Southwest Council Of Latin American Studies

CALL FOR PAPERS

43rd Annual Conference

Santa Fe, New Mexico

From March 23-27, 2010, SCOLAS will hold its annual conference, in Santa Fe, NM. SCOLAS welcomes proposals for individual papers and whole panels from across the academic disciplines. The 2010 conference theme is "Rediscovering the Americas in a 'Post-American (?) World'."

As most of us are experiencing personally and professionally, the global economic crisis has tremendous potential to rearrange "truths," not to mention retirement plans. Books forecasting a "Post-American World" have spent months on national best-sellers' lists. If such change were realized, it has the potential to affect multiple relationships, including among the states of the Americas. Given existing economic, cultural, social and political ties among these countries, we hope Santa Fe conference participants will consider what historical alterations economic, social and state relations have meant in past cycles, as well as what current transformations may mean, for the people, cultures, governments and economies of the Americas. This affects us across many dimensions, and we welcome proposals that are equally varied, across the disciplines.

Santa Fe, North America's oldest state capitol is celebrating its 400th anniversary in 2010, and has witnessed many transformations. At our conference in "The City Different," in addition to the academic presentations, you will enjoy a blend of Pueblo, Spanish, Mexican and US traditions and customs, as each contributes to contemporary Santa Fe's. The city's richness is highlighted in its food, architecture, art and music, and shopping, which you will experience from the heart of the city, La Fonda on the Plaza, our conference hotel.

La Fonda, a historical landmark building, is on the town's famous Plaza, within easy walking distance of museums, galleries, shops and restaurants. In La Fonda, your room will feature charming hand-painted furniture and adornments by local artists, which complement the space's tranquility and comfort. At the same time, you will enjoy access to high-speed wireless and other modern conveniences.

La Fonda's special conference pricing (applies from three days before through three days after conference) applies if booked at http://www.lafondasantafe.com/email-group.html or by phone within the United States 1-800-523-5002 and selecting #1 or internationally 1-505-954-3500 or 1-505-982-5511. Call Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 9 am-5 pm (Mountain Time) using code "43rd Congress SCOLAS."

Singles: $119/day (including breakfast for one)*

Doubles: $139/day (including breakfast for two)*

*Plus tax

To submit a paper or panel proposal and/or to volunteer to serve as a chair or discussant, please visit http://www.baylor.edu/scolas and complete the appropriate form(s). Note that panels are limited to four papers maximum. Deadline for receipt of proposals is October 31, 2009. We will send acceptance letters by December 5, 2009.

Please direct questions about the conference to Dr. Janet Adamski at scolas@umhb.edu.

Please check the SCOLAS website for information on graduate research scholarships and publication awards.