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Fw: H-ASIA: Position Asian (China or South Asia) History, Wheaton College (MA), Postdoctoral Fellowship

Thanking You

Varun Gupta

Divine Books
40/5, Shakti Nagar,
Delhi 110007
India

Ph. No. 011 42351 493
divinebooksindia@gmail.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Conlon" <conlon@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
To: <H-ASIA@H-NET.MSU.EDU>
Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 4:01 AM
Subject: H-ASIA: Position Asian (China or South Asia) History, Wheaton
College (MA), Postdoctoral Fellowship


> H-ASIA
> February 3, 2012
>
>
> Position: Postdoctoral Fellowship, Asian History (preference for China
> and/or South Asia), Wheaton College, Norton, MA
> ************************************************************************
> From: H-Net Job Guide:
>
> JOB GUIDE NO.: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=44147
>
>
> Wheaton College, History
>
> Postdoctoral Fellowship, Asian History
>
>
> Institution Type: College / University
> Location: Massachusetts, United States
> Position: Post-Doctoral Fellow
>
>
>
>
> Postdoctoral Fellowship/Asian History
> The Department of History at Wheaton College (MA) invites applications for
> a two-year Andrew W. Mellon Foundation postdoctoral fellowship in Asian
> history, beginning in fall 2012. Candidates must have PhD in hand by
> June 30, 2012. The fellow will teach three courses in 2012-2013 and four
> courses in 2013-2014. One course from 2012-2013 may be repeated in
> 2013-2014. Geographic field is open, with preference for China and/or
> South Asia. Chronological specialization is open, though applicants must
> be able to offer survey courses on modern China and/or modern India and
> advanced courses broadly focused on their areas of research. Candidates
> with research and/or teaching expertise in economic development, gender,
> and/or diasporic/transnational connections between Asia and elsewhere in
> the world are encouraged to apply. The fellowship carries a stipend of
> $50,000 annually plus benefits, as well as a $5,000 research and travel
> fund. Wheaton College only accepts electronic submissions. Applications
> should consist of a completed faculty applicant profile, cover letter, cv,
> names of three references, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Please
> visit https://jobs.wheatoncollege.edu to apply. In addition, please send
> three letters of reference electronically to bcurtis@wheatonma.edu or by
> mail to Barbara Curtis, Faculty Assistant, Wheaton College, 26 E. Main
> Street, Norton, MA 02766. Review of applications will begin March 16,
> 2012. The first round of interviews will be conducted via phone or Skype.
> AA/EOE. Wheaton seeks educational excellence through diversity and
> strongly encourages applications from women and men from historically
> underrepresented groups. For more information about the college, please
> visit our website at www.wheatoncollege.edu.
>
>
> Contact:
>
> Please visit https://jobs.wheatoncollege.edu to apply. Inquiries may be
> directed to John Bezs-Selfa, Chair, Department of History, at
> jbeselfa@wheatonma.edu.
>
> Website: wheatoncollege.edu/history
> Primary Category: Asian History / Studies
>
> Secondary Categories: East Asian History / Studies
> South Asian History / Studies
>
> Posting Date: 02/03/2012
> Closing Date 05/01/2012
>
>
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Fw: H-ASIA: Position Islamic Architecture, Amer. Univ. Beirut, Al Muallim Mohamed Awad Binladin Chair in Architecture in the Islamic World

Thanking You

Varun Gupta

Divine Books
40/5, Shakti Nagar,
Delhi 110007
India

Ph. No. 011 42351 493
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Conlon" <conlon@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
To: <H-ASIA@H-NET.MSU.EDU>
Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 4:06 AM
Subject: H-ASIA: Position Islamic Architecture, Amer. Univ. Beirut, Al
Muallim Mohamed Awad Binladin Chair in Architecture in the Islamic World


