Applications are being accepted now through February 12 for the 2010 Z Media Institute, which is to be held June 6 to June 14.
Z Media Institute (ZMI) was started in 1994 by the cofounders of Z Magazine and South End Press to teach radical politics, media, and organizing skills; the principles and practice of creating non-hierarchical institutions and projects; and a special emphasis on vision and strategy for social change. Classes are held in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Over 700 students have attended ZMI since 1994, with ages ranging from 16 to 82.
To learn more, there is a video introduction, sample course and faculty listings, and a downloadable PDF application form on our website at http://zcommunications.org/zmi/zmi.htm.
POLITICAL COURSES INCLUDE: principles of workplace democracy, foreign policy, ecology, political science, queer theory, women and revolution, labor, race, history, vision and strategy for a participatory society, and more.
MEDIA COURSES INCLUDE: analysis of mainstream media; starting a media project (newspaper, radio, video, magazine, Internet, organizing); challenges of alternative media; media activism; video activism; and more.
SKILLS COURSES INCLUDE: finances, promotion, fundraising, design, production, promotion, editing, facilitating meetings, writing for revolution, research and investigation techniques, political theater workshop, and more.
PAST FACULTY HAVE INCLUDED: Michael Albert, Jessica Azulay, David Barsamian, Chip Berlet, Michael Bronski, Leslie Cagan, Noam Chomsky, Rosa Clemente, Ron Daniels, Brian Dominick, Andy Dunn, Amy Goodman, Andrej Grubacic, Mandisi Majavu, Cynthia Peters, Justin Podur, Charlotte Ryan, Lydia Sargent, Stephen R. Shalom, Chris Spannos, Brian Tokar, and more.
You can apply by printing out and filling in the PDF application form from our website and sending it back to us. Alternatively, you can just answer the questions (posted at the bottom of this email) and respond to us at zmag@zmag.org. The fee is $1,200, which includes room, board, course materials, etc. A limited number of partial scholarships are available. You do not send in any payment with your application, but will be notified after the deadline as to the status of your application and what steps to follow from there. SPACE IS LIMITED so be sure to send your application by February 12.
You can contact us via mail at ZMI, 18 Millfield Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543; fax 508-457-0626; phone 508-548-9063; and email zmag@zmag.org.
Below is the text of the requested information from the ZMI 2010 application form:
NAME
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE/PROV
ZIP/PC
COUNTRY
PHONE
EMAIL
GENDER
AGE
ETHNIC GROUP
MAIN INTEREST (eg, print, organizing, culture, politics, audio, video, film, Internet, skills, other)
POLITICAL BACKGROUND
MEDIA BACKGROUND
SKILLS
WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO GET OUT OF ZMI
The fee for room (two to a room), board, computer use, study materials, and classes is $1,200. There are limited small scholarships. If you need one, please explain, then enter the amount you think you can pay below.
I CAN PAY THE FULL AMOUNT $________; OR I CAN PAY $ _________
Send application (do not send any payment with your application) to ZMI, 18 Millfield Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543; fax: 508-457-0626; email: zmag@zmag.org; online forms also available (http://zcommunications.org/zmi/zmi.htm)
Z Media Institute 2010 is scheduled for June 6-14. Apply by February 12 as space is limited.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Friday, January 22, 2010
SHORT-TERM TRAVEL GRANTS (STG) PROGRAM
2010-2011 FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
SHORT-TERM TRAVEL GRANTS (STG) PROGRAM
IREX is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2010-2011 Short-Term Travel Grants (STG) Program
STG provides fellowships to US scholars and professionals to engage in up to eight weeks of overseas research on contemporary political, economic, historical, or cultural developments relevant to US foreign policy.
The STG application is now available online at:
http://www.irex.org/programs/us_scholars/uss_info.asp
Completed applications are due no later than 5 pm EST on February 2, 2010.
Postdoctoral Scholars and Professionals with advanced degrees are eligible to apply for the STG Program.
In addition to the pre-departure logistic support provided by IREX staff, the Short-Term Travel Grant also provides:
• International coach class roundtrip transportation
• A monthly allowance for housing and living expenses
• Travel visas
• Emergency evacuation insurance
• Field office support
Questions may be addressed to the STG Program Staff at stg@irex.org or by telephone at 202-628-8188.
