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September 2000 ASP Bulletin Vol. 24, No. 3

Janette Wallis - Executive SecretaryVolume 24, Number 3 September 2000

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As I begin my term as President of ASP, Iapproach this task with a considerable amountof excitement and confidence about what liesahead. The excitement stems from being partof the day-to-day affairs of an organizationthat has played such an important role in myprofessional identity since I joined about 20years ago; an organization of people who sharemy interest in the creatures that are the mostfascinating on the planet (in my humble opin-ion); and an organization that is committed tothe discovery and dissemination of knowledgeabout these creatures. Especially exciting isthe fact that the Society is in a position tocommit financially to the realization of moreand more of its goals: we have had an activegrant program in conservation and now haveone for research; we have increased educationaloutreach efforts to the public; and we recentlyput in place a program to increase minorityparticipation in primatology. The originalfounders of the Society must be very pleasedto see what their efforts have produced.

One source of my confidence in the futurederives from our Constitution and Bylaws.The founders of the Society drafted thesedocuments to provide guidance in dealing withissues, and I have already turned to them manytimes for advice; I am sure this will only in-crease in the future. These documents alsoprovide the essential outline of how our Soci-ety operates, which insures continuity in the

functioning of the Society as officers and com-mittee members change. One mechanism speci-fied in our Bylaws to facilitate the transitionfrom one President to another is to have thePresident-Elect serve on the Board for twoyears to get up to speed on the important is-sues. I have to thank the officers who havebeen instrumental in my training: MelindaNovak, Nancy Caine, Janette Wallis, andSteve Schapiro. These are very dedicatedmembers of ASP.

A second source of my confidence in thefuture of our Society is the enthusiasm andcommitment of our members. I am alwaysamazed at the willingness of ASP members tovolunteer their precious time in service to the

Society. I want to thank the committee mem-bers from the last two years for their service,and also thank the incoming chairs and theircommittee members for the next two years ofservice. Our committees do most of the workof the Society, and the time, creativity, and en-ergy of these members contribute immenselyto our success.

I want to end my first Editorial in the Bulle-tin by thanking three sets of members for theirefforts on behalf of the Society – MarkLaudenslager and his Local ArrangementsCommittee, who put on an excellent and funmeeting in a wonderful location; MollieBloomsmith and her Program Committee, whoput together a fine program; and our memberswho attended the meeting and presented theirlatest research results. Finally, special thanksto Rhesus Philbin of ‘’Who Wants To Be AMacaque?’’ for providing our Banquet enter-tainment. I’m still pondering the question aboutdominance rank, and I’ve been told by somewho’ve seen my prize – a picture of me morphedinto a rhesus monkey – that I’ve never lookedbetter! - John Capitanio, ASP President

I would like to thank the many people who contrib-uted to the success of the meeting in Boulder, June 21-24, 2000. The staff of the Regal Harvest House and theRed Lion Restaurant were terrific. ASP student membervolunteers who helped with AV included MarthaGlasgow, Chris Kuhar, Jeanne Morris, Karen Pazol,Janet Peterson, and Isabella Phan. Local people in-cluded Debbie Badillo (registration), Jenny Bahmeier(T shirt artist and T shirt arrangements), Kelly Battaglia-Richardson (registration), Amanda Burk (registrationand Jill of all trades), Sandra DeBlois (recreational ac-tivities), Allie Dewey (student volunteers and registra-tion), Mark Goldstein, Linda Greco-Sanders (organi-zation), Lori Greiner (registration), WendyMacCannell (poster boards), Rebecca Richardson (reg-istration and Jill of all trades), Leigh Sage (registration),Erich Smeaton (registration), and Annie Weaver(signage). This meeting could not have come off withouttheir dedication and help. - Mark Laudenslager, LocalArrangements Chair

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Kimran MillerStudent Paper Winner

Yvonne SearcyStudent Poster Winner

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(ASPEC) found the Boulder conference agreat success. The main event for theASPEC, of course, was to judge the stu-dent presentations. Twenty-three papersand 13 posters were entered in the com-petition, and they represented great di-versity in subject matter and high qualityin presentation. The winners are picturedabove and the names and presentationtitles of all winners and honorable men-

tions are listed on page two of this ASPBulletin. Congratulations to all of you.Clearly our society has a very bright fu-ture.

The Education Committee discussedvarious points at our committee meeting:(1) We proposed to the Board of Direc-tors that the annual prize for outstandingstudent presentations should include notonly the standard monetary sum but also

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Winner of Student Prize for best oral paper presentationWinner of Student Prize for best oral paper presentationWinner of Student Prize for best oral paper presentationWinner of Student Prize for best oral paper presentationWinner of Student Prize for best oral paper presentationKimran Miller and J. Dietz

Department of Biology, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742“Factors affecting variation in daily food intake by wild golden lion tamarins (Leontopithecusrosalia)”

Winner of the Student Prize for best poster presentationWinner of the Student Prize for best poster presentationWinner of the Student Prize for best poster presentationWinner of the Student Prize for best poster presentationWinner of the Student Prize for best poster presentationYvonne M. Searcy and N. G. Caine

Department of Psychology, California State University, San Marcos, CA 92096, and theCenter for Reproduction of Endangered Species, Zoological Society of San Diego, San Diego,CA 92112 “Captive Geoffroy’s marmosets (Callithrix geoffroyi) react to soaring bird modelswith anti-predator behaviors”

Following are the six proposals approved forfunding by the ASP Research & Develop-ASP Research & Develop-ASP Research & Develop-ASP Research & Develop-ASP Research & Develop-ment Committee�s new Research Grants:ment Committee�s new Research Grants:ment Committee�s new Research Grants:ment Committee�s new Research Grants:ment Committee�s new Research Grants:• Stephanie Gibeault: “A study of vocal

communication in western lowland gorillas(Gorilla gorilla gorilla ) at Mbeli Bai,Congo”

• Samantha Hens: “A three-dimensionalapproach to growth and sexual dimorphismin orang-utan crania”

• Michelle Hook: “Eye preferences in chim-panzees (Pan troglodytes)”

• Paul Park: “How does the primate brainevolve? Exploring the hypothesis of devel-opmental constraint through volumetric andsynaptic changes in the brain of the olivebaboon, Papio hamadryas anubis”

• Steven Schapiro: “Social control and im-munological responses in pair housedrhesus macaques”

• Angela Van Rooy: “Sexual swellings andmale mate choice in olive baboons (Papiocynocephalus anubis)”

a one-year membership to the Society; this rec-ommendation was approved, so the stakes willbe higher for next year’s competitors. (2) Wealso agreed to clarify some of the rules for par-ticipating in the student competition, and tolimit the number of presentations that a stu-dent could enter in any given year. (3) We dis-cussed and fine-tuned the judging criteria andguidelines in order to enhance interobserver re-liability. (Please note that the criteria are posted

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eastern Madagascar” - $1500• Mukesh Chalise - “Survey of Assamese Monkeys in Langtang National Park, Nepal” -

$1400• Anwaruddin Choudhury - “Survey of Non-Human Primates in West Kameng District,

Arunachal Pradesh, India” - $750• Ekpenyong Effiong - “Community Based Conservation Education and Awareness Campaign

Programme in the Proposed Afi Mountain Wild Life Sanctuary in Cross River State of Nige-ria” - $1200

• Joel Gathua - “Monitoring the Demographic Status of the Angolan Colobus Colobus angolensispalliatus in the Shimba Hills Reserve, Coastal Kenya” - $1250

• Entang Iskandar - “Population Survey of Javan Gibbon (Hylobates moloch) at the UjungKulon National Park, West Java, Indonesia” - $1500

• Mugambi Karere - “Ecological Study and Conservation Strategy for De Brazza’s monkeys(Cercopithecus neglectus) in Kenya” - $1000

• Erwin Palacios - “Primate Conservation in the Lower Caquet and Apaporis Rivers ThroughEducational Activities” - $1200

• Tania Saj - “The Boabeng-Fiema Primate Research Project: The Potential Role of SacredGroves in the Conservation of West African Monkeys” - $1000

• Janette Wallis - “Monitoring the Behavioral Ecology and Viability of Forest FragmentChipanzees, Masindi District, Uganda” - $1016

on the ASP website; they provide useful hintsfor developing your presentation.)

Finally, the ASPEC hosted anotherroundtable discussion on “life after graduateschool.” This year’s session focused on (a) howto land an academic position and (b) how toland a zoo job. Given the success of theseroundtables, we are planning to hold them an-nually. Suggestions for next year’s session in-clude grant writing, postdocs, publishing, and

teaching below the college level. Clearly wecan’t tackle all of these in one year, but it isnice to have a store of ideas for future meet-ings. If you have a suggestion or would like tocontribute to any of the aforementioned top-ics, please get in touch with me. - Lynne Miller,ASP Education Committee Chair

Honorable MentionsHonorable MentionsHonorable MentionsHonorable MentionsHonorable MentionsSarah E. Jazrawi - University of Calgary,

Calgary, “Postural congruence in a captivegroup of chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)”

Tristan M. Nicholson, J. S. Lockard and J. C.Ha, University of Washington, “Early expe-rience with atypical peers: A macaque modelof mainstreaming”

Leila M. Porter - State University of NewYork, Stony Brook, “Callimico goeldii: Un-derstory monkeys of Northern Bolivia”

The Conservation Committee (CC) wouldlike to thank all the individuals and organiza-tions that have contributed to the ASP Con-servation Fund over the past year, thus help-ing to maintain ASP’s commitment to the con-servation of primates worldwide.

The CC received 22 Conservation SmallGrant proposals again this year, tied with lastyear’s record number; 10 were recommendedfor funding. No nominations were received foreither the American Journal of PrimatologySubscription Award or the ConservationAward.

The CC approved, for recommendation tothe BOD, an ASP Policy Statement on ”Pro-tection of Primate Health in the Wild.” The

policy statement was spearheaded by JanetteWallis. The CC also recommended that a con-tribution be made to the Bushmeat Crisis TaskForce (BCTF) of which ASP is a general mem-ber. This is the second consecutive year ASPhas contributed to the BCTF.

Contributions to the Conservation Fundduring this year’s meeting totaled over $5800.Proceeds from the conservation silent auctiontotaled $4500, one of our best auctions to date.I want to thank Sue Howell for another won-derful job organizing the auction and all thosewho volunteered their time assisting with theauction. The Conservation Fund also receiveda generous contribution of $500 from Jo Fritz(thank you Jo) - with the stipulation that the

membership vote on a name for their seniorfemale members. Voting during the meetingraised an extra $74 dollars - and the term ofendearment selected was “Matriarchs.” Con-tributions during the classic Rhesus Philbin“Who Wants to be a Macaque?” Show (duringthe banquet) totaled almost $800. Thank youto all.

The Conservation Committee also wishesto thank Dr. Roger Brumback for his gener-ous contribution of $10,000 to the Conserva-tion Fund (see the related story in the June2000 issue of the ASP Bulletin). - Randy Kyes

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As usual, this year’s ASP Conferencein Boulder included a number of

award presentations.Congratulations to all the

winners!!


The Board of Directors has suggested that the webmaster conduct a survey of members, aswell as non-member primatologists, to determine when during the calendar year individualsprefer to attend meetings, and when individuals cannot attend meetings. The goal of this exerciseis to increase participation in our Annual Meetings. If you look at when the Society’s meetingshave been held (http://www.asp.org/general/#meetings), there has been a preference for early inthe summer compared to later in the summer. Getting some sense, from a survey, of how well thisis working out for most folks, and getting input on alternatives, will help future planning efforts.You will get an email notification when the survey is available. When you are notified, please takea couple of minutes to fill it out. - John Capitanio, ASP President

Survey coming!Survey coming!Survey coming!Survey coming!Survey coming!

In the past six months, we have sent outabout 10 e-mail messages. If you have not re-ceived any e-mail from the Society, it is due toone of two reasons: either you checked the boxindicating you did not want any e-mail, or thee-mail address we have on file for you is incor-rect.

If you want to receive e-mail, please con-tact me ([email protected]). You willneed to send me your name, address, and phonenumber along with a request for your usernameand password, so I can verify your identity. Ifyou have moved since last updating yourrecord, I will need the OLD information as well.- Nancy Capitanio, ASP Web Master

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The Awards and Recognition Committee would like to encourage ASP members to considernominating fellow primatologists for recognition by the Society for the unique contributionsthey have made to primatology.

In order to facilitate this process, we plan to provide a preliminary nomination form in thenext ASP Bulletin, and on the ASP web site. The web site will also have a list of previous awardwinners, as well as information about each of the awards.

