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As I send this Bolectrónico, memories from the
fabulous WAFLT/COFLT conference over the weekend are
fresh in my mind. For those of you who could not
attend, we missed you and hope to see you at the next
conference!
Please remember that if you have information on any
events in your area, please send them to me and I'll
share them in the BOLE. Don't forget you can read
back issues of the BOLE on our website:
http://www.users.uswest.net/~eledu/aatsp/
-Bridget Yaden, Interim BOLE Editor
(yadenlbe@plu.edu)
I. NOVEMBER EVENT: TEACHING THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR
THROUGH FILM
II. UW'S NEW CENTER FOR SPANISH STUDIES
III. SPANISH LITERARY CONTEST FOR STUDENTS
IV. ON-LINE ARTICLE ON MEXICAN AGRICULTURAL WORKERS
IN WASHINGTON STATE
V. NATIONAL SPANISH EXAM
VI. WASHINGTON/SPAIN PARTNERSHIP 2000/2001
VII. NEXT EDITION OF CLAMOR
VIII. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
I. TEACHING THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR THROUGH FILM
This is our chapter's next event and it is
co-sponsored by the Center for Spanish Studies at the
UW (see below for info on this center). We will watch
two films "La Lengua de las Mariposas" and the
documentary "Art in the Struggle for Freedom", hear a
presentation on the project "They Still Draw Pictures:
Children's Art from Spanish Civil War Refugee Camps
(1937-38)" with Tony Geist, and have discussions on
both films hosted by Paloma Borreguero, María Dolores
Rodríguez, and Abe Osheroff, Lincoln Brigade Veteran.
This promises to be an exciting event, so don't miss
it! You can receive 5 clock hours (at no extra
charge) for attending this event.
WHEN? Saturday, November 18, 2000. 10:00am-3:30pm
WHERE? Balmer Hall 413, University of Washington,
Seattle
COST? $15 ($12 for AATSP members and university
students) This includes paella and refreshments!
REGISTRATION? Contact the Center for Spanish Studies
at spnrectr@u.washington.edu or call (206) 221-6571.
You must register by November 15th.
II. UW's CENTER FOR SPANISH STUDIES
"The University of Washington in cooperation with the
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and the
Education Office of the Embassy of Spain is opening
the new Center for Spanish Studies. The mission of
this new institution is to cooperate in the promotion,
dissemination, and study of the Spanish language and
in the appreciation and understanding of the cultures
whcih use this language as a means of expression. The
signing ceremony will take place on October 27th at
2:30 pm in the Parrington Forum at the University of
Washington. All Spanish teachers in the State of
Washington are welcome." For more information you
can contact the center at: (206) 221-6571 or via
email spnrectr@u.washington.edu.
III. SPANISH LITERARY CONTEST "Escribo en español"
This year's topic is "Mi familia." All high school
students of Washington State are eligible for the
contest, and there are 2 sections: native Spanish
speakers and native speakers of other languages. The
winners will receive great prizes and will be honored
at an awards ceremony in Olympia in the Spring.
Please contact Eduardo Tobar at (360) 664-2400 or via
email at etobar@ospi.wednet.edu for specific details.
Entries must be received by February 16, 2001.
IV. ON-LINE ARTICLE ON MEXICAN WORKERS IN WASHINGTON
STATE
"Under Two Flags: Mexican workers in Washington
fields" at:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/mexico/
"This four-part series chronicles the lives of
Mexican farmworkers in Eastern Washington and explores
the underground economy that supports Washington's
agricultural industry."
V. NATIONAL SPANISH EXAM
By now all members should have received the brochure
for the 2001 National Spanish Examinations. If you
would like to participate this year, please order the
forms from ORIANA CADMAN, your chapter coordinator,
ocadman@kalama.com no later than Dec. 15, 2000.
Participants must be current members in good standing
of the national AATSP and of the local AATSP chapter.
Dues for next year must be paid by Dec. 1st, 2000.
