Symposium (cont’d)
... contemporary tribal issues presented by Native American speakers. This year’s symposium will feature several presentations on current topics of interest in American Indian communities in a time of change. All events
will be held at the Donaghey Student Center at UALR in Little Rock, Arkansas.
We at the Sequoyah National Research Center intend to provide all symposium attendees with an informative and memorable forum for discussion and dialogue amongst some of the foremost individual artists, intellectuals, and professionals from all areas of contemporary Native America.
Call for Papers and Presentations
on American Indian Issues and Research
The Sequoyah National Research Center
2009 Annual Symposium, Oct. 22-24
Organizers are asking for paper and presentation topics on subjects that
are of interest in American Indian communities. American Indian researchers are especially encouraged to apply. Topics on every aspect of American Indian life are welcome. This year's symposium theme is titled "American Indians in a Time of Change." Please consult our web sit at http://anpa.ualr.edu/ to access presentations from previous symposia, and consult http://ualr.edu/sequoyahcenter/ for future postings concerning Symposium 2009, including registration instructions and materials.
Possible presenters are asked to send a one-page proposal (as PDF or Word attachments only) describing [1] their papers or presentations, [2] presenter(s) and their titles, and [3] any electronic needs you will require. Proposal deadline is April 1, 2009, and proposals should be emailed with contact information to:
Cristina Azocar
cazocar@sfsu.edu
415.338.7434
Confirmation emails will be returned in 2 days. If you do not receive a confirmation, please resubmit until a confirmation is received.
Sessions range from academic presentations to more informal talks, and presenters are asked to speak on their topics rather than read their papers. Ample time will be provided for questions and answers during each session.
Hotel Information
The conference hotel this year is the Little Rock Hilton, Arkansas 72201, located on University Avenue and is less than a mile from UALR.
RATES:Room rate for the hotel is $106 (taxes not included) *
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION EARLY! The Little Rock Hilton accepts VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Diner’s Club, Carte Blanche, and Discover cards.
PARKING is available at the Hotel. Self-parking for registered guests is complimentary.
SHUTTLE SERVICE from and to the airport is complimentary.
*When you call for reservations, the direct onsite telephone number is (501.748.4702).
If for any reason you do not connect, call 501.664.5020 and be sure to ask for the Front Desk before
asking for the UALR-SRC conference rate.
Symposium Pre-registration Form:
Sequoyah National Research Center Symposium
October 22-24, 2009
There is no registration fee, but we can plan more effectively if we know who will be attending the symposium.
Please print the from below, supply the information, and mail it to
Sequoyah National Research Center
University Plaza, Suite 500
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
2801 S. University Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72204-1099.
You may FAX it instead to 501-371-7585 or e-mail the information to dflittlefiel@ualr.edu
| Name __________________________________________ |
| Address ________________________________________ |
| City _________________________ State _____________ |
| Zip _____________ Telephone ____-____-_____ |
| e-mail (optional)__________________________________ |
Please complete a form or send information for all guests whom you intend to bring with you.
If you have questions, please write to the e-mail address above or call 501-569-8336.
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