Appointments and Departures

  • Appointed: Michael Harris, chancellor and professor of public and environmental affairs, Indiana University at Kokomo, to dean of the College of Public Service and Urban Affairs, Tennessee State University.

  • Appointed: Gloria Johnson, interim dean, Tennessee State University, to dean of the College of Liberal Arts.

  • Appointed: Mark Hardy, provost and vice president for academic affairs and professor of biology, Jackson State University, to vice president for academic affairs, Tennessee State University.

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Death Notices

  • Geza Vermes, 88
    Professor emeritus of Jewish studies at Wolfson College, University of Oxford, May 8, 2013, in Oxford, England.

  • Murray Sachs, 89
    Professor emeritus of French and comparative literature, Brandeis University, May 14, 2013, in Boston.

  • C. Homer Bast, 98
    Former coach and associate professor of history, Roanoke College, May 20, 2013, in Salem, Va.

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Deadlines

  • 5/30/2013: Humanities

    The Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa (ASMEA) has issued a call for papers to be presented at its Sixth Annual Conference, which will be held in Washington, D.C., on November 21-23. Members from any discipline, tenured or untenured faculty or those otherwise affiliated with a recognized research institution, may submit a proposal as well as senior graduate students. Abstracts on topics related to the Middle East and Africa should consist of a one-page outline of the proposed subject to be presented. A recent C.V. and all contact information should be included as well.

    E-mail: info@asmeascholars.org

    Web site: http://asmeascholars.org

  • 5/31/2013: Social and behavioral sciences

    Papers accepted for the International Journal of Economics and Social Science in all social science disciplines including communication, education, sociology, political science, history, criminal justice, economics, social work, and cultural studies. We welcome new and established authors.

    E-mail: mustangjournals@aol.com

    Web site: http://www.MustangJournals.com

  • 5/31/2013: Social and behavioral sciences

    The Humphrey School of Public Affairs welcomes applications for its 2013-14 Policy Fellows program. The program brings together emerging and mid-career Minnesota leaders from government, nonprofit, and business sectors for a nine-month professional development experience. Visit the school's Web site for more details.

    E-mail: cspg@umn.edu

    Web site: http://www.hhh.umn.edu/centers/cspg/initiatives/policy_fellows/index.html

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Events

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