If any ASP members are interested in serving on the A&R Committee, or for other inquiries,please contact the Chair: Gabriele R. Lubach, Ph.D., Chair, Awards and Recognition Committee,Harlow Primate Laboratory, University of Wisconsin, 22 North Charter Street, Madison, WI52715; Tel.: (608) 263-3533; Fax: (608) 262-6020; E-mail: [email protected]

Some ASP Committee Chairs may still be look-ing for volunteers to serve. Please contact themif you are interested.

Program CommitteeProgram CommitteeProgram CommitteeProgram CommitteeProgram CommitteeTammie Bettinger, Ph.D.Cleveland Metroparks Zoo3900 Wildlilfe WayCleveland, OH 44109Tel.: (918) 661-6500 x 214; Fax: 661-3312E-mail: [email protected]

Awards & Recognition CommitteeAwards & Recognition CommitteeAwards & Recognition CommitteeAwards & Recognition CommitteeAwards & Recognition CommitteeGabriele R. Lubach, Ph.D.Harlow Center for Biological PsychologyUniv. of Wisconsin, 22 North Charter St.Madison, WI 53715Tel.: 608-263-3533; Fax: 608-262-6020E-mail: [email protected]

Research & Development CommitteeResearch & Development CommitteeResearch & Development CommitteeResearch & Development CommitteeResearch & Development CommitteeJ. Dee Higley, Ph.D.National Institute on Alcohol Abuse andAlcoholism, NIH Animal CenterP.O. Box 529, Building TR112Poolesville, Maryland 20837Tel.: (301) 496- 8127; Fax: (301) 496-0630E-mail: [email protected]

Publications CommitteePublications CommitteePublications CommitteePublications CommitteePublications CommitteeMelinda Novak, Ph.D.Department of PsychologyUniversity of Massachusetts, Tobin HallAmherst, MA 01003Tel.: (413) 545-2387; Fax: (413) 545-0996E-mail: [email protected]

Education CommitteeEducation CommitteeEducation CommitteeEducation CommitteeEducation CommitteeLynne Miller, Ph.D.Dept. of AnthropologyUniv. of Calif. - San Diego, 9500 Gilman DriveLa Jolla, CA 92093Tel.: (619) 534-6220E-mail: [email protected]

Conservation CommitteeConservation CommitteeConservation CommitteeConservation CommitteeConservation CommitteeRandall C. Kyes, Ph.D.Washington Regional Primate Research Ctr.University of Washington, Box 357330Seattle, WA 98195-7330Tel.: (206) 543-3025, 616-9152Fax: (206) 685-0305E-mail: [email protected]

Membership & Finance CommitteeMembership & Finance CommitteeMembership & Finance CommitteeMembership & Finance CommitteeMembership & Finance CommitteeSteve Schapiro, Ph.D.Department of Veterinary SciencesUTMD Anderson Cancer CenterBastrop, TX 78602Tel.: (512) 321-3991; Fax: (512) 332-5208E-mail: [email protected]

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We have begun adding historical informa-tion to the web site, thanks to our Society His-torian, Peggy O’Neill Wagner. First, we haveadded the complete listings of the ASP meet-ings, at: http://www.asp.org/general/#meetings.

Some of the information will be accessiblein the Members Only section. So far, there aretwo tables of historical information. One tablelists all officers of the Society since the begin-ning of ASP in 1977. The second table lists allcommittee members since 1977. Each of thesetables can be sorted by name, date, and com-mittee (or office). There are a few gaps in theCommittee table. If there are any additions,please email the webmaster, and she will for-ward the information to Peggy.

We are also working on scanning in all ofthe ASP Bulletins, and adding the names of allStudent Prize winners and Conservation Awardwinners. Stay tuned! - Nancy Capitanio, ASPWeb Master

We are striving to represent a diversity ofdisciplines on the ASP Program Committee.We have representation from laboratory, uni-versity, zoo and veterinary science but still needmembers involved in in situ work. Anyone in-terested in serving on the committee shouldcontact: [email protected] or(216) 635-3314. - Tammie Bettinger, ASP Pro-gram Chair.

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These five adventurers braved the ruggedRockies for an afternoon (special thanks to the air-

conditioned SUV). (Janette Wallis, Pat Wright,Leanne Nash, Sue Howell, & Sharon Pochron).

The Kessler PrimatologistTeam made the ASP afamily affair by bringing

along their parents.

Eagle Eye, Sharon Pochron, spotted this bearduring a trip to the Rockies. (In fact, anyone can

spot the same bear at the same place at anytime of any day. Yo, Sharon, IT�S PLASTIC!)

KeynoteSpeaker -

DuaneRumbaugh

LynnFairbanks

FeaturedSpeaker -Pat Wright

IrwinBernstein

Linda Taylor holds court at thebanquet. Each year, the closing

banquet features fine food,awards, and dancing. This

year�s banquet was one of thebest: dancing under the stars in

the foothills of the Rockies.

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Laudenslager was ourgracious host in Boulder thisyear. He did a fantastic job.

THANKS MARK!

Host Mark, laying down the lawfor his volunteer organizers.

The 2000 Annual ASP meeting washeld in Boulder, Colorado, near the

Rocky Mountains.

Is that...?? No, it can�tbe. Yes! It�s Rhesus

Philbin (Macacaschapiroides), hosting�Who Wants to be a

Macaque?� Thewinning (morphed)

contestants were noneother than our fearlessleaders - Nancy Caine(now Past President)and John Capitanio

(new President).

The Annual SilentAuction raised

more than $4500for the ASP

ConservationFund.

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The Executive Committee meeting wascalled to order at 7:06pm on 22 June 2000 byPresident Nancy Caine at the Annual Meetingof the American Society of Primatologists,Boulder, CO.

Attending: Nancy Caine, Melinda Novak,Steve Schapiro, John Capitanio, Janette Wallis,Randy Kyes, Kathy Rasmussen, Lynne Miller,Gerry Ruppenthal, and Mollie Bloomsmith.

The first order of business was to approvethe minutes from the Executive Committee,Board of Directors, and Business meetings from1999. These minutes were accepted.

Conservation Committee Report – Commit-tee members attending: Randy Kyes (Chair),Kathy Bentson, Margie Clarke, Juan CarlosSerio Silva, Will Gergits, Sue Howell, MattNovak. (Not attending: Joe Erwin, NoraBynam, Carolyn Crockett, Carolyn Ehardt,Dondin Sajuthi).

The committee did not present the Conser-vation Award this year and no new AJP sub-scription awards were made.

Motion: Twenty-two Conservation SmallGrant proposals were received this year, 10 ofwhich were recommended for funding (See page2 for list).

Recommendation: The ConservationCommittee recommended that ASP continueits support of the Bushmeat Crisis Task Forceby providing a $1500 contribution.

Committee Chair, Randy Kyes, discussedthe upcoming IPS congress in Australia andasked whether ASP will provide travel fundsfor source country primatologists. This ques-tion was tabled for discussion by the Board.

The Committee also discussed the very gen-erous donation given recently by RogerBrumback, M.D., to aid in the conservation ofthe owl monkey bearing his name (Aotusbrumbackii).

Recommendation: The ConservationCommittee recommended that ASP accept amodified draft of a policy statement regardingthe Protection of Primate Health in the Wild.The policy statement was spearheaded byJanette Wallis.

Publications Committee Report – Com-mittee members attending: Bennett Dyke(Chair), Charlie Menzel, William Mason,Russell Tuttle, Mike Andrews (ex officio), JohnCapitanio (ex officio), Sally Mendoza (ex offi-cio).

Recommendation: As the contract withWiley renews annually, if we want to changeit, we have to do this before 90 days before thecontract ends. The Publication Committee rec-ommended that ASP may want to amend itsbylaws in relation to this.

Recommendation: The PublicationsCommittee recommended that the Board of Di-

rectors replace the Series Editor of the ASPBook Series and consider the PublicationsCommittee’s recommendation of a new Editorfor the Book Series.

The Publication Committee report men-tioned several points of information. ASP hasseveral publications: AJP, ASP Bulletin, ASP/e,the book series, and the ASP Web Page. ThePublications Committee recommends that rep-resentatives of each publication should pro-vide a report to the Publications Committee atits annual meeting.

The Publications Committee announcedthat the new online journal ASP/e is opened toany authors, rather than reserved for invitedsubmissions, and that copyright of articlespublished on ASP/e will remain with authors.

The Publications Committee agreed thatoutside advertisements must be approved bythe Publications Committee before being al-lowed in ASP-owned publications.

The Publications Committee recommendsthat the ASP have a Media Contact to pro-mote and publicize the activities of its mem-bers through such mechanisms as public talks,press releases, and invitations to media to at-tend annual meetings.

The Publications Committee suggested thatreprint or reissue of materials from ASP-ownedpublications is consistent with the goals of theSociety, contingent upon approval of the holderof the copyright (which in most cases remainswith the author). It was recommended that anotice to this effect be included in all ASP-owned publications.

Research and Development CommitteeReport – Committee members attending: KathyRasmussen (Chair), Larry Jacobsen. (Not at-tending: Matt Kessler, Don Lindburg, ChuckSnowdon.)

The R & D Committee submitted a finaldraft of the ASP Ethical Guidelines to the Boardof Directors for review and recommends thatthe Board and the next R&D look into the pos-sibility of including aspects about ethical is-sues in field work as well as research conductedzoological gardens.

Recommendation: It was recommendedthat the ASP Board of Directors formulate aseparate set of guidelines regarding ethics inscience.

The new ASP Minority Initiative spent itsallotted $5000 over the last year to fund sev-eral educational programs organized by AnjPetto, University of Wisconsin (See listing onpage 2). The Committee urges that we takeadvantage of internet sources in the future toreach the largest audience possible.

Recommendation: Given the primarilyeducational focus of the Minority Initiative, itwas recommended that it may be more appro-priate under the Education Committee.

Motion: The Committee moved that theMinority Initiative receive $5000 funding forthe coming year.

This was the first year of the ASP GeneralSmall Grant program. The Committee receivednine proposals, six of which were funded. Seelist on page 2.

Motion: The Committee moved that theMinority Initiative receive $10,000 for thecoming year.

Education Committee Report – Committeemembers attending: Lynne Miller (Chair), BobLessnau, Leanne Nash, Annie Weaver, ColleenSchaffner, and Sian Evans.

The Committee Chair discussed the needto limit (or enforce prior limits) on the numberof papers or posters a student can submit forconsideration in the student competition. It wasalso noted that a student must be a member ofASP to participate in the student competition.The criteria for judging the posters and paperswill be made available on the ASP web site.

Recommendation: The Education Com-mittee recommended that student winners begiven the usual award ($100 and a certificate)and also receive complimentary ASP member-ship in the following year.

Awards and Recognition Committee Report– Committee members attending: GerryRuppenthal (Chair), Gabe Lubach, JulieWorlein, Steve Suomi. (Not attending: RichardHarrison).

This year, there were no nominations forthe Distinguished Service, Senior Researcher,or Distinguished Primatologist this year.

Program Committee Report – Committeemembers attending: Mollie Bloomsmith(Chair), Tammie Bettinger, Maria Boccia, DeeHigley. (Not attending: Bill Hopkins, DavidLee-Parritz, Leanne Nash, Deborah Overdorff,Sarah Williams-Blangero.)

The Program Committee reported that 163abstracts were received this year. They wishto encourage continued development of the ideato allow electronic submission of abstracts inthe future.

There was a general discussion of whetherthe Society should consider having professionalorganizers help with conference planning.

Recommendation: The Program Commit-tee recommends that PowerPoint availabilitybe provided for all future conferences. Ap-proved.

Recommendation: It was recommendedthat, for members who carry out the local ar-rangements for hosting a conference, the ASPshould provide a recognition award (so thisreflects on the individual’s CV.)

Recommendation: Because the ProgramChair carries out a large responsibility in orga-

Minutes from the Executive Committee Meeting - 2000


Minutes from the Executive Committee Meeting - (cont.)

nizing the AJP abstract volume for the confer-ence, this person should be considered a “GuestEditor” for that volume (again, for the benefitof the person’s CV).

There was a general discussion regardingfuture opportunities for ASP and APV (Asso-ciation of Primate Veterinarians) to co-spon-sor conferences.

Membership and Finance Committee Re-port – Committee members attending: SteveSchapiro (Chair), (list of others unavailable).

The Membership and Finance Committee hasdetermined that future ASP membership formswill include a section that requires prospectivemembers to sign a pledge to uphold the goalsof the Society.

