Experience Officer, Student Services,
Loughborough University, England, UK. Deadline: 21 January 2024.

Loughborough University is looking for an international student experience officer to join their growing International Student Experience team, whose focus is to ensure a sector-leading experience for international students at Loughborough University. This role will provide innovative and creative project support to the team and will work with colleagues across the University to ensure a positive transition and experience for international students.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a strong background in project and events management and a passion to support the international student experience and help them to feel at home. Applicants should have an understanding of working interculturally as well experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes of projects.

Taking Our Interconnected World for Granted

“Intercultural Dialogue Quotes”

A quote from a Reddit post which is getting a lot of attention turns out to have actually been posted 3 years ago. I have not been able to locate the original, assuming there actually was such a newspaper story – if you know of such a thing, please send a note. But it doesn’t really matter: the point is still the same. We now live in a world that is so thoroughly interconnected and interdependent we often do not even consider the origin of things we take for granted. Obviously this received many comments. This one seemed worth repeating.

U Coimbra: PHD Research Scholarship: Emotional Dynamics of Protective Policies in an Age of Insecurity (Portugal)

Fellowships

Call for applications: First stage researcher (PHD fellowship), Centre for Social Studies, University of Coimbra, Portugal. Deadline: 15 February 2024.

The Centre for Social Studies (CES) – Associate Laboratory – University of Coimbra (Portugal), opens a call for applications for 1 research scholarship in the project “PROTEMO – Emotional dynamics of protective policies in an age of insecurity,” funded by the European Commission, coordinated by Cristiano Gianolla. The project is part of the research line Democracy, Justice and Human Rights. Engaging with the centrality of the democratization of knowledge with the importance of the struggles and experiences of historically oppressed groups, the main objectives of the line are twofold. On the one hand, aims to analyse the persistence of systems of oppression that are intertwined in the structures of racism, heteropatriarchy and capitalism. On the other hand, examine the socio-legal, socio-political and socio-cultural resistances that, in the framework of the modern State and beyond, mark the present of anti-discrimination policies and the constitution of alternative grammars of dignity.

The selected candidates are expected to have the following responsibilities:

– Develop PhD research (already in progress or to begin in 2024) in the framework of the research line: Investigate social representations of protection and the entangled emotions of Ukrainian refugees and also of people mobilising against the war in Ukraine;

– Support the implementation of the scientific tasks foreseen in the project application, namely, literature review, document research, databases and website maintenance, drafting and editing of reports and publications, field work, data analysis and dissemination activities;

– Support the administrative activities of the project, including the organisation of events, management of communication, review and translation of documents and data, and support of the tasks necessary to implement the project.

Sustainable Diversity & Inclusion Practitioner Certification 2024 (Italy)

Professional Opportunities

Sustainable Diversity and Inclusion Practitioner Certification program, Siena, Italy, 26-30 August 2024. Deadline: 14 May 2024.

The Sustainable Diversity and Inclusion Practitioner (SDIP) Certification program is tailored for a small group of young international professionals under 35 years old, driven by a desire to enhance their sustainable diversity and inclusion practices.

The program includes:

Learning and Experiencing: Hands-on engagement with sustainable and diversity and inclusion tools and practices for organizational implementation.
Developing Action Plans: Participants create SDIP action plans.
Networking: An opportunity to connect with peers and join a community of
dedicated practitioners.
Cultural Immersion: Participants will enjoy the scenic beauty of Tuscany countryside.
Certification: Participants receive a certificate recognizing them as “Sustainable Diversity & Inclusion Practitioners”

CFP New Journal: Public Humanities

“Publication

Call for submissions: Public Humanities, to be published by Cambridge University Press starting in 2024. Deadline: ongoing.

Editors: Jeffrey Wilson (Harvard University) and Zoe Hope Bulaitis (University of Birmingham).

Public Humanities is an international open-access, cross-disciplinary, peer-reviewed journal at the intersection of humanities scholarship and public life. It is designed to be an open-access forum for research from around the world and across the disciplines, engaging with a wide range of issues, authors, and readers and demonstrating the breadth, depth, and value of the humanities in its varied contributions to public life.