> H-ASIA
> February 3, 2012
>
>
> Position: Al Muallim Mohamed Awad Binladin Chair in Architecture in the
> Islamic World, Full Professor, American University - Beirut
>
> ************************************************************************
> From: H-Net Job Guide:
>
> JOB GUIDE NO.: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=44139
>
> American University - Beirut, Architecture and Design
>
> Al Muallim Mohamed Awad Binladin Chair in Architecture in the Islamic
> World
>
>
> Institution Type: College / University
> Location: Lebanon, Republic of
> Position: Department Chair
>
>
> The Department of Architecture and Design in the Faculty of Engineering
> and Architecture at the American University of Beirut invites applications
> to Al Mualim Mohamed Awad Binladin Chair in Architecture in the Islamic
> World at the rank of Full Professor commencing September 2012.
>
> We expect the Al Muallim Mohamed Awad Binladin Chair in Architecture in
> Islamic World to take the lead in building a multidisciplinarycenter on
> the built environment in the Arab and Muslim world at AUB to:
>
> - Generate historical and theoretical critical discourse on the built
> environment.
>
> - Encourage interaction between the worlds of practice and scholarship on
> this important topic.
>
> - Sponsor advanced research that focuses on regional issues of concern in
> the Arab and Muslim World.
>
> - Work closely with other institutions and programs regionally and abroad.
>
> The Al Muallim Mohamed Awad Binladin Chair would be expected to make a
> significant contribution to our academic programs and participate and help
> organize related activities such as workshops, seminars, and conferences.
> We would anticipate holding an annual event a seminar or symposium
> involving the chair, to review activities undertaken under the auspices of
> the chair and/or to explore topics relevant to architecture in Islamic
> societies.
>
> Candidates must have a PhD in architectural history with a specialty and
> an established record of research and publications in Islamic
> architecture. The preference is for Islamic architecture in the Arab World
> and knowledge of or involvement in the contemporary architectural practice
> in the region. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and
> direct the Center for Advanced Study of the Built Environment, be
> affiliated with the graduate program in History Theory and Criticism,
> teach both undergraduate and graduate core courses as well as electives in
> their area of specialty, advance the research/creative activities of the
> Department and contribute to ongoing curriculum assessment and
> development.
>
> Candidates are invited to submit 1) a letter of application including a
> brief statement on teaching philosophy and research/creative activity
> agenda, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) samples of design work and publications,
> and 4) the names and full contact information of at least three referees,
> by April 30, 2012, to: Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and
> Architecture, American University of Beirut, P. O. Box 11-0236 Riad
> El-Solh, Beirut, Lebanon 1107-2020 (Digital applications are to be sent
> to: fea@aub.edu.lb)
>
> The American University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
> employer. AUBs homepage is at: www.aub.edu.lb. The website of the
> department is at: www.aub.edu.lb/fea/ard .
>
>
> Contact: Haneen Deeb
> Administrative Assistant
> American University of Beirut
> Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
> Office of the Dean
> P.O.Box: 11-0236 Riad El Solh
> Beirut 1107 2020, Lebanon
> Direct Telephone: 00961-1-347952
> AUB Telephone: 00961-1-350000 | Extension: 3400
> Fax: 00961-1-744462
>
> Website: http://www.aub.edu.lb/fea/
> Primary Category: Architecture and Architectural History
>
> Secondary Categories: Islamic History / Studies
>
> Posting Date: 02/03/2012
> Closing Date 04/30/2012
>
>
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Fw: H-ASIA: Position Eastern Orthodoxy & Hinduism, Univ of Pittsburgh, Lecturer

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Varun Gupta

Divine Books
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Delhi 110007
India

Ph. No. 011 42351 493
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Conlon" <conlon@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
To: <H-ASIA@H-NET.MSU.EDU>
Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 3:54 AM
Subject: H-ASIA: Position Eastern Orthodoxy & Hinduism, Univ of Pittsburgh,
Lecturer