Treasurer’s Report - Steve Schapiro reportedthat the finances for 1999-2000 were in excel-lent shape. A financial report was submittedfor review. At present the general fund balanceis $112,750.43, the conservation fund balanceis $103,141.85, and the Watts Fellowship fund

The Board of Directors meeting was calledto order at 12:19pm, June 23rd 2000, by Presi-dent Nancy Caine at the Annual Meeting ofthe American Society of Primatologists, Boul-der, CO. Nancy reviewed motions and recom-mendations provided by Standing CommitteeChairs:

The following motions were made by theConservation Committee:

Motion: The committee recommended tenindividuals receive Conservation Small Grants.(see page 2 for list). Approved

Recommendation: The committee recom-mends providing $1500 to the Bushmeat Cri-sis Task Force. Approved. The BOD voted toincrease this amount to $3000.

The BOD discussed the ConservationCommittee’s request for information abouttravel funds for the upcoming IPS Congress.The BOD decided at this time to not provideany travel funds as there has been no publicannouncement for competition of such.

Recommendation: The ConservationCommittee recommended the ASP accept thedraft of a Policy Statement of Protection ofPrimate Health in the Wild. The BOD agreedto commit to such a policy and, subsequently,approved a final modified version.

The following motions were made by thePublications Committee:

Motion: The Publication Committee rec-ommended that they be charged with review-ing the contract with Wiley and making recom-mendations to the BOD regarding continuingthe contract. Approved.

Recommendation: The Committee rec-ommended changing the Series Editor for theASP Book Series. Approved.

Recommendation: The Committee rec-ommended that they should receive a writtenand oral report from all editors of ASP publi-cations at their annual meeting and that all ofthese should sit in as ex officio members at theannual Publications Committee meeting. Ap-proved.

Recommendation: The Committee rec-ommended that advertisements for ASP publi-

Minutes from the ASP Board of Directors Meeting - 2000

cations should be approved by the Publica-tions Committee (unless the editor can easilymake the decision). Approved.

Recommendation: The Committee rec-ommends that copyright remain with the au-thor in ASP-owned publications. Approved.

The BOD discussed briefly the suggestionthat ASP have a Media Advisor or Public In-formation Officer. No decision has been made.

The following motions were made by theResearch and Development Committee:

Recommendation: The Committee rec-ommends that the ASP Minority Initiative re-ceive $5000 again in the coming year. Approved.

Recommendation: The Committee rec-ommended the awarding of small research grantsto six individuals (see list). Approved.

Recommendation: The Committee rec-ommended another $10,000 be allotted for thesmall research grant competition in the comingyear. Approved.

The following motions were made by theEducation Committee:

Motion: The committee recommended thelimitation of 1 poster and 1 paper presentationfor consideration in the annual student prizecompetition. Approved.

Recommendation: The Committee rec-ommended enforcement of the requirement thatstudent award competition participants be

members of ASP (they can join when submit-ting their abstract). Approved.

Recommendation: The Committee recom-mended that each student award winner be givena year’s complimentary membership in ASP(in addition to the usual award of $100 and acertificate). Approved.

The following motions were made by theMembership and Finance Committee:

Motion: The committee recommends ac-cepting the Financial Statement 1999 – 2000.Approved.

Recommendation: The Committee will re-design the ASP membership application formto include a signed pledge to uphold the goalsof the Society. Approved.

New Business: The BOD discussed thesituation of the Treasurer’s position. The postwas vacated when the newly elected Treasurer,Bill Roudebush had to resign (before actuallybeginning his term). Past Treasurer, SteveSchapiro is filling in as Acting Treasurer. NancyCaine asked Melinda Novak to re-open thenominations for Treasurer and hold an electionin six month’s time. President-Elect, JohnCapitanio announced the new Chairs of theStanding Committees.

The meeting was adjourned at 2:10 pm.

At our meeting in Boulder, the Board of Directors approveda web-link between ASP and Amazon.com, which appears at:http://www.asp.org/misc/links.htm.

ASP receives 5% of every purchase made at Amazon if (and onlyif) you enter Amazon through the link on the ASP web page.

All money received will go into the Society’s Conservation Fund. Anyone iseligible to enter Amazon.com through our link, not just members. So tell friendsand relatives about our link; their purchases (as well as your own) will helpprimate conservation.

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balance is $6,200.37, for a total of $222,092.65.Last year’s ASP meeting in New Orleans

hosted by Margie Clarke netted a $10,455.00profit.

The meeting wasadjourned at 9:15pm.


Minutes from the ASP Business Meeting - 2000

The business meeting was called to order at3:36pm on June 23rd, 2000, by President NancyCaine at the Annual Meeting of the AmericanSociety of Primatologists, Boulder, CO. Sin-cere thanks were expressed to Local Arrange-ments Chair, Mark Laudenslager, and his com-mittee for hosting a warm and cordial meeting.Nancy introduced Bob Lessnau who will hostnext year’s ASP conference in Savannah, GA(August 8-11). The 2003 meeting has been setfor Calgary, with Jim Patterson hosting.

See the Minute (above) for the Board ofDirectors’ action on CommitteeRecommendations). The following are briefhighlights of the ASP Standing Committeeremarks at the Business Meeting:

Conservation CommitteeRandy Kyes thanked all committee membersand those who volunteered to work the SilentAuction.§ The ASP will provide $3000 to theBushmeat Crisis Task Force for the comingyear.§ The ASP will release an official PolicyStatement regarding the Protection of PrimateHealth in the Wild.§ The Conservation Awards were announced(see page 2).§ No new AJP Subscription Awards weremade this year, but there are 42 ongoing fromearlier years.§ Jo Fritz provided $500 to the Conserva-tion Fund to request matching funds be givenvia donation of $1 each in a vote for a newname for female senior primatologists.§ Roger Brumback was acknowledged for hisrecent generous donation of $10,000 to theConservation Fund (see article in June 2000ASP Bulletin).

Publication CommitteeSally Mendoza, Editor of the ASP’s new

online journal ASP/e, announced the openingof submissions to all authors. Copyright ofarticles will remain with the author. Sally alsoreminded members that the ASP/e is not in-tended to be a competitor to AJP.

Research & Development CommitteeResearch & Development CommitteeResearch & Development CommitteeResearch & Development CommitteeResearch & Development CommitteeThe R&D Committee spent $5000 for sev-

eral projects of the Minority Initiative, orga-nized by Anj Petto. $5000 will be allotted forthe coming year’s Minority Initiative activi-ties. In addition, the new General Small Grantswill be funded in the coming year with $10,000.This year, six awards were made (9 proposalsreceived).

Education Committee ReportThe Education Committee has recom-

mended providing student prize award win-ners with complimentary ASP membership for

one year (in addition to the traditional awardof $100 and a certificate.)

Awards & Recognition Committee ReportThis past year, the Awards & Recognition

Committee developed a new award, ThePresident’s Award. This is an award that is tobe given only once in each ASP President’sterm of office. The first award, chosen by Presi-dent Nancy Caine, is given to Vernon Reynolds,of the Budongo Forest Project and OxfordUniversity. (Editor’s Note: See June 2000Bulletin for award notice). At the closing ban-quet, Chuck Southwick read an acceptance notefrom Vernon expressing his appreciation forthe award. In September, Janette Wallis willattend a 10th-year anniversary celebration ofthe Budongo Forest Project and, on behalf ofthe ASP, make a public presentation of theaward to Vernon.

Program CommitteeThe Program Committee continues to movetoward providing electronic submission of ab-stracts in the future.

Membership and Finance Committee andTreasurer’s Report

The ASP’s financial status is in very goodshape. We continue to have delays from Wileyin getting new members their AJP subscrip-tions.

Historian’s ReportASP Historian, Peggy O’Neill-Wagner, an-

nounced that some historical information is be-ing added to the ASP’s web site. She requests

copies of several years’ meeting minutes aswell as other relevant information. The sitewill include a list of featured speakers for eachpast meeting as well as award winners and com-mittee members from the past.

American Journal of Primatology ReportEditor, Michael Andrews, announced that

manuscript flow is good. There were 121 manu-scripts submitted last year and 60 submittedthus far in 2000. The median turn-around timeis six weeks. There is currently no back-log.Mike commended the Editorial Board (Asso-ciate Editors) for their hard work as “ActionEditors” on manuscript.

Mike reminded the audience that a fewchanges have been made in format: omission ofthe “Conclusions” section, the reference for-mat has changed, and Brief Reports are limitedto 12 manuscript pages or less. Our publisher,Wiley, has a new initiative to get more sub-scriptions; the strategies were discussed. Fi-nally, Mike announced that AJP is the highestranked primate journal.

New BusinessNancy Caine announced the results of this

year’s elections: Jeff French is the new Presi-dent-Elect, Janette Wallis was re-elected asExecutive Secretary, and Bill Roudebush waselected as the new Treasurer. Due to unfore-seen problems, Bill resigned his post and SteveSchapiro, past Treasurer, is filling in until wehave a special election for Treasurer. The nomi-nation and election process is being conductedby Melinda Novak.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:42p.m.

Highlights of ASPWeb Page Usage

• Since January 2000, we have been running at about 27,000 hits per month.

• The Members Only section is receiving a substantial number of hits (3617 thisyear).

• The ASP Bulletin seeems to be an increasingly popular destination (469 for Marchissue).

• The default pages for the Education and Research sections are hit frequently (6557and 7727, respectively).

• There is a continued and substantial interest in Volume 1 of the ASP Book Series(4428 hits this year).

• During 2000, 166/626 members (26.5%) joined or renewed using the web interface.

• At least 22% of those attending the conference in Boulder registered online.


To learn more about the AmericanSociety of Primatologists� Conservation

Grants, see the web site at:www.asp.org (and follow the links

marked �Conservation�).

To learn more about the AmericanSociety of Primatologists� Conservation

Grants, see the web site at:www.asp.org (and follow the links

marked �Conservation�).

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We present data obtained from a six month-long field study period (March-July and Sep-tember 1999) on the feeding preferences ofhowling monkey (Alouatta palliata) groups in-habiting three forest fragments of different ar-eas: 2.5 ha., 3.5 ha., and 240 ha. General activi-ties of howling monkeys in the smaller frag-ment were distributed as follows: resting 74.5%,feeding 24.3%, social interactions 0.6%, loco-motion 0.5%, and traveling 0.2%. For the groupof howling monkeys inhabiting the 3.5 ha frag-ment, time devoted to these activities varied asfollows: resting 78.6%, feeding 16.4%, socialinteractions 3.6%, locomotion 0.9%, and trav-eling 0.5%. The activities of the howler troopin the largest site were: resting 69.2%, feeding28.8%, traveling 1.4%, social interactions0.8%, and locomotion 0.7%.

In the small forest fragment, we recordedfeeding in 16 trees representing six species. Twotree species, Brosimum alicastrum and Ficustecolutensis, were the feeding focus of howl-ers, who spent 86.2% of their feeding time ontrees of these species.

In the 3.5 ha fragment, we recorded the useby howlers of 30 trees representing 15 speciesof five plant families. Among these species,Ficus sp.1, Poulsenia armata, Ficus sp.4, Ce-cropia obtusifolia, Spondias radlkoferii andClarisa biflora accounted for 71.1% of feedingtime, but species of Moraceae accounted for69.8% of feeding time.

The group of howling monkeys from thelargest site used 45 trees of 22 species for feed-ing. Among these, Ficus sp.9, Pseudolmediaoxyphyllaria and Poulsenia armata, of theMoraceae, contributed to 51.7% of feeding time.

In the small site howlers spent 81.9% offeeding time eating young leaves, 16.2% con-suming mature leaves and 1.1% and 0.8% eat-ing immature and mature fruits respectively.The howlers from the 3.5 ha fragment spent42.6% of their feeding time eating mature fruit,34.2% consuming young leaves, 10.7% eatingflowers and 9.8% consuming mature leaves.Immature fruit and other items accounted for1.5% and 1.2% of their feeding time respec-tively.

The howlers from the largest site spent64.8% of their feeding time on mature fruits,22.5% eating young leaves, 7.1% consumingimmature fruits, and 4.7% eating flowers.

Clear differences were evident in the howlertroops inhabiting the forest fragments investi-gated. A general trend toward a more diverseresource base in the diet was evident from thesmall to the large forest fragments. Number oftrees used ranged from 16, to 30, to 45 as for-est fragment size increased. A similar trend wasevident in the case of the number of tree spe-cies used, ranging from 6 to 15 to 22.

While the observed diet of the howler troopin the smallest fragment was dominated by leafconsumption, that of troops in the mediumand large fragment included regular amounts of

fruit and flowers.From a conservation view point our results

suggest that howler monkey troops existing invery small habitat islands may not have enoughresources to sustain nutritional requirementsand may be existing in a high stress environ-ment. In addition, these troops can not expandtheir range and dietary options as resourcesbecome depleted or disappear as a result offurther deterioration of the habitat island.

