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SIGLO XXI: The State of Latino Studies Third Biennial Conference of the Inter-University Program for Latino Research September 24–26, 2009 Student Center East
CONFERENCE TITLE AND THEME - SIGLO XXI: The State of Latino Studies This conference will examine the contemporary state of Latino Studies and the variety of political, economic, cultural and institutional forces affecting its growth and its ability to strive in the American academy. What is the continued role of interdisciplinary fields? What new opportunities and challenges have ensued from these new reconfigurations of Latino Studies? What new questions, theoretical paradigms, topics and concepts have surfaced or been undermined (replaced) as a result of these new larger comparative conversations. In sum, what is next? CONFERENCE SPONSORS Sponsored by the Inter-University Program for Latino Research (IUPLR); The Latin American and Latino Studies Program, University of Illinois at Chicago; The Institute for Latino Studies, University of Notre Dame; Office of the Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago. Local Host Committee: The Center for the Study of Race, Politics and Culture at the University of Chicago; The Latin American and Latino Studies Program & The Center for Latino Research, DePaul University; The Latino and Latin American Studies Program, Northeastern Illinois University; The Latina and Latino Studies Program, Northwestern University Welcoming Reception sponsored by The University of Illinois at Chicago's Office of the Chancellor, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Alumni Association, The Hispanic Center of Excellence (HCOE) Department of Medical Education; The Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services (LARES); The Midwest Latino Health Research, Training and Policy Center-The Jane Addams College of Social Work, The Rafael Cintrón-Ortíz Latino Cultural Center, The Chancellors Committee on the Status of Latinos, Latino Committee on University Affairs; The University of Illinois Alumni Association; The Center for the Study of Race, Politics and Culture at the University of Chicago; The Latin American and Latino Studies Program & The Center for Latino Research, DePaul University; The Latino and Latin American Studies Program, Northeastern Illinois University; The Latina and Latino Studies Program, Northwestern University. Keynote Luncheon co-hosted by the University of Illinois at Chicago's Mexican Students de Aztlan (MeSA), the Union of Puerto Rican Students (UPRS), Gentlemen Making a Difference (GMD), Health Oriented Latino Association (HOLA), and the Society of Hispanic Engineers - University of Illinois at Chicago (SHPE-UIC). WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PRESENT AND HOW TO REGISTER We are primarily inviting faculty to submit a two-page abstract and a 1-2 page curriculum vita (CV) for review by the IUPLR Program Committee. While the conference is primarily oriented toward faculty, we will also consider proposals from advanced graduate students at the dissertation stage. Abstract submission is now closed.
SELECTION PROCESS AND CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS The Program Committee will meet to select papers and create panels of not more than four papers each with a discussant or discussants. Each selected participant will be expected to submit a finished paper by Friday, August 15, 2009 to allow sufficient time for distribution and reading by discussants. Travel and accommodations are the responsibility of each panelist or their institutional sponsorship. The conference registration fee is $75. However, students are free with proof of enrollment after registration. You can register online at this link or by sending your registration form and payment by regular mail. All registered participants are responsible for making their own lodging and transportation arrangements. However, we secured a block of rooms at the rate of $169 per night plus taxes at the Marriott Chicago at the Medical District/UIC, located at 625 South Ashland Avenue at Harrison Street, Chicago, Illinois 60607, the phone number there is 312-491-1234. To ensure the conference rate, reservations must be made no later than Friday, September 11, 2009.
FOR MORE INFORMATION Please contact Maria Elena Bessignano at 574-631-3481 or Olga Herrera at 202-974-6282. |
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