Countries Eligible for Research:
Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan
STG is funded by the United States Department of State Title VIII Program
SHORT-TERM TRAVEL GRANTS (STG) PROGRAM
IREX is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2010-2011 Short-Term Travel Grants (STG) Program
STG provides fellowships to US scholars and professionals to engage in up to eight weeks of overseas research on contemporary political, economic, historical, or cultural developments relevant to US foreign policy.
The STG application is now available online at:
http://www.irex.org/programs/us_scholars/uss_info.asp
Completed applications are due no later than 5 pm EST on February 2, 2010.
Postdoctoral Scholars and Professionals with advanced degrees are eligible to apply for the STG Program.
In addition to the pre-departure logistic support provided by IREX staff, the Short-Term Travel Grant also provides:
• International coach class roundtrip transportation
• A monthly allowance for housing and living expenses
• Travel visas
• Emergency evacuation insurance
• Field office support
Questions may be addressed to the STG Program Staff at stg@irex.org or by telephone at 202-628-8188.
Countries Eligible for Research:
Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan
STG is funded by the United States Department of State Title VIII Program
Monday, January 18, 2010
Human Rights Internship Opportunity
Looking for an internship in human rights?
Deadlines vary by internship.
Learn more at: http://www.comminit.com/en/node/297464/348
Tuesday Haiti events
Tuesday, January 19, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Driscoll Gallery
Driscoll Gallery
Tuesday, January 19, 8:15 – 9:00 pm
Driscoll Gallery
Driscoll Gallery
Following the panel discussion will be a memorial/vigil (also in the Gallery), honoring those who have died and praying for those who remain, those who are working at rebuilding, and for the future of the country.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Amazing Job Opportunity in Denver!!!
Position: Senior Editor for the American Water Works Association
If you join us at the American Water Works Association (AWWA), the authoritative resource on safe water, you will be part of a team that advances public health by serving the drinking water industry. Located next to beautiful Marston Reservoir in Denver, Colorado, we're one of the world's leading providers of technical and educational resources to the water industry.
We rely on this position to:
1. Oversee work of freelance editors, production editors, proofreaders, and technical/graphic artists. Coordinate workflow among these positions for each issue.
2. Edit peer-reviewed articles and/or news department as assigned for maximum readability, clarity, syntax and conformance with Journal style.
3. Review and approve editing and proofreading of galleys.
4. Modify articles to conform to layout.
5. Communicate with authors as needed; incorporate author alterations on galleys.
6. Proofread page proofs against galley corrections.
7. Check and approve layouts, page proofs, and bluelines.
8. Proof, compile corrections for, and approve technical art in the issue.
9. Write photo captions for features and news departments as needed.
10. Meet monthly deadlines.
11. Write/edit copy for news departments as assigned by editor.
12. Write staff-generated copy as assigned.
13. Conduct interviews for publication as assigned.
14. Provide copy for Table of Contents for each issue.
15. Provide on-line files for news copy produced by this position. Proof and approve on-line copy produced by this position for each issue.
16. Serve as project manager for year-end subject and author indexes.
17. Assist Journal Editor, as necessary.
18. Work additional hours as required.
Qualifications for this position include a bachelor’s degree in English, Mass Communication, Journalism, or a related field and five years worth of publishing experience.
Compensation for this position is anticipated to be between $4,000 and $4,300 per month. This position will be eligible to participate in our highly competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term and long term disability insurance, various paid time off benefits including vacation and sick leave, and a 403(b) plan with generous company match. Additionally, AWWA provides on-site flu vaccination (including access for family members), on-site consultation with a Certified Financial Planner, and a host of other opportunities to enhance one’s health and work/life balance.
More information about our association is available at www.awwa.org. As an employer dedicated to affirmative action and equal employment opportunity, minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
For immediate consideration please e-mail a resume in Word format, along with compensation requirements, to resume@awwa.org and include Sr. Editor in the subject line.
If you join us at the American Water Works Association (AWWA), the authoritative resource on safe water, you will be part of a team that advances public health by serving the drinking water industry. Located next to beautiful Marston Reservoir in Denver, Colorado, we're one of the world's leading providers of technical and educational resources to the water industry.
We rely on this position to:
1. Oversee work of freelance editors, production editors, proofreaders, and technical/graphic artists. Coordinate workflow among these positions for each issue.