Phenological irregularities in leaf and fruitproduction within and between years may im-pose further pressure on these troops. The es-tablishment of tree corridors between isolatedforest fragments may ease some of these pres-sures and may add connectivity among iso-lated howler monkey troops.

Saul Juan Solano, Facultad deCiencias, Universidad NacionalAutonoma de Mexico; E-mail:[email protected]

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Study sites: S (small) = 2.5 haforest fragment; M (medium)=3.5 ha fragment; L (large) = 240ha fragment. These are locatedin the northeastern area of theregion of Los Tuxtlas in south-ern Veracruz, Mexico (95° 00’W, 18° 25’ N). Dark areas arerain forest patches. Continuouslines are streams. The area bor-ders to the east with the Gulf ofMexico.


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The risk of disease transmission betweenhumans and nonhuman primates has been wellknown for some time now. This risk hasshaped routine procedures in captive primatefacilities; all who gain close proximity to pri-mates in laboratories and zoos are required tofollow fairly strict procedures to assure thehealth of their subjects (as well as them-selves). In the wild, similar precautions areonly just now becoming recognized as an im-portant aspect of primate conservation.

This topic was addressed in May duringan international conference sponsored by theBrookfield Zoo, entitled “The Apes: Chal-

WHEREAS many of our primate subjects are already being negatively impacted by human activities that result indestruction of their habitat and fragmentation of their populations; and

WHEREAS the study of primates often involves the close proximity of the subjects, the research workers and theirguides; and

WHEREAS very little information is available on the presence of or exposure to infectious disease in wild primatepopulations; and

WHEREAS evidence suggests that many primate species are susceptible to many of the pathogenic infections thatafflict humans and that the transmission of infection can occur in both directions;

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• THAT field research workers consult with veterinary and medical experts to develop health and sanitationstandards specific to the research site.

• THAT field researchers observe these prescribed health and sanitation standards throughout their researchand that these standards be considered in all research proposals;

• THAT the health and sanitation standards apply equally to local staff and volunteers employed by theresearch worker and that the observance of these standards is an ethical obligation;

• THAT experts in primate handling and anesthesia be involved in training researchers and staff in properhandling or anesthesia techniques if the experts are not actually present in the field;

• THAT efforts are made to maximize the knowledge gained during primate research by collaborating withexperts in other disciplines to properly obtain data or samples that may help with understanding primatediseases;

• THAT field primatologists, assisted by veterinary and medical advisors, initiate and develop occupationalhealth programs for employees and their family members living in or near the study site. This should includeconsideration for sanitary and health protocols, relevant infectious disease screening, immunization, and/orquarantine periods as appropriate, in accordance with current professional recommendations.

ASP POLICY STATEMENT ON PROTECTING PRIMATE HEALTH IN THE WILD

This statement can be found at: http://www.asp.org/resolutions/

primate_health.html

Primary advisors who helped develop this Policy Statement for ASP:Chairperson/Organizer: Janette Wallis, Ph.D. - U of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (Chimpanzee field work)Michael Woodford, DVM - Chairman, Veterinary Specialist Group, IUCN (Various species field work)William Karesh, DVM -Head of Field Veterinary Program, Wildlife Conservation Society (orangutan, gorilla, mandrill fieldwork)Lori Sheeran, Ph.D. - Cal. State, Fullerton (Gibbon field work & teaches a course on field health prep at Cal State)Christopher Whittier, DVM, PhD-candidate (NC State) (Chimpanzee field experience)Felicia Nutter, DVM, PhD-Candidate (NC State) (Chimpanzee field experience)Sylvia Taylor, DVM - USDA (Broad-scale captive primate experience)Plus valuable additional input from the ASP Conservation Committee

lenges for the 21st Century.” A symposium,“Protecting Ape Health in the Wild,” broughttogether field primatologists and veterinar-ians to discuss several health aspects of apefield research and tourism. After the session,a Working Group was formed to discuss thistopic and develop a list of recommendationsand action plans to increase awareness anddecrease our health risk to primates in thewild.

One of the Working Group’s recommen-dations was that professional societiesshould develop policy statements encourag-ing members to incorporate improved health

and sanitation standards in primate field re-search. Several members of the WorkingGroup, joined by additional experts in thefield, prepared a draft statement and presentedit to the Conservation Committee of theAmerican Society of Primatologists. TheCommittee approved a revised version at itsannual meeting in Boulder (June) and for-warded it to the Board of Directors with arecommendation that the Statement be ac-cepted. We are happy to announce that onJuly 11, 2000, the ASP Board of Directorsapproved a slightly modified version providedbelow.


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Armstrong Atlantic State University willsponsor next year’s meeting of the AmericanSociety of Primatologists - August 8-11, 2001.The banquet will be at Historic Savannah Sta-tion. It will be a good time for all.

Everyone in Savannah is fired up for theconference. Our conference will be breaking inthe new science building that is currently un-der construction now at Armstrong. - BobLessnau, Local Organizing Committee Chair.

Early Announcement:Early Announcement:Early Announcement:Early Announcement:Early Announcement:ASP 2001 in Georgia!ASP 2001 in Georgia!ASP 2001 in Georgia!ASP 2001 in Georgia!ASP 2001 in Georgia!

Lemur News is available and will be distributed free of charge toanyone interested in receiving this newsletter. However, we asksubscribers for voluntary contributions of $20 per person to de-fray the cost of publishing. Please make checks out to the DukeUniversity Primate Center with a notation on the bottom left of thecheck that they are for Lemur News and send them to Dr. KenGlander, Duke University Primate Center, 3705 Erwin Rd., Durham,NC 27705-5000. Make sure your correct return address is included.Visit our Web site at www.duke.edu/web/primate. - Ken Glander

This is a reminder for the XVIIIth Con-gress of the International Primatological Soci-ety, to be held in Adelaide Australia from 7 to12 January 2001. Remember you can registerin a number of ways: online from our website(100% safe), or print off a registration formand fax direct to us, or let us know if you needa printed registration form.

Our website is located atwww.primates.on.net. If you have questions,please contact Graeme Crook [email protected]. We look forward towelcoming you to Adelaide. Regards, TrevorKeeling and Pam Hammond, Conference Man-agers, Conventions Worldwide, P O Box 44,RUNDLE MALL, South Australia 5000; Tel:61 + 8 + 8370 0577; Fax: 61 + 8 + 8370 0281Email [email protected].

Colleagues,I am very pleased to report that the Great

Ape Conservation Act passed the U.S. Houseof Representatives unanimously on Tuesday,25 July. The next course of action is to move itthrough the U.S. Senate and get it to thepresident’s desk before the end of the currentcongressional session, which is late Septem-ber. I have received assurances from SenatorBob Smith, the chair of the senate committeewith oversight on this bill, that he wants tomove it swiftly though his committee and onto the senate floor for a vote. Let me state againthat this could never have happened withoutthe combined efforts of everyone who weighedin on this bill, from all over the globe. On be-half of all of the animals who will benefit fromthis increased funding, I thank you. Best re-gards, Chris Wolf Christine Wolf, Director ofGovernment and International Affairs TheFund for Animals World Building 8121 Geor-gia Ave., Suite 301, Silver Spring, MD 20910USA PH: 301-585-2591 ext. 208 FX: 301-585-2595 e-mail: [email protected] web:www.fund.org.

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Primate-Science began a new monthly series on primate conservation in March 2000. Topicsin Primate Conservation focus on current issues and developments affecting the conservation ofthreatened and endangered primates. Coverage includes: conservation strategies and activities;systematics and geographic distribution; habitat evaluation; and field research on ecology, evolu-tion and behavior. This is a collaborative effort with those engaged in conservation work withnonhuman primates.

Coordinators for this series are Dean Anderson, Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Zoology,University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Nancy Ruggeri, Assistant Faculty Associate, Depart-ment of Zoology, University of Wisconsin-Madison. The Coordinators welcome full participa-tion of P-S members and others who share this interest. Brief reports on the following and relatedtopics are welcome: Conservation organization programs; Habitat preservation; Field work;Species survival plans; Managing wild populations; Maintaining viable genetic populations;Captive breeding; Zoological garden supported efforts; Reintroduction/Rehabilitation; Ecotourism;Field techniques and equipment; Field veterinary Medicine; Legislation; Bushmeat trade.

Topics in Primate Conservation will include reports from the published literature as well asoriginal submissions. Reports should be kept to a reasonable length. Topics in this series will bearchived on the News and Publications page of Primate Info Net [http://www.primate.wisc.edu/pin/newspt.html].

Please send brief conservation reports or suggested topics to Dean Anderson([email protected]) or Nancy Ruggeri ([email protected]). Topics in Pri-mate Conservation is supported by grant number RR00167, Regional Primate Centers Program,National Center for Research Resources, National Institutes of Health.

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Employment Opportunities in Primatology and Related FieldsAssistant Professor - Experimental Psychol-Assistant Professor - Experimental Psychol-Assistant Professor - Experimental Psychol-Assistant Professor - Experimental Psychol-Assistant Professor - Experimental Psychol-ooooogggggyyyyy, West Chester University (tenure-track).Preference will be given to candidates who ex-press a commitment to teaching the followingthree courses: Animal Behavior, Learning, andPhysiological Psychology, including existing andanticipated laboratories to accompany some ofthese courses. Candidates must also have an ac-tive program of research in one of the threeareas and involve graduate and undergraduatestudents in this research. We are especially in-terested in recruiting faculty from under-repre-sented groups. Additional information is avail-able at http://www.wcupa.edu. Completion of thePh.D. is required before the start of the Fall2001 semester. Applicants should send a letteridentifying the courses and labs they are pre-pared to teach, a curriculum vitae, 3 letters ofreference, no more than 3 reprints or preprints,and a statement of teaching philosophy. Dead-line for receipt of applications is November15, 2000. Send to: Stefani Yorges, Ph.D., SearchCommittee Chair, Department of Psychology,West Chester University, West Chester, Penn-sylvania 19383. West Chester University is anAA-EO Employer.

FFFFFaculty Paculty Paculty Paculty Paculty Positions in Bioloositions in Bioloositions in Bioloositions in Bioloositions in Biologggggyyyyy, Texas A&M Uni-versity. As part of a University-wide expansionof life sciences at Texas A&M, the Departmentof Biology invites applications for three tenuretrack faculty positions. We seek outstanding in-dividuals addressing fundamental biological ques-tions in their research. Genomics/bioinformaticsand integrative biology are areas of special in-terest, but we encourage any scientist to applywho is using innovative approaches to studymodel systems. Successful candidates will be ex-pected to establish a vigorous, extramurallyfunded research program and to be active in un-dergraduate and graduate teaching. We antici-pate that the positions will be filled at the levelof Assistant Professor, but exceptional candi-dates will be considered for appointment at moreadvanced academic rank. Applicants should sub-mit a curriculum vitae, statement of researchand teaching interests, and three letters of rec-ommendation to: Biology Search Committee,Department of Biology, Texas A&M Univer-sity, TAMU 3258, College Station, TX 77843.Information about our department can be foundat www.bio.tamu.edu. Review of applications willbegin on September 15, 2000, and continueuntil the positions are filled. Texas A&M is anEqual Opportunity Employer.

LecturLecturLecturLecturLectureship in Psyeship in Psyeship in Psyeship in Psyeship in Psycccccholoholoholoholohologggggyyyyy, School of Psychol-ogy, University of St. Andrews. We seek a vigor-ous and creative scientist, whose research willcomplement one or more of our existingstrengths in perception and cognition, cogni-tive neuroscience, behavioral neuroscience, evo-lutionary and developmental psychology, socialpsychology and health psychology. We expectapplicants to be exceptional scientists at rela-tively early stages of their career, demonstrat-ing the highest research quality and potential.Salary will be on the Lecturer A or B scale (£18731 - £30 967). Additional information can beobtained from the School web site: http://

psych.st-and.ac.uk:8080/ or by contacting theHead of School, Dr. Verity J. Brown (tel. 01334462072) [email protected]. Application packsavailable from: Personnel Services, The Univer-sity of St. Andrews, College Gate, North Street,St. Andrews, KY16 9AJ. Tel: 01334 462571;Fax: 01334 462570; E-mail: [email protected] quote reference SK206/806/00. The Uni-versity operates Equal Opportunity and NoSmoking policies. Closing date for applications:Friday, 15th September, 2000.

