Dear Colleagues,
Please join us for the annual Mid-America Alliance for African Studies (MAAAS) 2016.
Mid-America Alliance for African Studies (MAAAS) 2016 Conference
Register via the MAAAS link at: http://associations.missouristate.edu/maaas/MAAAS2016conf_info.htm
October 21, 2016 to October 22, 2016
Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri, United States
Theme: Digital Africa
Digital technologies are prevalent in Africa and are being used by a young population determined to create a future for the continent defined by innovation and progress. We see this in new media that is used to disseminate music and film to a global audience, in the ways governments provide financial assistance to the poorest citizens, and in the way culture is being preserved and celebrated. Where and when do these technologies fit into African research? What are the benefits and challenges to these new methodologies? This year’s theme is dedicated to exploring the ways in which various new technologies are being used to shape both the present and future of Africa. Abstract submissions not directly related to the theme will also be considered.
Keynote Address
The keynote speaker will be Dr. Henry Lovejoy (University of Colorado-Boulder). His talk is titled: The Digital Humanities and African History: Linking Space and Time to Objects and Events. (Read the abstract.)
***Attention Graduate Students***
We also encourage graduate students to consider submitting their work for the Ken Lohrentz Graduate Paper Award. Please refer to the
Ken Lorentz Graduate Awards page for information.
REGISTRATION
All conference participants must pay both MAAAS membership dues and conference registration fees.
Early online registration (until October 10) is $30 for faculty and $10 for students. On-site registration is $40 for faculty and $20 for students and independent scholars.
Membership dues are also required of all registrants: $20 for faculty and $10 for students and independent scholars.
Click here to go to the registration (and payment) webpage
HOTEL INFORMATION
We have a room block at the historic Route 66 Rail Haven Motel, 1 1/2 miles from the Missouri State Campus. Reduced conference prices are:
Queen: $69
King: $74
2 double beds: $79
Family suite (king bed and bunk bed that sleeps 3) $99
Call the motel directly to make reservations at (417) 866-1963.
QUESTIONS?
For questions about the program, email Sterling Recker, program chair, at sterlingrecker@gmail.com
For questions about local arrangements, email Margaret Buckner, at mbuckner@missouristate.edu
Contact Info:
Margaret Buckner, MAAAS secretary
http://associations.missouristate.edu/maaas/default.htm
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