> H-ASIA
> February 3, 2012
>
>
> Position: Eastern Orthodoxy and Hinduism, Lecturer, University of
> Pittsburgh
> ************************************************************************
> From: H-Net Job Guide:
>
> JOB GUIDE NO.: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=44138
>
>
> University of Pittsburgh, Religious Studies
>
> Lecturer, Eastern Orthodoxy and Hinduism
>
>
> Institution Type: College / University
> Location: Pennsylvania, United States
> Position: Lecturer
>
>
>
>
> The Department of Religious Studies, University of Pittsburgh invites
> applications for a Lecturer in Eastern Orthodoxy and religions of South
> Asia, particularly Hinduism. The position is outside the tenure stream and
> begins with Fall Term 2012, pending final budgetary approval. The initial
> appointment will be made for a one- to three-year period and is renewable.
> PhD at time of appointment and demonstrated evidence of teaching
> excellence are required. The 3-3 teaching duties include survey courses on
> Orthodox Christianity and Religions of India and four advanced courses in
> the applicants areas of expertise. Ability to rotate in our Senior
> Capstone Thesis Seminar is a plus. Opportunities exist to work with
> graduate students. Pitt is home to a Center for Russian and Eastern
> European Studies (Title VI), Asian Studies Center, Humanities Center, and
> World History Center, and interdisciplinary programs such as Cultural and
> Womens Studies.
>
> For more information please see :
> http://www.religiousstudies.pitt.edu. Applicants should submit by PDF
> attachment a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and teaching portfolio
> (statement on teaching philosophy, 3-4 syllabi for courses they are
> prepared to teach in AY 2012-2013, teaching evaluations), and arrange for
> three letters of reference from academic recommenders who can speak to
> teaching effectiveness to be e-mailed to religion@pitt.edu.The applicants
> full name (Surname, Given name) should appear in the subject line.
> Complete applications must be received by March 1. The University of
> Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and
> members of minority groups underrepresented in academia are especially
> encouraged to apply.
>
>
> Contact: religion@pitt.edu
>
> Website: http://www.religiousstudies.pitt.edu
> Primary Category: Religious Studies and Theology
>
> Secondary Categories: None
> Posting Date: 02/02/2012
> Closing Date 03/01/2012
>
>
>
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Fw: H-ASIA: Position International History, London School of Economics, Professor

Thanking You

Varun Gupta

Divine Books
40/5, Shakti Nagar,
Delhi 110007
India

Ph. No. 011 42351 493
divinebooksindia@gmail.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Conlon" <conlon@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
To: <H-ASIA@H-NET.MSU.EDU>
Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 4:08 AM
Subject: H-ASIA: Position International History, London School of Economics,
Professor


> H-ASIA
> February 3, 2012
>
>
> Position: International History, Professor, London School of Economics
> ************************************************************************
> From: H-Net Job Guide:
>
> JOB GUIDE NO.: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=44143
>
>
> London School of Economics and Political Science, International History
>
> Professor in International History
>
>
> Institution Type: Other
> Location: United Kingdom
> Position: Full Professor
>
>
> Department of International History
>
> Chair in International History
>
> The Department of International History is seeking an exceptional
> candidate to provide academic leadership in research and teaching. The
> appointee will have an international reputation for his or her outstanding
> record of world class research and publication as well as a PhD in the
> discipline. She or he will be expected to teach and conduct research in
> international history together with contributing to departmental
> administration.
>
> The Department would particularly welcome applications from candidates
> who specialize in any aspect of the international history of the period
> 1919-45, but will consider exceptional candidates in any field of
> nineteenth or twentieth century international history. The Department
> takes a broad view of the scope of the discipline, encompassing strategic,
> political, economic, cultural and ideological approaches to the study of
> international history.
>
> Salary will be determined by the Director; however, the professorial
> salary scale starts from 64,958 pa inclusive (pay award pending).
>
> This post is equivalent to full professor in the U.S. system.
>
> Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Nigel Ashton (+44[0]207 9557
> 7104; n.ashton@lse.ac.uk).
>
> For further information and to complete your personal details please go to
> www.lse.ac.uk/JobsatLSE and select "Visit the ONLINE RECRUITMENT SYSTEM
> web page. If you have any queries, please telephone: (0)20 7955 6659 or
> e-mail hr.jobs@lse.ac.uk, quoting reference1232964 .
>
> The closing date for receipt of applications is 16 March 2012 (11.59pm, UK
> time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.
>
> The School values diversity and wishes to promote equality at all levels.
>
>
> Contact: If you have any administrative queries, please telephone: ++ 44
> 20 7955 6659 or e-mail hr.jobs@lse.ac.uk, quoting reference 1232964 .
>
> Informal enquiries about this academic role can be made to the Head of
> Department Professor Nigel Ashton (+44[0]207 9557 7104;
> n.ashton@lse.ac.uk).
>
> Website: www.lse.ac.uk/JobsatLSE
> Primary Category: None
> Secondary Categories: Contemporary History
> Humanities
> Social Sciences
> World History / Studies
>
> Posting Date: 02/02/2012
> Closing Date 03/16/2012
>
>
>
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Fw: H-ASIA: Kokoro, una mexicana en Japon, CUNY Grad Ctr, NYC, 2 Mar 2012

