UML PERSONNEL FORM #6 COMPREHENSIVE PROFESSION VITAE APPENDIX A-9 GEORGE CHIGAS 1 APPENDIX A-9 UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL Personnel Form #6 COMPREHENSIVE PROFESSIONAL VITAE (Full-Time Faculty/Librarians) DATE: September 18, 2012 NAME: George Chigas Department(s): Department of Cultural Studies College(s) or Service Unit(s): College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (FAHSS) Rank or Title: Lecturer Field: Cambodian Language and Culture A. EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS 1. Education (specify degree institutions, dates, honors, major fields of study, etc.) PhD, University of London (SOAS), Southeast Asian Languages & Cultures (2002) MA, Cornell University, Asian Studies (1997) MEd, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Multicultural Education (1989) BA, Tufts University, Classical Studies (1980) 2. Academic Experience (length of time at each institution, rank(s) held, etc.) 2010-present, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Department of Cultural Studies, Lecturer in Cambodian Language and Culture 2004-2008, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Department of Political Science, Visiting Assistant Professor 2002-20111, Cornell University, Department of Asian Studies, Adjunct (taught online course during the summer session) 1998-2001, Yale University, Cambodian Genocide Program, Associate Director 1994-1996, Western New England College, Department of English, Lecturer B. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES 1. Professional Association Participation (state nature of participation: paper read, panel discussant, office holder, etc.) 2012: Served on abstract review committee for “Cambodia Studies Conference: Imagining Cambodia” at Northern Illinois University held September 14-15, 2012) 2004 – present: Journal of Southeast Asian American Education & Advancement, reviewer UML PERSONNEL FORM #6 COMPREHENSIVE PROFESSION VITAE APPENDIX A-9 GEORGE CHIGAS 2 Feb 2012: Reviewed article, “Traumatic Memory, New Subjectivity, and Cultural History in Monkey Bridge and The Gangster We Are All Looking For” May 2011: Reviewed article, “Retiring the Victimhood Narrative”: Alternative Cambodian American Literature 2004 – present: Association of Asian Studies, discussant (2004) 2. Professional Honors and Awards 2011: Teaching Award, Department of Cultural Studies, UML 2011: Dean’s Merit Award, College, College of FAHSS, UML 3. Non-Teaching Activities (Consulting and Other Professionally Related Work) 2007-10: Radio Free Asia, consultant & reviewer for Khmer language news program C. RESEARCH 1. Grants & Contracts 2012: Co-wrote and submitted USAID grant proposal with Dr. Ken Lee (Civil & Environmental Engineering) and Dr. Joshua Qian (Environmental, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences) 2000: “Justice and Cambodia: A Collective Inquiry,” Yale: Cambodian Genocide Program, funded by the Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities.) 1997-1998: Research Fellowship, University of London, SOAS 1996: Southeast Asian Summer Studies Institute Fellowship, Cornell University 2. Academic & Professional Publications (Citations must include full and exact references; reprints of publications must be available for submission and must be submitted when requested. Use back of this page if additional space is needed.) 2005: “Cambodia” in Encyclopedia of Languages and Linguistics 2nd Edition, London: Elsevier. 2005: “Can there be effective responses to Genocide” at the 90th Anniversary Turkish Genocide of the Armenian People, Lowell, MA, May 19. (Levon Chorbajian, moderator) 2004: “Social Criticism in Modern Cambodian Literature: The Case of Kong Bun Chhoeun,” Association of Asian Studies (AAS) annual conference, San Diego, CA, March 6. 2001: “Literacy and Education Under the Khmer Rouge: Featuring an Overview of Revolutionary Flag Magazine,” Yale: Cambodian Genocide Program (with Dmitri Mosyakov). UML PERSONNEL FORM #6 COMPREHENSIVE PROFESSION VITAE APPENDIX A-9 GEORGE CHIGAS 3 2000: “The Politics of Defining Justice After the Cambodian Genocide” in The Journal of Genocide Research, Vol. 2, No. 2. 2000: “The Trial of the Khmer Rouge: The Role of the Tuel Sleng and Santebal Archives,” Harvard Asia Quarterly, Vol. IV, No.1. 2000: “Accountability and the Trial of the Khmer Rouge,” Cornell University, March 31. 2000: “A Litmus Test for Hun Sen” in The Bangkok Post, March 26. 2000: “Cornering the Khmer Rouge” in The Bangkok Post, March 19. 2000: “Putting the Trial of the Khmer Rouge in Context,” Harvard University, March 4. 2000: "Justice, Cambodian Literature and the Trial of the Khmer Rouge,” University of London, February 28. 1999: “The Breakdown of Cambodian Systems of Justice,” Yale University, October 13. 