"Re-imagining Nation, Rethinking Citizenship: Indigenous and Popular Movements in Latin America and the Caribbean"
April 16-17, 2008
International Center, Third Floor
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
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We are pleased to announce the 5th Annual CLACS Undergraduate Student Conference! This is interdisciplinary conference provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to develop experience presenting original research in a professional forum.
Conference Highlights:
Wednesday, April 9
Tips for preparing a presentation
Wednesday, April 16
3:00 Keynote presentation: "Indigenous rights, citizenship and social cohesion in Latin America" by Dr. Leon Zamosc
5:00 Reception and recognition of CLACS Outstanding Faculty and Student Award recipients (all welcome)
7:00 Salsa dancing and lessons
Thursday, April 17
8:30-9:00 Registration, 3rd floor, International Center
9:00-12:15 Morning session, undergraduate
student presentations
12:15-1:15 Lunch
1:30-5:30
Afternoon session, undergraduate student presentations
9:00 pm Salsa Dancing, McDonnell Hall Kiva, East Shaw Lane, MSU campus, Sponsored by La Casa (lessons begin at 7:00)
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Keynote Presentation
"Indigenous rights, citizenship and social cohesion
in Latin America"
Dr. Leon Zamosc
Associate Professor
Department of Sociology
University of California, San Diego
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Paper competition
You have the option of submitting a paper (related to your presentation) to be considered for the paper competition.
Deadline: Wednesday, April 16, 2008.
Papers should be 20 pages, typed,
double-spaced and APA or MLA format.
Best Paper Awards
1st Place - $100
2nd Place - $75
3rd Place - $50
Honorable Mention - $25
For more information contact:
CLACS@msu.edu
517/353-1690
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