To Western Galilee Region/Central Region P2K Consortium Faculty:

Westminster College is pleased to host “Bridges,” the third annual workshop forging American- Israeli Academic Collaboration. The purpose of the workshop is to provide opportunities for faculty members of partnership institutions to engage in discussions, both formal and informal, which will enrich our teaching and professional development with a specific intention to:

• Identify common research interests
• Institute new collaborative research projects
• Develop and strengthen existing collaborative research
• Click here for a list of applying Israeli Faculty and their Research Interests

The four-day workshop will discuss themes and issues beginning with the most broad and leading to more focused proposals that have potential for development. Participants will take part in roundtable discussions to share their research. Individual speakers will be invited to contribute a formal component to the program. Topics of discussion might include (without being restricted to) Culture, Society, Religious Studies, Gender Studies, Globalization, Education, Peace Studies, Environmental Science, Security Studies, Urban Development, and so on. The specific themes of the workshop are yet to be determined, pending responses to this Call for Participation.

Applicants are invited to submit a brief letter of interest describing their own area of expertise and suggesting a project with potential to develop collaborative research involving American and Israeli faculty. These letters should be addressed to Bryan Rennie, Chair of the Bridges Steering Committee and must be received by April 15th, 2011.

The Conference registration fee of $150 will include a welcome dinner, some meals, and cultural events. Transportation and accommodation arrangements must be made by participants, although hotel contact information is available from Westminster College. Please address any questions to Bryan Rennie for further information.