The Russia and Eastern Europe Center at the University of Illinois,
Urbana-Champaign, announces its 2003 Summer Research Laboratory on Russia
and Eastern Europe. The Summer Lab provides free housing awards for
qualified graduate students/faculty and independent scholars. The Summer
Lab is an ideal program for doctoral students conducting
pre-dissertation/dissertation research. Below is a select list of
programs. Please check the website for the full list of programs,
eligibility, and application information: http://www.reec.uiuc.edu/srl.htm
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Summer Research Laboratory on Russia and Eastern Europe
University of Illinois
June 16 - August 8, 2003
The University of Illinois is offering its annual Summer Research
Laboratory on Russia and Eastern Europe, June 16 - August 8, 2003.
Associates are given full library privileges to conduct research in the
University Library, which holds the largest Slavic collection west of
Washington, DC, and is staffed by Slavic reference librarians.
Beyond the research opportunities, the Lab offers programs, workshops and
discussion groups from June 16 to July 11:
Annual Summer Symposium
"Young and the Restless: Youth in Russia and Eastern Europe," Sat., June
28, 1:00-5:30pm
Ralph and Ruth Fisher Forum
Conference on Vasilii Rozanov, June 19-22
This conference will feature leading literary scholars
Co-organizers: Harriet Murav (UIUC) and Harriet Mondry (University of
Canterbury, New Zealand)
Interdisciplinary conference:
"MASCULINITIES IN RUSSIA"
19-23 June 2003
Co-organizers: Brian Baer (Kent State University) and Serguei Oushakine
(Columbia U)
Research Workshop (June 16-27)
This workshop provides practical information on conducting research in the
region.
The Workshop will include the following sessions:
Digital Workshop led by Miranda Beaven Remnek (new head of the UI Slavic
and East European Library)
Introduction to the Slavic Bibliography Workshop Online
Archives in Russia & Ukraine
Grant Writing
Russian Language Practicum
We plan to bring librarians from the region o teach the sessions on
bibliography and be available for one-on-one consultations.
Other activities include thematic/regional workshops and discussion groups,
lectures and films. For the full listing of programs, check the web at
http://www.reec.uiuc.edu/srl.htm
Free housing awards: maximum 28 days for graduate students; 14 for all
others. (Associates are welcome to stay longer at their own expense.) All
associates also have access to the university's recreation center for a
small fee, which has an indoor and outdoor pools. Graduate students and
independent scholars are encouraged to apply.
Deadline to apply for housing awards: April 1. Firm for non-US
citizens/permanent residents to qualify for the housing awards; Qualified
US scholars (citizens or permanent residents) can apply up to three weeks
prior to their arrival, pending availability of housing. We strongly
encourage everyone to apply by April 1.
For more information and application contact: Sandy Reasor, Russian and
East European Center, University of Illinois, 104 International Studies
Building, 910 S. Fifth Street, Champaign, IL 61820; Tel: (217) 333-1244;
Fax: (217) 333-1582; e-mail: [log in to unmask]; or check web at
http://www.reec.uiuc.edu/srl.htm Application in pdf format available on
the website.
Lynda Y. Park
Assistant Director
Russian and East European Center
104 International Studies Building, MC-487
910 South Fifth Street
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 333-6022; fax (217) 333-1582
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http://www.reec.uiuc.edu
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