Senior ScientistSenior ScientistSenior ScientistSenior ScientistSenior Scientist, The Humane Society of the U.S. seeks a Sr. Scientist for its Wildlife & HabitatProtection section. Responsibilities include in-fluencing policy on urban wildlife managementand endangered species, providing scientific con-sultation and promoting use of humane tech-niques for solving conflicts with wildlife. Qualifi-cations include Ph.D. in wildlife biology/zool-ogy, experience in wildlife and habitat protec-tion, w/knowledge of related laws & policies, goodcommunication skills including public speakingand writing for diverse audiences, and experienceinfluencing government policy. Salary high $30Kplus excellent benefits. Send cover letter andresume to The Humane Society of the UnitedStates, Attn: HR/SS, 700 Professional Drive,Gaithersburg, MD 20879; Fax: (301) 548-7767;E-mail: [email protected]. Lisa H. Boan, Employ-ment Manager - Tel.: (301) 548-7757; Fax (301)548-7767; Web site: www.hsus.org.

Assistant Professor - Animal BehaviorAssistant Professor - Animal BehaviorAssistant Professor - Animal BehaviorAssistant Professor - Animal BehaviorAssistant Professor - Animal Behavior, Univer-sity of California, Davis. The Division of Bio-logical Sciences, University of California, Davis,invites applications and nominations for a posi-tion in the Section of Evolution and Ecology atthe tenure-track Assistant Professor level. Can-didates must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in thebiological sciences or related fields, and are ex-pected to have a strong record of empirical re-search in animal behavior, within the context ofevolution or ecology. Special consideration givento research in which approaches, techniques andinsights from animal behavior are applied to prob-lems in ecology or evolutionary biology. Teach-ing responsibilities may include an undergraduatecourse in introductory biology, evolution, or ecol-ogy, and specialized courses in animal behavior.Applicants should send (1) CV, (2) copies of nomore than five published and in-press papers, (3)a description of current and projected research,and (4) a summary of teaching interests and ex-perience, and have three letters of recommenda-tion sent to: Judy Stamps, Chair, Animal Behav-ior Search Committee, Section of Evolution andEcology, University of California, One ShieldsAvenue, Davis, CA 95616-8755. Closing Date:September 15, 2000. The University of Cali-fornia is an EO/AA Employer.

Director of Biological ProgramsDirector of Biological ProgramsDirector of Biological ProgramsDirector of Biological ProgramsDirector of Biological Programs, The Jack-sonville Zoological Gardens. This position re-ports directly to the Executive Director and isresponsible for the continued development andgrowth of the animal collection, animal healthand horticulture divisions. The qualified candi-date must possess excellent organizational andcommunication skills. Extensive experience with

zoological management, animal exhibits, federaland state laws governing animal exhibitry, vet-erinary and zoological management of exoticspecies, budgeting and strategic planning is re-quired. A DVM degree from an AVMA accreditedveterinary college with clinical experience onexotic animals is preferred. This position willhave some clinical responsibilities if the candi-date has this qualification. The Director of Bio-logical Programs will also be the co-chair of theJacksonville Zoological Gardens Research ReviewCommittee. Qualified applicants should submittheir resume including cover letter and salaryrequirements to: Susan Hartley, Human ResourceManager, Jacksonville Zoological Gardens, 8605Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville FL 32218; Fax: (904)757-1626; E-mail: [email protected].

Head of an Independent Junior ResearchHead of an Independent Junior ResearchHead of an Independent Junior ResearchHead of an Independent Junior ResearchHead of an Independent Junior ResearchGroupGroupGroupGroupGroup, Max Planck Institute for EvolutionaryAnthropology. The position is a fulltime researchposition, and has associated with it funds for con-ducting research – including positions for a sec-ond Ph.D. scientist (BAT IIa) and two technicalassistants. The appointment will be for a term offive years. The Institute has four departments,including the Department of Primatology(Christophe Boesch, Director). More informa-tion may be obtained at http://www.eva.mpg.de/Research interests should focus on the evolutionof culture and social learning in animals, exceptfrom great apes that are covered by the alreadyexisting departments of the Institute. For ex-ample: Behavioural and cultural differences be-tween populations and species, imitation and sociallearning mechanisms. The salary will be at theC2/C3 level on the German university scale,equivalent to an assistant/associate professor.Applications including a CV, a detailed researchplan and the names of three referees must bereceived by December 1, 2000. Qualifications:Ph.D. and many years of research. LeilaKunstmann, Max Planck Institute for Evolution-ary Anthropology, Dept. of Primatology,Inselstrasse 22, 04103 Leipzig, Germany; Tel.:+49-(0)341-9952-200; Fax: +49-(0)341-9952-119; E-mail address: [email protected].

DirDirDirDirDirectorectorectorectorector, Yerkes Regional Primate ResearchCenter. Emory University seeks a new Directorof the Yerkes Regional Primate Research Centerwho will provide dynamic, scientific leadershipto and administrative oversight of the Centersongoing research resources and scientific pro-grams. The Director reports to the ExecutiveVice President for Health Affairs. Emory Uni-versity, a private university, has an enrollmentof over 11,000. The Woodruff Health SciencesCenter (WHSC) encompasses four academic di-visions: the School of Medicine, the Nell HodgsonWoodruff School of Nursing, the Rollins Schoolof Public Health, and the Yerkes Center. EmoryHealthcare is the clinical arm of the WHSC. TheYerkes Center, one of eight regional primate re-search centers sponsored by the National Centerfor Research Resources of NIH, is dedicated tobasic and applied biomedical and behavioral re-search with nonhuman primates and other ani-mal models when appropriate. The four majorresearch areas include microbiology and immu-


Employment Opportunities (cont.)nology, neuroscience, psychobiology, and visualscience. Qualifications: a doctoral degree in ahealth sciences discipline; tenurable at the rankof full professor; significant scientific accom-plishments including a minimum of ten years ofacademic scholarship/leadership; a national repu-tation as a scientist, preferably involving thestudy of nonhuman primates; a collegial and col-laborative management style. James L. Madara,M.D., Chair of the Search Committee, requeststhat nominations, applications, and requests foradditional information be directed to theUniversity’s consultant: Paula Carabelli, EMN/Witt/Kieffer, 1920 Main Street, Suite 310, Irvine,CA 92614; Tel.: (949) 797-3536; Fax: (949)851-2412; E-mail: [email protected]. Eachcandidate is asked to submit a letter of interest; acurrent CV and bibliography; and the names, po-sitions, and phone numbers of five referenceswho will be contacted only with the candidatesapproval. Screening will begin immediately andcontinue until an appointment is made. EmoryUniversity is an EEO/AA Employer.

Assistant PrAssistant PrAssistant PrAssistant PrAssistant Profofofofofessor ofessor ofessor ofessor ofessor of AnthrAnthrAnthrAnthrAnthropoloopoloopoloopoloopologggggyyyyy, LehmanCollege/City University of New York. ResearchSpecialty: Primate and/or Human Genetics, orPrimate Behavior and Ecology with a Geneticcomponent. Duties: Teach introductory physi-cal, human genetics, and some of: primate be-havior/ecology, human growth, human adapta-tion. Annual teaching load 21 hours. Teachingexperience; laboratory experience in genetics(either human or nonhuman primate molecularresearch with a macroevolutionary focus or popu-lation genetics as adjunct to eco-behavioral re-search); fieldwork on “wild” primates desired ifprimate focus, on living people useful if humanfocus. Publications, postdoctoral experience, sta-tistical expertise all positive factors. Dynamicundergraduate teaching, continued publicationand grant-funded research expected. PhD in An-thropology in-hand strongly preferred. PhD inother disciplines or in Anthropology to be de-fended by November 1, 2000 will be considered.Salary/funding: Salary range: $32,703-$57,049,dependent on experience. Term of Appointment:Annual contracts before tenure, from September1, 2001. Deadline: October 16, 2000 (firmreceipt date). Send curriculum vitae; letter (up to1000 words) outlining research interests, plans,and relevant experience; copies of up to 3 recentpublications; introductory and concluding chap-ters of dissertation and/or course outlines if de-sired; and request letters from 3 references (em-phasizing teaching and research). Contact: Pro-fessor Eric Delson, Chair, Dept. of Anthropol-ogy; Lehman College, Bronx, NY USA 10468-1589; Tel.: (718) 960-8405; Fax: (718) 960-8406; E-mail address: [email protected].

Assistant Professor - Animal BehaviorAssistant Professor - Animal BehaviorAssistant Professor - Animal BehaviorAssistant Professor - Animal BehaviorAssistant Professor - Animal Behavior, The De-partment of Psychology at the University ofPennsylvania. We are particularly interested inindividuals addressing fundamental issues in theevolution of social behavior, behavioral ecol-ogy, cognition, or communication in naturalpopulations of animals. The successful applicantmust show evidence of a vigorous research pro-gram, promise of leadership in his or her field,

and a commitment to both undergraduate andgraduate education. Teaching will include contri-butions to Penn’s undergraduate programs in Psy-chology and the Biological Basis of Behavior.Please provide a CV including a statement ofresearch interests, a description of teaching in-terests and experience, up to three recent publi-cations, and three letters of reference to AnimalBehavior Search, Department of Psychology,3815 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19104. Ap-plications will begin to be reviewed on October1. The University of Pennsylvania is an EO/AAEmployer. For further details, visit the depart-ment website at http://www.psych.upenn.edu.

Assistant Professor - Psychobiology; Integra-Assistant Professor - Psychobiology; Integra-Assistant Professor - Psychobiology; Integra-Assistant Professor - Psychobiology; Integra-Assistant Professor - Psychobiology; Integra-tive Animal Behaviortive Animal Behaviortive Animal Behaviortive Animal Behaviortive Animal Behavior, University of Nebraska atOmaha. The Psychology Department, Univer-sity of Nebraska at Omaha invites applicationsfor a tenure-track Assistant Professor with em-phasis on the mechanisms of behavior. UNOmahaand the Psychology Department are committedto achieving diversity among faculty and staff.Persons from underrepresented groups, women,and persons of color are particularly encouragedto apply. UNOmaha is also supportive of dual-career couples, and we invite applications ac-cordingly. The successful candidate will conductresearch at the interface between proximate andultimate levels of analysis, and will develop afundable research program. Research area inmolecular, neuroendocrine, or physiological ap-proaches to the study of behavior is preferred,although candidates in all areas are encouragedto apply. The successful candidate will teach andtrain students in the departments degree pro-grams (BA/BS, MA, and PhD). Scientists with acompleted Ph.D. (post-doctoral experience pre-ferred) may apply by sending a cover letter, CV,representative publications, statement of teach-ing philosophy and interests, and 3 referenceletters to Dr. Kenneth Deffenbacher, Chair, Psy-chology Department, University of Nebraska atOmaha, Omaha NE 68182-0274. For informa-tion contact: [email protected]. Deadline:1 December 2000.

Assistant Professor - Ecology & EvolutionaryAssistant Professor - Ecology & EvolutionaryAssistant Professor - Ecology & EvolutionaryAssistant Professor - Ecology & EvolutionaryAssistant Professor - Ecology & EvolutionaryBioloBioloBioloBioloBiologggggyyyyy, University of Arizona. We plan to fill5-6 positions over the next several years. Ourprimary interest is in candidates at the AssistantProfessor level who will establish research pro-grams of originality and depth. Our interests in-clude the following areas: (i) animal behavior,behavioral ecology and/or sociobiology (withpossible connections to neurobiology, cognitivescience, and neurocomputing); (ii) evolution ofdevelopment and complexity (with possible con-nections to major evolutionary transitions, bio-chemical innovation, the origin of life, and lifeelsewhere such as in silico, biospheres, and astro-biology); (iii) genomics and bioinformatics in anevolutionary context (with possible connectionsto molecular evolution and the diversification oflife); and (iv) landscape, ecosystem, and/or glo-bal scale ecological patterns and processes (withpossible connections to organismic, population,evolutionary and/or conservation biology). Can-didates working with any taxa and any combina-tion of lab, field or theory based methods will be

considered. The successful candidates will be ex-pected to teach at undergraduate and/or graduatelevels and to develop externally funded researchprograms. A Ph.D. in a related field is required.To apply, please send the following to SearchCommittee, Department of Ecology and Evolu-tionary Biology, The University of Arizona, P.O.Box 210088, Tucson, AZ 85721-0088: C.V.,statements of research and teaching interests,and a one page cover letter in which you indicate(i) your research area, (ii) the significance ofyour work in addressing major questions in ecol-ogy and evolutionary biology, and (iii) the names,titles and addresses (including email) of four indi-viduals who can evaluate your work and its sig-nificance (also please arrange for the letters tobe sent). Please send no more than 4 reprints.Review of applications will begin September11, 2000, and will continue until the positionsare filled. Visit http://eebweb.arizona.edu <http://eebweb.arizona.edu/> for updated information.The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA Em-ployer-M/W/D/V.