2. Edit peer-reviewed articles and/or news department as assigned for maximum readability, clarity, syntax and conformance with Journal style.
3. Review and approve editing and proofreading of galleys.
4. Modify articles to conform to layout.
5. Communicate with authors as needed; incorporate author alterations on galleys.
6. Proofread page proofs against galley corrections.
7. Check and approve layouts, page proofs, and bluelines.
8. Proof, compile corrections for, and approve technical art in the issue.
9. Write photo captions for features and news departments as needed.
10. Meet monthly deadlines.
11. Write/edit copy for news departments as assigned by editor.
12. Write staff-generated copy as assigned.
13. Conduct interviews for publication as assigned.
14. Provide copy for Table of Contents for each issue.
15. Provide on-line files for news copy produced by this position. Proof and approve on-line copy produced by this position for each issue.
16. Serve as project manager for year-end subject and author indexes.
17. Assist Journal Editor, as necessary.
18. Work additional hours as required.
Qualifications for this position include a bachelor’s degree in English, Mass Communication, Journalism, or a related field and five years worth of publishing experience.
Compensation for this position is anticipated to be between $4,000 and $4,300 per month. This position will be eligible to participate in our highly competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term and long term disability insurance, various paid time off benefits including vacation and sick leave, and a 403(b) plan with generous company match. Additionally, AWWA provides on-site flu vaccination (including access for family members), on-site consultation with a Certified Financial Planner, and a host of other opportunities to enhance one’s health and work/life balance.
More information about our association is available at www.awwa.org. As an employer dedicated to affirmative action and equal employment opportunity, minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
For immediate consideration please e-mail a resume in Word format, along with compensation requirements, to resume@awwa.org and include Sr. Editor in the subject line.
Help Haiti!
The strong 7.3 earthquake that rocked Haiti has left this impoverished nation in a state of ruin.
Nearly every building over one-story has collapsed. The Presidential Palace has collapsed. Schools have fallen, hospitals have fallen, and hotels have fallen. The ministries of finance and other depart-ments, Supreme Court, and Parliament have all collapsed as well.
This strong earthquake and its 20+ aftershocks have pounded Haiti and destroyed many of the sus-tainable development projects run by grassroots groups that are partnering with the Lambi Fund of Haiti. Here are our plans for helping communities recover:
The Lambi Fund of Haiti is not a first responder, but a second responder meaning Lambi Fund will be there to help Haiti rebuild long after the relief service providers leave.
Help members of peasant groups get food and essentials for their families to re-establish their lives.
Help Lambi Fund field staff replace their belongings (food, clothing, furniture) that were lost in the quake. The sooner we help them get back on their feet, the sooner they can help peasant communities rebuild.
Recapitalize micro–credit funds run by peasant organizations so that people can replenish and continue their small businesses.
Rebuild grain mills, sugar cane mills and other economic development community enterprises lost in the earthquake. These buildings are the centers of communities’ economic livelihoods.
Repair rainwater cisterns so people will have a supply of safe drinking water.
Help peasant organizations buy goats, pigs, and chickens to replenish livestock. A few animals will quickly reproduce and provide offspring for animal husbandry projects.
To help our Haitian neighbors, donate at www.lambifund.org
Lambi Fund of Haiti
PO Box 18955
Washington DC 20036
(202)-833-3713
email info@lambifund.org
Supporting economic justice, democracy and sustainable development in Haiti
Nearly every building over one-story has collapsed. The Presidential Palace has collapsed. Schools have fallen, hospitals have fallen, and hotels have fallen. The ministries of finance and other depart-ments, Supreme Court, and Parliament have all collapsed as well.
This strong earthquake and its 20+ aftershocks have pounded Haiti and destroyed many of the sus-tainable development projects run by grassroots groups that are partnering with the Lambi Fund of Haiti. Here are our plans for helping communities recover:
The Lambi Fund of Haiti is not a first responder, but a second responder meaning Lambi Fund will be there to help Haiti rebuild long after the relief service providers leave.
Help members of peasant groups get food and essentials for their families to re-establish their lives.
Help Lambi Fund field staff replace their belongings (food, clothing, furniture) that were lost in the quake. The sooner we help them get back on their feet, the sooner they can help peasant communities rebuild.