1999: A review of Cambodian Shadow Theater by Pech Tum Kravel in The Journal of Southeast Asian Studies, Fall. 1999: “The Emergence of Twentieth Century Cambodian Literary Institutions” in The Canon in Southeast Asian Literatures, Curzon Press. 1999: “Putting the Khmer Rouge on Trial” in The Bangkok Post, October 31(with Dr. Susan Cook). 1999: “Cambodian Survival Literature: Questions of Definition,” in The Bridge Review, Vol. 2. 1999: “Three Brothers,” in Fractured Identities: Cambodia’s Children of War, Lowell: Loom Press. 3. Other Research or Creative Activities - Performances, Exhibitions, etc. (Copies of unpublished manuscripts, and programs and/or critical reviews of creative activities must be available for submission and must be submitted when requested. Use back of this page if additional space is needed.) 2011: Presented paper, “Language and Culture” for UML Idea Community symposium, “Negotiating Immigrant Identities” 1999: The Story of Tum Teav by Bothumthera Som, Cornell Masters Thesis. 1994: Resolute Heart: Selected Writing From Lowell’s Cambodian Community, Mealea Press. 1991: Cambodia’s Lament, Mealea Press. UML PERSONNEL FORM #6 COMPREHENSIVE PROFESSION VITAE APPENDIX A-9 GEORGE CHIGAS 4 1992: “Wind and Rain”; Dreaming of Sugar Cane”; and “Waiting for E.S.L. Class” in Merrimack River Anthology, ed. By Kathleed Aponick, Jane Bronx, and Paul Marion, Loom Press. 1987: Chanthy’s Garden, Loom Press. D. INSTRUCTION RELATED ACTIVITY 1. Teaching (Courses taught, number of years, undergraduate-graduate levels, etc.) Winter 2012: Taught “Critical Reading in Literature” at Pannasastra University of Cambodia (PUC) 2008 - 2011: “Cambodian Language and Culture 1-4” (undergrad) 2008-2011: “Comparative Arts” (undergrad) 2011: “First Year Experience” (undergrad) 2010: “Art History” (undergrad) 2004-present: “Literature, Politics & Genocide in Cambodia” (undergrad) 2005: “Violence, Trauma & War”, co-taught w/ Noelle McAfee, Philosophy (undergrad) 2005: “Democracy Movements in SEAsia”, co-taught w/ Ardeth Tawngmung, Political Science (undergrad) 2005 & 2006: “Responding to Genocide” (undergrad) 2006 - 2007: Cambodian Language and Culture 1-2 (undergrad) 2007: “Analyzing Peace, Violence & War” (co-taught w/ Aart Holtslag, Political Science (grad) 2. Other Activity and Accomplishments Related to the Instructional Function 2012: Administered Study Abroad to PUC for 5 UML student5 to Cambodia 2012: Chair of Thesis Committee for PCS MA student Vanessa Columbo 2012: Chair of Project Committee for PCS MA student Chamroeun Ly 2012: Collaborated with UML Music Department (Alan Williams) to identify Cambodian master musicians for World Music ensemble class. UML PERSONNEL FORM #6 COMPREHENSIVE PROFESSION VITAE APPENDIX A-9 GEORGE CHIGAS 5 Nov 3, 2011: Collaborated with UML Music Department to host Chinary Ung Music Event with Angkor Dance Troupe and Pin Peat Music Ensemble (contact: John Shirley) 2011: Developed Study Abroad program with Pannasastra University of Cambodia (PUC), signed MOU 2011: Administered Study Abroad to PUC for first UML student to Cambodia, Sokontheari Soun 2011: Advisor for graduate students in the Peace and Conflict Studies Program Spring 2007: Worked with Bob Forrant (RESD), Dean Bergeron (History) and Chris Tilly (RESD) to supervise the master’s thesis of a RESD student 2006: Worked with Nancy Selleck (English) to develop a new ID course on the life of Raphael Lemkin (undergrad) 2006: Participated in a faculty teaching seminar on ID teaching methods conducted by Diana Archibald (English) and Christopher Carlsmith (History) E. SERVICE ACTIVITIES 1. Community Activities Related to Professional Field April 30, 2012: Gave talk for Lowell Youth “Journey To Healing” after school program conducted by Lowell Community Health (contact: Monica Veth) Nov 21, 2011: Gave talk for Lowell Youth “Journey To Healing” after school program conducted by Lowell Community Health (contact: Monica Veth) Nov 10-11, 2011: Discussant at Peace & Conflict Workshop at Harvard University sponsored by CDA (Contact: Marshall Wallace) 2011: Panelist for “More than a Number” exhibition at Lowell Textile History Museum Spring 2011: Gave presentation for “Journey to Healing” program of Lowell Community Health Center- Teen Coalition 2011: Edited Cambodian survivor memoire by Chhan Touch (UML Nursing) 2011: Gave presentation for “Journey to Healing” program of Lowell Community Health Center- Teen Coalition 2009: Assisted with the editing and translating of Mr. Samkhann’s book, “O Maha Dangrek” July 10, 2007: Gave talks on Cambodian survival literature and the Cambodian verse novel, Tum Teav, as part of Primary Source’s professional development program for regional educators at MCC’s Bedford campus July 6, 2007: Conducted an evaluation of Radio Free Asia’s coverage of the 2007 commune elections in Cambodia coordinated by Sarann Nuon UML PERSONNEL FORM #6 COMPREHENSIVE PROFESSION VITAE