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JOB: Women & Gender Studies & Religion, U Toronto

Assistant Professor in Women & Gender Studies and Religion (tenure‐stream appointment)

The Department of Historical Studies, University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment in Women & Gender Studies and Religion. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor andwill begin July 1, 2010.

Qualified candidates should have completed the PhD in a related discipline with a focus in the area of women and gender studies and religion, and with a demonstrated record of outstanding teaching at the undergraduate level and an emerging record of scholarly accomplishments. Breadth of training and ability to teach a wide range of courses will be a major asset. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching a diverse program of courses in feminism and sexuality as well as the historical study of religion. The particular religion (or religions) of specialization will be determined by the successful applicant’s profile, but should complement the department’s other resources in the historical study of religion.  The successful candidate will also be appointed to the tri-campus graduate Centre for the Study of Religion, with the same graduate responsibilities as colleagues at the other campuses of the University of Toronto. [Read more…] about JOB: Women & Gender Studies & Religion, U Toronto

Rest in Peace, poeta Angela de Hoyos

Angela de Hoyos, grande dame of Chicano poetry, dies in S.A.
By Elaine Ayala

Chicana poet Angela de Hoyos, considered the “grande dame of Chicano poetry,” died Thursday in San Antonio. In the 1970s, her poet fueled the Chicano Movement and her work continued to inspire generations of poets.
“Angela and her partner Moses Sandoval were always there as the Chicano Movement grew,” says fellow poet and artist Ramon Vasquez y Sanchez. Her poem, “Arise Chicano,” is credited with giving the movement its push, he said. “She was the ‘Frida’ of the Chicano cause.”

She is credited with mentoring poets such as San Antonio’s Carmen Tafolla. During a visit to San Antonio, Rudolfo Anaya, author of the Chicano classic, “Bless Me, Ultima,” praised de Hoyos contributions to the canon.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

Near UCDavis? Help with research….

Estimada MALCS:

My name is René Venegas, and I am a fourth year medical student here at UC Davis, and currently conducting research this year with the department of emergency medicine and the California Clinical Forensics Medical Training Center to improve the health care system response to men and women who are victims of sexual assault. I hope you can forward this message to your members who may be interested in participating.

Sonia Sotomayor Confirmed on SCOTUS

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Today, at 12:30 pm on Thursday, August 6, the United States Senate voted 68-31 to confirm President Obama’s nomination of Sonia Sotomayor as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Sotomayor is the first Latina justice, and just the third woman to serve.

Andale, Mujer!