Send your national and chapter dues to DANDY PORTER,
treasurer. Check the web page for further info on
membership! http://www.users.uswest.net/~eledu/aatsp/
VI. WASHINGTON/SPAIN PARTNERSHIP 2000/2001
For more information on the following activities, or
for application forms, please contact Eduardo Tobar at
(360) 664-2400 or via email etobar@ospi.wednet.edu
A. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SUMMER INSTITUTES IN SPAIN
The Spanish Education Office organizes several summer
institutes in Spain each year. There are great
scholarships available that cover all expenses but
transportation.
B. TEACHER AND STUDENT EXCHANGES
These exchanges are offered to Spanish teachers and
students of Spanish. The teacher exchange program is
for one academic year and the student exchange program
lasts from 2-4 weeks.
C. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR SPANISH TEACHERS
"A virtual tour of contemporary Spain" is a free
class. You can get 10 clock hours or one college
credit at one of the following locations:
Kent School District: November 29, December 4 and
December 6 2000
ESD 101, Spokane: February 2 and 3, 2001
Tacoma School District: March 23 and 24, 2001.
VII. ARTICLES FOR NEXT EDITION OF CLAMOR
The next edition of our chapter's newsletter CLAMOR
will be coming out the first week of December. The
theme will be : "La celebración de Navidad y ritos
navideños de Latinoamérica, España, y Portugal."
Please feel free to submit any articles in English,
Spanish, or Portuguese related to this theme, such as
recipes, lesson plans, songs, personal anecdotes, etc.
Although this will be the theme of the newsletter,
we accept any articles on any topics of interest to
Spanish and Portuguese teachers at all levels. Please
get your submissions to our editors by November 10 so
that we may include them. You can send your
submissions electronically, by fax, or by regular mail
to our co-editors Paloma Martínez-Carbajo and Inés
Miranda. martinaa@plu.edu, mirandia@plu.edu. c/o
Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA 98447. Fax:
(253) 536-5132
VIII. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
1) Issaquah S.D. Openings: Contact: (425) 837-7000.
a) Spanish Teacher at Issaquah H.S. Full Time.
b) Spanish Teacher at Skyline H.S. Full Time.
2) Director Bilingual Education: Bridgeport, CT.
Public Schools. Min. 5 years teaching experience,
bilingual in English and Spanish. Salary range
$83,085-$98,658. Fax: (203) 335-6840.
3) Diversity Coordinator: Bush School,a
private/independent school in Seattle. (206)
322-7978.
4) Director: American Embassy School, New Delhi,
India. Effective July 2001. Private, coeducational
pre-12 school offering an English Language, US-based
curriculum to 980 students from the USA, Europe, Asia
and the Subcontinent. Experienced leader with
previous teaching and Head of School experience.
Candidates must be a US citizen, have advanced degree
and cultural sensitivity. (609) 452-0990.
5) Coordinator, International Student Services:
Spokane Community College and Spokane Falls Community
College. Recruit and train international students.
At least two years of experience in immigration
procedures and background working with international
students at college/university level. $44,000.
Closes October 27. (509) 435-5040.
6) International Communications: University of
Washington, School of Communication. Tenure-track
Assistant Professor position. Ph.D. by Sept. 2001.
Teaching and research interests in at least two of the
following: global communication policy and regulation;
economic, social and ethical aspects of international
information and culture flows; communication with
emphasis on the use of new media technologies in the
developing world. Applicant should be able to teach an
introductory mass media and society
course. Contact: Prof. A. Giffard, Director, School
of Communications, Box 353740, University of
Washington, Seattle 98195.
7) Assist. Prof. Spanish: Princeton University.
Tenure-track position to begin September 2001. Latin
American Literature of the Colonial period and
beginning and higher-level language courses. Closes
November 15, 2000. Contact: Prof. D. Bellos, Chair,
Dept. of Romance Languages and Literatures, Princeton
University, Princeton, NJ 08544.
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Steven Green, President, Steve has no e-mail at present
Kerry Chama, Prov. Eastern V.P., cheetah101@earthlink.net
Paloma Borreguero, NW V.P., paloma@u.washington.edu
Oriana Cadman, SW V.P., ocadman@kalama.com
Jay Adams-Feuer, Secretary, jay@alumni.middlebury.edu
Alexandra Porter, Treasurer, dporter@universityprep.org
WATSP web page: http://www.users.uswest.net/~eledu/aatsp