IUL News for September 22, 1997 Volume 24, Number 36




IN THIS ISSUE...

1. Faculty/Staff News

2. IULFC Meeting

3. University-wide Grant Opportunities

4. Weekly Calendar







1. FACULTY/STAFF NEWS

Effective September 15, John Anderies has accepted the position of Circulation Supervisor/Reserves Coordinator in the Music Library. John is currently working on a Ph.D. in musicology at IU.

Effective September 13, Kendra Boileau accepted the Supervisor, Approval Plans and Gifts position in MPS. Prior to accepting this position, Kendra was catalog revisor in IOCM.

Effective September 15, Jennifer Corbin accepted the Serials Control Coordinator position in Serials. Jennifer previously worked at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne. She has a BA degree in History and Spanish from IPFW.

Effective September 12, Martha Etter resigned her position as Technical Services Assistant in the Fine Arts Library.

2. IULFC MEETING OCTOBER 2ND

IULFC is scheduled to meet in Bloomington on Thursday, October 2nd from 10:00 - Noon. Agenda items for this meeting may be submitted to Richard Vaughan, IULFC Secretary, (rvaughan@indiana.edu ) prior to September 26, 1997.

--Dick Vaughan, IUB Law Library

3. UNIVERSITY-WIDE GRANTS FOR INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES

INTERPROGRAM GRANTS

To support collaboration between area studies centers, departments, or professional schools on comparative or cross-disciplinary projects. Proposals include: joint workshops or conferences on convergent international interests and themes; speakers' bureaus featuring experts from different international units or IU campuses; joint curriculum development for specific international projects; joint cross-disciplinary research on international issues; seed money for larger projects requiring external funding.

DEADLINES: November 1, March 1
AWARDS: up to $1,500

OUTREACH GRANTS

To enhance the international outreach activities among area studies centers, departments, or the professional schools. Proposals include: supplemental support for teachers' workshops, newsletters, speakers' bureaus, exhibits, etc. which feature common or contrasting international themes aimed at reaching out to schools, businesses, communities, and local or state organizations.

DEADLINES: November 1, March 1, July 1
AWARDS: up to $1,000

OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIBRARIES AND LIBRARIANS

To support librarians from any IU campus for projects and activities aimed at library development of international collections. Funds for domestic or international travel to: examine special collections, special book/media fairs with international content; collaborate institutionally on special internationally focused library projects; travel to specific world areas for print/media acquisitions; visit funding agencies to identify/coordinate support for special international library projects. One-time funding also available to enhance user access to IU's international collections and resources.

DEADLINES: October 15, March 15
AWARDS: from $500 to $3,000

OVERSEAS CONFERENCE FUND

To provide partial support for airfare and travel expenses to an overseas conference where applicant will present a competitively selected or invited paper or perform an important role.

DEADLINES: October 1, January 15, April 1, July 1
AWARDS: from $400 to $800

INTERNATIONAL VISITORS FUND

To provide partial funding to bring international visitors and specialists to any IU campus for lectures and consultation on international, cross-cultural themes.

DEADLINE: None
AWARDS: from $200 to $500

PCIP INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES GRANTS

To support faculty and librarians from all campuses for research abroad or for overseas projects and activities. Preference given to those early in their careers who seek to enhance their international reputation in research or teaching.

DEADLINES: November 1, April 1
AWARDS: up to $1,500

FOR GUIDELINES AND FORMS CONTACT:

Office of International Programs
Bryan Hall 205
Indiana University
Tel:  812-855-8669
FAX:  812-855-6884
e-mail:  intprog@indiana.edu
4. WEEKLY CALENDAR

Monday, September 22				Horizon Working Chairs
8:45 - 11:00
Administrative Conference room


Monday, September 22				L M C
2:30 - 3:30
Administrative Conference room


Wednesday, September 24				All-Staff Meeting
9:00 and 1:30
Solarium at IMU


Friday, September 26				B F C L C
9:00 - 10:00
Ground Floor Conference room
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