Thanking You

Varun Gupta

Divine Books
40/5, Shakti Nagar,
Delhi 110007
India

Ph. No. 011 42351 493
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Conlon" <conlon@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
To: <H-ASIA@H-NET.MSU.EDU>
Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 4:31 AM
Subject: H-ASIA: Kokoro, una mexicana en Japon, CUNY Grad Ctr, NYC, 2 Mar
2012


> H-ASIA
> February 3, 2012
>
> "Kokoro, una mexicana en Japon", CUNY Graduate Center, New York City,
> March 2, 2012
> ***********************************************************************
> From: H-Net Announcements <announce@MAIL.H-NET.MSU.EDU>
>
> Kokoro, una mexicana en Japon
>
> Location: New York, United States
> Lecture Date: 2012-03-02 (in 28 days)
> Date Submitted: 2012-01-30
> Announcement ID: 191816
>
> Kokoro, una mexicana en Japn
> A book by Araceli Tinajero
> Presenters:
> Evelyn Hu-DeHart
> Professor of History and Ethnic Studies and Director of the Center for the
> Study of Race and Ethnicity in America
>
> lvaro Enrigue
> Mexican Writer
>
> Jose C. Moya
> Professor of History at Barnard College and
> Director of the Forum on Migration, Columbia University
>
> DATE: Friday, March 2, 2012, 5:30PM
> LOCATION: The Graduate Center, Skylight Room
> 365 Fifth Avenue (@ 34th Street)
>
> Register by sending an e-mail to bildner@gc.cuny.edu.
>
>
> Bildner Center for Western Hemisphere Studies
> The Graduate Center, CUNY
> 365 Fifth Avenue, Suite 5209
> New York, NY 10016
> Phone: 212.817.2096
> Fax: 212.817.1540
> Email: bildner@gc.cuny.edu
> Visit the website at http://www.bildner.org
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Fw: H-ASIA: CFP PEAR Papers, Essays and Reviews, Yonsei University

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Varun Gupta

Divine Books
40/5, Shakti Nagar,
Delhi 110007
India

Ph. No. 011 42351 493
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Conlon" <conlon@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
To: <H-ASIA@H-NET.MSU.EDU>
Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 4:27 AM
Subject: H-ASIA: CFP PEAR Papers, Essays and Reviews, Yonsei University


> H-ASIA
> February 3, 2012
>
> Call for papers: Papers, Essays and Reviews (PEAR), Yonsei University
> ***********************************************************************
> From: H-Net Announcements <announce@MAIL.H-NET.MSU.EDU>
>
> Papers, Essays and Reviews (PEAR) - Yonsei University - Call for
> Papers Location: Missouri, Korea, South
> Conference Date: 2012-03-10
> Date Submitted: 2012-01-30
> Announcement ID: 191803
>
> Papers, Essays and Reviews
> Yonsei Graduate Journal of International Studies
> Request for Submissions for the Spring/Summer 2012 Issue
> Papers, Essays and Reviews (PEAR) is a biannual interdisciplinary
> journal affiliated with the Center for International Studies at Yonsei
> University, Seoul, South Korea. PEAR welcomes submissions from all
> scholars, most notably graduate students, regarding the diverse field
> of International Studies. We particularly encourage submissions that
> challenge the conventional wisdom of a given issue.
>
> Each issue of the printed Journal contains the following three
> sections:
>
> PAPERS
>
> This section includes feature-length articles of original research and
> must include proper citations. Inclusions should range from 3,000 to
> 8,000 words.
>
> ESSAYS
>
> This section includes essays that take stances on issues and develop
> sophisticated arguments in the form of editorials, recommendations and
> reflections. Inclusions should range from 1,500 to 3,000 words.
>
> REVIEWS
>
> This section focuses on evaluations and reviews of existing arguments
> contained in essays, articles and books, in addition to policy reviews
> or previously published material in PEAR. Inclusions should be no
> longer than 2,000 words.
>
> PEAR encompasses a wide scope of varying disciplines and
> methodologies, but each issue will attempt to be thematic. In doing
> so, we include academic papers, an array of different essays, and
> argumentation reviews. Graduate students from any number of
> perspectives are encouraged to submit a research paper to the Journal.
> All papers, essays and reviews should be relevant to international
> studies and follow submission guidelines (available to view on the
> PEAR website).
>
> All submissions must be formatted in Microsoft Word and include an
> abstract. Please adhere to The Chicago Manual of Style. Submissions
> can be made via email at pear@yonsei.ac.kr or via the PEAR website at
> gsis.yonsei.ac.kr/pear. Full submission guidelines are available from
> our website.
>
> The deadline for submissions is March 10, 2012.
>
>
> PEAR - Papers, Essays and Reviews
> Yonsei GSIS Journal of International Studies
> Rm 516, New Millennium Hall, Yonsei University
> 262 Seongsanno, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, South Korea 120-749
>
> E-mail: pear@yonsei.ac.kr
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Fw: passing away of Andre Alexander