Recapitalize micro–credit funds run by peasant organizations so that people can replenish and continue their small businesses.
Rebuild grain mills, sugar cane mills and other economic development community enterprises lost in the earthquake. These buildings are the centers of communities’ economic livelihoods.
Repair rainwater cisterns so people will have a supply of safe drinking water.
Help peasant organizations buy goats, pigs, and chickens to replenish livestock. A few animals will quickly reproduce and provide offspring for animal husbandry projects.
To help our Haitian neighbors, donate at www.lambifund.org
Lambi Fund of Haiti
PO Box 18955
Washington DC 20036
(202)-833-3713
email info@lambifund.org
Supporting economic justice, democracy and sustainable development in Haiti
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Legal and Legislative Internships at Colorado's Capitol
The Internships That Matter!
Law Week Colorado, Colorado's newspaper for lawyers, and State Bill Colorado, an electronic legislative news service, again this spring are offering journalism, communication and political science students the opportunity to help write the first draft of history from the corridors of power.
Writing & Reporting, Both Individual and Team:
Students assigned to State Bill (legislative) and Law Week (legal) will be asked to write one to three stories a week, often on breaking issues, and they will contribute to a semester-long team project that's focused on a single in-depth issue.
Photos & Videos:
Law Week and State Bill reporters will be assigned photo and video equipment. In addition, they will be trained (and expected) to use them as part of their coverage efforts.
Computer-Assisted Reporting:
State Bill and Law Week have a history of doing computer-assisted reporting projects. Students will be expected to gather data from disparate sources that they then will use in their reporting efforts.
Expanded Media Coverage:
Courts coverage for Law Week typically requires additional permissions from judicial officials. Students assigned to Law Week will be expected to complete the necessary paperwork to gain these permissions, and they then will provide video and photographic coverage of the trials for which they requested permissions.
Locally Focused Coverage:
While the State Bill website covers legislative news from a statewide perspective, we partner with local media (at no charge to them) to provide news stories that are tailored to local concerns. Each State Bill reporter will be assigned to a local news organization, and they will work with local editors to generate, refine and execute story ideas.
PLEASE NOTE: Law Week and State Bill will only accept interns who are receiving relevant student credit. There is no pay, but ordinary expenses will be reimbursed.
To apply, or for more information, please fill out this short questionnaire:
Circuit Media Spring 2010 Interns
http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB229FYBQZVME
Don Knox
State Bill Colorado
571 Logan St.
Denver, Colorado 80203
303-292-1212
editor@circuitmedia.com
Law Week Colorado, Colorado's newspaper for lawyers, and State Bill Colorado, an electronic legislative news service, again this spring are offering journalism, communication and political science students the opportunity to help write the first draft of history from the corridors of power.
Writing & Reporting, Both Individual and Team:
Students assigned to State Bill (legislative) and Law Week (legal) will be asked to write one to three stories a week, often on breaking issues, and they will contribute to a semester-long team project that's focused on a single in-depth issue.
Photos & Videos:
Law Week and State Bill reporters will be assigned photo and video equipment. In addition, they will be trained (and expected) to use them as part of their coverage efforts.
Computer-Assisted Reporting:
State Bill and Law Week have a history of doing computer-assisted reporting projects. Students will be expected to gather data from disparate sources that they then will use in their reporting efforts.
Expanded Media Coverage:
Courts coverage for Law Week typically requires additional permissions from judicial officials. Students assigned to Law Week will be expected to complete the necessary paperwork to gain these permissions, and they then will provide video and photographic coverage of the trials for which they requested permissions.
Locally Focused Coverage:
While the State Bill website covers legislative news from a statewide perspective, we partner with local media (at no charge to them) to provide news stories that are tailored to local concerns. Each State Bill reporter will be assigned to a local news organization, and they will work with local editors to generate, refine and execute story ideas.
PLEASE NOTE: Law Week and State Bill will only accept interns who are receiving relevant student credit. There is no pay, but ordinary expenses will be reimbursed.
To apply, or for more information, please fill out this short questionnaire:
Circuit Media Spring 2010 Interns
http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB229FYBQZVME
Don Knox
State Bill Colorado
571 Logan St.
Denver, Colorado 80203
303-292-1212
editor@circuitmedia.com
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