The Caribbean Primate Research Center is un-dergoing expansion and has openings for the fol-lowing: (1) Dir(1) Dir(1) Dir(1) Dir(1) Directorectorectorectorector,,,,, (2) Clinical/R (2) Clinical/R (2) Clinical/R (2) Clinical/R (2) Clinical/ResearesearesearesearesearccccchhhhhVVVVVeterinarian(s),eterinarian(s),eterinarian(s),eterinarian(s),eterinarian(s), (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) VVVVVeterinareterinareterinareterinareterinary Py Py Py Py Paaaaatholotholotholotholothologist,gist,gist,gist,gist, (4) (4) (4) (4) (4)Scientist-in-ChargeScientist-in-ChargeScientist-in-ChargeScientist-in-ChargeScientist-in-Charge, Cayo Santiago. The Divi-sion of Comparative Medicine, University ofPuerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus invitesapplications for 5 positions at the CaribbeanPrimate Research Center (CPRC), an AAALACaccredited, multifaceted facility providing non-human primate research resources to the scien-tific and academic communities for over 60 years.The CPRC includes: Cayo Santiago, a free-rang-ing rhesus macaque colony founded in 1938;Sabana Seca Field Station, a captive, predomi-nantly large corral facility of rhesus macaques,including a developing SPF colony; and CPRCMuseum, an extensive skeletal collection of non-human primates with life history data. The CPRCresearch program includes 6 units: Primate Re-sources; Virology; Genetics; Reproductive Biol-ogy; Behavioral Neurosciences; and, Skeletal Bi-ology. All positions require: doctoral level de-grees (M.D. or Ph.D.) appropriate to the spe-cific position; computer literacy; and fluency inEnglish. For veterinary positions, a D.V.M. froman AVMA-accredited College of Veterinary Medi-cine is required as is a veterinary license from astate or territory of the U.S.A. A Puerto Ricanveterinary license must be obtained before theend of the first year of employment. A workingknowledge of Spanish and US citizenship (or per-manent resident status) is highly desirable. (1)Director: oversees the operational, financial, sci-entific and research resources and services of theCPRC and responds to the Director of the Divi-sion of Comparative Medicine (who is PrincipalInvestigator on the CPRC Program P40 Grantfrom the NIH/NCRR). Applicants must have aminimum of 10 years of experience and a provenrecord in a relevant area of nonhuman primateresearch as well as evidence of effective skills inadministration and personal communication. (2)Clinical/Research Veterinarian(s): based at theSabana Seca Field Station but also oversees thewell-being of the nonhuman primates on Cayo


Santiago. Must be familiar with USDA, NIH, andother regulations governing animal welfare/careand has the primary responsibility for retainingfull AAALAC accreditation for the CPRC. Ex-perience in research and nonhuman primate clini-cal care, husbandry and research is highly desir-able. (3) Veterinary Pathologist: based at theSabana Seca Field Station and responsible for allpathological studies at the CPRC. Applicantsmust be board eligible or board certified by theACVP and a Ph.D. is highly desirable. Experi-ence with nonhuman primates or exotic animalsis highly desirable. (4) Scientist-in-Charge, CayoSantiago Colony: based in Punta Santiago, a townin southeastern Puerto Rico near the island ofCayo Santiago. Oversees and coordinates all ad-ministrative, management and scientific activi-ties in the Cayo Santiago Colony of rhesusmacaques including oversight of visiting research-ers and students. Applicants must have a Ph.D.,experience in nonhuman primate research, evi-dence of understanding nonhuman primate be-havior, evidence of skills in administration, andability to work in the field and collaborate withscientists in a variety of disciplines. For furtherinformation, e-mail: cprc_ssfs @rcmaca.upr.clu.edu. Applications (including acover letter, Curriculum Vitae, 1-2 page researchstatement, and three letters of reference) and/ornames of nominees for the positions should besent to: CPRC Search Committee, % Dean ofAcademic Affairs, University of Puerto Rico -Medical Sciences Campus, PO Box 365067, SanJuan, PR 00936-5067. Applications will be re-viewed as received until positions are filled. TheUniversity of Puerto Rico is an EO/AA Employer.

Executive CoordinatorExecutive CoordinatorExecutive CoordinatorExecutive CoordinatorExecutive Coordinator, The Kalaweit Program(Kalimantan Gibbons Conservation Program :www.kalaweit.org) of the Etho-Passion (FrenchSociety of Conservation). To assist the directionin the management of the Program (Gibbons re-habilitation project, Education program, etc). Tocoordinate the indonesian team activities. Date:November 2000 to November 2001. Salary:Indonesian model: Rp 200.000 per month. In-cluded in the job: food in the station and facili-ties. Ticket to Indonesia included. Profile: morethan 22 years of age, previous experience withprimates; previous experience in tropical forest,very good health, capacity of management, abil-ity to speak the Indonesian language (“BahasaIndonesia”). -Just daily language- Please contact:[email protected], Kalaweit Program,Kalimantan Gibbons Conservation Program, JLHangtuah No 5, Tunjung Nyahu ; Palangka Raya,Kalteng ; Indonesia. Web site : www.kalaweit.org.

Animal BehaAnimal BehaAnimal BehaAnimal BehaAnimal Behavior vior vior vior vior TTTTTececececechnician (Thnician (Thnician (Thnician (Thnician (Temporemporemporemporemporararararary)y)y)y)y), Or-egon Regional Primate Research Center. TheAnimal Behavior Technician assists with imple-menting the psychological well-being programfor the nonhuman primates at the ORPRC. Du-ties include: performing interventions to facili-tate species-specific behaviors; assisting withsocial housing program; maintaining, distribut-ing, and servicing environmental enrichmentdevices; preparing and presenting produce forag-ing opportunities; assisting with Operant Condi-tioning (positive reinforcement training); record

keeping; utilizing a word processor/computerrecords system; performing other duties as re-quested. *Please note: this is a temporary posi-tion , for six months or less. There may be anopportunity to apply for a permanent positiononce the temporary position is completed. TheAnimal Behavior Technician must be a highschool graduate or equivalent. Other desirable,but not required, qualifications include: a back-ground in nonhuman primate behavior; a collegedegree in psychology, anthropology, or zoologywith course work in nonhuman primate behav-ior; experience working with nonhuman primates;computer and word processing skills. Salary/fund-ing: $8.42- 9.14/hr. Contact asap. Please sendresume via e-mail or regular mail. Contact: CarolNiemeyer, Oregon Regional Primate ResearchCenter, 505 N.W. 185th Ave., Beaverton, Or.97006, U.S.A; Tel.: (503) 690-5272; E-mail:[email protected].

RRRRResearesearesearesearesearccccch h h h h TTTTTececececechnician - Dehnician - Dehnician - Dehnician - Dehnician - Deparparparparpartment oftment oftment oftment oftment of Neur Neur Neur Neur Neuro-o-o-o-o-biolobiolobiolobiolobiologggggyyyyy, Duke University. The Research Tech-nician (RT) will join a team of investigatorsstudying the neurobiological mechanisms under-lying nonhuman primate behavior. The candi-date will be shown how to train three species ofmonkeys (rhesus, squirrel, and owl monkeys) toperform behavioral tasks; the RT will then beresponsible for all primate behavioral training inthe laboratory. This will include training naivemonkeys, supervising undergraduates who willassist in the training, and assisting post-doctoralfellows and graduate students as they conducttheir experiments. In addition, the RT will shownew lab members how to work with and trainnonhuman primates. The candidate must be veryenergetic, able to work well as a member of ateam, and eager to learn new techniques for han-dling and training primates. The candidate mustalso be extremely reliable, patient, and pay closeattention to details. Qualifications: Four-yearcollege degree. Laboratory research experience,and experience working with nonhuman primatesis preferred. Salary: Negotiable. Contact: JeraldKralik, Dept of Neurobiology, Duke University,Box 3209DUMC, Durham, NC 27710; Fax:(919) 681-7055; E-mail: [email protected].

VVVVVeterinareterinareterinareterinareterinary y y y y TTTTTececececechnician IIhnician IIhnician IIhnician IIhnician II (128024), EmoryUniversity (Human Resources). Assists the vet-erinarians and researchers in surgery and radiol-ogy, animal care, treatments, and diagnostic andpreventative procedures. Maintains medicalrecords and inventory. Provides non-surgical tech-nical assistance to researchers as directed. Quali-fications: A high school diploma or equivalent.Four years of experience as a veterinary techni-cian or a high school diploma or equivalent andfour years of experience as an animal care tech-nician or graduation from a two year veterinarytechnician program and two years of veterinarytechnician experience. Salary Range $24,000 -$30,000. The position is in the Division of Ani-mal Resources, Rollins Research Center. Con-tact: Frank Leist, Senior Recruiting Specialist,Emory Univeristy (Human Resources)1762 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30322; Tel.:(404) 727-7611; Fax: (404) 727-1922; E-mail:www.emory.jobs

Employment Opportunities (cont.)RRRRResearesearesearesearesearccccch h h h h TTTTTececececechnicianhnicianhnicianhnicianhnician, Columbia University. Fulltime assistant is needed for a project investigat-ing the cognitive abilities of rhesus macaques. Adescription of the research can be found on myweb page (www.columbia.edu/cu/psychology/primatecognitionlab). Central topics include amonkey’s ability to discriminate and order nu-merical stimuli, and to learn and recall arbitrarysequences composed of photographic stimuli.Daily experiments are run on a colony of 8 rhesusmacaques with the help of touch sensitive videomonitors that are positioned in front of eachmonkey’s cage. Main responsibilities of researchassistant include planning and coordinating ofexperiments, data analysis, preparation of digi-tal stimuli and record keeping. College degree(BA, BS or equivalent), knowledge of computeroperation (preferably with Macs), laboratoryexperience with primates, programming skills, ademonstrable interest in this type of research,and a commitment for two years. Salary/fund-ing: $24,500 + free tuition for 8 points credit/semester + benefits. Send a resume and any otherrelevant information by E-mail or by regular mail.Please do not call about this position. Contact:Herbert Terrace, Columbia University, Depart-ment of Psychology, 406 Schermerhorn Hall,1190 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY, USA,10027; Tel.: (212) 854-4544; Fax: (212) 854-3609; E-mail address: [email protected].

Coordinator of Animal CareCoordinator of Animal CareCoordinator of Animal CareCoordinator of Animal CareCoordinator of Animal Care, University ofNebraska at Omaha. The Psychology Depart-ment at the University of Nebraska at Omahaanticipates hiring a Coordinator of Animal Care.The position is a full-time, salaried line. Job du-ties include directing and performing animal carefor a colony of marmoset monkeys, supervisoryresponsibilities for an Animal Care Technician,assisting in veterinary management of thecolony, maintaining facility inventories, train-ing students and volunteers, and analyzing andpreparing reports on colony data. Base pay:$23,915. Salary depends upon experience. Fullbenefits package available. Qualifications: Mini-mum requirements include a BA/BA in psychol-ogy or the life/physical sciences, experience inanimal care and/or veterinary medicine. Experi-ence with exotic animals or AALAS certifica-tion is preferred. For more information contactJeff French ([email protected]); PersonnelServices, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 6001Dodge Street, Omaha NE, USA 68182; Tel.:(402) 554-2321; Fax: (402) 554-3777.

Animal CarAnimal CarAnimal CarAnimal CarAnimal Caretaketaketaketaketakererererer, R.O.W. Sciences. The care-taker will be responsible for feeding and moni-toring the health of approximately 200 mon-keys assigned to the National Institute on Aging.Duties include weighing/rationing food, feeding,performing daily health assessments, and otherduties as assigned. This position is located at theNational Institutes of Health Animal Center inPoolesville, Maryland. The most desirable can-didate will be detail-oriented and an effective com-municator. Contact: April Handy, NIA/NIHAC,P.O. Box 56, 16701 Elmer School Rd.,Poolesville, MD 20837; Tel.: (301) 435-7638;Fax: (301) 480-0504; E-mail address:[email protected].


