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Call for Papers
The Fourth International Conference on the Americas
"Toward the Year 2000: Points of Convergence in the Americas"
Presented by the University of South Florida
January 28-31, 1998
Tampa, Florida USA
Conference Purpose
The Conference will bring together scholars to examine current and
historical trends in the growth and development of the Americas from
a multi-disciplinary perspective. Tampa's large Hispanic/Latino
community, one of the oldest in the United States, and its
geographical proximity to Latin America and the Caribbean provide the
University of South Florida with a unique opportunity to become a
point of convergence in the development of academic knowledge which
is culturally meaningful to, and which responds to, current
globalizing economic and migratory trends which affect many issues.
Theme and Suggested Issues/Topics
Papers which address the following suggested issues/topics within the
Conference theme, "Toward the Year 2000: Points of Convergence in
the Americas," are invited:
* Comparative Education
* Arts/Culture/Language
* Social/Historical Issues
* Technology
* Health Issues
* Business/Economics
* Latin American/Caribbean/U.S./Canadian Studies - Model Programs and
Centers
Because this conference aims to examine current trends and their
historical context, papers concerned with the past and the present
and those that draw comparisons over time are very welcome.
Guidelines for Submitting Proposal Abstracts
Abstracts of papers, panel discussions, poster sessions (visual
displays with brief presentations) and non-traditional presentations
involving video, art, poetry or music are invited. A Conference
Committee of faculty from representative colleges at the University
of South Florida will review and select abstracts.
Please send three copies of the following:
* A single-page proposal abstract not exceeding 200 words
* A brief biographical sketch
* A completed presenter's reply form (in this announcement)
Presentations will be limited to 25 minutes, including time for
questions and discussion. The Conference will provide a podium,
microphone and, upon request, standard audio-visual equipment. Other
equipment is available, but presenters may be asked to pay rental
charges for specialized equipment if charges exceed $100 for the
request.
Proposals are due by June 30, 1997. Mail or fax proposals to Pam
Price, Division of Conferences and Institutes, University of South
Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, MGY 153, Tampa, FL 33620-6600 USA;
fax 813-974-5421. Receipt of your proposal will be acknowledged, and
notifications of acceptance will be sent by September 5, 1997.
The Conference Committee plans to publish Proceedings. If you wish
your paper to be considered for publication, please be prepared to
submit a copy-ready version of your paper. Additional information
will be provided in acceptance letters to presenters.
Conference Site
The Conference will be held at the Holiday Inn Tampa/Busch Gardens,
2701 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612; telephone 813-971-4710; fax
813-971-3063. The hotel is less than one mile from USF. A block of
rooms has been reserved for conference participants at $63 + 12% tax
per night, and the rate will be extended for three days before and
after the Conference for participants planning longer visits.
Conference participants are responsible for making hotel reservations
directly with the hotel. To receive the conference rate, identify
your affiliation with the Americas Conference when making
reservations.
With approximately 37,000 students, the University of South Florida
is the 13th largest university in the U.S. Students from 90 nations,
including many in Latin America and the Caribbean, attend USF.
Tampa's multi-cultural neighborhoods, including historic Ybor City
with its rich Hispanic heritage, provide charm and vitality to the
area. Additional Conference activities are being planned at USF and
in Ybor City.
Conference Registration
Since the Conference is supported by registration fees, all
participants, including presenters and session chairpersons, are
expected to register and pay Conference registration fees. Fees are
$195 if received by January 19, 1998 or $225 after January 19. Fees
include several meals, all sessions and materials. Conference
announcements and additional information will be mailed in early
November 1997.
For More Information
Questions regarding registration and logistics may be directed to the
Division of Conferences and Institutes, University of South Florida,
4202 E. Fowler Ave., MGY 153, Tampa, FL 33620-6600 USA; telephone
813-974-5731; e-mail pam@conted.usf.edu; fax 813-974-5421. Please
direct questions about Conference content to Dr. Al Sarnowski,
Conference Chairperson, College of Public Health, University of South
Florida, 13201 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC 56, Tampa, FL 33612 USA;
telephone 813-974-6627; e-mail asarnows@com1.med.usf.edu; fax 813-974-
4986.
PRESENTER REPLY FORM
The Fourth International Conference on the Americas; January 28-31,
1998; Tampa, Florida
Please type or print clearly.
Dr._____ Mr._____ Ms._____
Name ________________________________________________________________
Position _____________________________________________________________
Organization _________________________________________________________
Office Address________________________________________________________
Street/P.O. Box
______________________________________________________________________
City State Zip Code Country
Include country code if outside USA
Phone (_____)______________________ Fax (_____)____________________
e-mail _____________________________________________________________
If you want all communication to go to your home, please complete the
following:
Home Address__________________________________________________________
Street/P.O. Box
______________________________________________________________________
City State Zip Code Country
Type of Proposal Submitted: _____ Paper _____ Panel Discussion
_____ Poster _____ Other ________________________________________
Are you a co-presenter? _____Yes _____No (If yes, please send
names and complete addresses of all co-presenters with your proposal.)
Title of Paper: _____________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Language of Presentation:
_____English _____Spanish _____Other______________________________
Topic Selected:
_____ Comparative Education
_____ Arts/Culture/Language
_____ Social/Historical Issues
_____ Technology
_____ Health
_____ Business/Economics
_____ Latin American/Caribbean/U.S./Canadian Studies - Model Programs
and Centers
_____ Other ________________________________________________________
Audio-Visual Requests:
_____overhead projector _____slide projector _____flip chart
_____VCR/monitor _____other ________________________________________
Laura D. Ellenburg, Director
Division of Conferences and Institutes
University of South Florida
4202 E. Fowler Avenue, MGY 153
Tampa, Florida 33620-6600 U.S.A.
Telephone 813-974-5731
Fax 813-974-5421
Internet LAURA@CONTED.USF.EDU