The humanities study the things humans make—our art, writings, thoughts, religions, governments, histories, technologies, and societies—helping us understand who we are, what we do, how we do it, why, and with what consequences. Honouring the capacious diversity of the humanities, Public Humanities is open to all disciplines, geographies, periods, methodologies, authors, and audiences. The journal is a rendezvous for civically engaged humanities work from (though not limited to) the fields of Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Classics, Cultural Studies, Disability Studies, Economics, Ethnic Studies, Gender Studies, Government, History, Law, Linguistics, Literary Studies, Performing Arts, Religious Studies, Philosophy, Postcolonial Studies, Queer Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Visual Arts, and Women’s Studies.

The journal ranges from historical examples of the humanities at work in the world to theoretical debates about the field today, from governmental policy related to the humanities to scholarly interventions in on-going social problems. Public Humanities creates space for scholars, students, activists, policy-makers, professionals, practitioners, and non-specialists to explore our habits and histories, our art and ideas, our language and beliefs, our pasts, presents, and futures. The journal invites authors and readers to share humanities knowledge, apply it to our societies’ most pressing issues as they arise, and demonstrate the value of the humanities in new and engaging ways.

Public Humanities publishes four themed issues per year curated by guest editors, plus a constant feed of rapid-response commentary. Published digitally to enable speedy delivery to readers and maximum flexibility for authors, articles range from individual of-the-moment responses to roundtable discussions and full-length papers. Through active and rigorous commissioning and peer-review processes, a diverse and committed editorial collective, and a world-leading publishing team, Public Humanities offers a platform for scholarly exchange and exciting new applications of excellent humanities research.

 

Happy New Year 2024

About CID

Happy New Year 2024 from the Center for Intercultural Dialogue. This mandarin duck is from China, but was seen in France, which makes it not only beautiful but an appropriate metaphor for the wide ranging travels of many members of the Center.

Wherever you’re from
Wherever you are
Wherever you’re going
May it be a good year
For you
And for all of us

Thank you to all those who have supported CID over the past year, and over the past 14 years. Our work would not be possible without the considerable contributions of scholars and practitioners around the world. See the acknowledgments for specific names, but you know who you are. Your time and effort are much appreciated.

Wendy Leeds-Hurwitz, Director
Center for Intercultural Dialogue

Casey Man Kong Lum, Associate Director
Center for Intercultural Dialogue

NAFSA: Senior Director, People & Culture (USA)

“Job

Senior Director, People and Culture, NAFSA: Association of International Educators, Washington, DC, USA. Deadline: open until filled (posted 17 December 2023).

The Senior Director, People and Culture, will develop and execute NAFSA’s people and culture strategy, contributing to the development and achievement of medium- and long-term strategy, ensuring effective inclusion of key people and culture considerations. To ensure the association is fully leveraging its human talent and fostering an environment that promotes employees’ growth and development, this position works closely with NAFSA’s senior executives, who comprise the Management Team. The position plays a critical role in managing the employee lifecycle, developing organizational culture, and managing change.

The Senior Director is responsible for workforce development, management, and overall strategy for human resources, as well as leading the Office Administration function. Primary areas of responsibility include organizational culture, recruitment, training, compensation, benefits, compliance, employee relations, health and safety, change management, HRIS/HCM, and facilities management.

As an ex-officio member of the Management Team, the Senior Director works closely with the CFO and Deputy Executive Directors to ensure the human resources and financial health of the association. The position contributes to the vision and strategic direction of the organization. This position is responsible for providing day-to-day oversight of human resources functions and supports the CEO with strategic initiatives to advance the organizational culture, health, and operations of the association.

Anna Lindh Foundation: Forum Coordinator (Egypt)

“JobForum Coordinator, Anna Lindh Euro-Mediterranean Foundation, Alexandria, Egypt. Deadline: 15 January 2024.

The Anna Lindh Foundation (ALF) is seeking a highly motivated individual with distinctive organisational skills to join the ALF Secretariat as the role of the ALForum Coordinator. The ALForum Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating all communications, and organising schedules and activities related to the ALForum, a signature and unique tradition of the Anna Lindh Foundation. The ALForum Coordinator will also participate in securing partnerships for the Forum to enhance its visibility, the funds available and optimize its reach and impact following the indications of the Executive Director.

Applicants must be nationals of one of the 42 (UfM) countries: Albania, Algeria, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mauritania, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Syria, The Netherlands, Tunisia and Türkiye.