Conference and Workshop AnnouncementsXXX Congress of the European AssociationXXX Congress of the European AssociationXXX Congress of the European AssociationXXX Congress of the European AssociationXXX Congress of the European Associationfor Behavioural and Cognitive Therapiesfor Behavioural and Cognitive Therapiesfor Behavioural and Cognitive Therapiesfor Behavioural and Cognitive Therapiesfor Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies,Granada, Spain, September 26-28, 2000. The Eu-ropean Association for Behavioural & Cogni-tive Therapies (EABCT) with more than 12,000members, is the largest cognitive behaviouralassociation in the world. The Congress is beingorganised by the Spanish Association ofBehavioural Psychology of Spain (AEPC for itsSpanish initials). Spanish and English are the of-ficial languages of the Congress. Check the pro-gram at http://www.aepc.ieanet.com. Juan CarlosSierra, President of the Scientific Committee ofthe EABCT-2000. Congress Secretariat: EABCT-2000, Apartado de Correos 3.061, 18080Granada, Ph./Fax:34 958 255303

IAIAIAIAIACUCs and Crisis CUCs and Crisis CUCs and Crisis CUCs and Crisis CUCs and Crisis WWWWWorororororkshop IAkshop IAkshop IAkshop IAkshop IACUCs and CRI-CUCs and CRI-CUCs and CRI-CUCs and CRI-CUCs and CRI-SIS: Rights, Roles and Responsibilities SIS: Rights, Roles and Responsibilities SIS: Rights, Roles and Responsibilities SIS: Rights, Roles and Responsibilities SIS: Rights, Roles and Responsibilities A one-day workshop sponsored by the MassachusettsSociety for Medical Research, Inc. Thursday, Sep-tember 28, 2000 Massachusetts Medical SocietyConference Center 860 Winter Street, WalthamMA MSMR Member $175.00 Non-Member$225.00 Please make checks payable to: MSMR,Inc., 73 Princeton Street, Suite 311, NorthChelmsford, MA 01863 Any questions/concerns,contact Lynne Walsh at 978.251.1556,[email protected] or [email protected]. Theregistration fee includes tuition, workshop ma-terials, continental breakfast and lunch. Regis-tration for the workshop is limited and earlyregistration is encouraged. Leslie Nader, Ph.D.Vice President for Education Massachusetts So-ciety for Medical Research, Inc. 73 PrincetonStreet, Suite 311 North Chelmsford MA 01863Tel. 978.251.1556 Fax: 978.251.7683 /781.251.0932 >Pager 781.456.8767 >e-mail:[email protected]

Primatology at the Turn of the CenturyPrimatology at the Turn of the CenturyPrimatology at the Turn of the CenturyPrimatology at the Turn of the CenturyPrimatology at the Turn of the Century (Sym-posium) - Russian Federation State Research Cen-ter - Institute of Biomedical Problems (Director- A.I.Grigoriev) in cooperation with RussianAcademy of Medical Sciences - Research Insti-tute of Primatology (Director - B.A.Lapin). Itwill discuss the use of nonhuman primates forstudying environmental medicine and physiol-ogy, as well as primate care, husbandry and selec-tion for various biomedical investigations. Sym-posium will be held on September 26-29, 2000,in Moscow as a part of Russian National Confer-ence “Living beings and their environment: LifeSupport and Protection of Humans under Ex-treme Conditions”. The Conference, convenedby several prominent Russian agencies, is opento foreign scientists as well. Further informationabout the Conference/Symposium can be obtainedfrom: Ilyin, Eugene A. (Program) - (095) 195-0223 Smirnova, Tamara A. (Abstracts) - (095)195-6388 Romanov, Alexander N. (Logistics) -(095) 195-0103. Secretariat can be reached bymail: E.A. Ilyin, RF SRC-Institute of BiomedicalProblems, 76A, Khoroshevskoye shosse, 123007Moscow, Russia; Fax: (095)-195-2253; E-mail:[email protected].

Associazione Primatolgica Italiana CongressAssociazione Primatolgica Italiana CongressAssociazione Primatolgica Italiana CongressAssociazione Primatolgica Italiana CongressAssociazione Primatolgica Italiana Congress(XIVth)(XIVth)(XIVth)(XIVth)(XIVth), 4-6 October, 2000, Pisa-Museo di Calci,Pisa, Italy. Contact: Prof. Silvana Borgognini

Tarli, Dipartimento di Etologia, Ecologia,Evoluzione, Via Volta, 4-56126 Pisa, Italy. Tel.:050/24613, 050/44484; Fax: 050/24653; E-mail:[email protected]; Website: http://www.unipv.it/webbio/api/cong14/14con.htm.

18th Annual Symposium on Nonhuman Pri-18th Annual Symposium on Nonhuman Pri-18th Annual Symposium on Nonhuman Pri-18th Annual Symposium on Nonhuman Pri-18th Annual Symposium on Nonhuman Pri-mate Models for AIDSmate Models for AIDSmate Models for AIDSmate Models for AIDSmate Models for AIDS, October 4-7, 2000. TheWisconsin Regional Primate Research Center ofthe University of Wisconsin, Madison will hostthe 18th Annual Symposium on Nonhuman Pri-mate Models for AIDS at the Monona TerraceConvention Center, One John Nolen Drive,Madison, Wisconsin. This conference has cometo serve an important role in the exchange ofinformation on work in progress in AIDS-re-lated research using the nonhuman primate model.This Symposium will consist of five sessions fo-cusing on primate research utilizing SIV, HIV-2,HIV-1, SHIV and other primate retroviruses. Wewill have a special session dealing with ResourceDevelopment. Contact: Symposium on NHPModels for AIDS, C/o Edi Chan, Conference Co-ordinator, Wisconsin Regional Primate ResearchCenter, 1220 Capitol Court, Madison, WI 53715-1299; Tel.: (608) 263-3500; Fax: (608) 263-4031; E-mail address: [email protected].

The Nonhuman Primate Pathology SeminarThe Nonhuman Primate Pathology SeminarThe Nonhuman Primate Pathology SeminarThe Nonhuman Primate Pathology SeminarThe Nonhuman Primate Pathology Seminarand and and and and WWWWWorororororkshop 2000kshop 2000kshop 2000kshop 2000kshop 2000, October 7-8, 2000, Wis-consin Regional Primate Research Center Uni-versity of Wisconsin. To be held in conjunctionwith the Symposium on Nonhuman PrimateModels for AIDS (October 4-7). Sponsored inpart and hosted by the Wisconsin Regional Pri-mate Research Center. The conference will beheld at the Pyle Conference Center, with lodgingand dinner arranged within walking distance onthe beautiful campus of the University of Wis-consin-Madison on Lake Mendota. Format forcase presentations will be traditional, with regis-trants receiving case slides and histories pre-con-ference. For more information and registrationmaterials, please contact either Dr. Amy Usborneat [email protected] or Dr. Iris Boltonat [email protected] or write either atWRPRC, University of Wisconsin, 1220 Capi-tol Court, Madison, WI 53715-1299.

Health Research for DevelopmenHealth Research for DevelopmenHealth Research for DevelopmenHealth Research for DevelopmenHealth Research for Development (Interna-tional Conference) 10-13 October, 2000. Loca-tion: Bangkok, Thailand. Sponsors: WHO, theWorld Bank, The Global Forum for Research andthe Council on Health Research for Develop-ment. Contact: Conference 2000 Secretariat,COHRED c/o UNDP, Palais des Nations, CH-1211 Ggeneva 10 Switzerland. At either of twoE-mail addresses: [email protected] orwww.conference2000.ch.

Chimpanzoo Annual ConferenceChimpanzoo Annual ConferenceChimpanzoo Annual ConferenceChimpanzoo Annual ConferenceChimpanzoo Annual Conference, 18-22 Octo-ber, 2000. Chimpanzoo is a program of the JaneGoodall Foundation, Tucson, Arizona, USA.Contact: Virginia Landau, Chimpanzoo Direc-tor, The Jane Goodall Insititue, The GeronimoBldg. No. 308, 800 E. University Blvd., Tuscon,Arizona 85721; E-mail: [email protected];Tel.: 1-520-621-4785; Fax: 1-520-621-2230;URL: u.arizona.edu/~vlandau/home.htm.

Meeting the Information Requirements of theMeeting the Information Requirements of theMeeting the Information Requirements of theMeeting the Information Requirements of theMeeting the Information Requirements of theAnimal Animal Animal Animal Animal WWWWWelfelfelfelfelfararararare e e e e ActActActActAct (2 day workshop), 26-27October, 2000, Animal Welfare InformationCenter (AWIC), US Department of Agriculture,National Library of Agriculture, Beltsville, Mary-land, USA. Focus: To provide an overview of theAnimal Welfare Act and the information require-ments. Includes Internet resources and instruc-tion on related database searching. Intended for:principal investigators, IACUC members, vet-erinarians, animal use program administrators.Limited to 20 people. No fee. Contact: AWIC,10301 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsvile, MD 20705-2351. E-mail: [email protected] Tel.: 1-301-504-6212 Fax: 1-301-504-7125.

International Society for Developmental Psy-International Society for Developmental Psy-International Society for Developmental Psy-International Society for Developmental Psy-International Society for Developmental Psy-ccccchobiolohobiolohobiolohobiolohobiologggggyyyyy, 33rd Annual Meeting, November 1-4, 2000, New Orleans, Louisiana. The 2000 meet-ing of the International Society for Develop-mental Psychobiology will be held in New Or-leans, Louisiana from November 1-4. This year’sconference will feature three invited symposia,one lunch workshop (NIH Update on Fundingand Review Processes), and two invited addresses.Accepted abstracts will be published in the jour-nal, Developmental Psychobiology. The purposeof the society shall be to promote...through theuse of printed media, meetings of the member-ship, and informal communications among mem-bers... research into the relationship betweenbehavioral and biological aspects of the develop-ing organism at all levels of organization. Ap-plication for membership is invited from anyperson engaged in the scientific study of humanor animal development and holding a doctoraldegree. Students interested in promoting the aimsof the Society may apply for Associate member-ship under the sponsorship of an established re-searcher in the field. George F. Michel, Ph.D.,Professor, Psychology Department, DePaul Uni-versity, 2219 N. Kenmore Ave., Chicago, IL60614-3504; Tel.: (773)-325-4246; Fax.: (773)325-7888; E-mail: [email protected];Home Page: www.depaul.edu/~gmichel//

AssociaAssociaAssociaAssociaAssociation oftion oftion oftion oftion of Prima Prima Prima Prima Primate te te te te VVVVVeterinarians eterinarians eterinarians eterinarians eterinarians (Annual),3-5 November, 2000, San Diego, California,USA. Contact: Christine Parks, Research Ani-mal Resources Center, University of Wisconsin,396 Enzyme Institute, 1710 University Avenue,Madison, Wisconsin 53705-4098; E-mail:[email protected]; Tel.: 608-262-1238.

WWWWWorororororkshop in Etholokshop in Etholokshop in Etholokshop in Etholokshop in Ethologggggy and Consery and Consery and Consery and Consery and Conservvvvvaaaaationtiontiontiontion willbe held at the International School of Ethologyin Erice, Sicily, 4-7 November, 2000. Ethologyand ecology interact with economics, politicsand sociology to affect conservation ofbiodiversity and wildlife management. By bring-ing together researchers with widely differentbackgrounds, we will compare European andNorth American policies and approaches to prob-lems in wildlife conservation. Established re-searchers will demonstrate how knowledge ofanimal behaviour can be used in different areasof research and policy-making in conservationbiology and wildlife management. Topics willinclude predation, migration, feeding behaviour,mating systems, social organization, population


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Conference and Workshop Announcements (cont.)dynamics and modelling, population genetics,habitat fragmentation, hunting, and “non-con-sumptive” uses of wildlife. Contact: Prof. DaniloMainardi, Dipartimento Scienze Ambientali,Universite di Venezia, Campo della Celestia 2737/B, Castello, 30122 Venice, Italy; E-mail:[email protected]. Applicants should include afull Curriculum Vitae with their letter of applica-tion. We welcome applications from graduatestudents, postdoctoral fellows and persons work-ing in conservation and wildlife management forgovernments and for NGOs. Deadline for appli-cations is 15 September, 2000. The cost will beapproximately US$ 500, including lectures, room,board, field trip and transport to and from thePalermo airport. A 50% discount is available forfull-time students. More information, includingtimetable of lectures, will be sent with letter ofacceptance. Marco Festa-Bianchet, Departementde biologie, Universite de Sherbrooke Sherbrooke,Quebec J1K 2R1 Canada; Tel. +1(819) 821-8000 ext 2061; Fax +1(819) 821-8049; E-mailaddress: [email protected]; http://www.usherb.ca/SCES/BIO/fesmar.html.

American Association for Laboratory AnimalAmerican Association for Laboratory AnimalAmerican Association for Laboratory AnimalAmerican Association for Laboratory AnimalAmerican Association for Laboratory AnimalScienceScienceScienceScienceScience, 5-9, November, 2000. Location SanDiego, California, USA; Tel.: 1-901-754-8620.

