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NEW OSUN COURSES NOW OPEN FOR STUDENT ENROLLMENT
OSUN is offering a new round of summer courses for students from across the network. Nineteen online courses are available during June and July of 2021, giving students the opportunity to receive credit and participate as if they were enrolled at the member institution where the course originates. Apply by May 23. Course listings and registration portal can be accessed here.
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Tania El Khoury and Ziad Abu-Rish, "The Search for Power," a collaborative work on the political history of electricity in Lebanon (photo by Elina Giounanli)
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CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE ARTS FEATURED IN HYPERALLERGIC
In early 2021, Tania El Khoury and Ziad Abu-Rish relocated from Beirut to New York’s Hudson Valley to jointly spearhead a new master’s program and OSUN's Center for Human Rights and the Arts at Bard College. Critical arts website Hyperallergic details how in only two months the team, along with faculty members Thomas Keenan and Gideon Lester, has premiered its first digital commission, launched a series of virtual talks, and began actively recruiting its first cohort of international graduate students.
Read the full article.
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BOOK LAUNCH: PARTY SYSTEM CLOSURE
Wednesday, May 5, 11 PM NY | 5 PM Vienna
OSUN, the CEU Democracy Institute, and REPRESENT at the University of Nottingham welcome network members to a launch of Zsolt Enyedi's new book, Party System Closure — Party Alliances, Government Alternatives, and Democracy in Europe. Join via Zoom.
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COVID RESPONSE AND THE GREEN NEW DEAL
Wednesday, May 5, 4:10 PM NY | 10:10 PM Vienna
The Open Society Climate Network and the Simon's Rock-Levy Economics Institute 3/2 BA/MS Program present a talk with Randy Wray, Professor of Economics and Senior Scholar, Levy Economics Institute, Bard College. Join via Zoom.
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TOMORROW IS NOW: THE TRIALS OF CONSTANCE BAKER MOTLEY
Friday, May 7, 9 AM NY | 3 PM Vienna
OSUN and the Val-Kill Partnership invite network members to attend a screening and virtual discussion of Joel Motley's award-winning film on his mother, "The Trials of Constance Baker Motley," one of the lesser-known, yet most influential actors in the civil rights movement. Join via Zoom.
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HAMED SINNO: QUEERNESS IN/AS METAPHOR
Friday May 7, 12:00 PM NY | 6:00 PM Vienna
Musician, poet and controversial social justice advocate Hamed Sinno discusses his work as lead singer of Lebanese band Mashrou Leila, whose influential lyrics address gender and the limits of representation as political engagement. Join via Zoom.
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CONVERSATIONS ABOUT POPULISM
Friday, May 14, 12 PM NY | 6 PM Vienna
OSUN and the Institute for Philosophy and Social Theory, University of Belgrade, host a discussion on the different ways that populist political communication is entering the public realm and to what extent arts, culture, and media are influenced by it. Join via Zoom.
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COMMUNITY SCIENCE IN THE CLASSROOM
Monday, May 17, 8:30 AM NY | 2:30 PM Vienna
Are you currently involving community science in your classrooms or do you want to? Network faculty members are welcome to join Community Science Chat #2 to share ideas and best practices around community-engaged science teaching. Register via Zoom.
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STUDENT ENGAGED CAPSTONE OR SENIOR PROJECT GRANTS
DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY! Grants ranging from $500-$1000 USD are available to support capstone or senior project research that is centered on a question that emerges from a community engagement activity or experience, or that is conducted in collaboration with a community partner. Deadline is May 7. Apply
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ENGAGED LEARNING COURSE DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
Chief Academic Officers at OSUN partner institutions are invited to submit a funding proposal for up to five course development grants for faculty who seek to integrate community engagement into the curriculum.
Deadline is May 21. Apply here.
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M.A. IN HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE ARTS
OSUN’s Center for Human Rights and the Arts has launched its pioneering M.A. program in Human Rights and the Arts. The first-ever interdisciplinary program brings together scholars, artists, and activists to explore the productive and contentious relationship between the arts and struggles for truth and justice. Application deadline is June 25. Learn more and apply.
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THREATENED SCHOLARS INTEGRATION INITIATIVE CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
The Threatened Scholars Integration Initiative works with scholars seeking alternative teaching, research, or advanced study positions outside their home countries, due to threat from authoritarian regimes, persecution, or other risks, and places them in OSUN institutions. The Initiative also provides affiliation and support for those who cannot relocate. Learn more or contact TSI
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CEU 2022 SUMMER UNIVERSITY COURSE PROPOSALS
CEU Summer University offers courses connected to OSUN's mission of promoting collaborative research, teaching and learning, and social engagement on open society issues. Deadline for 2022 course proposals is June 20, 2021. Learn more.
2021 COURSE EXTENSIONS! Many Summer University courses for 2021 have extended their application deadlines. Read more.
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OSUN COMMUNITY ACTION AWARDS
OSUN sponsors Community Action Awards for undergraduate students that help cover costs associated with unpaid summer internships related to civic engagement.
Rolling deadline until May 15th. Apply.
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HATE AND THE FEAR OF DEATH
TOMORROW! Thursday, May 6, 3 pm New York l 9 pm Vienna
The Bard Center for the Study of Hate invites OSUN members to an event with Sheldon Solomon, Professor of Psychology at Skidmore College, discussing how authoritarian populist leaders thrive on the fear of death. Register here.
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ADILA LAÏDI-HANIEH ON THE ROLE OF THE PALESTINIAN MUSEUM
Tuesday, May 18, 2 pm Jerusalem l 7 am New York l 1 pm Vienna
Al-Quds Bard College Media Studies Program welcomes OSUN members to a virtual open conversation with Adila Laïdi-Hanieh, Director General of the Palestinian Museum, who will discuss the role of the Museum in preserving Palestinian history, society, culture, and art. Join via Zoom.
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