The Black American Studies
Paul R. Jones Educational Initiative
2008 Summer Scholars Program
June 9 to July 3, 2008
University of Delaware

The Black American Studies Program announces the Summer Scholars Program in support of the Paul R. Jones Initiative. The Paul R. Jones Initiative supports the Paul R. Jones Collection of African American Art through educational programs, exhibitions, leadership training, and scholarly research. The Summer Scholars Program will consist of faculty-student teams conducting research, in various fields, which may be related to the Paul R. Jones Collection. Our aim is to enhance the utilization of the Collection in the university curriculum.

The Collection comprises art created by African Americans and spans over forty years of collecting by Paul R. Jones. Gifted to the University of Delaware in 2001, the Collection is a vital educational resource. With the integration of the Collection into the university curriculum, an appreciation of African American artistic creativity and understanding of the African American experience is gained.

The Summer Scholar Program is a four-week program, from June 9 to July 3, 2008. The four weeks will include orientation, research, and weekly field trips to area cultural institutions. At the end of the term, the students will present their projects at a colloquium. The students will be provided with a stipend and have their expenses covered (travel, housing, meals).

For more information please see the application page or e-mail rosalind@udel.edu.