Primates in Biomedical Research: Diseases andPrimates in Biomedical Research: Diseases andPrimates in Biomedical Research: Diseases andPrimates in Biomedical Research: Diseases andPrimates in Biomedical Research: Diseases andPathology Pathology Pathology Pathology Pathology (2ND Gottingen Symposium), 8-9 No-vember 2000. Location: Gottingen, Germany.Organizers: Department of Veterinary Medicineand Primate Husbandry at the German PrimateCentre. Focus: Spontaneous and induced primatepathology. Contact conference Secretariat: IngridRossbach, German Primate Centre, Departmentof Veterinary Medicine, Kellnerweg 4, 37077Gottingen, Germany Telephone: 49 (0) 551-3851 119 Fax: 49 (0) 551-3851 277 E-mail:[email protected]

The Future of Primates in Biomedical ResearchThe Future of Primates in Biomedical ResearchThe Future of Primates in Biomedical ResearchThe Future of Primates in Biomedical ResearchThe Future of Primates in Biomedical Research,10 November 2000. Location: Gottingen, Ger-many. A special EUPREN Workshop will be heldin conjunction with the Primates in BiomedicalResearch Symposium at the German PrimateCentre. All symposium participants are invitedto attend. Contact Ingrid Rossbach (see entryabove) for details.

EurEurEurEurEuropean Fopean Fopean Fopean Fopean Federederederederederaaaaation ftion ftion ftion ftion for Primaor Primaor Primaor Primaor Primatolotolotolotolotologggggyyyyy, London,27-29 November, 2000. A scientific meeting willbe held in London on the 27th, 28th and 29th

November, 2000. On Monday, 27th Novemberthere will be a series of workshops. The topicswill be in the areas of Behavioural and Physi-ological Development, Ecology and Sociality, andCognition and Social Complexity (to be held atRoehampton Institute, London) and Genetics andEvolution, the Use of Primates as ResearchModels, and Viral Diseases in Simian Primates(to be held at Goldsmith’s College, London). Fur-ther details about these workshops can be ob-tained from Ann MacLarnon (School of LifeSciences, Roehampton Institute, West Hill, Lon-don, SW15 3SN, U.K. Tel.: +44 (0) 20 83923524, Fax.: +44 (0) 20 8392: E-mail:[email protected]). During the

following two days (28th and 29th November), atotal of fourteen/sixteen talks will be given byinvited speakers at the Meeting Rooms of theZoological Society of London in Regent’s Park,London. The main themes will be: Ecology andConservation, Reproduction and Mating Systems,Evolution and Biology, and Cognition and Con-flict. Further details may be obtained from Hi-lary Box (Department of Psychology, Univer-sity of Reading, Whitenights, Reading, RG6 2AL,U.K. Tel.: +44 (0)118 9316668, Fax: +44 (0)1189316715, E-mail: [email protected]). Thedates of the meeting immediately precede thatof the Winter meeting of the Association forthe Study of Animal Behaviour that will also beheld at the Zoological Society of London. Morespecific information is available on the PSGBweb site: http://www.psgb.org/

British EcoloBritish EcoloBritish EcoloBritish EcoloBritish Ecological Societygical Societygical Societygical Societygical Society,,,,, 2000 Winter Meet-ing, 3-5 January, 2001, University of Birming-ham, England, UK. Contact: British EcologicalSociety, 26 Blades Court, Deodar Road, Putney,London SW15 2NU, England, UK.

InterInterInterInterInternananananational Primational Primational Primational Primational Primatolotolotolotolotological Societygical Societygical Societygical Societygical Society, 7-12 Janu-ary 2001, Adelaide, Australia. Host: AustralasianPrimate Society. President, Mr. John Lemon,Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo, NSW. For more in-formation and to be put on the mailing list, con-tact: Conventions Worldwide, PO Box 44, RundleMall, SA 5000, Australia; E-mail address:[email protected]. (Send postal address,telephone, fax and e-mail address). Tel.: +61 88363 0068; Fax: +61 8 8363 0354; ConferenceChair Graeme Crook’s e-mail addresses:[email protected] or [email protected]. Visit the Congresswebsite at www.primates.on.net for latest updates,including a list of proposed symposia.

AAAAAustrustrustrustrustralasian Primaalasian Primaalasian Primaalasian Primaalasian Primate Societyte Societyte Societyte Societyte Society, January 2001.The Annual General Meeting will be held duringthe IPS Congress in Adelaide. The next APSConference will be held in late 2001 at a venueto be determined. Contact: Graeme Crook E-mail: [email protected].

Ecology of Insular Biotas Ecology of Insular Biotas Ecology of Insular Biotas Ecology of Insular Biotas Ecology of Insular Biotas (International Con-ference), 12-16 February, 2001, Victoria Uni-versity of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand.Focus: Ecological patterns and processes of im-portance to isolated biotas, including true islands,and natural and artificial habitat islands. Con-tact: Christa Mulder, School of Biological Sci-ences, Victoria University of Wellington, P.O.Box 600, Wellington, New Zealand. E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.vuw.ac.nz/sbs/conferences/island.shtml

TTTTThe he he he he AssociaAssociaAssociaAssociaAssociation ftion ftion ftion ftion for the Studor the Studor the Studor the Studor the Study ofy ofy ofy ofy of Pla Pla Pla Pla Playyyyy (TASP)Annual Meetings The Association for the Studyof Play (TASP) will meet at the Hampton Inn,San Diego, California, February 21-25, 2001, inconjunction with the Society for Cross-CulturalResearch (SCCR). Contact: L. Diane Parham,TASP Program Chair, Department of Occupa-tional Science, University of Southern Califor-nia, 1540 Alcazar Street, CHP 133, Los Ange-les, CA 90089, phone: 323-442-2879, fax: 323-442- 1540, e-mail: [email protected]. TASPis a multidisciplinary organization, whose pur-poses are to promote the study of play, to sup-port and cooperate with other organizations hav-ing similar purposes, and to organize meetingsand publications that facilitate the sharing anddissemination of information related to the studyof play. Its broad focus includes anthropology,education, psychology, sociology, history, folk-lore, ethology, communication, the arts and hu-manities, playground design, kinesiology, healthsciences, philosophy, and cultural studies. SCCRis a multidisciplinary association of behavioralscientists, whose purpose is to support and en-courage interdisciplinary, comparative researchthat has as its objective the establishment ofscientifically derived generalizations about hu-man behavior. Its membership encompasses theanthropological, psychological, and social sci-ences.

Great Apes at the Threshold: Implications forGreat Apes at the Threshold: Implications forGreat Apes at the Threshold: Implications forGreat Apes at the Threshold: Implications forGreat Apes at the Threshold: Implications forLaLaLaLaLawwwww,,,,, Ethics Ethics Ethics Ethics Ethics,,,,, Conser Conser Conser Conser Conservvvvvaaaaation and Sciencetion and Sciencetion and Sciencetion and Sciencetion and Science..... A Con-ference Sponsored Jointly by The Kennedy In-stitute of Ethics and Tufts University School ofVeterinary Medicine, April 28-May 1, 2001, Bos-ton Park Plaza Hotel. The goal of the confer-ence is to evaluate the tension created by thechanging ethical and legal status of the great apes,particularly in the international arena, and thecontinued demand for their use to serve humanends. To achieve this purpose attendees will re-view recent information about the evolution,natural history, culture and cognitive abilities ofthe apes; the nature of the arguments concern-ing the basis of moral and legal standing; thejustifications for continued use; and the status ofthe national and international initiatives for con-servation and other forms of basic protection.The conference is intended for primatologistsand other scientists, philosophers and other ethi-cists, students of the humanities and law, legisla-tors, the animal protection community, and theinterested public. Contact: The Kennedy Insti-tute of Ethics, Georgetown University, Box571212, Washington, D.C. 20057-1212 Email:[email protected]; Tel: 202-687-8099 Fax: 202-687-8089.

If you wish to announce a job opening or upcoming conference inthe next ASP Bulletin, please contact the Editor: Janette Wallis:

(405) 271-5251, ext. 47612; [email protected] for the December issue of the ASP Bulletin is

November 15th.Please remember to include application/registration deadlines.


Janette Wallis, Ph.D. - Executive SecretaryAMERICAN SOCIETY OF PRIMAAMERICAN SOCIETY OF PRIMAAMERICAN SOCIETY OF PRIMAAMERICAN SOCIETY OF PRIMAAMERICAN SOCIETY OF PRIMATTTTTOLOLOLOLOLOGISTSOGISTSOGISTSOGISTSOGISTSDepartment of Psychiatry & Behavioral SciencesUniversity of Oklahoma Health Sciences CenterP.O.Box 26901Oklahoma City, OK 73104-5020

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Conference and Workshop Announcements (cont.)ORAGE 2001ORAGE 2001ORAGE 2001ORAGE 2001ORAGE 2001 * * ORAlity and GEstuality *Aix-en-Provence (France) June 18 - 22, 2001International conference Languages: French,English ORAGE 2001 is in straight line with theORAGE’ 98 conference – ORAlite et GEstualite.Its objective is to promote the importance of amultimodal approach in the study of communi-cation. The major theme of this meeting is theuse of voice and gestures in the management ofinteractive time and space. The emergence ofthis set of topics and the increasing research ingestural and vocal studies led to the foundation ofthe GeVoix association which is co-organizingthis conference with the Laboratoire Parole etLangage (CNRS ESA 6057) at the Universite deProvence. Topics: ethology of human communi-cation, animal and cross-species communication,communicative gestures, voice (prosody), rela-tionship between gestures and voice, bimodality,multimodality and mental representations, pro-duction and perception of voice and gesture,semiotic models for voice and gesture analysis,universals and cultural variations, social contextsand interaction, pathological contexts, develop-mental approaches, expression of emotions,methodology, instrumentation and technologyin voice and gesture analysis. Deadlines: June 1,2000: Submission of the intent to participate. Aprovisional proposal with title is mandatory!September 15, 2000: Deadline for the submis-sion of abstracts (must not exceed one page).December 1, 2000: Reception of notification

of approval of abstracts. March 1, 2001: Submis-sion of papers (in English or French). Contact:Colloque ORAGE 2001, Laboratoire Parole etLangage, Universite de Provence, 29, av. R.Schuman, 13621 Aix-en-Provence Cedex 1,France; Tel: +33 (0)4 42 95 36 37; Fax : +33 (0)442 59 50 96 (specify “colloque ORAGE 2001”);E-mail: [email protected]; Internet :http://www.lpl.univ-aix.fr/~gevoix/ORAGE2001.

�Wildlife and Livestock Disease and�Wildlife and Livestock Disease and�Wildlife and Livestock Disease and�Wildlife and Livestock Disease and�Wildlife and Livestock Disease andSustainability: What makes sense?Sustainability: What makes sense?Sustainability: What makes sense?Sustainability: What makes sense?Sustainability: What makes sense?” InternationalJoint Conference between Society for TropicalVeterinary Medicine (STVM) and the WildlifeDiseases Association (WDA), 22 - 27 July 2001,Kwa Maritane and Bakubung, Pilanesberg NationalPark, South Africa. Further information will beavailable from STVM http://www.cvm.okstate.edu/~stvm/ and WDA http://www.wildlifedisease.organd their respective newsletters. Participants areinvited to submit papers and posters for the ses-sions. While topics in line with the conferencetheme will be given first consideration, papers andposters covering areas outside the general themewill also be considered. For deadlines and otherdetails and forms, please see the Conference webpage at http://www.eventdynamics.co.za/stvm/index.html. Kwa Maritane “Place of the Rock”has been chosen as the venue for the 2001 confer-ence, with nearby Bakubung providing additionalconference and accommodation facilities. Bothvenues are within the Pilanesberg National Park,

uniquely situated on the slopes of an ancientvolcano, with an abundant wildlife and bird spe-cies on the doorstep. Both hotels (part of theLegacy Hotel group) are 4-star properties withbedrooms en suite and while they are designedin keeping with the African bush, they offervisitors all amenities for a comfortable stay.Regular shuttles between the hotels will be ar-ranged at no charge. Information on PilansbergNational Park is available on http://www.knet.co.za/pilansberg/index.html. Accom-modation options range from US $115-00 pernight in single accommodation and US $80-00per person per night in shared accommodation(breakfast included). Registration Fees include:Delegates STVM/WDA Conference proceed-ings, business and poster sessions, lunches andrefreshment breaks, social events. Guests/Ac-companying Persons Two tours, social events.Information /Enquiries: STVM/WDA 2001, c/o Event Dynamics, Box 411177 Craighall 2024RSA; Tel: +27-11-442 6111; Fax: +27-11-4425927; E-mail: [email protected].

American Society of PrimatologistsAmerican Society of PrimatologistsAmerican Society of PrimatologistsAmerican Society of PrimatologistsAmerican Society of Primatologists, 8-11August, 2001, Savannah, Georgia. Contact: BobLessnau, Armstrong Atlantic State University.Full details will be available in the next issue ofthe ASP Bulletin as well as on the ASP’s website (www.asp.org). In addition, ASP memberswill receive a call for abstract submissions andregistration packets in the mail.

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