 The Tibetan and Himalayan Library
 
Thanking You
 
Varun Gupta
 
Divine Books
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Delhi 110007
India
 
Ph. No. 011 42351 493
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----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 7:28 AM
Subject: passing away of Andre Alexander

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Journal of the International Association of Tibetan Studies

Death of Andre Alexander



Dear Friends and Colleagues,
 
For those who have not already heard the sad news, it is with profound regret that I announce the death, on 21 January, of Andre Alexander.

Accompanying this message is a notice by Per Sørensen, with an addendum by Janet Gyatso. More extensive obituaries will be published in due course.
 
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday 9 February at:
Friedhof Mehringdamm 21, in the chapel opposite Finanzamt, Berlin. For directions see: http://goo.gl/Kc7hb
 
Andre's contribution to the documentation and conservation of traditional Tibetan architecture is inestimable.

You can also view the obituaries online at http://bit.ly/zz9ERT
 
Charles Ramble

 

≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈ ≈

Dr Andre Alexander
17 January 1965 – 21 January 2012


We are all workmen: prentice, journeyman, or master, building you – you towering nave.


And sometimes there will come to us a grave wayfarer, who like a radiance thrills
 the souls of all our hundred artisans, trembling as he shows us a new skill.

                                                                               Rainer-Maria Rilke
 

Andre – A True Heritage Hero


It is with profound regret and in deepest sorrow that we announce the death of Dr Andre Alexander at the age of 47 in Berlin.
 
Andre had just turned 47 this very week, and was full of enthusiasm and commitment. Over 10 years ago, he co-founded the successful, widely acclaimed and much respected Tibet Heritage Fund (THF) committed to the preservation and documentation of the unique Tibetan architectural monuments and heritage. The organization has launched a large number of rehabilitation projects throughout Central Asia intended to benefit and assist the local residents.
 
His organization has been involved in assisting local communities in the wake of natural disasters, earthquakes (Yushu) and flashfloods (Ladakh and Sikkim), and initiated countless conservation and restoration projects of sanctuaries and monasteries in India, Tibet, China and Mongolia.This year he was also embarking on a project in Bhutan.
 
His enthusiasm ensured that the THF won a steadily larger number of supporters who all shared Andre's quest and vision of preserving the wonderful Tibetan architectural heritage.
 
A number of still unpublished books now await publication. A large study on vernacular housing and architecture in Lhasa (originally submitted as doctoral thesis in Berlin), the second volume of the Tibet Heritage Fund's conservation inventory is due to appear in 2012 with Serindia Publications and another large study on Tibetan imperial architecture was under way.  We hope that this work too will soon be completed.
 
Andre was a passionate and colourful person, totally committed to his vision of documenting and preserving, against all odds, the unique Tibetan architecture.
 
He and his most dedicated friends at THF received numerous awards for their commitment: they twice received the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards and the Global Vision Award for a number of their cultural heritage projects, and they were featured on BBC's series on Heritage Heroes 2011. 
 
Andre – You will be sorely missed. RIP.

                                                                                        Per Sørensen


 
Andre Alexander also led the Tibet Heritage Fund in heroic and inspired efforts to protect and restore the massively important old quarter in the Tibetan capital at Lhasa, especially around the Barkor. During his years working in Lhasa he was able to secure permission and mobilize the resources to tear up (and then replace) the main circumambulatory street in the Barkor and lay down sewage and plumbing pipes, in order to improve the sanitation and living conditions for the people who are still occupying many of the old houses in this quarter. He also led efforts to restore many historically significant buildings in the area using a combination of traditional materials and techniques with modern ecologically-sound methods. This included extended initiatives to work with traditional Tibetan builders, painters and carpenters whom Alexander identified and brought to Lhasa to work with him, many of them in their 70s and 80s.   Among the temples and old governmental buildings from the Ganden Phodrang period that he worked on with his team and restored is the magnificent Meru Nyingpa temple behind the Jokhang.
 

                                                                                          Janet Gyatso

 

 


 








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