The Columbia University Institute for Research in African-American Studies (IRAAS) is now accepting applications for its 2016 Summer Teachers and Scholars Institute (STSI). Convening for one week between Monday, July 11 and Friday, July 16, 2016, this year’s STSI is themed “The Many Worlds of Black New York” and will focus on the history, cultures, and institutions of African-descended peoples in New York City.
This Summer Institute offers:
- The opportunity to study African-American art, photography, history, culture, politics, and life through the lens of New York, and in New York
- Attend seminars facilitated by today’s leading scholars in African-American Studies
- Visit and tour historical landmarks and institutions around the city
- Receive instruction in the latest research methods and,
- Enjoy afternoon and evening cultural excursions throughout New York City
This year’s lecturers will include Samuel K. Roberts (STSI Director), Cheryl Hicks, Farah Jasmine Griffin, Brian Purnell, and Christina Greer. STSI seminars will explore various themes, including:
- The Struggle for Civil Rights in Brooklyn
- The New Negro Movement and the Harlem Renaissance
- Educating Harlem: Activism for Equality in the Mid-20th Century
- Race, Policing, Gender and Criminal Justice
- Black Immigration since 1965
- Health/Medical Rights
In addition to serving as a space for collaborative thinking and skills training, STSI will offer a unique opportunity to explore the tremendous richness and vast scope of African-American Studies.
The fee for the STSI is $1,800 and a limited number of partial fellowships are available. Applications must be submitted by June 3, 2016.
For further information, visit www.columbiastsi.com or e-mail stsi@columbia.edu.